I appreciate appreciation

[rexcramer]

Seems like strong money for a low mileage '02 S. Maybe we are all gonna be rich someday? :dance:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-34/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_watched_listing_ended

[Fiddlebog]

IMO low mileage=unloved
Hopefully the new owner does it justice.

That is a fat stack of cash, though.

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by Fiddlebog

IMO low mileage=unloved

I bought my '04 a few years ago with ~13k on the clock and have given it tons of DD love ever since!

[rexcramer]

And the prices continue to climb...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-35/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_watched_listing_ended

[Mmack]

Yep. The seller should be really happy with that. I was too.
I bought this one:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-25/
Never regretted buying this car with its particular options, but glad to see I wasn’t absolute top of market.

[thstone]

BAT sales always bring a premium in price. Not sure exactly why (when an equivalent car can often be bought at a much lower price from a private party), but there is no doubt that they do.

As such, I don't consider BAT sales to be indicative of the market or where the market is going (I consider them outliers). But that's just me.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by thstone

BAT sales always bring a premium in price. Not sure exactly why (when an equivalent car can often be bought at a much lower price from a private party), but there is no doubt that they do.

As such, I don't consider BAT sales to be indicative of the market or where the market is going (I consider them outliers). But that's just me.

Yeah, there's a guy in FL who breaks every rule in my Wheeler Dealer book yet he still sells his Porsches on BAT for good money. He sells very high mileage Porsches, many times with accident damage. Sure, he's not bagging top, top dollar, but he is getting good numbers. I'm sure he was able to buy those cars for a song. If I had a high mileage Porsche with accident damage, I wouldn't even get a phone call. I SMH and admire his stones (most of his auctions are no reserve), but he has a cult following and always seems to get good money for what he has for sale. I have no plans to dip my toe into his niche. Too risky for me.

[rexcramer]

Another strong price on BAT for a well sorted Boxster.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-36/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_watched_listing_ended

[rexcramer]

I have been tracking Porsche sales on BAT for several years. I have been anticipating a drop in number of auctions and prices given are current state of things. Good cars are still commanding large numbers. 2008 RS 60 Spyder w/28K miles sold at $32K.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-porsche-boxster-s-10/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_watched_listing_ended

[rexcramer]

2002 S 6 speed, in Speed Yellow, matching hardtop with 3K on the odometer. $29,750 plus BAT's buyer's premium at 5% is $31,237.50. Add +/-$750 to ship it from North Carolina.

Here is the question. Do you immediately pull the IMS and toss it?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-43/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_watched_listing_ending_soon

[NewArt]

Auctions are dangerous things! Years ago I bought and sold high-end computer video cards on eBay. The best way to sell was always by auction. People who have little/no auction experience see the red fog and don't want to lose!

[maytag]

It's not a car if you don't drive it.

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[911monty]

Originally Posted by maytag

It's not a car if you don't drive it.

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Salt! Salt flats........ 200?

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by maytag

It's not a car if you don't drive it.

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EXACTLY! BTW: Your car is very nice color EDIT: sorry, it's a vet... not the F...

Car's are meant to be driven, but some do enjoy them differently
Last 12 months I have driven 16.000km (approx 10.000mi) on my 986 - including several track days and slalom events...:dance:

[maytag]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

EXACTLY! BTW: Your Ferrari is very noce color

Car's are meant to be driven, but some do enjoy them differently
Last 12 months I have driven 16.000km (approx 10.000mi) on my 986 - including several track days and slalom events...:dance:

Ha! Very cool! Good for you!

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[2ata]

Originally Posted by maytag

It's not a car if you don't drive it.

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That's a nice looking C8............

[maytag]

Sorry; Duplicate post here.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by 2ata

That's a nice looking C8............

yeah.... I don't absolutely LOVE it, but it was a fun addition to the driveway that night.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by maytag

It's not a car if you don't drive it.

Exactly, it becomes art if not driven.

Originally Posted by dghii

I have an older brother that loves cars but especially enjoys them looking perfect. His cars sit in the garage under covers and look like their brand new. We're taking 2005 corvette coupe with 28K miles and 87 Corvette Pace car with about 50K miles. It has nothing to do with thinking they're investments. He drives each of the cars every week or two on a Saturday and then brings them home and cleans them up.

Thats how he enjoys cars. My cars are nice drivers but nothing compared to his cosmetically.
To each his own.

Good point. We all have different definitions of what brings us enjoyment. At least your brother drives his cars. My LE just turned 70K mi this wk. It's not going to be a trailer queen when Frodo buys it.

Speaking of trailer queens, 5 or so yrs ago there was an 08 GT3 that was for sale with only 300 mi on it. The only miles were from driving it on and off the trailer to show everyone how pristine it was. Poor GT3, it was longing for a few laps on a track. :dance:

[L8-apex]

I just recently bought a 99 with 22,000 miles on it. It had only been driven 9,000 miles since 2006, but maintenance had been done on the time schedule. I drove it gingerly for about 100 miles, then started working it a bit; finally going through the gears up to redline. It looks and runs like a brand new car. IMS bearing is on the back of my mind, but because the early dual row bearings have a VERY low failure rate, unless something shows up in the oil I'm going to leave it alone until clutch work is required. If it should fail; it will give me an excuse to indulge and put in a 'built' engine of some kind.