Sales value of an '87 Carrera Coupe
08-01-2007, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SleepRM3
Exactly. For near $30K, low mileage 996es are available. I'd have to really be INTO the 911 Carrera to fork over that much dough. At age 40 (going on 41), the Porsche 911 that's always caught my eye from the get-go was the 993 Carerra. Before the 993, I never gave Porsche much attention. The 996 is also a great car. But after being a perpetual 911 shopper, I've learned about these older Carreras. They have some charm and character that's been lost in the newer models. Still I'd buy one for no more than $19K to $20K (immaculate condition).
I do agree, however, that it doesn't make sense to buy at the top of the price heap, and I wouldn't pay more than $20k for a 3.2 no matter the condition.
I'd rather buy in the middle and hope to find an excellent example priced to sell.
08-01-2007, 01:24 PM
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we all want to be fty, but don't want to hurt our baby Porsche. If someone other than yourself finds the car super clean than it is good for the $25,000. The guys paying that price are buying memories and dreams. it isn't transportation, investment, or statis. (the 997 owners don't even look at you) it is an escape into a different world, into a different time, think Reagan, cold war, DEVO, and dolfin shorts. think gas at a buck, and girls at the ready. When you could walk up the steps to the Capital. it's Miami Vice, Dallas, and Star Wars. It's a time before the heart attacks and pacemakers, before kids and the $2,100 morgage. before $800 summer time electric bills. It was the 80's...... remember, the Russians were gonna nuke us by now. thats why a 20 year old car is worth $25,000.
08-01-2007, 01:45 PM
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Exactly why I don't even look at 993s. 996es look interesting, but for less money, so do the late 80s Carreras.
Yep, I was 21 years old and in college in 1987, so I remember--although--I never paid any attention to Porsche 911s then LOL
Originally Posted by murphyslaw1978
This is a slippery slope. For $40k, you could get into a 993, but a excellent examples are bringing over $50k.
I do agree, however, that it doesn't make sense to buy at the top of the price heap, and I wouldn't pay more than $20k for a 3.2 no matter the condition.
I'd rather buy in the middle and hope to find an excellent example priced to sell.
I do agree, however, that it doesn't make sense to buy at the top of the price heap, and I wouldn't pay more than $20k for a 3.2 no matter the condition.
I'd rather buy in the middle and hope to find an excellent example priced to sell.
Originally Posted by douglas bray
we all want to be fty, but don't want to hurt our baby Porsche. If someone other than yourself finds the car super clean than it is good for the $25,000. The guys paying that price are buying memories and dreams. it isn't transportation, investment, or statis. (the 997 owners don't even look at you) it is an escape into a different world, into a different time, think Reagan, cold war, DEVO, and dolfin shorts. think gas at a buck, and girls at the ready. When you could walk up the steps to the Capital. it's Miami Vice, Dallas, and Star Wars. It's a time before the heart attacks and pacemakers, before kids and the $2,100 morgage. before $800 summer time electric bills. It was the 80's...... remember, the Russians were gonna nuke us by now. thats why a 20 year old car is worth $25,000.
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08-01-2007, 05:12 PM
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First run 996 come on, sorry to the first water cooled 911 guys out there but those cars are a joke. they are ugly and there is no comparing them to an air/oil cooled 911. Thats why they sell for so cheap. When you buy a 20 year old 911 you are getting much more than a car (as Douglas stated).
I would say if the car is in great condition...hell yes it is worth what you are asking, dont let these guys bring your price down. My lowly SC will fetch no less than $20,000, and its a driven car...100,000 plus miles."Not that its going to ever be sold".
If I was back in the market for a late model 3.2 I would only look at cars that were in the 25+ range.
You will get what you pay for. A 16k Carrera is not the same car as a 27k Carrera! Period!
I would say if the car is in great condition...hell yes it is worth what you are asking, dont let these guys bring your price down. My lowly SC will fetch no less than $20,000, and its a driven car...100,000 plus miles."Not that its going to ever be sold".
If I was back in the market for a late model 3.2 I would only look at cars that were in the 25+ range.
You will get what you pay for. A 16k Carrera is not the same car as a 27k Carrera! Period!
08-01-2007, 05:40 PM
#21
Originally Posted by 84_Carrera
FYI, the red one in RI is indicated sold by the seller.
Originally Posted by flatsixnut
First run 996 come on, sorry to the first water cooled 911 guys out there but those cars are a joke. they are ugly and there is no comparing them to an air/oil cooled 911. Thats why they sell for so cheap. When you buy a 20 year old 911 you are getting much more than a car (as Douglas stated).
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08-01-2007, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SleepRM3
...'99 996es aregreat performing Porsche 911s for the money (lightest and optioned with LSD). Hard to justify spending that much $ on a slower, less-refined older car--but you're right--for the buyer looking for a ride in a time machine--the '87 Carrera would be the time machine to have
But the 3.2 has an arguably better "feel" and fun quotient versus the new stuff. Additionally, insurance costs are much cheaper with the 3.2, and reliability is probably slightly better as well.
So there are pros & cons of each.
08-01-2007, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by douglas bray
we all want to be fty, but don't want to hurt our baby Porsche. If someone other than yourself finds the car super clean than it is good for the $25,000. The guys paying that price are buying memories and dreams. it isn't transportation, investment, or statis. (the 997 owners don't even look at you) it is an escape into a different world, into a different time, think Reagan, cold war, DEVO, and dolfin shorts. think gas at a buck, and girls at the ready. When you could walk up the steps to the Capital. it's Miami Vice, Dallas, and Star Wars. It's a time before the heart attacks and pacemakers, before kids and the $2,100 morgage. before $800 summer time electric bills. It was the 80's...... remember, the Russians were gonna nuke us by now. thats why a 20 year old car is worth $25,000.
08-01-2007, 11:59 PM
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well i think if they are all 20ish cars like everyone says..mine was 17k with 88k miles..new brakes ,service,alternator,sunroof repair,caliper rebuild,new rotors,used set of fuchs..AND the grand total is 23k...so low miles 25k is resonable..
08-02-2007, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by murphyslaw1978
Well said. When anyone ever sees my car, they always say "it's so 80's!" If this were 1997, that would be a derogatory comment. But it's 2007, and it's a compliment (I think)
So your keeping that RIGHT or do you still have to sell it???
08-02-2007, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by fty
So your keeping that RIGHT or do you still have to sell it???
08-02-2007, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by douglas bray
Murphy, it's tomarrow out there. what are you doing up. hope you didn't turn on the news
By the way, 2 people test drove my car and love it. So hopefully and sadly, I will get some serious offers coming soon.
08-02-2007, 01:56 PM
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FWIW I just sold my '87 911 coupe (see first message of this thread) for $25,000. I'm missing it already.... my other two Porsches ('65 356 Coupe & '07 Cayman) will just have to do. (that's not a brag) grn356