How much for a '96-98 Carrera?
10-09-2008, 03:15 PM
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How much for a '96-98 Carrera?
How much should I spend on a good 993? I am currently driving a 1980 SC as my daily driver and would like to invest in a newer car for that purpose. NADA shows high $20K. I am willing to go anywhere in the US. Any thoughts? Any cars for sale? I am only interested in a manual Coupe.
10-09-2008, 03:34 PM
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Check the posts for cars for sale and people asking advice on what cars are worth. You might find a high mileage, low optioned car below $30k. Many of the lower priced cars seem to have issues or stories.
10-09-2008, 03:44 PM
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Wow, that sounds really familiar, I sold my 1980 SC Targa in Jan 2007 and bought a 96 993 C2 Coupe.
I too was using the SC as a DD. I had a tough time selling it as the customer base is pretty small for old 911s, but be patient, they are out there.
for $20K you will be most likely looking at something high mileage, few options and needing some work. Personally, it is worth spending a bit more like in the mid $30K range for a car needs less work. I don't believe you ever really "save" that moneyby buying a cheaper car to start with. Tt is more headaches to take on someonelse's problems.
I too was using the SC as a DD. I had a tough time selling it as the customer base is pretty small for old 911s, but be patient, they are out there.
for $20K you will be most likely looking at something high mileage, few options and needing some work. Personally, it is worth spending a bit more like in the mid $30K range for a car needs less work. I don't believe you ever really "save" that moneyby buying a cheaper car to start with. Tt is more headaches to take on someonelse's problems.
10-09-2008, 04:12 PM
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Search here for "blue book." It doesn't apply to these cars.
If $20K is a hard and fast budget, I'd look for an '87-'89 3.2, although you might need $25K for a "nice" one.
If $20K is a hard and fast budget, I'd look for an '87-'89 3.2, although you might need $25K for a "nice" one.
10-10-2008, 02:35 AM
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10-10-2008, 10:29 AM
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how much
I just went through this exercise last spring, and it's complicated. The major thing is that these cars are thinly spread, all over the place. I just kept looking at ads until I got a feel for the prices. For some brains, like mine, it takes longer.
I think the toughest part is that, as the mileage goes down, the price starts going up, steeply. In the end, I probably paid a bit too much for mine (a '96 coupe), to obtain the comfort of buying from a solid seller (a Rennlister). But I have no regrets; it's a fantastic car.
Rinty
I think the toughest part is that, as the mileage goes down, the price starts going up, steeply. In the end, I probably paid a bit too much for mine (a '96 coupe), to obtain the comfort of buying from a solid seller (a Rennlister). But I have no regrets; it's a fantastic car.
Rinty
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10-10-2008, 12:35 PM
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I just went through this exercise last spring, and it's complicated. The major thing is that these cars are thinly spread, all over the place. I just kept looking at ads until I got a feel for the prices. For some brains, like mine, it takes longer.
I think the toughest part is that, as the mileage goes down, the price starts going up, steeply. In the end, I probably paid a bit too much for mine (a '96 coupe), to obtain the comfort of buying from a solid seller (a Rennlister). But I have no regrets; it's a fantastic car.
Rinty
I think the toughest part is that, as the mileage goes down, the price starts going up, steeply. In the end, I probably paid a bit too much for mine (a '96 coupe), to obtain the comfort of buying from a solid seller (a Rennlister). But I have no regrets; it's a fantastic car.
Rinty
10-10-2008, 01:03 PM
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http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/841705066.html
asking 29K probably get for a little less in this market
asking 29K probably get for a little less in this market