Don't forget about the ancillary costs, which are significant with a high-dollar car:

A new car has much higher sales tax, registration fees, and insurance. And, that big depreciation drop on Day One of ownership.

 

It's simple. They aren't making any more like it. Ever. If you want a classic Porsche flat six, designed by engineers in Germany rather than by regulators in China, a used 991.1 or 981 is your last, best option.

At least, apart from the specialized, limited, and expensive GT lineup. And those are doing pretty well, too, saleswise.

 

But a new car gets one exactly what they want, which is why I ordered...I will not "settle" for a car that does not have everything I want.

Stevelev: There are still discounted allocations for new 991.2 cars; PM me if interested.

 

There is only one answer "supply & demand". All other arguments simply affect the answer. For example, a 992 is priced higher than the 991 by quite a bit with common options. This affects demand. The lag time on a new car delivery affects supply. I am amazed of the market. For example, I terminated my 36 month 2016 C2 Black Edition lease which I was in for 20 months. Effectively, the dealer purchased the car for $72k. I was given a check at closing for 2k. I had no cap cost reduction money in the deal. They sold the car for $74k six months later. I now see 2016 C2 Black Editions listed for $74k-76K 1.5 years later. For those unfamiliar with the Black Edition, it is not a limited edition car, simply a marketing ploy to use up parts at the end of a model run.

 

I agree about the MB SL- owned these in the 80s and 90s- just bought a 18 with 300 miles for 24k below sticker- while great they still continue to drop like rocks.
Dealer says no demand for 2 seater coupes never mind 100k+

 

I think it is due to several factors as others have mentioned including general positive economic conditions, money is cheap nowadays, and a demand for the last of the 911 with NA engines in a non GT car.

What I find interesting is late model 997.2 with manuals are holding value so well that there is an inflection point where a 2011 997.2 manual will be listed more than some 991.1 (typically above 30k miles). It appears that 997.2 values have flattened if not started to rise a bit in the last ~1-2 years while 991.1 drop. For those most concerned with resale value or minimizing loss due to depreciation, a well priced 997.2 may be the best buy right now.

 

 

Congrat on the upcoming arrival, and a Targa at that, which was my choice as well.