Resale of 997(1)(2)
02-12-2019, 01:12 PM
#17
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thanks for the replies. Interesting on the two last responses.I think I need to drive a 991. The current market seems to illustrate that its hard to find a MT 997.2 and the pricing that I have seen is only a couple thousand shy of a base 991. So the next progression is, 997.2 S (I am not looking for a turbo) or a CPO 991 base?
02-12-2019, 01:34 PM
#18
I'd recommend you drive all of them 997.1, 997.2, 991 and buy the one that you enjoy the most. 997 vs 991 is a different driving experience. Some like it, others don't. The 991 base will probably depreciate faster than the other cars.
02-12-2019, 02:08 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
thanks for the replies. Interesting on the two last responses.I think I need to drive a 991. The current market seems to illustrate that its hard to find a MT 997.2 and the pricing that I have seen is only a couple thousand shy of a base 991. So the next progression is, 997.2 S (I am not looking for a turbo) or a CPO 991 base?
02-12-2019, 03:58 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
You will have a very hard time trying to find a manual 991. The PDK has dominated sales since it was released in 2009. By the 991 model, the PDK accounted for about 90% of sales.
02-13-2019, 05:14 AM
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02-13-2019, 06:34 AM
#22
You know I was thinking about that yesterday. Do you think these issues really impact the price in a significant way, in either the 997.1 or 997.2? I guess does the average buyer educate themselves before purchase or frankly even care or do they just want a Porsche of a certain model/year and buy it? I am sure it chills the market a bit, but you look at air cooled prices and IDK that they are being driven by the people reading these forums vs people in a financial position where they can buy the car they want regardless the cost. I think a lot of those same people just pay to have things fixed, no questions asked.
02-13-2019, 09:38 AM
#23
You know I was thinking about that yesterday. Do you think these issues really impact the price in a significant way, in either the 997.1 or 997.2? I guess does the average buyer educate themselves before purchase or frankly even care or do they just want a Porsche of a certain model/year and buy it? I am sure it chills the market a bit, but you look at air cooled prices and IDK that they are being driven by the people reading these forums vs people in a financial position where they can buy the car they want regardless the cost. I think a lot of those same people just pay to have things fixed, no questions asked.
The average buyer is not on Rennlist, doesn't have a clue about the potential issues and doesn't generally do any due diligence before purchasing.
Many of them won't be aware of the mechanical differences between a .1 and a .2, and simply buy the model they can afford and prefer aesthetically.
02-13-2019, 09:56 AM
#24
You will not like what I am saying, but if you are mostly concerned about the resale value, a Porsche is not your best choice. Instead, get a Honda Accord or even a Civic. These will hold their values ten times better than any Porsche.
Now, if you are truly passionate about Carreras, then get a Manual gear shift, make sure it is an S model and preferably a 4S for the wide body and because of the location where you live (Boston). You can get snow tires and enjoy the car a good chunk of the year.
Yves
Now, if you are truly passionate about Carreras, then get a Manual gear shift, make sure it is an S model and preferably a 4S for the wide body and because of the location where you live (Boston). You can get snow tires and enjoy the car a good chunk of the year.
Yves
02-13-2019, 12:44 PM
#25
I think the engine issues affect 997.1 very little. Most people unless they are on forums don't know about it, and those who do google searches mostly find IMS issues in relation to the 996. If they really delve in they find lots of references to the 997 IMS problem only affecting MY05. If those people consult local mechanics they usually hear that the problems are overblown, internet hysteria etc. The prices of used 997.1 cars seem to follow smoothly down from newer used models, it's the 996 where you see a steep drop.
02-13-2019, 01:38 PM
#26
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Yves, thanks for replying. I think that perhaps, at least based on what I am currently seeing on the market, the 997.2 are doing pretty good! And they are much more fun to try to boot. But this is the information I was looking for. I was a bit hesitant on the 4CS but it does seem they are wanted as much as the CS
02-13-2019, 01:56 PM
#27
You will not like what I am saying, but if you are mostly concerned about the resale value, a Porsche is not your best choice. Instead, get a Honda Accord or even a Civic. These will hold their values ten times better than any Porsche.
Now, if you are truly passionate about Carreras, then get a Manual gear shift, make sure it is an S model and preferably a 4S for the wide body and because of the location where you live (Boston). You can get snow tires and enjoy the car a good chunk of the year.
Yves
Now, if you are truly passionate about Carreras, then get a Manual gear shift, make sure it is an S model and preferably a 4S for the wide body and because of the location where you live (Boston). You can get snow tires and enjoy the car a good chunk of the year.
Yves
02-13-2019, 08:14 PM
#28
Mine is on sale now. Since it has rebuilt engine, which is more reliable engine, it can resale later pretty well.
Let me know if you are interested.
https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1127223
Let me know if you are interested.
https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1127223