New '08 Boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

sierramadre · 03-08-2009, 04:19 AM

Well, I'm doing my part to help stimulate the economy. I picked up a new Boxster on Saturday. (Black, black, Xenon, Heated/Power Seats, 18" S wheels, Wind deflector, Sound Plus).

I really wasn't in the market for a new car but it seemed like it was just too good a deal to turn down. The sticker price was $53K, invoice was $46, and I ended up paying $39K plus the dealer gave me top dollar on my trade. They hadn't sold a Porsche in over a month and the Boxster had been in inventory for over 4 months so I think they really wanted to move it.

I'm looking forward to getting it out on the road once the weather breaks.

03-08-2009, 05:08 AM

Congrats on the new car! That was a very good deal.

Now go buy some Zaino products to keep her looking nice!

threpwood · 03-08-2009, 06:14 AM

Congrats! Nice buy indeed. Now some pictures please

sierramadre · 03-08-2009, 09:04 AM

It looks a little like this...its pouring rain outside so excuse the lousy photography.

sierramadre · 03-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Here's another...

sierramadre · 03-08-2009, 09:17 AM

And one more...

husker boxster · 03-08-2009, 12:01 PM

You better watch out for cops in the neighborhood. They may arrest you for stealing! Great deal.

Welcome to the club.

sierramadre · 03-08-2009, 12:15 PM

Thanks. It's nice to be back. It's not very often that you feel like you have the upper hand in a negotiation with a Porsche dealer but these are extraordinary times. I think I got a reasonably good deal under the circumstances. Love your Limited Edition by the way.

Motobob · 03-08-2009, 01:24 PM

Excellent deal and great car. I considered it also only briefly on Thursday when I was at my Porsche dealer and three 2008 Cayman S's were sitting there, guards red, and the price was going lower and lower...:-)

What part of the country are you in?

Bob // Colorado

2001 986S

sierramadre · 03-08-2009, 04:02 PM

I live in Michigan...located right in the eye of the economic storm which also helps to explain the aggressive pricing.

RandallNeighbour · 03-08-2009, 04:46 PM

Killer deal on that beauty. Because you saved so much you can easily afford to buy these:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=987Sides&Category_Code=987LIGHTS

Jaxonalden · 03-08-2009, 06:15 PM

Nice car and nice deal, makes me want to run down to my local dealership and see what I can do. One thing I love about black is the 100% shine you get. Just like a mirror, as a matter of fact we can see you in the reflection...you should have waved.

P.S. 'Bout time they painted the bumperettes to match the car.

Got a question about the Hog next to the P. Does that CVO Dyna SE have the 110? I love the shorty's, my nephew has a set on his Fat Boy. I've got Samson true duals on my FLHTC w/a DynoJet kit that I have fattened up, allot.

RandallNeighbour · 03-08-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaxonalden

Got a question about the Hog next to the P. Does that CVO Dyna SE have the 110? I love the shorty's, my nephew has a set on his Fat Boy. I've got Samson true duals on my FLHTC w/a DynoJet kit that I have fattened up, allot.

I think I'd have to go to school to learn harley-speak. I didn't understand one word of this

... but I'm sure sierramadre does and that's what counts.

Jaxonalden · 03-09-2009, 03:57 AM

Sorry about that, I'll translate;

"Got a question about the Hog next to the P. Does that CVO Dyna SE have the 110? I love the shorty's, my nephew has a set on his Fat Boy. I've got Samson true duals on my FLHTC w/a DynoJet kit that I have fattened up, allot."

Got a question about the Harley-Davidson next to the Porsche. Does that Custom Vehicle Operations Dyna Super Glide Screaming Eagle have the 110 cubic inch motor? I love the (Vance & Hines?) Shorty exhaust pipes, my nephew has a set on his Fat Boy (another Harley model). I've got a set of Samson true duals (instead of two into one) exhaust pipes on my Electra Glide Classic (touring model made by Harley) with a DynoJet kit (a carburetor rejetting kit that enriches the fuel when the intake and exhaust are allowed to breath easier) that I have fattened up (larger jetting), allot.

God, I love acronyms.

sierramadre · 03-09-2009, 04:45 AM

That is very funny and I submit that a Harley guy may have trouble interpreting Porsche-speak as well. Thankfully, I'm bilingual although that combination certainly takes its toll on your wallet.

The bike does have the 110 inch motor. I like the way the short shot exhaust look and sound even though you sacrifice a little performance.

Jaxonalden · 03-09-2009, 04:38 PM

I have to admit I didn't know how expensive it was to be bi-lingual myself. But DAMN, it sure is fun!! :dance:

gcb · 03-09-2009, 04:57 PM

congrats on a great deal and a great car...

if you do anything at all to it....just at least change out those front orange reflectors to clear ones... very inexpensive and you could do it yourself...

vincesf · 03-09-2009, 07:26 PM

It's a stunner, and I can not think of a better - more enjoyable car for $39,000 new!!!
Happy motoring,
vincesf

jjanari · 03-09-2009, 07:53 PM

$39k?? wow. I guess they're hoping they'll get some $$$ back from you when they raise the price of oil changes to $400 and convince you that you should change your oil every 3k miles or 3 months, whichever comes first?

It is most definitely a buyer's market for Porsches and a great time to buy one if you've got the resources.

-nice buy. great color.

cas951 · 03-10-2009, 07:04 AM

I haven't been to the dealer to check prices lately. Last time I was there they had a RS60 Spyder for 62k and no mark up. I didn't look at the other Boxsters. But if the prices are that good where you live it's worth a trip to fly there to buy one and ship it back.