HOT FOR SALE: Pick of the Week 991
02-02-2017 | 12:13 PM
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I've seen prices on 2012.5's and 13's very close on many cars with similar mileage, which I thought was odd (I thought that the one year difference would have lead to a more substantial discounts on 2012.5's). Not sure if that is still the case, but just something I noted over this past year while looking.
If you take a BMW for example (consistent with MB, Audi, Jag, Lexus,etc) a 2014 has a completely different infotainment setup and got the 8 speed ZF. The 2014 is the same chassis nomenclature but the 2014 is way better than the 2013. Look at the M5 price delta between 2013 and 2014 for example.
The older a Porsche gets the less the model year matters within a 996, 997.1, 997.2, 991, etc. Recent ones don't really matter in terms of what you get but it's still a car and a luxury item. I have a 2012.5 and guarantee you it is in better shape with less miles than most 2016's.
02-02-2017 | 12:17 PM
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I've seen prices on 2012.5's and 13's very close on many cars with similar mileage, which I thought was odd (I thought that the one year difference would have lead to a more substantial discounts on 2012.5's). Not sure if that is still the case, but just something I noted over this past year while looking.
02-02-2017 | 12:20 PM
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02-02-2017 | 12:27 PM
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Here's a similar one, no CPO, at CARMAX for $64k, with significantly more mileage (46k miles). Not saying you couldn't get the Intersport one for less than their asking (he probably could get a couple of grand off asking), but that it does seem fairly priced.
https://www.carmax.com/car/13898714
But you are right, of course - definitely not an apples to apples comparison. A lot of other factors to consider and no two cars (or even markets) are exactly alike. And I would be willing to pay a little more for a clean, lower mileage car when possible.
https://www.carmax.com/car/13898714
But you are right, of course - definitely not an apples to apples comparison. A lot of other factors to consider and no two cars (or even markets) are exactly alike. And I would be willing to pay a little more for a clean, lower mileage car when possible.
I was told the owner of my C2S traded it in on a deeply discounted new Turbo S, so they probably killed him on the trade in, which resulted in me getting a great deal
02-02-2017 | 01:17 PM
#7490
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Another big factor is how much the dealer paid. I actually met a RL'er at the dealer when I was picking up my 911; small world. Anyway, he was there to get a trade-in value on his 991, and your jaw would hit the floor if I told you what they bid. His response was something like, "I will drive it into the ground before I sell it at that price."
I was told the owner of my C2S traded it in on a deeply discounted new Turbo S, so they probably killed him on the trade in, which resulted in me getting a great deal
I was told the owner of my C2S traded it in on a deeply discounted new Turbo S, so they probably killed him on the trade in, which resulted in me getting a great deal
I will drive this one until the wheels fall off! And then I will buy new wheels...
02-02-2017 | 01:18 PM
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Another big factor is how much the dealer paid. I actually met a RL'er at the dealer when I was picking up my 911; small world. Anyway, he was there to get a trade-in value on his 991, and your jaw would hit the floor if I told you what they bid. His response was something like, "I will drive it into the ground before I sell it at that price."
I was told the owner of my C2S traded it in on a deeply discounted new Turbo S, so they probably killed him on the trade in, which resulted in me getting a great deal
I was told the owner of my C2S traded it in on a deeply discounted new Turbo S, so they probably killed him on the trade in, which resulted in me getting a great deal
02-02-2017 | 01:24 PM
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My 2013 (June '13) was built 20 months after my 2012.5 (Nov '11) was, so I suppose they could be a month apart or up to more than a year difference between model years. I hope I am doing the math on that correctly LOL...
02-02-2017 | 01:26 PM
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Porsche is a bit unique in that model years don't get substantial included options and upgrades with more contemporary models. There is very little difference in a 2012.5 and a 2016.
If you take a BMW for example (consistent with MB, Audi, Jag, Lexus,etc) a 2014 has a completely different infotainment setup and got the 8 speed ZF. The 2014 is the same chassis nomenclature but the 2014 is way better than the 2013. Look at the M5 price delta between 2013 and 2014 for example.
The older a Porsche gets the less the model year matters within a 996, 997.1, 997.2, 991, etc. Recent ones don't really matter in terms of what you get but it's still a car and a luxury item. I have a 2012.5 and guarantee you it is in better shape with less miles than most 2016's.
If you take a BMW for example (consistent with MB, Audi, Jag, Lexus,etc) a 2014 has a completely different infotainment setup and got the 8 speed ZF. The 2014 is the same chassis nomenclature but the 2014 is way better than the 2013. Look at the M5 price delta between 2013 and 2014 for example.
The older a Porsche gets the less the model year matters within a 996, 997.1, 997.2, 991, etc. Recent ones don't really matter in terms of what you get but it's still a car and a luxury item. I have a 2012.5 and guarantee you it is in better shape with less miles than most 2016's.
02-02-2017 | 01:35 PM
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Hoping to hit 1,000,000 views by 2 year anniversary.
Will happened later in March or April most likely.
Still shocked with the popularity with being just shy of 2 years old here.
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Will happened later in March or April most likely.
Still shocked with the popularity with being just shy of 2 years old here.
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02-02-2017 | 01:37 PM
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Count me in too.