I bought my first Box for $15k!!! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

runninma1 · 11-09-2006, 06:33 AM

hahah i guess you could use the word shrewd. I feel like I got a great deal. Other than the ignition switch problem, I have had my window broken by a freak accident(am replacing it today).

runninma1 · 11-09-2006, 06:37 AM

oh and ohioboxster, about your 99 16k boxster... its 15995... and has a broken screen for the ac controls, no premium audio system, and 20k more miles. so as I may have been able to negotiate his asking price os 15995, to 13995.... for 1000 more ill take mine with more options and less mileage... right?

I want a supercharger....

Brucelee · 11-09-2006, 06:40 AM

I would start attending church regularly.

z12358 · 11-09-2006, 07:06 AM

There are many potential reasons behind a seller's aggressiveness. The more you give yourself credit for your negotiating skills, the less you focus on what those reasons are. Just some thoughts, from experience.

Z.

Chills · 11-09-2006, 07:42 AM

You did get a good deal on a Boxster, but I've found the old adage "you get what you pay for" to be true more often than not.

I hope you don't have lots of problems with the car. I bought my Boxster from a reputable dealership near me and I still bought the extended bumper to bumper warranty because when things go wrong with a Porsche they are very expensive to fix.

Have fun driving your new car.

Brucelee · 11-09-2006, 07:46 AM

Not to burst your bubble, but if I were a dealer (and I was) and you came into my dealership with your strategy and you left with the car, I would be smiling. I can tell you that they DID know what price they listed the car for. You did not "outfox" them in any way.

In fact, they likely would have sold the car for $14,500.

Does that make you feel good or bad?

The REAL cost of this transaction to you will be determined over the next few years, if you keep the car that long. A Boxster can take you to the poor house faster than most cars.

The profit or loss for the dealer is complete. If he sold the car, it is probable that he made money but who can tell. Your financial cost can only go up, not down.

"Pride goeth before a fall" and I DO wish you luck. I hate to see a Boxster experience ruined by numerous expensive trips to the mechanic.

BTW-Do I understand it correctly that you did not have this car inspected BEFORE you purchased it? If so, that would be a major mistake.

unklekraker · 11-09-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Brucelee

Not to burst your bubble, but if I were a dealer (and I was) and you came into my dealership with your strategy and you left with the car, I would be smiling. I can tell you that they DID know what price they listed the car for. You did not "outfox" them in any way.

In fact, they likely would have sold the car for $14,500.

Does that make you feel good or bad?

BTW-Do I understand it correctly that you did not have this car inspected BEFORE you purchased it? If so, that would be a major mistake.

I totally agree with you, Bruce! I bet you when he left the parking lot, the dealer was smiling ear to ear and the worst part is your last comment, PPI

Like what we all said here...enjoy and have fun with it, don't do any minor/major mods on it, yet! save the $ for now for your future maintenance and please, for the love of pete- do not abuse it coz' it will cost you

there's nothing cooler than owning a convertible Porsche..IMHO