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Old 08-20-2010, 09:46 AM
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Default Value of sunroof/rear seat delete 993

Last week I came across a black/black 1997 C4S with the sunroof/rear delete options. Since these cars come to market so infrequently, I was wondering what the consensus was with respect to value. So, the question is, "all else being equal," do 993's without the sunroof/rear seats have more, less or equal value than those that do? Here are the plus and minuses for a sunroof delete option:

Plus: Less weight; more head room, no mechanical issues, no chance for leaking, rarity of model

Minus: No open air driving

Old 08-20-2010, 10:01 AM
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It would be worth a lot to the right buyer
Old 08-20-2010, 10:07 AM
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Can you post a pic of the 993 rear seat delete?
Would love to see that since I want to remove my rear seats in the cab.

Thanks
Old 08-20-2010, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RDS928S
Can you post a pic of the 993 rear seat delete?
Would love to see that since I want to remove my rear seats in the cab. Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWAX:IT#v4-39
Old 08-20-2010, 10:21 AM
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Looks like it wasn't worth enough to the bidder...
Old 08-20-2010, 10:34 AM
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On a 15,000 mile car I think it would matter, however on a car with 75k+ you are basically cutting out any collector that would pay extra for the options. The rear seat delete is an easy retrofit as i have done this on mine. The sunroof delete seems like it would only appeal to someone who is looking to track the car. Very limited market for such options in my mind.
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I would probably pay an extra $1-2K for it. If it wasn't black. I've seen these options on 3-4 other C4S cars over the past few years.

Bill is right, if the right buyer came across you might be able to get a few extra grand for it. To most people it's not that important and actually could be a detriment.
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Originally Posted by Bill Verburg
It would be worth a lot to the right buyer
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Old 08-20-2010, 11:14 AM
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Thanks for the ebay link.

Anyone ever tackle rear seat delete in a cab?

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Everything being equal I would buy a sunroof/rear seat delete car because I use neither. Its too bad they are so rare.
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I don't care anything about this version of the rear seat delete (prefer the RS method ), but sunroof delete should be a big plus for resale.

Witness the 964 conversations surrounding RSAs.
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Just a FYI, to have a sunroof properly removed from a 993 will cost ~$3k plus a windshield(you might be able to get ins to pay for this) and headliner(~$300)
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Originally Posted by matt777
Everything being equal I would buy a sunroof/rear seat delete car because I use neither. Its too bad they are so rare.
This guy's 993 that I posted is still available from what I know...I think he's looking for $37,000...no affiliation or representation about the car
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I too have been looking at this car. I have had a few older SCs and have never been a sunroof person. So this car is appealing to me for that reason. A little concerned about the theft/unauthorized use of the car on the CARFAX but can get over it with a positive PPI . No options stick on the trunk lid. Is it possible to get a list of options from the VIN? Funny , I was going to post something about this car and saw DH1960s thread. The seller is willing to deal but no actual discussion of bottom line cost yet.

Nice looking car from the photos though

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Originally Posted by deadhead1960
Last week I came across a black/black 1997 C4S with the sunroof/rear delete options. Since these cars come to market so infrequently, I was wondering what the consensus was with respect to value. So, the question is, "all else being equal," do 993's without the sunroof/rear seats have more, less or equal value than those that do? Here are the plus and minuses for a sunroof delete option:

Plus: Less weight; more head room, no mechanical issues, no chance for leaking, rarity of model

Minus: No open air driving

you may discover that the RSD adds more weight than the Sunroof delete removes.


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