Thinking of Selling the Dangermobile ? - Page 2 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

southernstar · 09-26-2013, 06:17 AM

JD, perhaps an answer is to book the odd weekend or longer period for a road-trip in the Dangermobile through some nice sportscar country (and you certainly have some nearby). Rather than short jaunts, this summer my wife and I took a rather lengthy (11 day ) trip to Nova Scotia where we drove the Cabot trail. We returned back from the Canadian east coast through Maine, Mass, and NY and had a great time. Last weekend we took her to a beautiful area in northern Ontario and in the spring, took a nice road trip to historic Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario and its many wineries. My wife was initially reluctant about longer trips in the Box, but we purchased fitted luggage and she found it most enjoyable, especially when we had the top down.

If you are not a member of the PCA, perhaps you should consider joining. They too run many orgainized drives through great areas with stops at interesting restaurants, etc. Heck, your car should also be shown and I would expect you would end up winning some trophies - fun, but also utlimately a good thing in terms of resale. It may also introduce you to a potential purchaser - a fellow Porschephile who will fall in love with your rather unique vehicle and be prepared to pay for the privilege of owning her.

Brad

jb92563 · 09-26-2013, 06:22 AM

I think for the loss of investment value in the car you should consider moving your abode to a location more suitable to driving your Boxster.

I recommend a warm climate, hilly, mountanous or canyoned area with roads designed by cross eyed road designers who can't draw a straight line if their life depended on it.
Kalifornia Here we come!

Real Estate and mortgage rates are low now so its a good time to take advantage.
( "Mort" the latin abreviation for Death

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Quality of Life is often overlooked in ones life adventures and obviously the Boxster is a passion of yours. Selling it will likely lead to depression and anxiety.

I think you should seek counseling before you make any rash decisions to sell your pride and joy and get to the bottom of your malady before you do something you will regret.

I mean really, what brings you more joy, a wad of cash that will get spent into thin air, or driving with the top down on a nice day in your beautiful Boxster, even if only occasionally, when ever the urge/obsession strikes you?

paintboy · 09-26-2013, 04:11 AM

When I bought my car it was worth 10K. In two years I have put 10K into it ( motor mounts, new AOS, MAF, brakes, clutch, fly wheel water pump, 100K tune up at 80K as long as engine was out) The car is now worth 10K.

heliguy · 09-26-2013, 04:43 AM

Please say it isn't so, JD...don't leave us.

Mark_T · 09-26-2013, 05:47 AM

This is most disappointing. I hope that, even if you do the unthinkable as sell the Dangermobile for mere money, that you will continue to hang out here. Your unique perspective is a lot of what makes this forum a great place, not to mention your valuable technical knowledge on body kits and wheel fitment.

Perhaps you just need to re-kindle the relationship. You could try a planned date night each week to see if that helps you to re-connect. Think about how seeing her in someone else's arms would make you feel.

ChrisZang · 09-26-2013, 05:57 AM

Well, that strikes me as the equivalent of the U.S of A. selling Mt. Rushmore ....

About the price: Hard to say: If you hold out long enough, maybe $25k, but as they say in Winterfell: "Winter is coming" (in your area) and selling a convertible might be a bit harder for the upcoming months.

PS: I am missing my Boxster which I sold in the spring (it was more fun to drive than my 997), and my kids still hate me for it.

rp17 · 09-26-2013, 06:22 AM

Wow Jd. Selling the Danger mobile? That car is personalized for you! Might as well keep it. The offers I would imagine, would be like a slap in the face. They knoweth not.

2003S · 09-26-2013, 06:31 AM

But think of the forum's fitness! Without the workout series, we'll all get fat & slow!

thstone · 09-26-2013, 11:36 AM

I checked: Hell IS starting to freeze over.

thstone · 09-26-2013, 11:48 AM

To the right buyer, this is a $40K car. Would cost $20K more than that to recreate. But its got to be the right buyer.

thstone · 09-26-2013, 11:51 AM

One more thing: I'd pave the friggin' road before I sold a Porsche!

teleski · 09-26-2013, 12:16 PM

Where in Mass are you btw?

Johnny Danger · 09-26-2013, 03:23 PM

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Where in Mass are you btw?

The border of central and western Mass.

Johnny Danger · 09-26-2013, 03:52 PM

My thanks to everyone for their input. Unless there's a male Kardashian sibling that I'm unaware of - who's willing to pay-out some cash, it seems unlikely that I would ever find the right buyer anyway. So I guess I'll probably hold onto the Dangermobile. Anyone close by who wants to borrow it for awhile ?

BoxsterSteve · 09-26-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

My thanks to everyone for their input. Unless there's a male Kardashian sibling that I'm unaware of - who's willing to pay-out some cash, it seems unlikely that I would ever find the right buyer anyway. So I guess I'll probably hold onto the Dangermobile. Anyone close by who wants to borrow it for awhile ?

I'm about 6 hours away... that's still "close by", right?

Johnny Danger · 09-26-2013, 04:06 PM

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I'm about 6 hours away... that's still "close by", right?

Isn't already snowing up there ?

teleski · 09-27-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

My thanks to everyone for their input. Unless there's a male Kardashian sibling that I'm unaware of - who's willing to pay-out some cash, it seems unlikely that I would ever find the right buyer anyway. So I guess I'll probably hold onto the Dangermobile. Anyone close by who wants to borrow it for awhile ?

Granville? Tolland? or further north? My folks live in south Berkshire County. I would gladly babysit the Dangermobile if I still lived back east. Perhaps my mom would be interested. She's the 80+ y.o. lady tooling around the Berkshires in a yellow TT. She would just love the Boxster!!

Nine8Six · 09-27-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

My thanks to everyone for their input. Unless there's a male Kardashian sibling that I'm unaware of - who's willing to pay-out some cash, it seems unlikely that I would ever find the right buyer anyway. So I guess I'll probably hold onto the Dangermobile. Anyone close by who wants to borrow it for awhile ?

Midlife crisis huh JD

hang on thigh mate, it comes back in a flash no worries

If you need to get rid of it at some other stage, pass it on to family member only is my best advice. EDIT: or to a very good friend

I wanted to sell my 986 not long ago and the rage of people who came to see it made me sick just to think of seeing it go. Had it all.... from punk looking teens to Porsche chicks just-wanna-showoff. 90% didn't know crap about neither Porsche or car in general.

When someone will tell you, "okay I take it, what's next" your face is going to drop and your heartbeat will triple. If I couldn't let go my junk red bucket, there is no way YOU will be able to let go yours

just try, you'll see

Coffinhunter · 09-30-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

My thanks to everyone for their input. Unless there's a male Kardashian sibling that I'm unaware of - who's willing to pay-out some cash, it seems unlikely that I would ever find the right buyer anyway. So I guess I'll probably hold onto the Dangermobile. Anyone close by who wants to borrow it for awhile ?

I think you should treat the Dangermobile like so many of the other snowbirds we get down here in Florida. Take a quick drive to my house. Hang out for the weekend, fly back north and I will garage it at my house for the winter months. Free of charge. I will make sure to drive her semi-regularly so that everything stays lubricated. Then when you are ready for your summer months of driving, fly back down and I will surrender the keys to you.

Johnny Danger · 09-30-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Coffinhunter

I think you should treat the Dangermobile like so many of the other snowbirds we get down here in Florida. Take a quick drive to my house. Hang out for the weekend, fly back north and I will garage it at my house for the winter months. Free of charge. I will make sure to drive her semi-regularly so that everything stays lubricated. Then when you are ready for your summer months of driving, fly back down and I will surrender the keys to you.

I was just in FLA over the weekend dining the Danger Girls. Look at what it cost me !