mbaran

I've exhausted my search (RL, Pelican,PCA, CL, Autos.com, AutoTrader, AutoTempest, CarGurus) and figured I'd post here to see if anyone was thinking of parting with their car. Seems like just a few months ago there were 2-3 new TTs a week popping up in the Vehicle Marketplace.

Looking for an 02-05 996 Turbo (I like cupholders and glove boxes), stock to lightly modified preferred. Shooting for something in the 50-70k mile range. I am in SoCal, so mostly interested in driving distance cars (250-300 miles, so LA, OC, SD, SF, AZ, LV). Cash buyer, looking in the 40-43k range, depending on the car.

No black, everything else is fair game. No tips/cabs.

Appreciate any leads!
-Matt

pfbz

996 Turbos are hot cars right now, and that's a pretty tough ask... If you find one that fits your criteria and isn't cosmetically or mechanically challenged or carfax blem'ed, consider yourself extraordinarily lucky in the current market. A year or so ago, no problem, but not now unless the market shifts notably.

Realistically, you will likely need to either bump your price-point to $48-$50K or your mileage to 85K+ if you want an otherwise clean, no issues car that matches the rest of your criteria...

That said, good luck in your search. You need to be checking every source every day, because if a car like that does pop up, it will be GONE in a flash.

mbaran

Thanks. I am checking multiple times a day, every day.

It it seemed like even a few months ago there were a handful of cars that sold and were listed at 45, which I would think some haggling had to occur.

Regardless, the search goes on. I’ve found a few higher miles cars (97-109k) for $35-39k and some lower mile cars (40-50k) for $47-48k listed right now.

I just need that sweet spot car right in between those.

pfbz

Mezger engines are very robust and can easily go well past 100K.... That said, there might be a bunch of other maintenance required at 100k that can add up in cost.

Carlo_Carrera

It is a bit "off season" now. More cars will come onto the market around March/April.

mbaran

figured the season is SoCal is a bit less pronounced, but even December is tough as people are worrying about the holidays and not selling their cars.

Hosewater2

Availability will improve in the spring, but even last spring wasn't as good as the one before. I bought mine remotely without seeing or driving it, didn't haggle, and was glad I bought as nothing better came on the market all summer. Just my experience!

llenrow

Check out park place Seattle. A 50k ish x50 seal gray/black mt coupe with pccb and hard backs for 48k. This in my mind is a great deal

Hosewater2

That sounds like a nice one, the price point on it is a bit curious given where they have their tips priced, would expect it to be higher for the X50 6sp, even accounting for the mileage differences.

mbaran

Thanks, they have quite a few cars. Wish I could see how long they've had them, maybe they're flexible on some. I kind of like the green wrapped one, but as mentioned it's priced higher than the X50 which is a better car.

Will drop them a line!

llenrow

pfbz

I saw that park place Seattle listing as well... Then I checked some of there recent reviews. Life's too short to deal with dealerships that make life difficult.

mbaran

Not speaking for all dealers, but these types of places always give me the "museum" vibe vs an auto sales lot. Many times they're priced way on the top of the range but offer fewer details to back that price up. Cars that have been through a few auctions, one key, no manuals/paperwork/floor mats. Again, not all dealers, but many give this vibe off. They'll sit on the same car for 6 months but not entertain a price adjustment.

Hosewater2

I've read here previously that they don't negotiate on price, and were resistant to outside PPIs, having their own shop etc. YMMV!

mbaran