PPo

I agree and support what Jumper states... The 996 has reached its bottom in depreciation for a long time. I would NOT be afraid to pay a bit of a premium for one in very good shape, but at the same time I think a 996 is better if it has decent mileage on it... the shiny garage queen cars could be trouble if they don't have solid mileage and maintenance.

I have cash and I am lurking the market for the right buy...

myw

depends which car(s).

certain makes/models depending upon manufacture location you can still avoid 6.1 duty (NAFTA).

JMLavoie

You should not disregard Southern BC, incl. Vancouver Is. as a source.
They rarely see salt and if they do, it will be only for a couple of days, until another big rain comes in to wash it all out.
My car is a 2000 and has no rust.
A C2 like mine would hover between $19k and $22k on average, depending on mileage, etc.
Remember the 996.1 has the dual-row IMS. Oops! Sorry I brought this acronym up.
GLWP!

Turbodan

if over 25 no duty.
interest rate drop caused the US dollar to go up another 3%

gmiz

Its interesting as I think at the time pf the original post, it may have been a saw off in terms of cost being fairly close but the selection being much better.

Since then, with the drop in the Canadian dollar even further, I cant see how it would make any sense. I suppose it all depends on the actual selling prices here in Canada. Most 996's are listed mid to high $20's with reasonable mileage, but they could be selling for much less.

Of course, some of the recent economic woes may impact inventory and prices. Anyone with any recent experience or info that might be relevant?

Turbodan

wait till the bank of Canada destroys our dollar further with another interest rate drop they are discussing now.

CamsPorsche

This is the expected March decrease right?

TouringTeg

Now that the dollar is near 80 cents it's a good time to sell a 911 to a US buyer but not buy.

So then you are stuck with the limited supply in Canada and generally higher prices. I agree that you should focus your search on Alberta and the slowing economy there.

I wonder if dealers will list highly desirable 911 models like GT2/GT3 at higher prices because there will be savy American buyers looking north for deals.

Jamie140

This.

At current prices in US$, both my CGT and FGT have doubled from what I paid. Danny appraised them prior to Christmas and his appraisal on the CGT is already obsolete.

I'll bet a lot of Canadian owners will be sorely tempted to sell to the US come spring.

Bacura

I know what a CGT is. What is an FGT?

myw

ford gt?

Turbodan

yes Ford Gt. Both very beautiful low miles cars.

creaturecat

The money is all shifting to Ontario from Alberta.
The cars will follow suit, for better or worse ..........