2012, 981 boxster, guards red with red roof - Page 3 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

Hi I have found a 981 Boxster for sale at an OPC, everything looks ok mileage, owners etc the only thing I'm not sure on is the red roof with the guards red body, I think black would of looked better. Can a black canvas be fitted and if so what sort of cost would it be? Many Thanks 9heres a link to the car) https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...

Ooof, proper 90s spec that - I kind of like it though, even it is a little in one's face. I've not done it personally but I would ballpark £3k for a replacement.

Ive been sent a video of the car with roof up and the different shade of red looks odd IMO, obviously might suit some one, but I really think black would look better?

I'd pass on that. The roof is more burgundy than red so not a good match and would be difficult to sell and its got luxor interior which also isnt a great seller.

Not for for me I've had a carmine Red 718 with black roof and interior. Loved it. I'm now in a GT silver 981 with a Carrera red interior and roof.. I love it more. But Red paint, beige interior and different red roof. No thanks!

If it wasn't a decent car an OPC would not be touching one that age, if you are happy with the spec why not make them a fair offer conditional on it having a black roof - what do you have to lose?

Thank you for the replies. I have asked the OPC about the possibility of changing the roof in the deal and they have said no the price is fixed. It’s a shame because I don’t mind the interior?

Yeh, that’s a no from me, too. There’s a reason there are no pics with the roof up I suppose. Also, that’s as basic a spec as you could ever find. Not sure a single option box was ticked (other than sat nav). Cracking cars, but no need to compromise like this.

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Royal Jelly said: Yeh, that’s a no from me, too. There’s a reason there are no pics with the roof up I suppose. Also, that’s as basic a spec as you could ever find. Not sure a single option box was ticked (other than sat nav). Cracking cars, but no need to compromise like this. Actually if you read the options list you'll see quite a few options were ticked. Not sure the right ones in my view, but that's just my opinion! Basic 981 spec was very basic indeed... As for the red on red, normallY I love these less obvious combinations but in this case just doesn't work. Search for some placce like the "car hood warehouse" and see what the cost of a replacement is. Won't be genuine Porsche though, so wonder whether it impacts warranty.

RiccardoG said: Actually if you read the options list you'll see quite a few options were ticked. Not sure the right ones in my view, but that's just my opinion! Basic 981 spec was very basic indeed... As for the red on red, normallY I love these less obvious combinations but in this case just doesn't work. Search for some placce like the "car hood warehouse" and see what the cost of a replacement is. Won't be genuine Porsche though, so wonder whether it impacts warranty. I stand corrected - there’s a smattering of cheap options and PDK. It’s still probably the poorest spec 981 I’ve seen for sale. And a shocker of a colour scheme to boot. Can’t find a good reason to investigate this one further.

Royal Jelly said: I stand corrected - there’s a smattering of cheap options and PDK. It’s still probably the poorest spec 981 I’ve seen for sale. And a shocker of a colour scheme to boot. Can’t find a good reason to investigate this one further. Do you mean other than the fact the OP likes it and the only thing he not sure about is the hood colour and would have preferred it to have been black?

981Boxess said: Do you mean other than the fact the OP likes it and the only thing he not sure about is the hood colour and would have preferred it to have been black? Yes, other than that. But if he wants to part with his money on something so basic when there’s plenty of much higher spec 981 Boxsters out there, who am I to give feedback.

If the OP is set on the car there are options out there to change the hood canvas… these guys maybe able to help. https://hoodtech.co.uk/porsche-car-hoods Google throws up possibilities on eBay etc…

Thanks again for the replies. I think any one other than Porsche changing roof will effect the Porsche warranty. OPC have said there’s no movement on price and a roof replacement at OPC is £3000 plus labour. Tbh I can understand them not wanting to get involved in changing roof etc I’m sure someone will like the combination but it just doesn’t work for me.

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No it looks more of a different shade than that picture. The car is on autotrader too with some pictures of the roof up.

I don’t think that car is guard red in the pic.

Not sure how you'll go on with that light dash reflecting in the windscreen. Not a fan of those all-one-colour light interiors myself. I do like a light interior, but layered with contrast black dash, steering wheel and door card toppers, like this...

Had a Boxster S with the beige leather interior. The reflections in bright sunshine from the dash onto the windscreen were horrendous, borderline intolerable. Worth considering if you have a test drive.

This advert has better pictures http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024050293...

Tbh the pics on this advert it doesn’t look a bad match? Here’s the pictures they sent me. Looks like the pictures on autotrader have been edited because they look different shades? Edited by g18 on Friday 3rd May 13:04

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Seeing it, I actually think it isn't bad. When I had a 987 I mainly drove it with the roof down, even in the winter. There's your answer

MitchT said: Not sure how you'll go on with that light dash reflecting in the windscreen. Not a fan of those all-one-colour light interiors myself. I do like a light interior, but layered with contrast black dash, steering wheel and door card toppers, like this... Thats lovely

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I don't think it looks bad, if you want a guards red car. Personally wouldn't want PDK, beige leather, guards red or entry spec, but if that's your thing why not. Edited by g7jhp on Friday 3rd May 15:51

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You could get the roof dyed black, cheaper than a replacement hood.

It will be the same red roof that is on my GT silver car. It will never look good on a red car. It works with well with Silver, grey, white and at a push Black. Nothing else. You will never sell it again Move along… and leave the dealer holding that pony…..there are many nicer colour combinations around.

Your best option would be to dye the roof, replacing it will be 2.5k minimum even with a used roof but honestly I don't see a reason to bother, the dealer should really be bending over backwards to sell, their attitude suggests to me that it could be a SOR as it's uncommon to take age of car in for stock.

The OPC salesman said the price is fixed at £28991 when I asked about the possibility of changing the roof/colour, I basically said if they could do that I’d be happy to buy? The car was then advertised two days later for £500 less £28491. No one ever got back to me and tbh I’m happy to wait until something pops up that suits me better. Edited by g18 on Tuesday 7th May 07:26

elan362 said: It will be the same red roof that is on my GT silver car. It will never look good on a red car. It works with well with Silver, grey, white and at a push Black. Nothing else. You will never sell it again I have seen far worse colour combinations that have sold no problem, there will always be people out there that will be swayed more by history/condition/the deal, than by colour alone. Not seen the car in the metal but based only on what has been posted it appears to be a decent car with a good history at a fair price (OPC sale - 2 year warranty etc etc). If it ever stops raining that car will sell, you only need one buyer to sell a car, not ten tyre kickers.

981Boxess said: elan362 said: It will be the same red roof that is on my GT silver car. It will never look good on a red car. It works with well with Silver, grey, white and at a push Black. Nothing else. You will never sell it again I have seen far worse colour combinations that have sold no problem, there will always be people out there that will be swayed more by history/condition/the deal, than by colour alone. Not seen the car in the metal but based only on what has been posted it appears to be a decent car with a good history at a fair price (OPC sale - 2 year warranty etc etc). If it ever stops raining that car will sell, you only need one buyer to sell a car, not ten tyre kickers. What would the exact same car colour and spec be worth at with a black roof? What would the same spec car be worth with a black roof and black interior? Yes you only need one buyer, bur with such a controversial colour mix, the liklihood of finding that one buyer is significantly reduced, unless you substantially drop the pricey or sell it to Stevie Wonder

elan362 said: 981Boxess said: elan362 said: It will be the same red roof that is on my GT silver car. It will never look good on a red car. It works with well with Silver, grey, white and at a push Black. Nothing else. You will never sell it again I have seen far worse colour combinations that have sold no problem, there will always be people out there that will be swayed more by history/condition/the deal, than by colour alone. Not seen the car in the metal but based only on what has been posted it appears to be a decent car with a good history at a fair price (OPC sale - 2 year warranty etc etc). If it ever stops raining that car will sell, you only need one buyer to sell a car, not ten tyre kickers. What would the exact same car colour and spec be worth at with a black roof? What would the same spec car be worth with a black roof and black interior? Yes you only need one buyer, bur with such a controversial colour mix, the liklihood of finding that one buyer is significantly reduced, unless you substantially drop the pricey or sell it to Stevie Wonder If the OPC are happy to market it they are confident of selling it, if not they would not have touched it, they could have traded it out if it is a p/ex or if it is SOR turned it down. Time will tell.

It looks like the red/red 981 sold, as mentioned on here the low ownership and sensible mileage were attractive! My own search ended up with this example a 718 in Miami blue 1 owner 13k miles ???? Edited by g18 on Sunday 26th May 09:23

Result. lovely colour combo, have you picked it up yet?

No not yet, it’s getting serviced and PSE fitted at Porsche Hatfield first so will be a week or so. They had just took it in px against a newer one the reg on it was K4 BUY it’s now back on its 16 plate.

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Yes a PSE was one option I was keen on and the OPC put a deal together that I was happy with. The OPC with the red 981 just said no when I asked about a deal/discounts etc? I only ever wanted the PSE fitted at Porsche to keep everything ok with the warranty

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