When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Good morning,
I have a 2007 C4S, silver with dark blue interior, no sport chrono(which is what attracted me to the car), turbo rims w/new Michelin PS tires and TPMS. I have thoughts of selling in favor of a Macan GTS and wanted to know the best place to determine value? Trading is an option but not sure it is the best option?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
How many miles?? Is it Manual Transmission??
I see you are in Minnesota---> More severe cold weather climate cars should get Bore Scope Inspection to determine engine cylinder condition before figuring a price
Last edited by groovzilla; 06-13-2022 at 02:47 PM.
62,500 miles. It does not get driven in the winter so not sure why a Bore scope is needed?
Manual Transmission???
BS Inspection not needed but suggested due to the many Bore Scoring issues with cold climate cars and topic comes up on BAT sometimes.
Just a good insurance policy so no issues with new owner..
I have owned 3 997 C4S's - Nice car. Good luck with sale.
Last edited by groovzilla; 06-13-2022 at 02:55 PM.
sorry manual transmission. Pretty plain Jane as far as options. Never tracked. Recently downsized so tight garage space. Have lake home. In MN summer is short so lake home and P-Car activities conflict. Thinking a Macan gives me a daily driver and fun car in one
I agree, BaT and Pcarmarket to view the market with some transparency to see what people are willing to pay up to, since looking at asking prices on Autotrader etc doesnt provide the end of the story, I also recommend talking to the folks at RAC in Texas (ask for Tristan), to compare numbers with your dealer of choice.
I agree, BaT and Pcarmarket to view the market with some transparency to see what people are willing to pay up to, since looking at asking prices on Autotrader etc doesnt provide the end of the story, I also recommend talking to the folks at RAC in Texas (ask for Tristan), to compare numbers with your dealer of choice.
Thanks for the constructive response! Not familiar with RAC in Texas? Sorry. I did look at BaT and there is some big swings in price!
"Sporty" always causes a "fuss" when the Bore Scope Inspection topic comes up.
Probably out of concern for his own engine which I assume has not been Bore Scope Inspected. I can understand the fear or trepidation.
After all, who wants to find out they have a bad heart after visiting doctor? But knowing can help prolong the your life, right? So why not take the plunge?
Bore Scope Inspection really a must at this point when buying a 997 especially cold climate car.
Also IMO a great idea to have done if selling or just so we all know health of our 997 engines and if there are beginning signs of scoring, take the necessary preventative measures(proper oil/limit cold starts/etc)to combat excessive scoring.
My personal experience last year of almost purchasing 2 997S cars, having Bore Scope Inspections as part of PPI and getting horrible results has made me an advocate of BS Inspection.
My 3rd BS Inspection in November 2021 on my 107K Miles 2006 997C4 revealed excellent condition/clean cylinder walls on all 6 cylinders. Real peace of mind/happiness is the result.
Last edited by groovzilla; 06-13-2022 at 06:11 PM.
sorry manual transmission. Pretty plain Jane as far as options. Never tracked. Recently downsized so tight garage space. Have lake home. In MN summer is short so lake home and P-Car activities conflict. Thinking a Macan gives me a daily driver and fun car in one
Nice car just the same. I never buy tracked cars.
Manual Transmission a great model and someone will appreciate it for sure. Silver the best color Is it the dark dark Metropol Blue?? If it is that's the same color combo as one of my 996 C4S's years ago. Beautiful dark blue looks almost black.
Personally I'd stick it on RL Marketplace with a $58K price. Should sell asap.
Always good to set a price just a bit lower so it shoots out the door with no BS/Tire kickers/etc. and move on with happy buyer/good vibes.
That's how I have sold the 40 or 50 Porsche's I've sold over 36 years.
Good luck whatever way you go.
Last edited by groovzilla; 06-13-2022 at 06:09 PM.
To Groove's points: If you are buying a car, I agree 100% that the buyer should have the car scoped on his own dime and during the course of his own PPI. Yes, as a buyer I would feel better if the seller showed me a clean BS report. HOWEVER, even if it was done yesterday I would still insist on having it done for my own piece of mind even if I think the seller is a "nice" guy.
Secondly, you should be taking all the preventive measures REGARDLESS of if you have known scoring or not -CORRECT?
Its somewhat of a conundrum on the sellers side; my car runs perfect, had it since new, burns no oil, no extra soot, or noises, took preventive measures etc. Does it have scoring? I don't know, but as far as I am concerned I believe it doesn't so I am (ignorantly ) happy -something to be said for that I guess. If I were to sell the my car I don't know if it would be for me to say to the seller -hey you know these 997.1s could potentially have B/S and even if you do a PPI on my car now that's not to say it won't develop down the road - that's the conundrum if its not an educated buyer. My solution is that I do not plan on selling mine so I can blissfully enjoy, until I can't or something obvious rears it head.
Anyway, Groove and I are just a couple cranky old (young) men on this topic, would love to argue with him in person over a few or many ....
Anyway good luck with the sale and now you see the "point" , or maybe not... and what I meant by "here we go again..."
06-13-2022, 01:29 PM
997.1 C4S values
