Green Boxsters out there?

[CRCGuy]

While still on the hunt for my first Boxster, I'm struggling to find actual photos of either of the two green colors (987). I've always liked a green car with tan interior but seems they are very rare. Anyone have photos??

I assume this must be a less-than-desirable color. Any thoughts on what that would do to resale value or even ability to sell? not that I will likely EVER sell it once I get it. Have been dreaming about a Boxster for years...

crcguy

[JTP]

A few months ago I saw a pair of 997 Carreras, green with tan interior at the dealer. Best looking color combo ever.
There was also a green boxster on eBay recently with a pukey green interior. Rare combo but not very nice to look at.

[Spinnaker]

It might be rare because it is a special color with a current option cost of $3140.
You're going to have to want it awfully bad and have a fat wallet too.

[Mike_Yi]

When I was shopping for my 986, my first choice was green with tan interior. I now drive a black Boxster. There aren't many of them out there. Good luck.

[ekam]

Yes green Pcars are nice.

[gerrygug]

Here's a Green one

They are out there.
Take your time and find the one you want.
Who cares what other people think about the color if you like it.

[DamageINC123]

Originally Posted by JTP

A few months ago I saw a pair of 997 Carreras, green with tan interior at the dealer. Best looking color combo ever.
There was also a green boxster on eBay recently with a pukey green interior. Rare combo but not very nice to look at.

That pukey green interior is Nephrite Green (Jade Green). Its a $2300 optional buy up. Some of the heavy Porsche enthusiast seam to migrate towards the rare color combos. The Nephrite looks much better on silver as does the red interior. However I agree, its not my favorite color either. I like the tan!!

[greenandtan]

I love mine, this is the picture I saw when I bought it.

Unfortunately it's ruined the thought of any other color combination, I love it so much!



Although I might entertain offers the premium for color argument is legit.

[gschotland]

Originally Posted by CRCGuy

While still on the hunt for my first Boxster, I'm struggling to find actual photos of either of the two green colors (987). I've always liked a green car with tan interior but seems they are very rare. Anyone have photos??

I assume this must be a less-than-desirable color. Any thoughts on what that would do to resale value or even ability to sell? not that I will likely EVER sell it once I get it. Have been dreaming about a Boxster for years...
crcguy

If you're buying used then the exclusivity (or lack of desirability, depending on your perspective) of this color has been factored into the price you're paying and will once again be factored in when/if you sell. Anyone who's paying big $ to special ordering a color like that or using totally custom sample matching service probably isn't too concerned about resale. They're buying because they like it and you should do the same. You only live once.

My guess is green's one of those colors that many people appreciate but when it comes down to signing on the dotted line probably wouldn't want to own, particularly for a premium. Kind of the way I feel about "arrest me" red and "look at me" yellow.

[Quickurt]

Originally Posted by gschotland

My guess is green's one of those colors that many people appreciate but when it comes down to signing on the dotted line probably wouldn't want to own, particularly for a premium. Kind of the way I feel about "arrest me" red and "look at me" yellow.

I thought it was "write me up red" and "Yell while you write yellow"

[matty-matt]

i was originally going to buy a friend's 2000 986s that he ordered with rainforest green/savannah beige with black top. he wanted more than i preferred to spend so i wound up with lapis blue/beige with blue top.

the sales mgr at the porsche dealership (good friend from college) said he figured -$1000 for the green (and yellow) for trade-ins and +$1000 for lapis and some other colors i forget now.

personally, i'd still rather have the green!

[pierre shags]

In Dec '06 Fort Worth Autobahn had a new Forest Green '06 987 S with sand interior. My Jag XJS & Miata had this loveable classic combination.

[pierre shags]

Also in Dec 06 Cinncinati Beechmont had a green w sand '07 987 S.

[986_c6]

Green is a beautiful color on many cars, but you pretty much have to be in love with it. Imo, the resale will definitely be not as good.

[dbear61]

Mine's a 986, too. Wish it had the tan seats like Greenandtan has (makes a great approximation of Packer Green & Gold), but c'est la vie.


If you really want it, just patient.

DBear

[recycledsixtie]

I think that the green looks good on a Boxster. White on a Box is almost a non color plus it blends in with the snow in winter. 2 thumbs up for the green- British racing green would be pretty awesome.

[doug7025]

Searched for a while for this color combination, lower miles, at a price I could afford. Savannah tan interior.

[Porsche Chick]

I like the green, it reminds me of the old Triumphs, MG's and Karmann Ghias.

[soucorp]

You fellas are gonna hate me, but I bought it hunter green, fell in love with the dove gray and there it went to the paint shop.

[particlewave]

Looks much better, soucorp

Green on a 986 just doesn't look right to me. Looks good on older models, though.