Craigslist, Ebay and other online Porsche 968 finds....
#496
Registered User
Originally Posted by RajDatta
They already are. It's a double edge sword. As cars become more valuable, less and less people drive them. Look at the 964's and 993's. Well maintained, clean 968 are still relatively rare. They dipped so far down at one point that many ended up in the wrong hands and went neglected.
#498
Drifting
I don't doubt you. Everyone keeps saying this is the next "collector" Porsche but most of the prices I'm seeing are still in mid teens. The ones in the 20's have been for sale for months and months and not moving. My car was advertised for 33000 dollars, near perfect (aesthetically) 68000 miles and I ended up paying 21000 for it. Based on what I've seen sometimes I feel like I paid too much. Hopefully that will change.
About 3 years ago I got mine for 10k, 135k on the clock, and have spent about 6-7k fixing mechanical things. As others have noted, mechanical work can get expensive if you have to pay someone.
I bought mine for DE, did a few DE weekends the first year but life keeps me busy and I can't find the time. Now I am just turning the car into a custom ride, that I visually like, that will not be stock or original
I am happy with that and I would not worry about what you paid. I know we are all from different walks of life, but I think these cars are great for having fun and I don't see them depreciating much more.
In fact all the cars selling for the 6k or so manage to get chopped it seems, so even less cars on the road make it more fun for us!
Make sure you get agreed insurance, as these cars still value for under 10k with insurance.
#499
Rennlist Member
I don't doubt you. Everyone keeps saying this is the next "collector" Porsche but most of the prices I'm seeing are still in mid teens. The ones in the 20's have been for sale for months and months and not moving. My car was advertised for 33000 dollars, near perfect (aesthetically) 68000 miles and I ended up paying 21000 for it. Based on what I've seen sometimes I feel like I paid too much. Hopefully that will change.
One can already see a pattern where a lot of people looking for a sub $30k Porsche don't have 911's as an option anymore. Their next best option is a 968. 964's have caught fire and have a LOT in common with a 968, especially the suspension. 964's are being taunted as the last of the pure sports cars. Well guess what, a 968 is a superior sports car all day long. Its just a matter of time before 968's start getting their due.
#501
968 Values
I bought a rather well sorted 1992 for $17K with 94K on the clock and have still added $5k more to bring it to my standards.....Whenever I question my purchase I remind myself that for $22K I can't think of too many sports cars that handle like the 968, with great reliability, for equal money. The car puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. If it appreciates that will be nice but the fun / dollar quotient does it for me.
I don't doubt you. Everyone keeps saying this is the next "collector" Porsche but most of the prices I'm seeing are still in mid teens. The ones in the 20's have been for sale for months and months and not moving. My car was advertised for 33000 dollars, near perfect (aesthetically) 68000 miles and I ended up paying 21000 for it. Based on what I've seen sometimes I feel like I paid too much. Hopefully that will change.
#503
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I don't know. Boxsters are way too common. I'm finding a definite upturn in 968 prices and one of the main reasons is their uniqueness and rarity.
#507
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Speed Yellow? Otherwise not a standard color. But it almost looks like Pastel Yellow from the 996 era.
#509
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Part of the downside of rarity is the availability of parts and mechanics that know how to properly diagnose and repair them. Something that is starting to concern me is my favorite mechanic is nearing retirement age.
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