996 getting close to 986 prices ?

[rp17]

The way I see it....it will take some time but the 996 may recoup somewhat. These older air cooled 911s that lasted this long had to be maintained at some level. That means many dollars keeping up the service etc. Somewhere down the line, some (maybe us) will value these cars and pay a little to own one. With all the recent updates like electronic steering, pdk, etc, I cant see why.

I saw a air cooled 911 on fire a while back here in Tx. Every Texan knows it gets hot here but they still drive these cars here with no ac. Coolant is a step fotward!. But that is Passion I tell you.

By the way, who are the bottom dwellers? Smh

[coreseller]

There's a thread over on Rennlist where a 996 owner is trying to trade his car for a 993, some real asshat responses but several that do make some interesting points. One linked an ad for a 996 for sale that seemed to border on desperation imo, maybe it would be of interest to someone here considering the jump.

99 Porsche 996 911 Carrera C2 6 Speed $15k - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

[Timco]

Originally Posted by coreseller

There's a thread over on Rennlist where a 996 owner is trying to trade his car for a 993, some real asshat responses but several that do make some interesting points. One linked an ad for a 996 for sale that seemed to border on desperation imo, maybe it would be of interest to someone here considering the jump.

99 Porsche 996 911 Carrera C2 6 Speed $15k - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

There's an 01 for 13,900 in the link I posted above.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Timco

There's an 01 for 13,900 in the link I posted above.

Either 996 prices are rebounding or there are a lot of cars sitting around with no bids. Granted AutoTrader tends to be on the high side generally for Porsches because so many listings are from dealers. But 1999-01 Carreras north of 50K miles in private seller listings were going for some real bargains. I've emailed more than a few Ebay and craigslist cars to interested friends sold in the $11-13k range. At the end of the day water-cooled cars are only worth their engines and second hand 3.4's just aren't that much more expensive than 2.7's or 3.2's.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

...there are a lot of cars sitting around with no bids. ... cars sold in the $11-13k range.

At the end of the day water-cooled cars are only worth their engines and second hand 3.4's just aren't that much more expensive than 2.7's or 3.2's.

+1 And just wait a few more years until we start seeing what were $100K Panamera's going for under $30K...

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by thstone

+1 And just wait a few more years until we start seeing what were $100K Panamera's going for under $30K...

I'm sure your are right. My $78k 2003 E55 was worth $36k at 4 years old and at 8 years old I was lucky to get $18k. Like all highend cars, people that have the money want a new one and when they get a few years old they start costing $$$ to keep on the road. My E55 went through $16k of the extend warranty company's money. After the warranty was over the car had to go.

I still won't buy a Panamera at under $30k because I can't get over the how ugly the rear end is. Otherwise it's an awesome sedan.

[cas951]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

I still won't buy a Panamera at under $30k because I can't get over the how ugly the rear end is. Otherwise it's an awesome sedan.

Finally someone has the same feeling as I do about the Panamera. Great car from the inside, handles great but I just think it's butt ugly.

As for the 996 no offense to those who have them but for me the early model 99-01 I just don't care for them. In my eyes 911 should have clean muscular lines specially the rear fenders. The 996 just don't have it. Early 996 is basically half Boxster and half 911. They practically share the same front half of the car. However, the 996 TT 2002 and up is one I'm keeping an eye on. They are much more forgiving to modify. Prices for these are falling as well. Specially the 2001's.

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by Timco

There's an 01 for 13,900 in the link I posted above.

They have "Branded" titles, very different valuation as a result.