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Old 12-18-2007, 10:39 AM   #1
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I'm looking at two base boxsters with similar miles (35K) and options...one is a 2004 and one a 2006...

the 2004 has had one owner while the 2006 has had three onwers...both are at dealers with similar warranties...


what do the think the price difference should be between the two?

thanks


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Old 12-18-2007, 11:45 AM   #2
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don't know but i will sell you a cpo 02 boxster for 23000.
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:49 AM   #3
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wow, Nickg, what a nice line up.
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Old 12-18-2007, 11:55 AM   #4
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it is just about $8000 worth of extra stuff...my wife and i just don't use the car, we put like 1400 miles on it. we would use a gti or r32 as they have a hatch
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Old 12-18-2007, 12:14 PM   #5
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I'm looking at two base boxsters with similar miles (35K) and options...one is a 2004 and one a 2006...

the 2004 has had one owner while the 2006 has had three onwers...both are at dealers with similar warranties...


what do the think the price difference should be between the two?

thanks
Did you plug the year and mileages into kelly blue book?

http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/default.aspx
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Old 12-18-2007, 12:35 PM   #6
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go with the newer model, will hold somewhat more of value, and its a newer car.
couse they both similar but one 2 years younger.
who cares how many people couldn't afford it after they got it?
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Old 12-18-2007, 01:36 PM   #7
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Did you plug the year and mileages into kelly blue book?

http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/default.aspx

i did it on the nada website...came out around $8500...seemed on the high side to me
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Old 12-18-2007, 01:37 PM   #8
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who cares how many people couldn't afford it after they got it?
thanks...never thought of that...feeling better about the extra owners already...
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Old 12-18-2007, 01:44 PM   #9
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Wow, 3 owners on the 2006 and 35,000 miles! Strange.
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Old 12-18-2007, 01:53 PM   #10
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go with the 2006 if u can get a good price on it, dont let it worry u that its had 3 previous owners, if anything its still under warranty
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Old 12-18-2007, 02:18 PM   #11
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If price doesn't matter -- go with the newer car. Consider getting a 100K mile CPO warranty too if possible.

There is a very big change between the 986 model (last year was '04) and the 987 model that started in '05. So the car is two years newer & its the newer platform. That justifies the price delta.

Now, regarding three owners -- something to think about is a Boxster is a love-it or hate-it car. Some folks love it, then regret it. Sometimes lifestyles change. Sometimes they decide to "upgrade" to a 911 or a Cayman (or who knows). I wouldn't over think the 3 owner thing with a Boxster. I suspect its not that unusal.
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Old 12-18-2007, 04:07 PM   #12
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I've got an 01 box - bought with 35.9K miles. I was owner #3. 5-6 Months later, I still own it and it had 39K miles.

Although my car is much older, it still has a similar ratio of owners per mile. Although I might possibly interpret this as a sign of a problematic car, I get the feeling these boxsters change hands a lot.

I'd hope a decent PPI would clear up any worries of future problems that might result from 3 owners.
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Old 12-18-2007, 05:21 PM   #13
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From VMR I get a price difference of 10,175. I'd check Galves for you, but I've misplaced my login right now...

986's and 987's each have their pluses and minuses, but if you can swing it, the upgrades in the 987 are nice to have.

Either way, you couldn't have picked a better time to buy. You should be able to negotiate a nice deal, in other words, you're in the driver's seat now!! (no pun intended)

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