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I think it's a good analysis. When I went looking for a well optioned 997.2 4S cab in May of 2019, they were asking 6-10k more than in March of 2018. Could be seasonality being closer to summer, and of course these are just the asking prices. Bottom line, I regret selling mine. New owner sent me a photo - damn it looks good.
I looked at Porsche on CarGurus and several other popular internet sites and it appears that the basic C4 models, in any form, are the least popular by a huge margin. I just don't see how you can draw any conclusions from such limited data.
I love my base cab C4 MT, I must be retarded though. I'm a huge fan of something that is surely the least popular on the 997 board.
I love my base cab C4 MT, I must be retarded though. I'm a huge fan of something that is surely the least popular on the 997 board.
Somebody must like them or they wouldn't make them at all. It seems like an odd configuration. But a Porsche, in any configuration, is an emotional choice, not a logical one.
I think it's a good analysis. When I went looking for a well optioned 997.2 4S cab in May of 2019, they were asking 6-10k more than in March of 2018. Could be seasonality being closer to summer, and of course these are just the asking prices. Bottom line, I regret selling mine. New owner sent me a photo - damn it looks good.
Yes....that's one good looking cab. My favorite stock wheels too. I'll take your current car over this one though
Porsche and the 911 as we know it are quickly disappearing .... Just look at the 992 . I get why Porsche is doing what they are doing to stay competitive and viable business. Marketing dictates where a brand and model direction should go and we are not the mass demographic or the brands future.
PDK transmissions preferred over manual , Touring cars , driving management systems , Glitsy consoles with waaay too may electronics , Fake vents for styling , the list goes on and on. This is what the masses want and rest assured Porsche has spent a ton of cash ensuring proper research into what will sell into the future.
Just sucks for guys and gals like us who want what Porsche of the past has always given us ... just a little better each time up until now.
I agree. I had a 2007 C4S MT Cab that I bought a four years ago for $49k. Saw a 2015 GTS cab w/ PDK that was stunning. Dealer gave me $45k trade in...and I drove it almost 3 years so I took it.
I missed my 6 speed 997 so just bought another one. The 997 is the last of its kind. I think it may eclipse the 993 pricing craze. Esp 6 speeds.
As a recent 997.2 MT Targa 4S owner I hope you're right Upscale. I love the car and want to keep it a long time. The value proposition helps reinforce and justify the toy with the wife.
As a recent 997.2 pdk Targa 4s owner I learned long ago with all of my 968’s that the value proposition paled in comparison to the enjoyment factor. When I get in the cars I don’t think about the cars current value or it’s potential future value. The smile on my face and the pure fun is the only value I consider.
As a recent 997.2 pdk Targa 4s owner I learned long ago with all of my 968’s that the value proposition paled in comparison to the enjoyment factor. When I get in the cars I don’t think about the cars current value or it’s potential future value. The smile on my face and the pure fun is the only value I consider.
I have the disease and love them all. The one I have, the one I had, and the metallic forest green with wood interior that's out there somewhere and a polar met with Carrera red leather. (but always a 997)
As a recent 997.2 pdk Targa 4s owner I learned long ago with all of my 968’s that the value proposition paled in comparison to the enjoyment factor. When I get in the cars I don’t think about the cars current value or it’s potential future value. The smile on my face and the pure fun is the only value I consider.
Yup. That's why I'm back into the 997 fold. I get a car that is pretty modern with the most power and the smallest package. I'll keep the 991 but the 997 will be the car that makes going to work fun.
I agree these 911s are total mood elevators. My value proposition comment comes from the fact I'm 40 and (personally) cannot afford to frivolously throw money at depreciation when I'm in investment mode. That's why I bought the best 997 I could budget. Regarding enjoyment factor, having this car from my 40s to say 60 -- I'm sure I will be appreciative many times over for buying in now.
Somebody must like them or they wouldn't make them at all. It seems like an odd configuration. But a Porsche, in any configuration, is an emotional choice, not a logical one.
I guess what could be thought of as ODD is that it is down 25HP (10%) from the S model. Top speed is about 6 mph slower (178 versus 184).
Other than that, the cab and the hips all day long for wife and me. Top down almost all summer.
Seal grey/black with lobster forks and S brakes sets it off great.
I floor the car about once a month for a few seconds in one gear (3rd usually), so never know about that last 10% anyway.
Right car at right time with right options at the right price, blows away anything else either of us have owned, including our previous stone age 1970 Boss 302.
I think the 997 prices are driven by the 996.
Usually every 911 stops depreciating at some point and goes slightly, or more, up.
The 996 have bottomed out and in some cases they start appreciating. This limits the 997 to drop lower at this point.
Potential buyers look for an 996 for 25k and the obvious thought is, that's close to 997 money.
I can't image a case that a 996 can exceed the same (Motor, option, miles) 997 models price.
06-11-2019, 05:51 PM
