boostaholic

I've decided to sell my 84 carrera and move up to a newer 911 but I have no idea what my car is worth.

The car is ruby red metallic with 63k miles. Factory front/rear spoilers, sunroof, and 16" fuchs. I have records from day 1. The car has won multiple local concours events and has been stored indoors all its life. I have gone out of my way to pamper it. Here are some pics:

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I don't want to be one of those dreamers who asks for an unrealistic price because the car has sentimental value to them. I know there is a limited market for these cars.

JeremyW964

Low 20's at the max - that's what I would start at - great looking car - and a 3.2 - but first year.

fluid15

Post with your local PCA region, that way you'll have an audience who also has a similar sentiment as yourself to the value of the car. The local Trader mag will surface some people who want to get into a Porsche for a reasonable price without knowing much about them.

Sonic dB

The most recent issue of Excellence rates an 84 in excellent condition at about $26K. If you are original owner, with records, low mileage... You could probably get within 2-3K of that price.

JackOlsen

When it comes time to advertise it, take pictures on a day that's hazy or overcast. The direct sunlight you took those pictures in isn't as kind to the color as you want.

cmoss

$15K - $18K

cmoss

Or less, check out ebay... $12K- $14K

boostaholic

Im asking for 19,995. Although the market seems a bit soft.

Speedraser

I think that's a VERY fair price, assuming it's in exceptional condition. If it's concours-worthy, original paint, only 63K, nothing needed mechanically, etc., I think it's easily worth your asking price, and likely a few grand more -- low 20s. The market is soft now, but my impression from your description is that this is not just another good '84 3.2 -- it sounds like it's MUCH nicer than that. If so, I think cmoss's price range is absurdly low (no offense to you, cmoss . Exceptional cars will always be worth a premium. You just have to wait for the right buyer -- the person who will pay that premium for a car that is out-of-the-ordinary.

As a point of reference, I was recently told by a well-known independent Porsche specialist that I could get $20K for my pristine '81 SC if I had patience (no, it's not for sale, and he had no reason to say this to me). Even if this is high, it illustrates that there are cars that are worth a great deal more than the average car of the same year, model, etc.

Good luck, and don't just give in to the soft market if the car is exceptional.

jet911

Boost,
Beautiful car. Unfortunately, I believe you will be waiting a while for a buyer. Three years ago, I bought my '86 with 70K miles on it and paid $20K. It was/is in very good/excellent condition with a very strong engine (still does not use any oil between changes). I did have to replace the clutch and 1st/2nd syncro, dog teeth and slider, but I knew this when I purchased. The market is very soft now and prices have dropped significatly since then. I just checked out a '87 Cab with 63K miles in very good/excellent condition at a dealer, they are asking $21K. I find it interesting with nearly everything, that sellers want more than market, buyers want to pay less than market and in the end, the market will dictate what it's worth, i.e., if now one comes to look or you get very few calls, the price is too high, or if you get a zillion calls and folks are lined up to look, the price is too low....

Good luck and I hope you get what you want. I love the color...