996 Turbo - Actual Auction Price List - Past 2 years - Mecum, Barrett, etc...
#136
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, higher prices are not all they're cracked up to be....unless you're selling.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
#137
Rennlist Member
I've said it before and I'll say it again, higher prices are not all they're cracked up to be....unless you're selling.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
I've had a similar thought -- while I'm naturally rooting for values to go up, I'd also rather not feel "guilty" about putting miles on the car.
Kudos to anyone who drives them like they are meant to be driven.
#138
In addition to the Mezger engine aspect, I think that part of the valuation rise is that so many 996TT's were passed around while the prices were low. Try to find one that has had less than 4-5 owners; it is a challenge. For someone looking to buy, it is hard to feel good about buying what could be an expensive mess; it is a stretch to feel comfortable about so many previous owners. I would find it hard to believe that at least one of them had not driven the crap out of the car while under maintaining it..
So, that said, if you were considering selling an '05 TT Cab, non S, 2 owners, 18K miles, manual, arctic silver/grey/grey, what would you list it for? According to PCNA it is one of ~72 '05' TT cabs that are not an S. Foolish to sell now?
So, that said, if you were considering selling an '05 TT Cab, non S, 2 owners, 18K miles, manual, arctic silver/grey/grey, what would you list it for? According to PCNA it is one of ~72 '05' TT cabs that are not an S. Foolish to sell now?
Last edited by AZPcarfan; 03-14-2017 at 05:10 PM.
#139
Pro
Thread Starter
That's a good question. Perhaps the best bet might be getting it into one of the large Porsche centric auctions. They seem to be doing quite well this year at auction.
I bought mine about 3 years ago and yes, finding a 1-2 owner car was not that easy at all.
I bought mine about 3 years ago and yes, finding a 1-2 owner car was not that easy at all.
In addition to the Mezger engine aspect, I think that part of the valuation rise is that so many of 996TT's were passed around while the prices were low. Try to find one that has had less than 4-5 owners; it is a challenge. For someone looking to buy, it is hard to feel good about buying what could be an expensive mess; it is a stretch to feel comfortable about so many previous owners. I would find it hard to believe that at least one of them had not driven the crap out of the car while under maintaining it..
So, that said, if you were considering selling an '05 TT Cab, non S, 2 owners, 18K miles, manual, arctic silver/grey/grey, what would you list it for? According to PCNA, it is one of ~72 '05's that were not an S. Foolish to sell now?
So, that said, if you were considering selling an '05 TT Cab, non S, 2 owners, 18K miles, manual, arctic silver/grey/grey, what would you list it for? According to PCNA, it is one of ~72 '05's that were not an S. Foolish to sell now?
#140
Three Wheelin'
This seems like a bargain
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Porsche...BYxuyh&vxp=mtr
#141
My assumption is that what's missing is awareness of a recently changing market value. I think one could probably buy that car and make a nice chunk of change in a fairly short order. However, another of my opinions is that a Turbo S comes with the cost paranoia of PCCB's which is part of why we found a non-S car. PCCB's are an advantage on the track and for not much else. I would bet the farm that less than 5% of 996TT cabs ever see a track. However, $10K rotors scare the vast majority of potential buyers. HP difference? Throw APR/Cobb/GIAC $1K and you will have more than an S. I realize there are hardware differences but if you care about HP, your issue is solved.
#142
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, higher prices are not all they're cracked up to be....unless you're selling.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
#143
I've said it before and I'll say it again, higher prices are not all they're cracked up to be....unless you're selling.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
I could care less about internet bragging rights. That's what it seems to be regardless of model or manufacturer. The truth of higher prices is I've had to raise my agreed policy amounts twice in the last 5 years for both my air cooled cars. This for the pleasure of owning the same two cars, with the same options, with the same horsepower. When I walk out to my garage the cars look exactly the same but I pay about $800 more each year.
I'm just tempering my enthusiasm; not trying to be a downer.
#144
Rennlist Member
Not trying to be sarcastic, but I doubt you were required to raise your coverage. If you truly don't care about the increased value then don't pay for higher value coverage. You wanted market value coverage so you are paying for a higher service level that you requested. I'm guessing the insurance company didn't call you..
#145
Originally Posted by AZPcarfan
My assumption is that what's missing is awareness of a recently changing market value. I think one could probably buy that car and make a nice chunk of change in a fairly short order. However, another of my opinions is that a Turbo S comes with the cost paranoia of PCCB's which is part of why we found a non-S car. PCCB's are an advantage on the track and for not much else. I would bet the farm that less than 5% of 996TT cabs ever see a track. However, $10K rotors scare the vast majority of potential buyers. HP difference? Throw APR/Cobb/GIAC $1K and you will have more than an S. I realize there are hardware differences but if you care about HP, your issue is solved.
There is no need to buy new rotors, they can be refurbished. Costly too, but WAY less than new ones, not even close.
#146
PCCB's are far better in terms of many things, not track only. No brake dust, brake service with a MUCH longer interval than steel etc. I have them and will never swap for steel. That said, Porsche brakes are the best no matter which ones you have.
There is no need to buy new rotors, they can be refurbished. Costly too, but WAY less than new ones, not even close.
There is no need to buy new rotors, they can be refurbished. Costly too, but WAY less than new ones, not even close.
Suncoast sells just the front PCCB rotors for $11.5K so my cost phobia theory lives on imho..
Let's get back to prognosticating 996TT values!
#149
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Bought it two months ago for $53,500 plus buyer's premium. Sold it yesterday for $70,000 plus premium.
#150
Burning Brakes
My assumption is that what's missing is awareness of a recently changing market value. I think one could probably buy that car and make a nice chunk of change in a fairly short order. However, another of my opinions is that a Turbo S comes with the cost paranoia of PCCB's which is part of why we found a non-S car. PCCB's are an advantage on the track and for not much else. I would bet the farm that less than 5% of 996TT cabs ever see a track. However, $10K rotors scare the vast majority of potential buyers. HP difference? Throw APR/Cobb/GIAC $1K and you will have more than an S. I realize there are hardware differences but if you care about HP, your issue is solved.