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mikefocke · 01-29-2010, 09:12 AM

with 5400 miles private owner for the same $? Plus has summer 19"s and winter 17's mounted, seems like a better deal to me. And should have ~3 years of full Porsche warranty. (found via www.cars.com in VA). PDK may not be to your liking but, since it is an extra cost option, that would mean to me a similar car with stick ought to be had for less.

I see base 2009s for as low as below $40k (not as well optioned, granted). CPO'ed for $43k. And those are all asking prices rounded up.

The 800 mile car to me is used (even if perfect) and its asking price needs to be compared to what it is worth the week after you buy it. My bet is you could sell that car for $44k after a long struggle. So why not try to be on the buying end of that price point.

If you buy the car you describe, get the in-service date in writing as it officially starts the warranty period.

Rule 1 in buying a car: don't fall in love with just one, there are hundreds out there.

01-29-2010, 09:12 AM	#3
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,549	How about a blue 2009 S boxster with lots of the same goodies with 5400 miles private owner for the same $? Plus has summer 19"s and winter 17's mounted, seems like a better deal to me. And should have ~3 years of full Porsche warranty. (found via www.cars.com in VA). PDK may not be to your liking but, since it is an extra cost option, that would mean to me a similar car with stick ought to be had for less. I see base 2009s for as low as below $40k (not as well optioned, granted). CPO'ed for $43k. And those are all asking prices rounded up. The 800 mile car to me is used (even if perfect) and its asking price needs to be compared to what it is worth the week after you buy it. My bet is you could sell that car for $44k after a long struggle. So why not try to be on the buying end of that price point. If you buy the car you describe, get the in-service date in writing as it officially starts the warranty period. Rule 1 in buying a car: don't fall in love with just one, there are hundreds out there.