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I just ordered the 50th anniversary wheels and am starting to have second thoughts, mainly are they worth it based on the delta between the sale of my current set and the cost of the new wheels.
My current wheels are the WB Carrera Classics with new tires (less that 400 miles). They were "reconditioned" by Park Place Porsche before I bought the car so I assume there was some road rash at one point. How much do you think they would sell for? I see some pretty high numbers listed out there just for the rims but have no idea what they are actually selling for.
The 50th wheels are roughly $6,700 shipped.
Would there be an increase in resale value of the car? My thoughts are, if someone wanted to buy a car with those wheels they would have to buy a 50th ed. car or a Club Coupe, both of which would sell at a premium over the standard 4S. Since these wheels are relatively hard to come by, a potential buyer who doesn't want to pay the 50th or Club Coupe premium or buy fakes would be limited buying my car. I am new to the Porsche market so I am not sure if I am viewing this from a proper perspective.
I think the 50th wheels look fantastic. Day and night difference between them and the classics. When and if you decide to sell, the car with the wheels will definitely get more looks but doubt you are going to get any significant increase in price.
The old saying is don't buy aftermarket in the hopes of getting increase in selling price, buy because YOU like and want it.
In some ways it depends on what you get for your existing set of wheels and tires. The "net" cost is really what it is about, as even if you hold onto those you can always sell it with the factory wheels and sell the 50th separately. You won't get all your money back, but a great deal of it. If you've got cash laying around, your overall cost likely won't be more than a grand or two. Do what you like. Biggest issue selling those 50th wheels is they only fit the widebody 991's i believe so not near as many customers as regular 991's. However, somebody will always be interested at 70 or 80% of value.
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I am not trying to sell anything, just asking for some opinions. However, I went ahead and signed up to be a member just to avoid any potential conflicts and support the forum.
If it were me, I would store the factory wheels and run the 50th and then when it comes time to sell the car, sell the 50th wheels separately. They may no longer be in production then and you are likely to recover a higher percentage of value that way.
If it were me, I would store the factory wheels and run the 50th and then when it comes time to sell the car, sell the 50th wheels separately. They may no longer be in production then and you are likely to recover a higher percentage of value that way.
If it were me, I would store the factory wheels and run the 50th and then when it comes time to sell the car, sell the 50th wheels separately. They may no longer be in production then and you are likely to recover a higher percentage of value that way.
If it were me, I would store the factory wheels and run the 50th and then when it comes time to sell the car, sell the 50th wheels separately. They may no longer be in production then and you are likely to recover a higher percentage of value that way.
This is the way to go imo. 50th wheels look absolutely ****.
It looks like my concept of commanding a slightly higher resale value due to being the only non-limited edition car with those wheels seems to be completely shot. So it will ultimately be a purchase of passion with the expectation of a big loss.
If I keep the old wheels to sell with the car and sell the 50th ed. wheels separately, I should prepare to lose around $4k. This is conservative since I think I could sell them for $4k in a few years, discount $500 for limited WB market, another $1k if Porsche doesn't limit production which would bring selling price to about $2.5k.
If I sell the old wheels now for $3.5k (? does this sound realistic?) I would lose $3k. Now when I go to sell the car in a few years, supposed it increases the value of the car by $500, or loses value by $500, that would be a wash. Supposed I can only sell them for $2.5k then the total loss would be about $4k, same as scenario one with the exception that I would have the cash immediately available now instead of the future.
Am I on the right track? Or am I just way over thinking this?
I wish these wheels didn't look so sweet... It would make life easier...
I've owned more cars than i can remember(and wheels and tires with them), and unless you are going to switch in the winter or something you usually end up ahead selling them now with the tires. The older the tires get, the risk they need to be replaced(either right or wrong)due to deterioration or perceived deterioration. A lot of buyers of high end sports cars are finicky about the age of tires. You can always get those wheels back in the future as they are fairly common. Not to mention you have to store them and all that entails.
08-18-2017, 01:04 PM
50th Anniversary Wheels
