Prices Keep Drifting Up
Pro
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I've had a few Mopars and was looking for something different. I loved the aircooled stuff from the eighties with the whale tail but it was realistically out of reach. I drove a 944 a few months ago and while I enjoyed it and it satisfied my sense eighties nostalgy, it was too slow. My oldest daughter threw me under the bus, asking where was the shoulder belts? The 996 seemed to have to have a bunch of boxes checked. Four seats (sort of) and the one I bought was a convertible. Good for ice cream trips to Dairy Cream, as well as good performance.
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Three Wheelin'
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I have noted a big difference in my engine purchasers today, too. More people are buying 996s and then almost instantly wanting to buy an FSI engine, even though they don't need it. The ownership has gone from guys that just want a "cheap 911" back to the guys who want a 996 because it a great, simple, analog car. The ownership today has gone back to where it was around 2010 or so.
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Here’s one that would have sold for somewhere in the 25-$28k range maybe 2 years ago: Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other
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Here’s one that would have sold for somewhere in the 25-$28k range maybe 2 years ago: Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other
I can see the trend based on how many of them we are seeing again. For the past 3 years we’ve seen a steady increase in the people spending real money to make a 99 FSI powered. We currently have an equal amount of 99s and 997.1 C2S on the elective schedule.
Pro
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Here’s one that would have sold for somewhere in the 25-$28k range maybe 2 years ago: Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other
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Drifting
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...11-carrera-65/
$37k after fees for a 35k mile base 01 C2 coupe 6MT, black on black. The 996 market ain't what it used to be!
$37k after fees for a 35k mile base 01 C2 coupe 6MT, black on black. The 996 market ain't what it used to be!
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I have noted a big difference in my engine purchasers today, too. More people are buying 996s and then almost instantly wanting to buy an FSI engine, even though they don't need it. The ownership has gone from guys that just want a "cheap 911" back to the guys who want a 996 because it a great, simple, analog car. The ownership today has gone back to where it was around 2010 or so.
I installed my new FSI engine last fall and even though the autopsy showed clean internals and wear consistent with the age of the vehicle, I have not regretted my purchase for even a second. If I had the budget to replace my daily (it's a real beater..) with a bloated $40,000 CUV, I'd be cutting another cheque to Jake and creating my dream year round 911.
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...11-carrera-65/
$37k after fees for a 35k mile base 01 C2 coupe 6MT, black on black. The 996 market ain't what it used to be!
$37k after fees for a 35k mile base 01 C2 coupe 6MT, black on black. The 996 market ain't what it used to be!
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Drifting
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I agree, but based on all the info about these engines I really question how much of a premium, if any, should a 35k vs say 60k mile specimen make after 20 years, other than maybe in paint condition and interior condition. Well maintained 60k with frequent oil changes, etc vs a 35k with less complete info, not sure any premium is warranted, but of course my opinion doesn't matter and low mile cars will always command more $ from the public.
Drifting
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FWIW, there are still many people that will value low miles above all else. I'm seeing this quite often with those that are new to these cars. We've seen many time of these cars having some serious issues while at low miles. Higher miles car that has been well cared for and has a documented service history is a much better prospect than a low mileage garage queen. Although I have seen some low mile turds and some cars well into their 100s that look absolutely immaculate. It's a lot about the owner.
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...11-carrera-65/
$37k after fees for a 35k mile base 01 C2 coupe 6MT, black on black. The 996 market ain't what it used to be!
$37k after fees for a 35k mile base 01 C2 coupe 6MT, black on black. The 996 market ain't what it used to be!
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Drifting
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