In 2-3 years from now...what type of Pcar would I get for $30000+ USD
04-05-2003, 04:34 PM
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In 2-3 years from now...what type of Pcar would I get for $30000+ USD
Looking ahead to the future 
once I own the 968 outright (2-3 more years) I plan to add another Pcar to the stable. Based on depreciation rates I am wondering what Pcar models would be in my price range in about 2-3 years? Price range $30-35k US. I was hoping one of these, late model 928 5-speed, 2000+ Boxster S, or 95+ 993 C2 Coupe. I was looking on ebay and found a few Boxster S cars with "buy it now" prices of approx $37k+ and some 993 for about $40k. I am hoping that in 3 years the prices drop a bit (but if course I want them to inflate "after" I buy) to $30-35K
What do you guys think would be a good purchase and why? What are your opinions on this?
Should I keep the 968 once it is paid for, or sell and use the proceeds towards new Pcar?
I wonder what she will be worth in 2-3 years?
Thanks, appreciate all feedback!
once I own the 968 outright (2-3 more years) I plan to add another Pcar to the stable. Based on depreciation rates I am wondering what Pcar models would be in my price range in about 2-3 years? Price range $30-35k US. I was hoping one of these, late model 928 5-speed, 2000+ Boxster S, or 95+ 993 C2 Coupe. I was looking on ebay and found a few Boxster S cars with "buy it now" prices of approx $37k+ and some 993 for about $40k. I am hoping that in 3 years the prices drop a bit (but if course I want them to inflate "after" I buy) to $30-35KWhat do you guys think would be a good purchase and why? What are your opinions on this?
Should I keep the 968 once it is paid for, or sell and use the proceeds towards new Pcar?
I wonder what she will be worth in 2-3 years?
Thanks, appreciate all feedback!
04-05-2003, 05:01 PM
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A very nice 993, Early Boxster S, 964 Turbo 3.3, early 996 (closer to 35).
You have quite a selection in that range. I'de probably go for a 993 C2S in polar silver. I'de also keep the 968 as a driver at least; always good to have alternates.
You have quite a selection in that range. I'de probably go for a 993 C2S in polar silver. I'de also keep the 968 as a driver at least; always good to have alternates.
04-05-2003, 05:09 PM
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schlag...thanks! I never even thought about a 996
What year did production switch from 993 to 996?
here is one I found on ebay '99 996 C2 Arctic Silver "buy it now" for $38k is that the normal price? or is this really low $$
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156 </a>
What year did production switch from 993 to 996?
here is one I found on ebay '99 996 C2 Arctic Silver "buy it now" for $38k is that the normal price? or is this really low $$
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156 </a>
04-05-2003, 05:30 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by kgain968:
<strong>schlag...thanks! I never even thought about a 996
What year did production switch from 993 to 996?
here is one I found on ebay '99 996 C2 Arctic Silver "buy it now" for $38k is that the normal price? or is this really low $$
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156 </a></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">In US, last year for the 993 is 1998 and first year for 996 is 1999, though I think (someone will have to correct me) that a handful of 996 were 1998.
As far as that 99 996 - that price sounds about right. They are depreciating big time, especially the early ones. For ~38k though, I'de go with a 993 C2S or C4S.
<strong>schlag...thanks! I never even thought about a 996
What year did production switch from 993 to 996?
here is one I found on ebay '99 996 C2 Arctic Silver "buy it now" for $38k is that the normal price? or is this really low $$
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409973993&category=10156 </a></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">In US, last year for the 993 is 1998 and first year for 996 is 1999, though I think (someone will have to correct me) that a handful of 996 were 1998.
As far as that 99 996 - that price sounds about right. They are depreciating big time, especially the early ones. For ~38k though, I'de go with a 993 C2S or C4S.
04-05-2003, 05:32 PM
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For me i was thinking a 964 was pretty good. Awesome power but a bit raw on the edges, a perfect Pcar
04-05-2003, 06:54 PM
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The 964 is a great car, but given the choice I'de take a 993 instead - especially a S (C2S or C4S).
The design of the 993 appears to me a little more streamlined and the engine is without some of the 964 quirks.
The design of the 993 appears to me a little more streamlined and the engine is without some of the 964 quirks.
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04-05-2003, 07:32 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by kgain968:
<strong>993 C2 is rated for 290/300bhp right?
S basically means "turbo look" than.
In all "practicality" is a Boxster S basically a 996 with a mid engine layout?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">993 is something in the range of 285hp.
There is a large HP difference between the 996 (320hp) and Boxster S (258hp). As a result, the 996 is quite a bit quicker.
Those numbers are 2003. The early 996 was 3.4L with 296hp.
<strong>993 C2 is rated for 290/300bhp right?
S basically means "turbo look" than.
In all "practicality" is a Boxster S basically a 996 with a mid engine layout?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">993 is something in the range of 285hp.
There is a large HP difference between the 996 (320hp) and Boxster S (258hp). As a result, the 996 is quite a bit quicker.
Those numbers are 2003. The early 996 was 3.4L with 296hp.
04-05-2003, 07:38 PM
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There is a large HP difference between the 996 (320hp) and Boxster S (258hp). As a result, the 996 is quite a bit quicker.
True I was speaking more specically of the "platform" both have 3.something litre six cyl eng. but yes I agree...quicker
True I was speaking more specically of the "platform" both have 3.something litre six cyl eng. but yes I agree...quicker
04-05-2003, 07:43 PM
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I'll be looking at the same situation hopefully, but in 4 years when I get out of college. I'm already trying to guess the market and see what kind of P-car I'll be driving <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />
04-05-2003, 07:54 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by iloveporsches:
<strong>I'll be looking at the same situation hopefully, but in 4 years when I get out of college. I'm already trying to guess the market and see what kind of P-car I'll be driving <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Cool! So what pcar model interests you at this point?
Boxster Coupe and CS sound very interesting.
<strong>I'll be looking at the same situation hopefully, but in 4 years when I get out of college. I'm already trying to guess the market and see what kind of P-car I'll be driving <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Cool! So what pcar model interests you at this point?
Boxster Coupe and CS sound very interesting.