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| bd1308 |
 Oct 13 2005, 09:12 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot  Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501  |
how come they depreciate so quickly....
in KY, I could probably find one in the mid-7s $. do they suck at life, or what? |
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| olav |
Oct 13 2005, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
Out with the old in with the new. |
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| ArtechnikA |
Oct 13 2005, 09:19 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
they appeal to the fashionable. when they cease to be the flavor of the week, they are discarded. and like all Porsches, they can be expensive to operate. you don't need parts very often, but when you do, they're pricey. it's basically impossible to fit chains, so they are not good in snow. there are few user-serviceable parts inside, and you will need a scan tool for even some "routine" maintenance. |
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| bd1308 |
Oct 13 2005, 09:19 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
wow....
i guess that makes sense..... they start at like 30k(random guess) and price only goes down from there....... just wondering if there was a severe problem..... it's no 914, but they look okay. |
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| URY914 |
Oct 13 2005, 09:21 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,318 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
It is always hard to work on an engine when you can't even see the damn thing! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)
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| olav |
Oct 13 2005, 09:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
I think the early ones had problems with the RMS and they have plastic rear windows also they are deemed under powered at, I think, 200 hp or so from a 2.5l. So if the power is not a problem and the window could be a good buy as long as the inherent issues with the engine aren't there. I think in 97 the first year they were 39,995 base. |
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| tat2dphreak |
Oct 13 2005, 09:23 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
try mid 40s new... people also tend to drive them hard, and not know how to maintain them as such... they think if they have a Porsche it's just a street legal race-car, but that's not the case. now, if, you are finding them under 10k... Jump on it!!! that's a steal even if it needs a little work... |
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| Flat VW |
Oct 13 2005, 09:41 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
Maybe in Kentucky....... Britt goin' to the FFC in Indiana? John |
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| i love porsche |
Oct 13 2005, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
yeah...a boxster for around 10k is a great deal....
the average bottom is around 15k i think the 2.5 is around 220 hp....its enough for me, im thinking of maybe getting one once im out of college....or we will see how the cayman is priced.... |
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| machina |
Oct 13 2005, 09:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
the cayman s starts at $58g, add another $8g for the pccb brakes. |
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| bd1308 |
Oct 13 2005, 09:48 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
I'm planning on going.....Don't know what to do about a room though....might have to bunk it up in the 914.....hotels are $$ b |
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| Flat VW |
Oct 13 2005, 09:50 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
No, next week, it can't be too far from you? J P.S. I think Laurie (my wife) and I may go. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) |
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| Flat VW |
Oct 13 2005, 09:51 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
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| nebreitling |
Oct 13 2005, 09:55 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
ain't no boxster going to be $7k unless it's beat.
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| Flat VW |
Oct 13 2005, 10:04 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Just the cost of the "maintence calandar" work is daunting especially in an older and older car... John |
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| ppickerell |
Oct 13 2005, 10:38 AM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
Lots of them coming off of lease.
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| Mueller |
Oct 13 2005, 10:59 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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please show me a $7K Boxster that is not a salvage title |
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| phantom914 |
Oct 13 2005, 11:01 AM
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non-914-owner non-club member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,013 Joined: 24-February 04 From: Covina,CA(North ofWest Covina) Member No.: 1,708 |
I think Britt converted the price to the metric system. Andrew |
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| ken914 |
Oct 13 2005, 11:25 AM
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Whole lot 'O 914/6 Group: Members Posts: 157 Joined: 15-November 04 From: Mount Pleasant, SC Member No.: 3,122 |
Take a look at the Excellence articles on market prices and problem areas for used Porsches. The do a review of the Boxster periodically, it will help you know what to check, what repairs cost, and what to expect to go wrong. Great resource!
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| bd1308 |
Oct 13 2005, 12:12 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
I was simply wondering if there was any real reason for the drop in price....
but i never really looked into used car markets.... b thanks all! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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