Boxster Out, Gti In

[200rrr]

Hi All,

Following a 2 yr period of Boxster ownership, the lack of practicality and the flippin rising property market mean I need to reduce my monthly outlay on motors. The Boxster has to go. It hurts, but 2 years of porsche ownership was a dream for me.

Anyway I am posting to ask a few questions. I am hoping to test drive a gti this week.

1. Is there any evidence to show that the 5 door verions are achieving lesser residuals? 

2. Is there any evidence that Candy white cars are achieving lesser residuals?

3. Has anyone bought their car on line? I had a look at the motorprovider website and they seem to be selling new cars from c. 17.5k

4. Are there any facelifts planned prior to the replacement in 08?

5. What are the must have options? I know this is subjective but bare in mind I dont want to spend more then 1k on options.

Thanks all and if anyone is considering a boxster please feel free to ask questions!!

200rrr


 

 

[illyun]

If you are worried about residuals, I wouldn't go for candy white - nice to look at but not nice to buy.  As for 5-doors, I really don't know although I wouldn't have thought you would lose any money apart from maybe the extra price you pay for them.

[ReDBull]

Hello and welcome. Only spending 1k on options go for manual, xenons,high line computer, armrest ipod connection and if you can stretch to it winter pack as heated seats are great this time of year, multi function steering wheel.
 My car cost 24.5k just over a year ago with average miles I can only get 16k trade in now even though it's a high spec. The reason I've been given is it's because it white and no body wants a white cars. Still think the GTI looks best in white.
There is talk of a face lift soon or evan a MK VI. Hope thats of help

[200rrr]

thanks guys.

Bully- Since seeing the evo car in 3 door white it has been my preference but I assumed that they were not as desirable as I have never seen one on the road. The average options list on a porsche amounts to 5k on average. Obviously there are the must haves when you have a porsche like leather etc but I know people that have spent 10k on options and hardly any more on a trade in than someone who spent 2k.

200rrr

[ReDBull]

I wouldn't go for leather my self in the GTI because I love the retro feel of the intalagos cloth. The 18's are good value for £500 to. I've never seen another GTI in white either and I don't regret buying it. It's funny that when you trade a car in with Hi spec you get no extra for them but when you buy one second hand with spec you pay more for it. Dealer ship don't you just love them. Have you driven a GTI yet?

[The Doc]

1. Is there any evidence to show that the 5 door verions are achieving lesser residuals? 

Black seems to be the "blue eyed boy"

2. Is there any evidence that Candy white cars are achieving lesser residuals?

Dont know - I love the White but I didn't have the balls to get one!

3. Has anyone bought their car on line? I had a look at the motorprovider website and they seem to be selling new cars from c. 17.5k

Yes a few have here with differing experiences - spec missing etc - read on!

4. Are there any facelifts planned prior to the replacement in 08?

2007 MY just came out so I think your safe there!

5. What are the must have options? I know this is subjective but bare in mind I dont want to spend more then 1k on options.

18" Wheels, Armrest, Large computer +++?

[baileypl]

Just bought import thru simpledeal.co.uk.  Good service, full uk spec 10 week dely time, £ 2400 saving on personalised spec.
Best options are 1.metallic paint, steel grey is very stylish 2. armrest 3. xenons as std lights are poor.  I have gone for philips silverstar as an upgrade.
Hope this is useful?

[illyun]

Sorry didn't realise you were asking about options as well.... when i bought my 06 plate I told the dealer that I would not be keeping it for longer than 12 months so he advised me to avoid as many options as possible as they wouldn't really add value when it came to resale.  I therefore dropped the xenons and a couple of other things and got a Diamond Black, 3-door manual with 18" Monza's and a highline computer.  I sold the car 7 months later with 15k on the clock for £17k via ebay.  Probably would have got a bit more if I had waited but still reckon it was a good price.  The dealers advice was sound - on this rare occasion!  I have also just ordered an Edition 30 Mk5 GTI with all options bar sunroof, DSG, 5-doors and the nasty   telephone prep... but I plan to keep it for a long long time.

[200rrr]

thanks all.

the highline computer seems all the rage. is it just a normal on board computer telling you fuel stats etc?

taking one out tomorrow. I know it wont be as balanced as the porka but it is more practical.

cheers

200rrr

[Phil mcavity]

i Think you will be quite surprised how balanced the gti is 200rrr, i would say its close to being par, you will see,if your going for extra options, get one with dsg gearbox, 18 monza II,and leather,high line comp.Even its above budget, there are loads on near as dam it new on volkswagen.co.uk used car finder, your local dealer can and will sell u any car on the 2nd hand list whether its on their lists or not. i bought an o5 fully loaded inc sat nav with every other extra there is except sunroof,with 5000 miles on the clock for £23000, mint condition, now im not too sure i think £22000 is new basic version price so for your extra £1000 budget you can get more for your money and loose less on new car depreaction after 1 yr old. i will never buy brand new solely for that reason, i know mine now its 16 months old is not lost as much in depreation, recently told by dealer i would get £19000 trade in if i wanted to change up to edition 30 or r32