Trade Fiero for Boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Want986 · 05-10-2007, 10:58 AM

I have 3 Fiero's to choose from

1988 GT with t-tops, 5 Speed and 2004 GTP 3800 Supercharged engine, total restoration was done on this car. 13.0 1/4 miles times
worth 20k

1986 GT with 3800 Supercharged engine, Automatic, over 350 HP, low 11s in 1/4 mile.
worth 15k

1986 GT Convertible, Northstar V8 300 HP, Getting new Audi light silver paint job and should be done next week, Very nice car. 13.2 1/4 mile times
worth 30k

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YellowJacket · 05-10-2007, 12:42 PM

I'm not trying to be rude; I'm honestly curious whether people are actually paying $30k for an entry-level GM from the 1980's. I can appreciate the Northstar V8, but this is a vehicle that, best case scenario, is worth around $1500. Unless those V8's are significantly more expensive than a 911 engine (unlikely) I can't imagine what you can do to bridge the gap between $1500 and $30k!!!

05-10-2007, 12:54 PM

Hmm... an odd scenario... I say sell them all. Once you get a boxster you wont be driving those things much. Also, since you like to do engine swaps, the extra cash could be useful for a 3.4 or 3.6 swap.

blue2000s · 05-10-2007, 01:04 PM

What something's "worth" and how much you put into it are two totally different things. Especially with a depreciating item like a car. You'd probably do better to list an asking price than the amount that you've invested.

In addition, I think you'll find that you'll have better luck selling these cars and buying a Boxster than trying to trade. Good luck, I'd love to see what engine you stuff into the Boxster.

porsche986spyder · 05-10-2007, 01:53 PM

Hmmm, fisrt car I ever owned was a Fire-oreo as I liked to call it. I say this because there were so many recals on them because of fire engine problems. Including the one I had in high school. It looked great but was always in the shop. You don't see many on the roads today for this reason. I'm surprised yours are still holding up. I would definately go for the boxster.

rdancd816 · 05-10-2007, 02:25 PM

I've got a completely original '86 Fiero GT and I love to drive that thing. It has about 78,000 miles on the clock and runs fine. It's not a Boxster but the engine sound is very impressive. Since it is a mid-engine design the handling is quite good. There are a lot of clubs and collectors that keep these toys running. Hope you find yourself a Boxster...keep us posted!