Dr. Strange

Maybe this topic has already been discussed (if so..please point me to the thread)...but what do you think. Are there enough "gotta have the latest" people out there that we can expect a bump of used 997s to show up in the later part of the year when the 991 is released? I am shopping...in an area where I have 5 dealers within 50 miles...and the pickings are a bit slim frankly.

Edgy01

Of course there will be. This is simply the natural event when a newer model arrives. There is always a percentage of buyers who must have the latest version!

McCulla

Another factor that may drive this ingress of 997's into the used market is that (if I am reading the tea leaves correctly...) dealers are interested in good quality used cars currently. Since most of us take pretty good care of our cars, we are a solid target market for used so the values should be OK...maybe I'm nuts? I'm keeping mine.

rosenbergendo

Seeing the leaked specs and images of the 991, dare I say this is looking like it might be another 996!

buckwheat987

IMO probable not. The 991, which may lean more towards a GT type ride, may attract a new segment of buyers, but those with 997's will probable not jump at the 991 as a must have at first.

Over time 997 owners will convert, but it will not be a mad rush.

Vjgtrybno1

So the answer is that we can if it does and otherwise, we can't!

CBnAT

Unfortunately, like other brands the majority of Porsche buyers are not enthusiasts, rather materialistic instead. This board and others like it represent the minority of owners. There will be trade ins, but I think they will be more controlled by the economy than the new model. Once people start to feel a little breathing room they will justify the new model to themselves.

Then again, I could be completely wrong.

Selo

Not only will there be more used models available, it will also likely drive down the price of the leftover new 997s.

dagolfpro

I'm thinking there will be as 3 year leased cars will also be ending soon.