jfk308

A '96 C4S came up for sale on the Pelican site. 55K miles, polar silver on black and sold for $ 37K. I spoke to the seller. Car has no SAI issues, recently serviced and no issues found. Clean Carfax. Car is still listed in the cars for sale section on Pelican - lots of good photos, and a nice looking car overall. It sold too fast, so didn't get a chance to travel to see it or do a PPI. First person to see the car bought it with no PPI.

Despite discussions about higher 993 values, these cars are changing hands for what seem to be more reasonable prices. Could it be that 993 values are finally softening?

Texas993

They are definitely getting softer, but that was a steal and the market responded with a quick sale! I would say that it was an anomaly.

But I'll bet you money that the buyer will submit to Bruce Anderson!

TRINITONY

I saw the ad the first day it went up and knew it wouldn't last long. From the way the ad' was written it doesn't appear that the seller was a pcar buff..could be wrong..

rome

Let's keep an eye to see what this one sells for. I bet it won't be there long.

http://roslyn.porschedealer.com/preo...ntoryid=336383

dcdude

Plus, with the added weight and mechanical complexity, the C4S doesn't seem to be any more desireable than an C2 (all else being equal). It's the C2S that many still lose their minds over, for some reason.

Joe S.

Once over a certian mileage, (30k or so?) the value seems to start to drop but I believe lower mileage cars are still holding their value well.

YellowBull

I don't know of anyone that would pick a C2S over a C4S. Personally, I'd take 4 wheel drive over 2 wheel drive any day. In addition, the middle line on the rear spoiler is very distracting on a C2S.

CWay27

Well let me just say that you're one in a million. Unless you make it a daily driver with light snow, most will pick 2 wheel drive. As for the split grill, it's a question of taste but then again, most people change for the split.

RallyJon

The widebody prices do seem to fall off fast with higher (higher than "low" that is) mileages. But that particular car was priced for quick sale for sure.

I wouldn't draw too many inferences about the direction of the 993 market based on highly motivated sellers who price low, or based on rich guys who can't be bothered to offer their car, so dump it to a dealer for 30% or more less than it's worth.

Well bought, indeed!

Crimson Nape Racing

For one - me. I would not own a C4 or C4S. They are no fun to drive on the track, weigh more, and I live in the south so weather is not an issue. Just my .02

Wilder

"it sold too fast" and "first person to see the car bought it with no PPI" says it all. I don't understand why a seller who either had to sell fast or didn't know what he owned and therefore sold below market value would cause someone to question if prices are softening.

If you really want to know what 993s have sold for in the past and are selling for currently, look up the thread on pricing and pull up the spreadsheet on 993 transaction values.

Arrwin

I actually saw this one in person when swung by the dealer over the weekend. Seemed fairly clean, but I doubt they will get that price. Would be nice if they do though!

This one caught my eye however...but there was some minor front end damage. I like Slate Grey.

http://roslyn.porschedealer.com/preo...ntoryid=338832

techno99

Guess you've never driven a C4S at the track in the rain. Now that's fun.

Crimson Nape Racing

I have. I like to do my imitation of Jim Rockford/Starsky & Hutch/Dukes of Hazard; that is, hang the back end out. Can't do that with 4 wheel drive. It just hooks up and goes what fun is that?

rome

I was wondering about that one too. I love the slate.

What kind of front end damage did it have? Do you mean like rock chips, or an accident?

For that mileage, the pricing on the turbo didn't seem half bad.