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Possible 718 boxster purchase

zagamuffin

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is it possible to get a good spec car for @35k , doesn’t seem to be many for sale in that bracket or am I looking in the wrong places ?
 
Hi

i fancy turbo motors and rather like the look of the new shape , havnt driven an N/a Porsche so am not suffering from the "Porsche ruined the boxster” movement lol
 
zagamuffin said:
a good spec car for @35k , am I looking in the wrong places ?


No, just being unrealistic. PCs can sell all the cars they are given, hence better than average residuals.
Lowest priced 718 at PC is £39,818 at Chester and on Pistonheads, Leven Car Co. have one at £37,950.

Good luck, great cars.

D
 
Not a great spec for that !,
remember these cars started at over £50k not long ago and these are porsche!,
late 30’s fora basic spec is possible though
try looking through autotrader
good luck theyre great cars
 
I'd recommend you drive both a 718 and 981 and make your decision from there. Of the 718's I've driven, the engine fan always seems to be on! If you plan to keep the car, there will be fewer potential mechanical issues long term with a 981 and of course it is a "flat six" so long term, better residuals. Some say the 718 has better steering feel and suspension but I think that is only likely to be apparent on a track.
 
Tkts for all your comments, don’t know a whole lot about Porsche but have the time to read yours and other review etc...
 
Gazoak said:
Some say the 718 has better steering feel and suspension but I think that is only likely to be apparent on a track.


you don’t need to go on a track to find out that the 981 has no real steering feel. it’s totally numb. It‘s obvious straight if you come from a car car with great steering like a hydraulically assisted Porsche. The 718 steering is an huge inprovement on the 981, although still nothing like a good hydraulic set up.
 
Wollemi said:
Gazoak said:
Some say the 718 has better steering feel and suspension but I think that is only likely to be apparent on a track.


you don’t need to go on a track to find out that the 981 has no real steering feel. it’s totally numb. It‘s obvious straight if you come from a car car with great steering like a hydraulically assisted Porsche. The 718 steering is an huge inprovement on the 981, although still nothing like a good hydraulic set up.


I don't have an issue with the steering thanks!
 
Madelvic said:
Why would you not buy a 981 instead? IMO will be worth more than 718s in years to come


Richard,

The author stated he was looking for a 718, not a 981. He's also not concerned about the engine sound.

I'm not buying into the argument that 981 residuals will be stronger than 718 in the years to come. Current facts don't support this.

A well specced 718 is a better car than the 981 equivalent. I agree with Graham that you don't need to be on the track to appreciate this. On rural roads the 718 is simply miles better. More precise steering and improved suspension for a start.

The 718 is a brilliant car, with significant technology and infotainment advances compared to the 981.

Brian
 
BJ Innes said:
Madelvic said:
Why would you not buy a 981 instead? IMO will be worth more than 718s in years to come


Richard,

The author stated he was looking for a 718, not a 981. He's also not concerned about the engine sound.

I'm not buying into the argument that 981 residuals will be stronger than 718 in the years to come. Current facts don't support this.

A well specced 718 is a better car than the 981 equivalent. I agree with Graham that you don't need to be on the track to appreciate this. On rural roads the 718 is simply miles better. More precise steering and improved suspension for a start.

The 718 is a brilliant car, with significant technology and infotainment advances compared to the 981.

Brian


Totally agree Brian, and I loved my 981.
 
Rob,

Just to comment on your original question, I'm sure the reason why prices of 718s are holding up is in part as a result of the lack of supply due to the lengthy shutdown last year as a fall-out of WLPT and its continuing effect as manufacturers face delays in getting their vehicles tested.

Jeff
 
Jeff,

That's quite possibly a contributing factor, but the fact remains that the initial resistance to the 718 4-pot turbo has softened over the last 12 months. I'm sure you will also have noticed the increasing interest in ownership of 718 Boxster/Cayman models on this forum in recent months. The availability of new build slots at OPC's are improving, and the strong residuals of Porsche Approved 718 stock is clearly market driven.

Brian
 
Not necessarily.

On a like-for-like basis, a 718 will always be worth more than an 981. I would beware of "cheap" 718's. There have been a few problems with some 718's, more usually the 2.0 versions, with turbo related glitches, and coolant tank leaks, among the most common. The 2.5 "S" and "GTS" versions have not been similarly afflicted to my knowledge.

As always, "Buyer Beware".

Brian






 
I happen to agree with you on both counts above Brian - I was merely proposing WLTP as a factor in keeping prices higher through lack of supply.

There's no doubting that the 718 is a step up in many respects compared with the previous generation, in the same was as the 981 was from the 987. That's the nature of development, and in the same way as the 981's EPAS was a bone of contention to many so the 718's flat-4 turbo engine has faced a headwind amongst some n/a diehards. Since its introduction we've seen a significant warming towards EPAS and undoubtedly we'll see the same as the flat-4 turbo is developed progressively, which is very much the way Porsche work.

Jeff
 
Hey all ,

Final decision has has been made , it’s going to be a nice spec 981 and I’ve been looking online at several options.Id like to go main dealer for the two year warranty but not tied to it .I have spotted a specialist and wondering if anyone here had had any dealing with them.they have several suitable cars in my budget,they are Cameron cars near Bath and seem to have a lot of expensive stock so could assume they are legit ?

cheers again for any help given to a newbie....
 
zagamuffin said:
Hey all ,

Final decision has has been made , it’s going to be a nice spec 981 and I’ve been looking online at several options.Id like to go main dealer for the two year warranty but not tied to it .I have spotted a specialist and wondering if anyone here had had any dealing with them.they have several suitable cars in my budget,they are Cameron cars near Bath and seem to have a lot of expensive stock so could assume they are legit ?

cheers again for any help given to a newbie....

Just to note Cameron's or any other garage cannot give you a Porsche warranty unless the car they are selling in on SOR that way title passes to the new owner if there is still warranty on it .If you do buy one from said dealers you cannot add a Porsche warranty for 90 days and then it has to have a 111 point inspection at around £220 then if all ok a warranty you can then put on at a cost off approx. 2years inc assist £1600


 

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