Scottster

Hi all, I’m new to Porsche but learning fast. Based on my research this subject has been done to death but in different ways.

Ive put a deposit on a late 2014 gt3 car with 5.5k miles on it. It’s doesn’t have carbon ceramics, buckets, club sport, Chrono, carbon pack.

Ive always been a mileage person and I love the fact the car has low miles. I absolutely know you should buy a car based on what you want and not what others want but I also need to be practical about resale value etc..

ive seen another car which I suspect I can get for similar money but it has 12k miles but does have all the above options I described, minus the role cage.

Clearly the carbon brakes have major plus and minuses.

buckets I guess are personal preference

And the others are just aesthetics.

so I guess the questions is would most prefer additional mileage and all those options or lesser mileage and how do these things really affect future sale..

Nendo

Look into when last major service done. Also if the miles on it is track miles. You can wind up with VERY large service bills if those go unchecked.

ipse dixit

I'd take the 2014 with the 12k miles and the additional options.

A low mileage car (5.5k miles in 5 years) worries me.

itrsteve

The .1 goes against traditional thinking with the engine concerns, especially on a ‘14. I would never ever pay a premium on the basis of low mileage.

If it has the options you desire then absolutely go for it.

I wouldn’t bother trying to predict the future resale price, just assume it’s worth $0. Much easier to enjoy that way.

tstafford

Miles are low on both cars IMO. I'd buy whichever one appealed to me more based on the car, the deal, logistics, etc.

Birel22

I just listed my 2016 that has not seen any track miles (karting & clubsport for that) and has a fresh engine and CPO should you have any interest. They are great cars no matter what you go with.

vodavoda

Where are you located?

robmypro

+1

phefner

How about a rev check guys? Get a shop/dealer to give you a hard copy readout.

Drifting

is there any utility to this with a PDK car like the 2014 GT3 the OP referenced?

phefner

It has a manual mode right? Paddles? Nannies can be disabled? Personally I’d just want to be sure but that is a good point on the PDK.

Scottster

Thanks for the responses.. I’m in the UK so no practical access to the US market. I’m comfortable with condition as the car is with a well respected independent dealer in the UK. Plus I am having Porsche inspect the car so rev check and other checks will fall into this. Also has a year of manufactures warranty left so covered in that respect.

its a mine field in the UK due to all the flipping that went on so the true value of the cars is maybe not fully settled but I’m to impatient to wait any longer..

phefner

Excellent and best of luck!

It’s crazy in the US too. I’ve seen several unlisted at dealerships which makes me wonder if they (dealerships not Porsche) is trying to create/maintain an impression of a low inventory environment to support prices. Many still seem to pay ADMs. Though hearing more and more reports of MSRP sales.

Hopefully I’ll be in mine by next track season.

fast1

LOL Porsche dealers love impatient buyers. With the exception of numbered cars, it's impossible to predict how much any car will depreciate.So I agree with others who suggest that you buy the car that you prefer, and don't worry about depreciation.