mile2424

On the fence about letting my Spyder go, what do you guys think the current market rate is for my 987 Spyder. Carrera White with full sand beige interior. 80k miles. PDK, CD player, sports chrono plus. Sand Beige leather euro sun visors. I know kind of hard to put a market value on it because of the higher mileage. I like to think it is a relatively unique and rare color combo, since very few sand beige full leather interiors out there, even though it does have the less desirable sofa seats. Had a baby recently, and trying to decide whether to keep or if I should move into a "fun" car that has 4 seats, maybe a Macan GTS, or even a 911 of some sort. It's definitely one of those cars when you compare to other stuff out there, it's hard to find another car that checks all the boxes when it comes to smiles, fun, beauty, and performance. Of course I feel like all the newer cars have dramatically gone up in price as well, 981 Spyder is 10-20k more, and now all the dealer mark up's which seem to be more of a common occurrence for the rarer GT cars, Spyder, etc.

Nurburger

My guess would be mid $30's - but from recent auction results your best bet for getting the most you can would be to use BAT. It's subjective but IMO the sand beige interior hurts value.

I believe a rennlister recently sold his that had less than 50k miles for low $40's.

Zeus993

Beautiful colour combination, stunning in fact. There was one on here a couple of years ago - I can't remember if it was yours or not but the colours, the white on sand with the red ascents really worked.

If you let it go it is VERY unlikely you'll ever get it back, but I'm guessing you know that!

As for price, they seem to be holding around the $50 - $60K mark, almost regardless of mileage. The LWBS and MT the sought after options so this will most likely drop yours down into that lower range but the rare colour will balance some of that out. BaT?

As for a Macan GTS or 911? I think you may be disappointed, especially in the Macan. It's a BIG, rather lifeless, ride by comparison.

What about keeping the Spyder and picking up a Dodge Caravan? They're cheap, an evolutionary car, nice to drive and hold LOTS of kids stuff. When your new baby gets older you can take her / him out in the Spyder for a cool drive. Also, if you don't mind the size, I am digging my Golf for booting around the city. It ROCKS. A fellow PCA member with a 991.2 GT3 coming this Spring picked up an eGolf and that thing is a blast AND he gets to go in the HOV lane and shave a ton of time off his commute. Options, options...

Having owned one Spyder and letting it go I sympathize with your situation. I regretted letting it go almost the minute I sold it. And thus I'm back in another one now.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Jaybird33

Sold mine 43k miles for $43000. Got a lot of attention at that price. Probably could of gotten more but I was motivated.

mile2424

Thanks for the thoughts and comments. I think the sand beige interior will help value. To me, it's more of a luxurious combo rather than the hardcore or track orientated white/black. Could be my personal opinion, but I feel like it really transforms the car into a beautiful and unique daily driver/canyon cruiser. Will definitely take some thinking about it, no rush or hurry, just trying to decide.

bassie81

Keep it if you can!

you will regret selling the car.

i have my spyder since 2015, two daughters aged 3 and 1. I only get to drive the spyder ocasionally these days but WHAT A BLAST.

At zero depreciation it is a very cheap car to own and operate. It's a keeper

traded the daily VW golf for a 2001 E46 Alpina B3 which also is a blast to drive and can fit the family.

Jamie140

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john weires

I have a 987.2 Spyder and it is the most fun car to drive I have ever owned and I have had quite a few. Whatever you might buy new in it's place will disappoint you if it has to be both practical and fun.
A 911 might be the best compromise here if you must sell since it has rear seats and optional AWD if necessary. My test drive in a Macan was very underwhelming compared to my 2014 911S as I was led to believe by Porsche advertising that it was nearing the 911 driving experience. Not shockingly I found it far more similar in driving dynamics to my Turbo Cayenne. Also you will re-suffer depreciation again on the replacement ride while your Spyder is unlikely to drop much lower. I'd find a way to keep it.

Spyerx

Is the car in SoCal? Show t to me :-)

mile2424

Bay Area

sapman

Carmax had a 57k mile black on black 987 Spyder for sale recently for $41kish. It's no longer on their site, so it presumably sold. I am guessing $35k is a good estimate for what yours is worth.

tq.3z

I have a friend who is interested at around that price point if you want to move it! ^

jammaljc

Spyerx

hmmm...ok won't be up there for a few weeks (up there all time for work)

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