Is this a good deal? '00 S for $10.5k

[kchristian]

I like the 4-wheeled motorcycle philosophy, but I don't think the wife will go for it. I've got 3 other 2-doors that she knows I will never sell. So a 4th will be a temporary addition to the family. It will however be the wifey's dd in that time. So who knows... I'd daily drive it but I need to maintain a certain humble appearance during sales calls. I can't have folks think they are paying too much.

[deptotpr]

You only live once, buy it!

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

What are the other 3 cars ?

[kchristian]

Originally Posted by Idaho Red Rocket 3

What are the other 3 cars ?

Nothing to special but they all hold sentimental value that far outweighs their actual value.

2003 G35 6MT. This was the first nice car I bought. I completely fell in love with it and it symbolized my arrival so to speak. Blue book on it is around $10k but I couldn't let it go for that.
1980 Volvo 242. This is my DD. Picked it up in perfectly decent condition for $1300 and I'm slowly on track to spend nearly what the Boxster costs to turn it into the meanest swedish sleeper you'll never notice. Next up is an LSx engine swap. If you know of a good one, let me know.
1966 Volvo 122s. These things just keep getting more expensive. No point in selling it. It's outrunning my mutual funds by a long way.

[wvboxst3r]

Originally Posted by kchristian

I like the 4-wheeled motorcycle philosophy, but I don't think the wife will go for it. I've got 3 other 2-doors that she knows I will never sell. So a 4th will be a temporary addition to the family. It will however be the wifey's dd in that time. So who knows... I'd daily drive it but I need to maintain a certain humble appearance during sales calls. I can't have folks think they are paying too much.

I am curious what type of sales that you do not want to appear successful. I am a financial advisor and it has not hurt my appearance. It is actually a nice conversation piece and once they ask what I paid we get into budget and goals. If you plan right you can reach your goals. The Boxster is not over the top.

On the price I bought mine in Dec 2011 - it is a 2000 base with lots of options, drilled rotors, 18" wheels, heated seats, Boss stereo, leather package and the best part - a receipt for $5000 of work just completed on engine. I paid $11 and looks like most car lots are selling similar cars for $13 now in spring.
Forgot it has 50k miles.