Opinions on buying this 981 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Redboxs · 03-09-2015, 04:48 PM

It is a 2013 Boxster S with 4k miles. I'd say it was a custom order with the red interior (maybe not). It has almost every option I want for a 981 Boxster. It is at a carmax in Ft. Myers. I could have it transferred here for $600.

They are asking 59k for it. Here is the catch.. collision on the carfax.. listed as minor rear quarter panel damage. But I like it so much!

PS if I don't go with a boxster(981), then I will go with a Cayman (981) in Riviera Blue.

Thanks for the input!

DavidsBoxster · 03-09-2015, 05:07 PM

Just looked on Cars.com and it seems you can get a 2013 S without any prior damage in the low to mid 50's. Didn't see any with the red interior / exterior though.

Perfectlap · 03-09-2015, 06:22 PM

That car is very red.

If you do make an offer, go much lower than you are comfortable going. With that color mix, a blemished history and a near $60K price tag, the pool of bidders is going to be shallow.

antny · 03-09-2015, 08:20 PM

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That car is very red.

If you do make an offer, go much lower than you are comfortable going. With that color mix, a blemished history and a near $60K price tag, the pool of bidders is going to be shallow.

CarMax is a no haggle pricing lot. Don't know how much if any wiggle room there will be.

Porsche9 · 03-09-2015, 09:17 PM

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CarMax is a no haggle pricing lot. Don't know how much if any wiggle room there will be.

If your willing to wait and risk losing the car Carmax does drop prices on cars that don't sell. That color combo is not going to be for everyone so it may take some time to sell. If you can't live without the car then the price is pretty much it. Good luck.

DavidsBoxster · 03-10-2015, 02:32 AM

Take a look at this one: Cars for Sale: 2013 Porsche Boxster S in Oklahoma City, OK 73120: Convertible Details - 380472732 - AutoTrader.com

Its from a private seller in Oklahoma City and I bet you can haggle the price down a bit. Also doesn't sound like it had any prior damage.

Redboxs · 03-10-2015, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the input. Thinking more about it, 60k is a bit much for a p car with prior damage. And whoa that's a good find davids!! I'm going to inquire about that today!

What are your opinions on going to a cayman? Maybe even a GT4? I'll be keeping my 986, so I will still have a top down weather car. I live about 2 hours from hallet motor raceway and would only be doing about 20 track days a year, is all of the extra money worth it to get a gt4?

Porsche9 · 03-10-2015, 09:04 AM

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Thanks for the input. Thinking more about it, 60k is a bit much for a p car with prior damage. And whoa that's a good find davids!! I'm going to inquire about that today!

What are your opinions on going to a cayman? Maybe even a GT4? I'll be keeping my 986, so I will still have a top down weather car. I live about 2 hours from hallet motor raceway and would only be doing about 20 track days a year, is all of the extra money worth it to get a gt4?

Go for the Caymen just for something different especially since your keeping the 986 and using it at the track (hard top is safer and stiffer). The GT4 is an awesome car with a long waiting list. Understandable as it's $300 more then the base Carrera but you get the 3.8 motor, the GT3 suspension plus whole bunch of other extra goodies.

husker boxster · 03-11-2015, 09:50 AM

The 1600 GT4 slots are probably long gone. You could probably make a good deal on a Cayman GTS since the bloom is off that rose. 40 HP less than a GT4 but 90+ more than your 986.

Redboxs · 03-11-2015, 05:26 PM

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The 1600 GT4 slots are probably long gone. You could probably make a good deal on a Cayman GTS since the bloom is off that rose. 40 HP less than a GT4 but 90+ more than your 986.

Yeah I doubt I'd be able to get a GT4 this MY. I've considered the GTS, but for the money, after I add options I am in GT4 territory. Bah! Decisions, decisions.. I do know, if I get a cayman, I'm going to attempt to order in Riviera blue, or I will have it wrapped. I can't get that color out of my brain.

Perfectlap · 03-12-2015, 10:37 AM

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Yeah I doubt I'd be able to get a GT4 this MY. I've considered the GTS, but for the money, after I add options I am in GT4 territory. Bah! Decisions, decisions.. I do know, if I get a cayman, I'm going to attempt to order in Riviera blue, or I will have it wrapped. I can't get that color out of my brain.

Always best to sit out the first year of a new model. Just ask the 991 GT3 owners carrying around fire extinguishers.

As far as smiles/per miles, the most fun in opinion would be a Boxster GT4. If Porsche won't make it companies like BGB will. It will be faster than the Cayman GT4 if both have the same options and tires, easier to drive at the limit, and frankly more of "connected" feeling for most because of the lower center of gravity/more grip. 385 HP is a serious bump up in quickness when you also have a wider front plant.

I can only imagine how much fun a Boxster GT4 would be if the Boxster Spyder was this good:

Redboxs · 03-12-2015, 07:09 PM

PL -ah yeah good point on the first MY. Err almost forgot about the recent fiasco. And awesome video!

HB- first, thanks for the pics! Awesome! I hadn't given the GTS a lot of thought but you do make an excellent point about availability and possible discounts.

Okay, I have an appointment tomorrow, I do plan on test driving a GTS and they have a very nicely optioned 14 MY Boxster im going to look at. So maybe I'll have a new one soon

Okay one last question.. Opinions on PDK. My 986 is a manual. From what I've read, the PDK is amazing. I could go either way. I do love being able to control my shifts and be one with the car. But sometimes in heavy traffic it does stink. Especially when people don't give you any roll back room on inclines.

So, PDK? And how awesome would a 981 spyder be!?

Porsche9 · 03-13-2015, 08:59 AM

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PL -ah yeah good point on the first MY. Err almost forgot about the recent fiasco. And awesome video!

HB- first, thanks for the pics! Awesome! I hadn't given the GTS a lot of thought but you do make an excellent point about availability and possible discounts.

Okay, I have an appointment tomorrow, I do plan on test driving a GTS and they have a very nicely optioned 14 MY Boxster im going to look at. So maybe I'll have a new one soon

Okay one last question.. Opinions on PDK. My 986 is a manual. From what I've read, the PDK is amazing. I could go either way. I do love being able to control my shifts and be one with the car. But sometimes in heavy traffic it does stink. Especially when people don't give you any roll back room on inclines.

So, PDK? And how awesome would a 981 spyder be!?

First enjoy the shopping process. I love the hunt. PDK or manual. The PDK transmission is awesome so you can't really go wrong with it. My previous car was a dual clutch trans which I choose over a manual trans was great fun initially because it was something different but I eventually got bored with it. For me a real sports cars is about driver envolvement so for me a Boxster/Cayman has to have a manual trans.

Redboxs · 03-13-2015, 10:05 AM

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First enjoy the shopping process. I love the hunt. PDK or manual. The PDK transmission is awesome so you can't really go wrong with it. My previous car was a dual clutch trans which I choose over a manual trans was great fun initially because it was something different but I eventually got bored with it. For me a real sports cars is about driver envolvement so for me a Boxster/Cayman has to have a manual trans.

Did you have paddle shifters? If so, how often did you use them?

Porsche9 · 03-13-2015, 12:46 PM

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Did you have paddle shifters? If so, how often did you use them?

It did. While some fun its like a video game paddle and not nearly as engaging as a clutch pedal and shifter. Throttle blips are always perfect but it just isn't the same as executing it yourself. You should drive both and see what you like and go with that. I did and was glad at first with my choice but after 6 months lost interest. It just became a really good automatic.

husker boxster · 03-13-2015, 04:38 PM

I won't swear on a stack of Bibles, but I believe the GTS manual comes std with the blipshift. My friend in St Joe who bought a Cayman GTS said his has it.