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Old 02-11-2007, 02:53 PM   #1
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How much should I offer for this car...

2001 Boxster
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30k miles
black Leather
sport package
5 speed
power seats
17" wheels
good tires
good brake pads

He want's 21,500.00 which is about right on with what KBB says for a private party sale...

The car is 10 out of 10. Original owner, all records locally etc, etc...
I can honestly say that I have never seen a Boxster in this condition.

Of course I'd get a PPI and vin check.
Assuming they come back clean... what should I offer? I don't want to insult him... but what's the typical first offer?

I would GREATLY appreciate any help guys.

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Old 02-11-2007, 02:57 PM   #2
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If the car really is a 10 and you really want this one, I'd offer $21,000. Its not worth losing a decent find over a couple hundred dollars.

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Old 02-11-2007, 02:59 PM   #3
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bmx672, see what the PPI says, and then set-up your pricing strategy. You should be in the "drivers seat"...its winter in the Chicago area...snow expected tonight...and sub zero weather again by mid week. Can't be too many Boxsters selling right now in our town. In March, it will be a whole different story.

Who is doing your PPI? Napletons in Rockford?
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Old 02-11-2007, 03:11 PM   #4
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Yes Napletons would do the PPI. They are the ones' that have maintained it since new. I know a guy that just ordered an 07 911 turbo. He said he would have his guy look at it down there. So I feel very comfortable with that.
I was thinking of offering 21k as well... He did price it to sell quick. The guy wants to shop for a Testerossa (sp?). So he would like to get rid of the Boxster soon.
So I'm not sure how much leverage I have.
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Old 02-11-2007, 03:15 PM   #5
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If you are worried that the car could sell fast, offer a deposit, and make the final sale contigent on a passing PPI.

Good luck. Welcome...and post pictures ASAP!
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Old 02-11-2007, 03:19 PM   #6
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Make sure the 30K maintenance has been completed and that it included changing the brake fluid.

Check the tires and the top.

If all of these are OK and it's a "10", $21k is a good deal.
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If it's a '10' like you say, and he HAS had the 30k service, and a PPI checks out, I think it's worth exactly what he's asking. I wouldn't try to lowball him and lose a cherry Boxster that way.

Again, I think the asking price is fair.
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Old 02-11-2007, 04:10 PM   #8
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He showed me the receipt for the 30k service he had done this past fall. Brake fluid etc...
The top is flawless... the back window is flawless.
The tires have around 10k left... they are not new by any means, but can definitely go for another summer.
This car is truly a 10.
The underside of the car is perfect as well. No scrapes on any of the scrape plates... no rock chips on the rockers... not a ding or scratch. All the original books and sticker. The wheel wells are as clean as the day it left the factory. The shocks and rubber underneath is all clean. he said that he can't even recall ever puting window washer fluid in it since he never drove it in the rain etc... He has a factory built 550 spider as well (not original, but still).
I think I need to jump on it...
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Old 02-12-2007, 11:32 AM   #9
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Sounds like you have found a "jewel". Go for it. Good luck.
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