Guest89

At the risk of attracting incredible ire around here, I know everyone loves these posts!

I've been on the fence about selling my 993 for awhile now, and I think I'm finally ready to part with the car. I don't really have space for my 993 and my new to me 997 GT3 and I find myself driving the GT3 more frequently.

I'm curious what the car is worth and I'll probably put a fulsome advert together soon (including pictures; don't have any good ones at hand currently), but I just wanted to get a market check since (asking) prices are all over the place right now, and I haven't followed the 993 market super closely over the past 9 months or so.

Relevant Info:

1996 Carrera Coupe
6MT
108k miles
Black Exterior with aerokit (not factory, installed by a previous owner; it's grown on me quite a bit, however)
Marble Grey interior
18" OEM wheels

Condition:

3 owner car; lived in the Southeast since delivery
Good overall condition; car is a driver, not a concours car
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires with > 50% life

Mods:

OEM RS Clutch and LWFW at 94k miles (Wonderful, amazing mod)
FDM Golden Rod and Short Shifter at 94k miles (Brilliant, better shift feel than my 997 GT3)
FDM Stage III Mufflers (Ceramic Coated also) with FDM Tips (Needs no explanation)

Documentation:

All records and documentation generated during my ownership (beginning in Feb 2012 at 86k miles); unfortunately nothing beforehand

nine9six

Why not pulse the various mediums for comps and go from there? (autotrader, pelican, rennlist, ebay, PCA, craigslist...)

Guest89

I have! They're all over the place. I checked autotrader last night and there were essentially no comps for a car similar to mine, but lots of low miles cars with prices near (or above) their original MSRP in the 90s.

In comparison the GT3 market is EASY to follow since there are fewer cars and much less variation in condition.

Mr.Woolery

I would think that it'd be pretty difficult to guess value based on the limited information you've posted. Perhaps with some pics showing the condition of the car we'd get a better idea. Generally speaking, though, I'd suggest you list it at an optimistic price, gauge the response, and either adjust or negotiate the price from there.

Considering that in a recent thread a somewhat similar car ('95, 118K miles) sold in only two hours with an asking price in the high 30's, it may be an indicator that the market may bear more aggressive pricing when you put yours up for sale. Maybe you should start your listing in the high 40's?

Guest89

Fully agree that pics will help a lot.

I saw that thread you referenced; encouraging pricing.

Opo

LexVan

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u7t2p7

Low to mid 30's in this market at this time of the year. Negatives include original suspension, no top end, non factory tail, light gray interior (compared to black) and limited service history. Accidents, repainting and other deferred maintenance would negatively impact value as well.

Magdaddy

the super majority of 993 EVER for sale...don't have the top end done. I for one am tired of that item being listed as a negitive. Mileage isn't the determining factor, neither is age for the valve guides to go to ****. There are members on here who had to have the top end done at 30K miles, and there are members here with hundred's of thousands of miles on their cars that never had it done.

end of rant..

now, stock suspension is a negitive, what do those records show...how about the front control arm bushings, motor mounts, dizzy belt, plug wires, cap/rotors, etc. You did a comprehensive 90K service when you first bought it I assume?

In today's market, if condition is very good...no unusual wear and tear for that mileage, and not knowing what factory options came on it...I imagine you could be certainly near $40K. Why not?

asofine

The factors mentioned by u7t2p7 will determine where on this spectrum (low 30s to high 40s) this car belongs, IMHO.

goofballdeluxe

Let the auction begin!

Please PM the OP with your best offers

Foxman

IMHO if you want to sell you car you should price it fairly - high 30's to low 40's depending on the factors outlined. It should sell in the low to mid 30's, again depending upon remaining facts.

GLWS, but you'll undoubtedly regret it some day.

u7t2p7

To the OP: Cars "like yours" didn't have a MSRP in the low 90's. It would be great if you could post a link to a few cars like yours listed on Autotrader with low miles "in the 90s" as you mention.

H.H.Chinn

You have to love these threads!!

KJR50

Pretty sure he meant MSRP like they were in the 1990's...