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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Hi All,

Ive been a lurker for awhile but I'm still learning so i apologize in advance for any repitition in my questions. I have searched a number of topics and think I've narrowed my search to a 2006 2S Cabrio. prices do seem to be all over the place so I was wondering what you all thought aboutthe price and option packageof this vehicle:

2006 2S Cabrio triple black with 21,000 miles, CPO warranty, priced at $61,500 with the following options:


black std leather
power seat package
Htd front seats
19" sport design wheel
Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest
Sport Chrono pkg plus
Bose High end pkg
6 disc cd changer
black mats w/porsche lettering
Instrument surround aluminum look
Sport shifter
Instrument Dials Carrera White
Stainless Steel Exhaust

Total Sticker $100,220

Thanks for your feedback.
 

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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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I think its a fairly decent asking price. Maybe try to get it for around 56K.

Sounds like a good car.

Best of luck
 
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I think its a fairly decent asking price. Maybe try to get it for around 56K.

Sounds like a good car.

Best of luck
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Thanks. Are there any major/must have options that it is missing?

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Some like the PSE (exhaust) option. And the Nav. But it's a personal thing and not must haves.

The car is fairly well equipped.
 
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I assume pse can be added. What might that cost and is there a better exhaust option. Navi would be great but I can live without it. Bluetooth is more of an issue for me but it appears the parrot systemis a good option.

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If you can get them under 60k w/ CPO then I would pounce. Wont last long with that starting price.
 
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Talking

I made an offer on the car today and Im waiting to hear back. ill keep u posted. thx
 
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I made an offer on the car today and Im waiting to hear back. ill keep u posted. thx
OK...best of luck
 
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Thank You! I'm hopeful it will work out.
 
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Well, I pulled the trigger on my first Porsche! Subject to my physical inspection. Now I need to find a day to take the trip to pick it up.

I was pleased to learn that there is still 1 year on the factory warranty as well as an additional 2 as a result of the CPO. I'm negotiating a price to install the pse in the car (with the existing sport chrono pkg) and I was wondering what you all think an appropriate cost should be? Or if it makes sense to not do anything at this time and replace it with another high end exhaust at a later date.

Thanks again for the lessons I have learned lurking the board as well as recent feedback since I joined.

Mods are the next item. Im thinking:
Clear side markers (where to purchase and how much)
Valentine 1
smart top?
clear bra (full hood)

Any other thoughts?

Thanks again.
 
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dealership should have clear sides..should be under $30 for both
pose probably around $2500 plus install
have them install and use a switch in ash tray. Search for directions
probably 3-3200 total
love my V1 - dont pay more than $75 to have it hard wired to interior light
i passed on clear bra

if you dont go pse then get Tubi
i went with pse over tubi because i like to be able to turn down (off) the exhaust when rolling up to work or kid's school etc..also, its oem porsche and comes with full 4yr warranty. Also, PSE gets louder over time. my exhaust is louder today than 3 months ago when the car was brand new
 
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Sounds like a fare price to me. If the dealer is good and you have a relationship dont dicker too hard. In a year a couple of bucks will not matter to either of you.
 
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Originally Posted by bogart101
Well, I pulled the trigger on my first Porsche! Subject to my physical inspection. Now I need to find a day to take the trip to pick it up.

I was pleased to learn that there is still 1 year on the factory warranty as well as an additional 2 as a result of the CPO. I'm negotiating a price to install the pse in the car (with the existing sport chrono pkg) and I was wondering what you all think an appropriate cost should be? Or if it makes sense to not do anything at this time and replace it with another high end exhaust at a later date.

Thanks again for the lessons I have learned lurking the board as well as recent feedback since I joined.

Mods are the next item. Im thinking:
Clear side markers (where to purchase and how much)
Valentine 1
smart top?
clear bra (full hood)

Any other thoughts?

Thanks again.
great news....enjoy

sorry i don't have answers to your questions but p997s seems to have covered them well.

I am in favor of a clear bra, especially with black.
 
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Originally Posted by buckwheat986
great news....enjoy

sorry i don't have answers to your questions but p997s seems to have covered them well.

I am in favor of a clear bra, especially with black.
Ditto on the clear bra. My car is an 05 and has had one since new. I'm about to pull it off, have it detailed and have a new clear bra installed. It did it's job well!
 


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