Do options hold value?

[Perfectlap]

^ I'm always amazed at how many second hand 996 Turbos I see on Autotrader with the base shift knob, no gauge rings, empty cubby, etc. Total bare bones interior.

Then I see the polar opposite. A Turbo with full carbon interior which added more to the sticker than what I paid for my first car.
10 years later the second hand market adds like $200 for that upgrade.

[RaisedOnPorsches]

Regarding the options, the 993 I just bought came with full leather interior, Limited Slip, Factory Short Shifter, M030 Sport Package, and Sunroof. While I likely wont be appreciating the LSD during my daily usage, I'll certainly be appreciating the other four 'options' on a daily basis.

Did the presence of any one of these options make or brake the decision to purchase? No, but they certainly wont detract from my enjoyment of the vehicle. Ultimately it was the basic model and mileage that had the most defining factor in the price of the 19-yearold car.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

^ I'm always amazed at how many second hand 996 Turbos I see on Autotrader with the base shift knob, no gauge rings, empty cubby, etc. Total bare bones interior.

Then I see the polar opposite. A Turbo with full carbon interior which added more to the sticker than what I paid for my first car.
10 years later the second hand market adds like $200 for that upgrade.

I believe it's fairly easy to break down Porsche buyers into 2 categories.
Those that buy for the looks or those that buy for the driving performance.
Sure some split those attributes evenly but when 2001 996TT base MSRP was $114,000 few can afford to have it all.