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Old 11-17-2010, 05:05 PM   #1
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Old 11-17-2010, 05:44 PM   #2
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Mike Focke brings up a very good point....
The OP has already lost $36,000 since 2007 (car cost $66k, expected trade $30k) and in 3 years time he will lose another bundle (say another $25k when / if he trades up to the 2014 model. Thats a lot of money to give away...

On the other hand, his existing 2007 S fitted with a Raby 3.6 litre engine complete with all the upgrades for around $16/18k and the Flat6 warranty would still look attractive $$ wise.
And it would fly too - over 300 hp would make my smile even wider. I think every time I opened the taps, I would forget the upgrade costs....
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:17 PM   #3
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Contact Damien Trombetta at 800 826-9384 ext 23319. He sales Mercury extended warranties. For a lot less money you can get an extended warranty.
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:46 PM   #4
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How bout another option?

Have you thought about a leftover 2010? With a willingness to travel and the ability to negotiate, you can probably get a dealer to knock at least $12K off a 2010. But if you go this route, be sure to clear up how long the factory warranty lasts. There's been debate here on the forum that the warranty clock may have already started on a leftover. But there are plenty of 2010s out there and dealers will be blowing them out before year end. And the chase is half the fun.

Something to think about...
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Old 11-18-2010, 05:06 AM   #5
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How about the Carrera...if your buying, step up.
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Old 11-18-2010, 06:44 AM   #6
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hold on to your car ! they will pork you hard on the trade in value , there is suppose to be a new boxster coming along soon also a 4 banger too. hanging on to your 07 for a year or so out of warranty should be ok. unless you really want that sweet PDK tranny !
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Old 11-18-2010, 01:46 PM   #7
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How about the Carrera...if your buying, step up.
Not a step up.
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