Buying Dad a 996TT for his birthday
Sorry to say, but an 02+ with under 30k miles is going to be much more than even 75, theres an 01 with nav, silver cf interior stuff, grey interior with 44k miles going for 66,900 on ebay!
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Sorry to say, but an 02+ with under 30k miles is going to be much more than even 75, theres an 01 with nav, silver cf interior stuff, grey interior with 44k miles going for 66,900 on ebay!
Sorry to say, but an 02+ with under 30k miles is going to be much more than even 75, theres an 01 with nav, silver cf interior stuff, grey interior with 44k miles going for 66,900 on ebay!
My suggestion would be to use Manheim as a reference. You will see what dealerships are wholesaling the cars for and it will give an idea of what they are offering people for trades. If Manheim shows greater than $70k for an '02 with 30k miles, then there is no way in hell you will find even a private party selling one for less than that when they can just go to any dealership and sell it to them for that "firesale" price.
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Originally posted by Mike T
That's a nice catch. Surely someone who is purchasing their unbelievably wealthy father a 996TT and who owns (or has owned) a Ferrari could find suitable housing of their own.
That's a nice catch. Surely someone who is purchasing their unbelievably wealthy father a 996TT and who owns (or has owned) a Ferrari could find suitable housing of their own.
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Originally posted by 2thfixr
Regardless, if you read my post, you will see that it clearly states that I apologize in advance if I am wrong but come on. My take on the subject is this. If someone is extremely frugal the last thing they will do is "waste" money on frivolous add ons. Extremely frugal people don't waste money on anything. Least of all exhausts on a Maxima. Or wheels and tires the exact same size as the original wheels and tires that came with the car. Then again, there is the issue of wanting to paint the calipers. Hmm, that has to be worth at least 10hp. Extremely frugal people simply don't do that kind of crap. Even the can of paint is too much to waste on something that looks fine and is perfectly functional as it is. The main thing here is if the guy's dad is a physician, he must be pretty intelligent. Intelligent people who are "seriously" into cars and can't spend more than $30k for some reason or another simply do not buy Maximas. I can understand if there is a need for a family sedan but it sounds like the 1989 Camry covers that need.
Also, a man that is soft spoken and "at earth level" does not get chrome wheels, loud exhaust, red stillen sticker, nor want red painted calipers" That is the antithesis of soft spoken and earth level. That is someone who feels the need for bling. Basically none of it makes sense.
Again, in the grand scheme of things who cares. Live and let live. However, do you know the profile of the type of person that does the above things? It's not the frugal 56 year soft spoken, earth level, physician with the controlling frugal wife. It's usually the son of that couple that fits the profile.
Regardless, if you read my post, you will see that it clearly states that I apologize in advance if I am wrong but come on. My take on the subject is this. If someone is extremely frugal the last thing they will do is "waste" money on frivolous add ons. Extremely frugal people don't waste money on anything. Least of all exhausts on a Maxima. Or wheels and tires the exact same size as the original wheels and tires that came with the car. Then again, there is the issue of wanting to paint the calipers. Hmm, that has to be worth at least 10hp. Extremely frugal people simply don't do that kind of crap. Even the can of paint is too much to waste on something that looks fine and is perfectly functional as it is. The main thing here is if the guy's dad is a physician, he must be pretty intelligent. Intelligent people who are "seriously" into cars and can't spend more than $30k for some reason or another simply do not buy Maximas. I can understand if there is a need for a family sedan but it sounds like the 1989 Camry covers that need.
Also, a man that is soft spoken and "at earth level" does not get chrome wheels, loud exhaust, red stillen sticker, nor want red painted calipers" That is the antithesis of soft spoken and earth level. That is someone who feels the need for bling. Basically none of it makes sense.
Again, in the grand scheme of things who cares. Live and let live. However, do you know the profile of the type of person that does the above things? It's not the frugal 56 year soft spoken, earth level, physician with the controlling frugal wife. It's usually the son of that couple that fits the profile.
But he does the gheyest stuff to his cars. His 1986 Maxima had a ridiculously loud exhaust and...get this...a fake exhaust pipe welded under the bumper opposite the real pipe to make it appear it had a dual exhaust.
He once took the plunge and bought a used 540i 6-speed, but it had reliability issues, and he soon hurried back to his faithful Maxima.
He's trapped by my mom and is too cheap himself to buy something real, so he makes frivolous mods to his Maxima. He actually had to lie to my mom about the price of the rims and exhaust. She would have made him return them if she knew they cost $1500 together.
But he thinks his car is beautiful, and if he can get that feeling for less than us, isn't he the lucky one?
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I guess the only thing to be concerned about here is that a used TT is what it is. Porsche maintenance is not cheap. Getting a used car at the lower end of the price range is risky business no matter what the car is. From what I have seen, people that take advantage of great deals on very high end $100k+ cars end up paying for it in the end with maintenance. You might be better off getting him a new Boxster S with full warranty and no stories or even stepping up to a base 997 Carrera.
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There's one in Cincinnati to check out. 2001 TT, black/black, no mods, ad says "most options". Only 839 miles!!! He is asking $85k. I have no affiliation other than I live in the area. The contact number is 513-260-0742. If you are interested, I could check it out for you.
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There's one in Cincinnati to check out. 2001 TT, black/black, no mods, ad says "most options". Only 839 miles!!! He is asking $85k. I have no affiliation other than I live in the area. The contact number is 513-260-0742. If you are interested, I could check it out for you.
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Originally posted by ttgangsta
I can't believe you guys just made some innocent member go through his mail and insurance cards to ask a simple question. Who cares if he is a fake jokes on him if he was.
I can't believe you guys just made some innocent member go through his mail and insurance cards to ask a simple question. Who cares if he is a fake jokes on him if he was.
On that note... it's over! Lol.
Originally posted by 2thfixr
Yeah, but ebay is not the absolute best indicator. Some people will sell a car for less if they are in a situation where their dealership is lowballing them and want to sell it quick locally. I admit, I don't know for sure because I was looking at cabs. My criteria was that it had to be an '04 or newer cab with less than 5k miles and Porsche certified. I found as low as $108k for well optioned cabs and as high as $130k for highly optioned '05 S cabs or '04 X50 cabs. I agree $70k is on the low side for an '02 but if you are willing to wait it is possible. I have seen '02s with 30k miles advertised for $75k. I would think that $70k would be a reasonable offer for a desperate party. It sounds to me that Totalled is willing to wait.
My suggestion would be to use Manheim as a reference. You will see what dealerships are wholesaling the cars for and it will give an idea of what they are offering people for trades. If Manheim shows greater than $70k for an '02 with 30k miles, then there is no way in hell you will find even a private party selling one for less than that when they can just go to any dealership and sell it to them for that "firesale" price.
Yeah, but ebay is not the absolute best indicator. Some people will sell a car for less if they are in a situation where their dealership is lowballing them and want to sell it quick locally. I admit, I don't know for sure because I was looking at cabs. My criteria was that it had to be an '04 or newer cab with less than 5k miles and Porsche certified. I found as low as $108k for well optioned cabs and as high as $130k for highly optioned '05 S cabs or '04 X50 cabs. I agree $70k is on the low side for an '02 but if you are willing to wait it is possible. I have seen '02s with 30k miles advertised for $75k. I would think that $70k would be a reasonable offer for a desperate party. It sounds to me that Totalled is willing to wait.
My suggestion would be to use Manheim as a reference. You will see what dealerships are wholesaling the cars for and it will give an idea of what they are offering people for trades. If Manheim shows greater than $70k for an '02 with 30k miles, then there is no way in hell you will find even a private party selling one for less than that when they can just go to any dealership and sell it to them for that "firesale" price.
