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Old 02-21-2017, 09:05 PM
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Help me decide what to do...
I have an 03 Black on Brown with 16k miles in brand new condition. No mods, well maintained, no issues. I had zero interest in selling, until I was approached by a colleague who had someone who wanted to buy my car. I stupidly and randomly said I wouldn't take less than 56k... Thinking that would ward them off, since its quite a bit more than I paid for it.... anyhow, they are still interested and I am having some remorseful thoughts.

Its more than I bought it for..but I feel like I could turn around and get a 40grand 996tt and be equally happy. should I sell it, or will I regret it?

For the record... its not for sale, or listed anywhere, just need some like-minded people to help me think this through.
Old 02-21-2017, 09:12 PM
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it could well be worth 60 to the right buyer.

so, sell it and buy two older ones
Old 02-21-2017, 09:18 PM
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I have an 03 6TT in similar condition, with 22,500 miles. Personally, I would not sale mine for $56K in the hopes I could replace it with a $40K car and pocket the diff. You could spend a lot of money on that $40K car and still have a car worth $16K less than the one you have now. Just my opinion.
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Looks like you live in Canada...$56k CAD = $43k USD...

IMHO: From your brief description, I think that your car would be at least a $56k USD car.
Old 02-21-2017, 09:27 PM
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How long have you had it and how many miles did you put on?

I'd keep it unless you want the $ now.
Value of a low mile unmolested one will keep going up as long as all other $ keeps going up too.
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$60k USD all day. Dump it and buy a well sorted out one for $45k and drive the snot out of it.
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Originally Posted by ducnine
Looks like you live in Canada...$56k CAD = $43k USD...

IMHO: From your brief description, I think that your car would be at least a $56k USD car.
no sorry 75CAD 56USD

I was just making it easier since most ppl responding are US
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Follow your heart. If you love it and don't need the money keep it.
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Originally Posted by 911mhawk
How long have you had it and how many miles did you put on?

I'd keep it unless you want the $ now.
Value of a low mile unmolested one will keep going up as long as all other $ keeps going up too.
I got it in 2014 with 11k miles.
had to check my original "hey I got a TT post" haha https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...irst-post.html
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Nope.......you can always just tell the buyer you changed your mind. I think its priced too low.
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k perfect.. seems pretty unanimous. Not worth loosing my baby at that price.
thanks folks, made the decision easier. I'll email him and let him know.
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The 120,000 km turbos are found in the CDN $50k range. Yours is well over $56k.. I'd say well over $65k imho.

Gone are the days when the high mileage $35k turbos were available.
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Throw a much higher price to him and let him pass on it. Ask for $65k and tell him at that price you'd be happy to sell but for nothing less. Then when he says it's too much you can keep your car guilt free.

If he goes for $65k then take the money and run.
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56K is way too cheap IMO. I would say low to mid 60's USD. Maybe more depending on the options or if it is X50.
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Say mid 60's and see if he is still interested - then buy another for 46 and put ten in it


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