1997 C4S Valuation
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Anyway, I'll be keeping the car for quite some time. Hell, I'm enjoying it so much I'm actually blogging about it at www.993C4S.com/wordpress My wife thinks I've gone off the deep end.
mindset.enjoy.
mine does too, but she started it when she bought her Cayman S.
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I'm going to fill one out for my 968 Cab and 993 Targa and see what they say....
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I just did this last week for my '98 C2S. I got a letter back from PCA stating that they could not give a valuation because the vehicle was not in their database 
Not sure what to think but am curious what response you guys get.
Not sure what to think but am curious what response you guys get.
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Their chart indicates that they cover up to 1997 and your's is a '98. Probably has something to do with models needing to be older than 10 years as there is plenty of sources for valuation on cars less than 10 years old. (Not that those sources are accurate, though.)
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Well, just got the PCA valuation in and now I'll need to up the insurance.
PCA provides a fairly lengthy methodology (excellent, BTW), then provides "Average Price Valuation" plus "Upper" and "Lower" price range limits with particular methodology on establishing those limits. It's important to note that these are based on advertised prices, not actual selling prices, so I would assume that one could take 5% to 10% off these to extablish a pretty good "real world" selling price.
For my vehicle (see subscript) and mileage (45,000), the average is $41,730, the upper limit is $46,940 and the lower limit is $36,530. I think that's just about right, especially after one nets out the 5% to 10% negotiation factor.
PCA provides a fairly lengthy methodology (excellent, BTW), then provides "Average Price Valuation" plus "Upper" and "Lower" price range limits with particular methodology on establishing those limits. It's important to note that these are based on advertised prices, not actual selling prices, so I would assume that one could take 5% to 10% off these to extablish a pretty good "real world" selling price.
For my vehicle (see subscript) and mileage (45,000), the average is $41,730, the upper limit is $46,940 and the lower limit is $36,530. I think that's just about right, especially after one nets out the 5% to 10% negotiation factor.
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put it to you this way. could you find another one with no stories in as good shape for $50k? If not, it is worth more. I am picky, and there are what people call nice cars at reasonable prices, but a really sweet condition car commands a premium. The issue is more are you rating the car correctly, or is it closer to average. You gotta make that call.
I looked for 2 years before I bought my car and still keep my eyes open, and still have not seen a C4S or 2S or NB 993, more or fewer miles, in as good condition. There is always something wrong or less than perfect, and I notice. So if your car is pristine, it is very, very uncommon. the right buyer will know it but you would have to be patient to get whatever price you feel is fair. Just like there are not that many super condition cars, there are not that many buyers that give a crap.
I know you are not selling, but in the end, that is the value.
I looked for 2 years before I bought my car and still keep my eyes open, and still have not seen a C4S or 2S or NB 993, more or fewer miles, in as good condition. There is always something wrong or less than perfect, and I notice. So if your car is pristine, it is very, very uncommon. the right buyer will know it but you would have to be patient to get whatever price you feel is fair. Just like there are not that many super condition cars, there are not that many buyers that give a crap.
I know you are not selling, but in the end, that is the value.
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