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3k turbo cabs produced vs only 1k turbo S cabs, but with the factory X50 and PCCB I would happily own yours at any discount. Coupes will always command a premium vs cabs but X50 vs turbo S in a cab would make no difference to me.
My guess is the car is worth more than half of a Turbo S. I also think this is a good example of where marketing and buyer knowledge can make a big difference. Right now there is a huge influx of 996 buyers that are buying the car because it is the cheapest 911, a "good buy" according to a lot of the car groups out there, they grew up liking them and now have the money, etc. And the "S" means something to everybody. Like even if you know absolutely nothing about cars you see that little "S" and you are like oh that ones better. Where as if someone tells you this car has an X51 package, most people are going to have no idea what that means. Beyond a lack of understanding I think you are going to have a group of people that want that S badge just to impress their friends.
Also, for what its worth, in 1988 they offered a 944 Turbo S and outside of special editions it is the most valuable 944. In 1989 all 944 Turbos were S spec, but not badged or designated as such, and they command a lower premium. People pay for badging.
Milage, condition, and pedigree factor in to an eye-popping price. Not trying to be a ***** but to say a "2005 Turbo S cab is well over $100k now" is only going to be true about a low-mile, one-ish owner, 9.5/10 condition car. If your car is a very similar condition to the $100k car then I'd say you could expect to see $65,000 maybe even $75,000 with the right buyer and market. Jury is still out on whether the feeding frenzy is over or still kind of churning.
07-12-2022, 10:13 PM
996 Turbo X50 conundrum
