1998 993 2S
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48 is a great price with that mileage. I am about to list my 98 c4s with 89k miles for 42. Granted I have tons of upgrades, but just thought you should get a reference point.
Widebody are in high demand and the last year will also add a premium to the price!
Widebody are in high demand and the last year will also add a premium to the price!
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The Kelly book does not apply to Porsche. The Kelly book is designed to take the retail purchase price as new, factor in milage, age and condition using a standard formula which is consistant with typical values of domestic and high production models. This method has no bearing on Porsche and should be ignored. I would use rennlist and a PPI to establish a value. Also search autotrader.com and other sites that sell used Porsches to get a feel for the values.
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Originally Posted by ledd4u
Guys I need some help, I am getting ready to purchase a 1998 993 Carrera 2S. My question is how much should I pay, is it fair to go by the Kelly Blue book values? They are asking $48K and it has 50K miles. The Car is flawless! I looked up that model in Kelly Blue book and it is listed between $28K and $31K. What is your take? I think $48k is way to much but it is the last of the 993's
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$48K is in the current ballpark
Color, location and 6 speed vs tip are the only real price variables given a car in excellent condition and with good PPI (engine and body). C2S's and 98's are demanding a steep premium over other NA model including C4S
Do a search as there have been a number of discussion on this as of late.
The real question is "Is this the car and color you really want?" if you can afford it then buy it. If not keep looking!
Color, location and 6 speed vs tip are the only real price variables given a car in excellent condition and with good PPI (engine and body). C2S's and 98's are demanding a steep premium over other NA model including C4S
Do a search as there have been a number of discussion on this as of late.
The real question is "Is this the car and color you really want?" if you can afford it then buy it. If not keep looking!
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From: McKinney, TEXAS
Originally Posted by ledd4u
It's at a dealer on consignment, the sales professional tells me all the records of maintenance are provided and all done at the Porsche dealer here in town. Everything is up to date he said. The only thing that bothers me a bit, is that an aftermarket Tubi exhaust system was installed. I am a firm believer in stock. I am abstaining from disclosing my location jimbo3, just incase you get there before I do 
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That's about what I paid for my '98 Tip last year w/57K miles, at the height of spring. Mine had 18" hollow twists, oval exhausts, motorsound, and some other gewgaws. Black w/red-black interior, which for me, at least, was THE color choice.
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From: Austin, Texas
Originally Posted by CarmG993
I would say $48K w/ 50k miles on it is in the ballpark and on the higher side. Get the records and get a PPI done.
if it is a 98 Carrera S, Silver/Black, 6-speed with 50k miles... assuming pristine body/mechanicals, $48k is a GREAT price...definitely not on the low end IMHO
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Is this car by chance in the Sacramento Calif area?I just bought a mint 98 C2S,so no I don't want to buy it.If it is Ocean Blue Mettalic, it was hit hard.I have all the Body Shop invoices.$12,000 in damage.The car I am speaking of also had 5 owners and was/is on auto trader.I hope it is not the same car