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Old 08-06-2015, 08:16 AM   #1
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Appearance only special editions won't typically command much of a premium in resale. Performance upgrade special editions (especially where the performance bump is substantial) have proven to be quite valuable on the resale market.

In this case, special order Orange paint and a couple of bolt-on pieces isn't likely to add a lot of value except to that one person who absolutely loves that color and can't live without owning that car.

I wish the seller good luck in finding that person.
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Old 08-06-2015, 01:18 PM   #2
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Being the owner of one of those orange Boxster Ss, I figure the current premium is at most $4K over std price but most of that is the fact that they came with a lot of options. The other variable is which # of the 250 you have.

I doubt the seller will get his price. $44 gir is way over the price of a normal 08S and #228 isn't that big of a deal. I guess the old adage of 'you can always ask' comes into play here.

If he does get that price, I'll have to seriously consider selling my #005.

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I'd consider orange as I like bright cars and don't really care what others think. Not sure I'd pay a premium just cause of the color or that it's a limited edition. Factory performance upgrades is another thing.

Tomonomics, do 2011/2012 Boxster Spyder's really sale in the mid to high 40's? I've seen a number recently for sale deep into the $50s. That may be just what they are asking.
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Tomonomics, do 2011/2012 Boxster Spyder's really sale in the mid to high 40's? I've seen a number recently for sale deep into the $50s. That may be just what they are asking.
Or more. One here at the dealership: https://saltlakecity.porschedealer.com/preowned/Porsche/Boxster+Spyder/2011/Black/black/1274204/info.php
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