911Dreamer

I thought the 996.2 was going to be my first water cooled 911, but I am seeing 997s prices in the low 30's. I am leaning towards the 997 due to a better interior and facelift from the 996.2

2005 Coupe 55k miles $34k Dealer
2005 Cab 80k miles $29k Private Party
2006 Cab 80k miles $35k Dealer
2006 Coupe 68k miles $32k Private Party
2006 Coupe 63k miles $32k Private Party
2007 Coupe 49k miles $34k Private Party
2007 Coupe 60K miles $31k Private Party

So what do you guys think about these prices? These are from all over the nation. I know records is the key to any Porsche, but what do you think of the pricing trend?

Blu311

I love the 997, great cars and now that they are getting 10 years old they are becoming more affordable. Well optioned and well taken care of cars are commanding prices quite a bit higher than what you have posted. Know the history, get a ppi, and make sure you understand the maintenance.

And being in AZ you can save a few grand in taxes by going private party.

j beede

Those are some aggressive prices! I did pay more to get a low mileage, no accident, no pets, no smoke, no dings, lowered, re-sprung car in the color that I wanted. I also was willing to pay more for a local car as an extended test drive and local PPI were "must haves" for me. I was fine with paying for that.

If you can tolerate the 996 styling there seems to be some real bargains going that route. If you care about IMSB issues, 996 models are candidates for a bearing retrofit, most 997 are not.

Are there any Tips in your list? That would explain some of the low prices. I don't think I would pay $35,000 for a 997 with 80,000 miles. There are too many 997 available with low or very low miles. When it comes time to resell in 3-4 years those 80,000 mile cars will have 100,000+ miles on them. Not an easy sell I think, especially since you will be competing with 997.2 and PDK in that time frame.

My suggestion is consider a 996 and get something really special for less money or spend a few thousand more and get a lower mileage 997.

911Dreamer

These cars are all manuals as a Porsche should be driving I don't mind the 996.2 style but the thing is they seem to experience more IMSB issues then a 997 and have other issues that need to be addressed to try to make them bullet proof. Again not opposed to the 996.2 but some of these 997s seem priced within reach of what I would pay for 996.2 with very low miles. Having owned a SC I know that they require maintenance especially after I lost a rod.

If I would go the route or 996.2 it would be a Cab or Targa (best of both worlds)

mikeborden

Yes, those are aggressive, but definitely within price ranges of those years.

Definitely get a PPI done to make sure there is nothing lurking, but those are not fire sale prices for non-S. The S model is demanding a little more still, even though they are 10 years old.

You will not regret it.

Mike

tritonic

I just purchased a low mileage 911 Carrera S. I'd looked for 6 months. Pricing for a excellent condition low mileage 911 C2S is towards the 45k mark.

Originally I budgeted 35k but had a really hard time finding clean cars with low-ish miles for that. I'm not sure what your priorities are but I would expect to spend 35k+. Watch out for some of the maintenance items that can pop up around the 50k like clutch and brakes.

rjshar

When I was in the market earlier this year, a well negotiated S, in good condition known history, and around 50k miles was selling for around $40-43k. That's just from my experience, YMMV.

I ended up spending a lot more for a 997.2 4s, because that's what represented value to me.

Bill in Boston

New guy here. Recently (late May) bought an '05 C2 w/ 59k miles. Had the car PPI'd by an indy and it came out with flying colors. Went to another indy a couple weeks ago for a second opinion and to get a price quote on an IMS/clutch job. He agreed that the car was really well taken care of. Purchase price was $33k. Car is low optioned and beautiful in its simplicity and rawness. Purchased from a Suby dealer who said the prior owner traded it in on a WRX (but who knows). Came with a Fabspeed exhaust and cold air kit.


Just ordered a refinished steering wheel from DCSW!


Trying to decide if I should upgrade the wheels or leave them stock.


Will do IMS and clutch in the fall.


No plans other than that.

rjshar

Congrats on the purchase. Looks epic! Nice find and price!

kcheves

Don't. I can't tell if those are 18" Carrera III's or 19" Carrera Classics, but they are both great wheels and really easy to clean. Wish I had them on my 2009, which came with the 19" Carrera SII's.

Only wheels I like better are the 19" Carrera Sport's.

tcsracing1

I love a simple 05-08 997 carrera on lobster forks.

Prices are interesting as the GT3 and turbo have been casting a shadow on these carreras

Lahainabry

I live in Orange County, CA.
Looked here for a few months, not real serious, but still looking.
( I would have bought if the right car came around).
A decent 996 is $25,000 and higher. Early 997 here in decent shape $33,000 to $42,000.
A 07 997 Cab, which is what I wanted, $40,000 and up.
There were some advertised lower. Never received a call back or email on any lower priced 996 or 997.
I saw one pop up on Ebay, 07 997 Cab. I called and put deposit same hour it was listed.
BTW, the dealer selling the car, had 6 people on the waiting list if I passed after physical inspection and test drive.
Car came back from PPI as solid and had a good maintenance history. Original CA car. Almost all work done at the Rusnak Porsche Dealer in Pasadena.
I proceeded with purchase. Car had great service records and all receipts in glove compartment.
(It was in AZ.)
My wife and I flew out and test drove the car. We were hooked from the start.
Stayed the night at the Omni in Scottsdale and drove her home, no issues, to the beach.
I think I did ok on the price and I am happy with the dealer and the company that did the PPI.
My wife and I have been joking we need a Turbo now, we want another road trip.

ezdriver

Congratulations. Drive it like you stole it!

Bill in Boston

thanks for the counsel! they are 18" IIIs. agree on them being easy to clean. I think you are right, I will chill on my wheel aspirations.

Blu311

I'll second this - keep the wheels. I have the 19'' Classics and think the 5 spokes look great and are easy to clean.