[funky800]

Hi guys! so I am hopefully soon going to be a proud owner of a 718 Boxster and it will be my first Porsche so this is definitely an exciting time.

My question is i have found a 718 with basically all the options i would spec bar a few.. ones i could do without i guess. It's used with stupidly low miles ( under 1k ) and a great price ( i think? ) OR do i order a new one with a discount MSRP - so far 6%

Or the other option is go for a 2017 S with great options - the used 2018 is 66k the new 2019 MSRP is around 80k and the 2017 S is also around 66k with about 5k miles...

My thoughts are the depreciation hit has been already taken on the 2018... and 2017 would already be 2 years old...

what is everyone else doing?

Keen to know!

 

[GregW]

IMO--if you want to drive it soon either of the used ones sound good. Look for a good warranty as well.

The S is a bit more powerful--if that matters to you. I have a base and its performance is well beyond what's legal on the roads.

If you have to have new and are prepared to wait 4 months or so--order.

 

[don]

I think if you are happy with base 718 with a few options and they are in good condition then hardly worth buying new and may as well save the money.

If you want something special like a GTS or are going to keep the care for ever or can't find a based model or S with the options you want then order a new one.

 

[Porsche2018]

If I were buying another 718 I would go used all day long, and twice on Sunday! I had the S and to me I liked the extra power. Trust me, the 718 does not hold its value all that well so by buying used you avoid the dramatic first year depreciation.

 

[hkginlax]

If you planning to buy one with PDK, go for used. If you are hoping for a 6MT, there is almost no choice but ordering new.

 

[aeronca65tl]

Nothing wrong with buying a well-cared for 718 if the price is right. I agree with others that it will be easier to find a used car with PDK than 6 speed.

But just for info I bought a new 718 Cayman (ordered in Aug '18) for $54,800. Mine is "plain Jane" and came with just PDK and nothing else.
I'm loving it!

 

[funky800]

Thanks guys! Great responses - the 2018 used with 400 miles ( if you can call that used ) has an MSRP of 77k and its going for 66k i think i will stick with it -

its Chalk too which is rarer... looking forward to owning my first porsche! And yes the extra 50bhp i am not too fussed about.

It was more about the 2017 S has PTV, PASM, Chrono etc but not the things i would want day to day.. its also lava orange which looks amazing but its definitely loud!

 

[Porsche2018]

Thanks guys! Great responses - the 2018 used with 400 miles ( if you can call that used ) has an MSRP of 77k and its going for 66k i think i will stick with it

You have chosen wisely! 400 miles is not "used" it's more like "almost" used..........Enjoy and you have let another person or the dealership eat the depreciation.