mjb2503

First 6-figure TTS? Should be interesting to see how long it lasts..

shneapfla

I'm sure that'll be far north of 100k, I wouldn't be surprised about a 2 at the beginning - this is basically a new car (yes, I know that time takes its toll as well)!

For a collector that w/should basically be the holy grail of all TTSs.

autobonrun

Definitely one for a collector. Can you confirm that the 996 TTS was the last manual shift S model turbo made (so far). I know they made manual shift TT cars in the 997 but I have not seen any manual S versions in the 997 or 991. Curious, as I currently have an S.

Gberg911

Just bought a 04 X50 with 60k miles for 45k. Needs a clutch though.

Black on Black with Aero Package

B-DUB

Here's an 03 with 14k miles for $69,500 on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Porsche...xYwxYV&vxp=mtr

This car almost makes the red 03 X50 aero car for $75k seem like a reasonable deal.

I'm seeing quite a few more cars in the $60k+ range this spring than there were last year. Right now there are 14 on Autotrader at $59.9k+.

mulsanne79

Maybe the most expansive X50 yet? $98,500

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Porsche...9YyaIp&vxp=mtr

Carlo_Carrera

The 996TTs were very undervalued for a very long time but this recent climb upward is starting to look a bit bubblish.

mulsanne79

I think the new types of buyers are looking for "drivable classics." Meaning cars that are gaining in value because of their age/collectibility, and are also comfortable to drive.

I am around air-cools every day, and some of them I would hate to drive for more than 50 miles at a time.. Whereas the 996TTs are the exact opposite! They are comfortable enough, not too computerized, super fast, and you can feel the power and the car working the road. In other words, they are becoming the perfect "in-between" the old air-cool era and the new water-cool era.

The 993TTs are the only rivals in thrill and comfort to the 996TTs, and it's starting to make sense for the new type of buyer to pay $50k instead of $130k to achieve the similar effect.

This new spike in price dos not surprise me a bit.. Supply and demand. Simple as that. Eventually the price will climb high enough where it will no longer make sense.. And it will go back down. Just like it did with the air-cools.

The question is.. Where will it top off? Some of the 2005 996TT S models are close to 6 figures.. Will that be the norm for the rest of the X50s in few years.. I hope so. Because that means the economy is kicking ***! And I am all for that.

cwilt

I have been shopping the 996 for the past few months in the Chicago area every time I would call about one I would get "we just sold it yesterday." This got a bit frustrating after a while.

I closed the deal on one 2 weeks ago. 04 TT Tip Hardtop Cab with 24K on it. Brand new tires, just serviced, H&R springs and few few other extras. It had been meticulously maintained by the PO and had all the service records.

Apparently they had 2 other people waiting for me to drop out of the deal.

What an amazing car. Loving it.

Carlo_Carrera

Would you mind revealing approximately what you paid?

shneapfla

As it was a tip, it should've been a bit south of all the top numbers here...

cwilt

Sorry Carlo I meant to post that. $51K

I missed one with similar specs and miles for $47K

Carlo_Carrera

No need to apologize. Thanks for the pricing info.

gophaster

I agree! 996tt technically is the "in-between" the air-cool and water-cool era with an additional bonus of having the Mezger engine which itself is a direct link to the older style engines (complete with 964# on the engine tag). It's pretty awesome when you think about it...seriously

I've been watching the market for about 5 years now and while it is interesting to see this play out and I'm really happy our old girl is finally getting the respect she deserves...I have Zero plans of ever selling her so it's all just fun for me!

manimal

I don't necessarily disagree, but you'd still be hard pressed to find a comparable performance machine in the ~$50k range.