BGA23

I've found a 2006 997S at a local non-Porsche dealership that is priced at a good level but they're not offering too much for my trade. It has about 12,000 miles and 25 months remaining on the factory warranty.

Major options are: Nav, Bose, sport shifter, sport chrono, 6 disc changer, power seats and 19" sport wheels. It seems to be very clean although I haven't had the PPI done yet, I'm waiting to decide it I want it.

The final number is about $72,000 with tax and fees, but not including title (I figure I have to pay this whether I get it from a dealer or a private party so I don't really include it). I had wanted to be closer to 70K and I know in the grand scheme of things 2K isn't a huge difference but I still want to feel as though I'm getting a getting a good deal.

The saleswoman is a useless so part of me doesn't want to buy it for this reason alone.

4thporsche

Which is more importnant, buying the car you want or the feeling that you got a good deal? If this is the car you want then go for it.

andre5

2nd that!

CAPTLST

So what is the price before taxes? What was the original window sticker?

PogueMoHone

it isn't a good deal if you don't have a CPO!

BGA23

They don't have the original window sticker but I think it was a bit over $90K new. As for the price of the it, b/c I'm looking to trade one in we're really only talking about the difference between the 997S and my trade. But I guess if I didn't have a trade it would probably be around $68.5K plus tax and the stupid doc fee.

Dr. Car

I'm very anti-option. I think the best thing about the 997 is the chassis, body styling and the interior improvements over the 996. S or not-S is a whole other topic, but I put little value on options - but to other people they are valuable and desireable. Just be honest with yourself about whether those options are what YOU want. I got my 997S on a discount, a new 2007, in the 70's. It has only 3 options - it was a low content car on the dealer lots. But if I had to order one, I might order it with only two options - floor mats and the free model designation delete. So, unless you want those options, I'd say that paying in the 70's for that car is not a special deal - but not a bad one either, considering that car probably crested 90K new with all those options.

Nine9Sixer

imho, cpo alone is worth buying from a p dealer or private party (even if a bit more expensive).

Likemystoppie?

If you give me the VIN i can print up and fax you a copy of the original PROFORMA invoice if you wish.

Cheers.

BGA23

Thanks for the offer of the invoice, I decided to pass on this car. But I may hit you up for one in the future.