How much is my 993 worth?
08-14-2007, 05:04 PM
#17
Originally Posted by Noah
I would do that. Potential buyers aren't necessarily going to appreciate your styling mods. 
One other thought. I found in shopping for a 993 that the market can pretty much be divided in half: between higher mileage cars that have had the clutch/valve guides/SAI work done, and lower mileage cars that have not.
My search came down to two '96 C2's: They both had been meticulously maintained, had PSS9's, and were in excellent condition; one had 59K and had never had the clutch or valve guides done. The other had 85K and had recently had a valve job and engine re-seal. They were within a couple thousand dollars of each other in price, and I took the 85K 993.
So what I'm saying is that you have to price your car along that continuum. As you approach the $30K mark, you're going to be competing against 993's that have either similar mileage but have had the expensive work done, or against the lower mileage cars that are inherently more desirable.
One other thought. I found in shopping for a 993 that the market can pretty much be divided in half: between higher mileage cars that have had the clutch/valve guides/SAI work done, and lower mileage cars that have not.
My search came down to two '96 C2's: They both had been meticulously maintained, had PSS9's, and were in excellent condition; one had 59K and had never had the clutch or valve guides done. The other had 85K and had recently had a valve job and engine re-seal. They were within a couple thousand dollars of each other in price, and I took the 85K 993.
So what I'm saying is that you have to price your car along that continuum. As you approach the $30K mark, you're going to be competing against 993's that have either similar mileage but have had the expensive work done, or against the lower mileage cars that are inherently more desirable.
08-14-2007, 05:13 PM
#18
Regarding the turbo tail
Originally Posted by Robin 993DX
So I guess it would make more sense for me to yank the turbo tail and put back the retractable because looks like it doesn't add any value.
-NEK, Chicago
08-14-2007, 05:26 PM
#19
I would agree that the car should sell for something in the low 30's in the So. Cal. market based on my 6 month search last year. From what I could tell, there is a little more demand which perhaps keeps the prices up a bit in this area, so I'd guess 33K or 34K to be a fair price.
08-14-2007, 05:59 PM
#20
Drifting
Robin,
I have seen and been in your car and I would put the condition at absolutey ****! and I agree with tbil, I'd stay in the low 30's and back down a little if necessary.
Bueno Suerte Amigo................................ZP44 aka Joel
I have seen and been in your car and I would put the condition at absolutey ****! and I agree with tbil, I'd stay in the low 30's and back down a little if necessary.
Bueno Suerte Amigo................................ZP44 aka Joel
08-14-2007, 06:14 PM
#22
I would not sell your car for $28K - you'll kick yourself later. Yours is a well-maintained original car. I'd be willing to bet that you'd have a very hard time purchasing a car in that condition for $28K 5 years from now. If you must sell it, I'd hold out for $33K.
IMHO, the fact that you have not needed valve guides or a re-seal is a good thing. Some of our cars leak/burn oil, some don't. As a buyer, I'm much more apt to have confidence in Porsche's handywork, than that of an independent (or dealer) mechanic. If the car has made it to 90K with no problems, it probably wont have problems for the next 100K miles.
FWIW - My personal (62K mile) 1995 car is like yours - engine/clutch original - negligiable leaks/oil usage. And it's not going anywhere (no matter how badly I want a 997). I'm just waiting until I can afford both.
IMHO, the fact that you have not needed valve guides or a re-seal is a good thing. Some of our cars leak/burn oil, some don't. As a buyer, I'm much more apt to have confidence in Porsche's handywork, than that of an independent (or dealer) mechanic. If the car has made it to 90K with no problems, it probably wont have problems for the next 100K miles.
FWIW - My personal (62K mile) 1995 car is like yours - engine/clutch original - negligiable leaks/oil usage. And it's not going anywhere (no matter how badly I want a 997). I'm just waiting until I can afford both.
08-14-2007, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jmarch
IMHO, the fact that you have not needed valve guides or a re-seal is a good thing. Some of our cars leak/burn oil, some don't.
08-14-2007, 06:54 PM
#25
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Well-documented, indeed. This is a piece of Rennlist history. A lucky buyer will get a very, very nice car. Good luck, Robin. Your car and website has helped so many people.
08-14-2007, 06:58 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by Robin 993DX
I only need to add about 1 quart every 1000 miles, so I know the car doesn't burn oil and rarely have I ever seen it make the white smoke on start up.
08-14-2007, 07:50 PM
#28
Originally Posted by RallyJon
I have almost that much oild consumption, and I thought that meant that it DOES burn oil?
A quart per 1K miles is not excessive, but it's not exactly low. I think Porsche's maximum threshold is a quart per every 625 miles (or something close) - which is pretty excessive. In other words, you are getting close to max usage.
For reference, my car uses a quart every 4-5K miles.
08-14-2007, 07:51 PM
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If the car has made it to 90K with no problems, it probably wont have problems for the next 100K miles
