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Old 01-10-2007, 10:38 AM   #1
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ok, I give up...what's the best way/place to sell the Boxster?

I have it listed here / autotrader / cars.com / renntech.org..........ZERO interest in the car....not one email! (tons of photos on each listing too)

any help would be appreciated.
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Old 01-10-2007, 10:50 AM   #2
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try puting the amber corners back on, to some people it might not look tasteful.
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lower the price by half, it will sell in a day

on the serious note, go to carmax and they will give you a price that they will pay for your car, if you like it sell it to them
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Old 01-10-2007, 12:01 PM   #4
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lower the price by half, it will sell in a day

on the serious note, go to carmax and they will give you a price that they will pay for your car, if you like it sell it to them
I have a feeling CARMAX will rape me on it....but thanks.
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Old 01-10-2007, 12:07 PM   #5
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I sold my WRX to Carmax. Needed to sell quick. Not my asking price. Not the lowball amount a dealer offered me either.

Sounds like you are asking too much. Realize that a boxster is NOT a rare car. Sorry. It may be special, but it ain't rare. At any time there are hundreds (maybe thousands?) available for sale nationally. This is your competition. Thus, when it comes to pricing, places like KBB and NADA ARE accurate for NON modified cars. If your car is modded, be prepared to wait for a buyer who appreciates your mods. If they can be reversed, you might get a quicker sale offering them as a "package" or selling them seperately. Just a thought.
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Old 01-10-2007, 12:13 PM   #6
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I might also suggest Ebay - I have sold many cars and motorcycles using Ebay. But - the buyer was not actually one of the bidders. Many times, someone in the general area would see the vehicle on Ebay and send me an email. They would come and check it out and offer cash on the spot. In my case, Ebay worked as a great "advertising" tool. Just a thought...

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Might add Pelican Parts and Rennlist. Also here.

Since I know nothing about the car, I can't tell if you've over priced it, is it in bad shape etc. Also realize for most in the US (northern climates/snowy areas etc) people aren't looking to buy convertibles this time of year.

Did you just list it? How long has it been listed? I would expect at least a week before drumming up interest. I wouldn't expect instantanous response/sale. Boxsters are not a rare commodity.
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Old 01-10-2007, 02:43 PM   #8
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Nice car, fair price. The calendar is against you. Nobody buys cars in Jan/Feb... ask any dealer. I am also selling a Honda civic for my daughter right now. Three weeks and not one serious cash buyer... Just getting tire kickers and lowballers.

Wait one minute... Your wife might look good in a civic... and just think of all the mods you could do with that 1.6L VTEC... Do I smell a trade??? I think I do!
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