Anyone else looking to trade up to a 997 now that the 991 is here??

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02-17-2012, 10:23 AM

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I really enjoy the car I have in so many ways but half the fun was the 12 months of research/ searching to find it. While I realize the grass is always greener somewhere else, it's still fun to look forward. So, my goal/fantasy is a 997.2 C2S or C4S. I don't dare test drive one for fear of full blown obsession. If finances allow it I am targeting 2013 for the upgrade.

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02-17-2012, 03:20 PM

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Take a look at this 997 thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...e-c2s-cab.html

$65k for a 2009 C2S with 24k miles.

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02-17-2012, 03:24 PM

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Nope... I want another 951... and will get one if my 996 sells.

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02-17-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by francars

I think the 996 market is close to bottom or depreciation is slower than newer models. Always good to buy a 2-3 year old car as those are the years where depreciation really hits!

I wish you were right.

I might like to take a look in about 3 years, when enough of the 997s are the same age as my 996 was when I got it:
eg, I'll look for a 8 year old car in 2014, when there are some 9 and (technically) 10 year-old 997s already on the market.

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02-17-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacks911

I enjoy my C4 so much I cannot imagine spending any more bucks for a few tens of a second off some impractical speed target. I have the 2000 996 set for just the right ride & handling - certainly beyond my skills with grip and speed - and for my everyday commute and Touring... and this year ... more learning at the Auto X events. This car is not too optioned and frankly I prefer the all leather interior style and simple exterior to the 997. Now 10 years from now ... maybe a 991.. they are a very nice looking Robo Car.

Well said!

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02-17-2012, 04:19 PM

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i was in a 991 today.... man, those plastic interior doors looks like crap. All leather is the way to go if you want the feel of a 100k+ car.

+1 on skipping the 997.... a gt3 would be nice though.

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02-17-2012, 05:46 PM

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"$65k for a 2009 C2S with 24k miles."

Was at my nearest dealer today as I do about one every other month just to see what they have and also to look at the 991.
They have a 2009 Carrera PDK, Pasm w/ all infotainments, GPS, 30k miles with warranty balance + CPO for $64.9K. Very tempting.

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02-17-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jumper5836

Never, It ain't much of an upgrade specially speaking of a 997.1 and it's too much of a down grade in looks compared with my C4S.

I love my car.

+1. The C4S is something special. Also like some others have said, my has enough power and the additional tenths of a second are not going to make a difference for me.

Eric