Was thinking about switching to a 98 993 C4S
11-29-2006, 01:11 PM
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It is tough to know what is going to happen in the 996 market but with the overall reception of the model and the new 997 (take it or leave it), you would have to think the 996 will go down a little more but I am guessing it is near the bottom for now.
The 993 market is pretty hot right now and buyers who want the 'last air cooled' Porsche are going to buy no matter what the cost. You are still seeing purchases of 100K+ cars selling for over $20K. The car in question being a 1998 C4S is going to command a high price just because of the late model car and the 4S equipment. Is it worth the price? Depends on how badly the buyer wants it but I am sure it will sell to someone.
The 993 market is pretty hot right now and buyers who want the 'last air cooled' Porsche are going to buy no matter what the cost. You are still seeing purchases of 100K+ cars selling for over $20K. The car in question being a 1998 C4S is going to command a high price just because of the late model car and the 4S equipment. Is it worth the price? Depends on how badly the buyer wants it but I am sure it will sell to someone.
11-29-2006, 01:46 PM
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they also have a blue 2000 C2 cab with 54k for 29900 firm...... looks like I'll just keep the C4 until the wheels fall off. BTW The C4 drove great in the 6"-8" of snow we just had. I hate the cold and snow.
11-29-2006, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RAC
they also have a blue 2000 C2 cab with 54k for 29900 firm...... looks like I'll just keep the C4 until the wheels fall off. BTW The C4 drove great in the 6"-8" of snow we just had. I hate the cold and snow.
1999 Porsche Carrera C4 Cabriolet, 65,766 mile, AWD, 6 speed manual transmission, very nice car wont last asking 27995 or BRO xxxxxxx
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/241218250.html
11-29-2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ploglet
As long as there is someone who is willing to spend that much silly money, there will be plenty of people willing to take it. If you dont know the market then you shouldnt enter it and right now the 993 market is pretty hot. As we all know, the 996 market has been in steady decline for a while now and there seems to be no end in sight.
With new model teething troubles, and add to the fact that they made zillions of 996's -- then stir-in the leasing boom -- 6-7 years later, presto, you have a car that is out of warranty, and too many of them to chose from.
Its simply supply and demand.
11-29-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
This, I feel, is an accurate observation. There has never been a larger model change in the 911 series cars as there was when they stopped the air cooled production, and started building the water cooled 911's.
With new model teething troubles, and add to the fact that they made zillions of 996's -- then stir-in the leasing boom -- 6-7 years later, presto, you have a car that is out of warranty, and too many of them to chose from.
Its simply supply and demand.
With new model teething troubles, and add to the fact that they made zillions of 996's -- then stir-in the leasing boom -- 6-7 years later, presto, you have a car that is out of warranty, and too many of them to chose from.
Its simply supply and demand.
Just look at the 928's (I know much different car). The early cars can be had for next to nothing, but good GTS's still command much more $$
11-29-2006, 06:51 PM
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Does any one have production figures for the 996 model, year by year similar to that posted earlier for the 993's? All I have are production figures for the 993.
11-30-2006, 12:38 AM
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I just sold a very nice 993 for a 02 996,driving both convinced me to switch.
11-30-2006, 09:12 PM
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I agree with the 928 and GTS comparison comment and price disparities. e.g. the price on a '98 993, esp. an S is very high. But the '95 costs half as much... Don't the later 993's also have newer valves that self adjust, and I think the wear problem was addressed too?
After driving and autocrossing the 993 I don't understand the "visceral" aspect (and this 993 is lowered with sport suspension). My first 993 drive came after owning my 996 for over a year. But I had read years of lore on the topic. Overall, my impression of the 993 was "Wow, this is whole hell of a lot more like my 996 than anyone ever lets on."
The only thing I would change on the 993 is the gearbox, the 996 is crisper and smoother...
After driving and autocrossing the 993 I don't understand the "visceral" aspect (and this 993 is lowered with sport suspension). My first 993 drive came after owning my 996 for over a year. But I had read years of lore on the topic. Overall, my impression of the 993 was "Wow, this is whole hell of a lot more like my 996 than anyone ever lets on."
The only thing I would change on the 993 is the gearbox, the 996 is crisper and smoother...
12-01-2006, 03:47 PM
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$80K for a nice 993 C4S is very reasonable compared to prices in Germany. On www.mobile.de, the highest asking price for 993 C4S is 84,500 Euros (over $110K). This C4S in Munich has 15K km, optional 3.8l engine, and was manufactured in November 1996.
