rcronin

You ever notice that sometimes a car being sold with modifications to it that the owner will try to get 100% of the mod costs back?!
I was looking for a 40th before I got what I have now. It had most of the things that this car here has minus the short shifter and K40 and it had less than 9K miles on it. Sale price $57K. I didn't act soon enough and it was gone.
Low mileage?! I love that term. Watch on ebay some cars that are selling and some that are not. The prices for an equally equipped machine in the same model year but with mileage different, on at 9k and the other at 25k, will be listed and sell at the same price.
Good luck with the sale either way. Nice looking toy.

LVDell

Talking about resale value ($) Todd not track performance.

However, you comparo of a 996 with X51 and LSD is, I agree, the better route to go. But there is NOTHING wrong with comparing the two as I have. To say they are 2 differenet drivers isn't 100% the case. But for that price, like I (and others) have said, you are in Turbo territory and close to GT3 territory. The market the 40th might have been aimed at a specific buyer as you say it would be more representative of the Turbo crowd (fast blvd cruiser).

LiveNupe

I think that question was relevant when the car was first introduced and the 40th cars were actually selling for 25-30k more than non-40th cars. I don't think anyone, even the guy who started this thread, contends that the 40th is worth 30k more than a non-40th at this point in time. IMHO, the question of whether or not the X51 package plus a turbo nose and LSD is worth 30K is moot. The relevant question is "How much is the X51 package and LSD worth today?" I'd guess the answer is in the range of $5k. The turbo nose is purely cosmetic and doesn't add much to the value of the car (similar to the unique color, polished wheels, face plate dial rings, etc.)

My take on the subject is.... I bought my car roughly the for the same price of a non-40th car so I'd expect to sell it for roughly the same price as a non-40th car. At the same (or $5k higher) asking price, I'd hope my car would be more desirable than a non-40th car and sell quicker. I don't see the car as a collector's item any more than targas, Titanium edition Cayennes, custom painted turquoise blue Boxsters, etc. One could make a valid argument that all of these models were limitied production, but not models that command a significant premium.... unless you have commemmorative luggage to go with it. With the luggage, you should be able to get an extra $10k.

LVDell

So does that make my GT3 twice as rare since they made half as many???

TD in DC

The 30K was in reference to this particular car and a comparison of the asking price with the typical asking price for a 996 C2 coupe.

LiveNupe

You know what's interesting about this thread???? The guy who started it hasn't posted since January 27. We're expressing more concern about his car's value than he is. Hmmmmm......

AndyK

I was just thinking that! Bet he sold the car for $65k and split!

Steven C.

Bet not

hwk72

Oh, I've overseen one detail of the add: "Porsche Leather Crest Keychain". I've to revise my estimate. I think his car is worth more than $70K and he posted back in Jan, so that's 3 months less depreciation on the car when he did ask $65K.

03Targa

yes

blk on blk

As a reference point at the end of 2005 I bought a brand new leftover 2004 with 24 miles on the clock at delivery for 60. granted it is a base C3, but it is very well optioned and was brand new. I love the 40th Anniversary and would have bought one when I was looking, but couldn't seem to find one in the right price range at the time. I do think this one is way over priced at 65k unfortunately, but I do hope you get that much for it!

Ray S

You haven't seen the "Disreagard" thread recently. It doesn't take much to start a topic and keep it going!

jumper5836

The 40th is faster then a stock 997S, it lighter and has nicer head lights and front bumper.

Nine9Sixer

the only person who will pay $65k is a collector type. assuming that guy doesn't come along, i think most people would opt for a cheaper yet comparable 996 or 997 which are becoming more common in the mid-$60ks today, including S's and with CPO.

Wellardmac

..reminds me that I need to find time to punch out some more photos.