Quattro Libre

Hey gang,

Just curious, would you say that the paint to sample option increases or decreases the resale or desirability of a car?

There's an '07 C2S in GT3 green with 17K miles on the bay and autotrader for $60K and I'm curious what you all think that car would really be "worth"?

It's a pretty outrageous color, but I do happen to like it. I'm just wondering if the color makes it any more desirable or costly or just the opposite.

Thanks for the opinions!

okbarnett

I dont think it means anything except if you like the color. The dealer deffinately didnt pay the owner any more for the car when they took it in. they may try to charge more for it when they try to sell it to you.

ELUSIVE

A car like that could be for sale for a long time, therefore driving down the price.
At the same time, if someone likes it they may be willing to pay more for it to get such a unique car.

I personally could never do it. I wouldn't buy it for $40K.
The GT3 Green wheels make it every worse for me.

dntlvet

The color drives up the MSRP but does NOT help when you trade the car in.
Technically it may make the car a bit more "rare" and hence increase value.
Value is based on many more factors than color.

TommyV44

In my opinion I would never do anything besides PTS.

It's a little more expensive than the premium colors that Porsche offers but oh so much more exclusive. It's nice to have a color that no one else has and it's also a color you love....how can you beat that!

Tom

ELUSIVE

Car in question:

X51

If you like it, you should be able to get it for much less than the $60k. Most unusual PTS colors are worth less in resale. You certainly wouldn't be able to blend in in a parking lot!

Did you confirm that it was in fact PTS, and not re-painted after delivery? How many miles, CARFAX check, etc. If you like it, buy it. Certainly unique.

Alan Smithee

Significantly reducing the number of potential buyers will not increase value.

TommyV44

Everyone that does a PTS gives you a reason to buy a PTS that appeals to you.

It was worth a premium to me to get a PTS and if it's a color that's unique then someone else will pay a premium for it too! I would/did! IMO!

Tom

Marine Blue

IMHO PTS is only really going to increase the value of a car if it looks fantastic on the car. I realize this is subjective but there are some colors that will really show off and enhance the lines of a car and these colors may increase demand for the car. If the color isn't outrageous and or just a normal color but wasn't available on the car during that year it isn't going to add any value.

Personally I think that green is not as attractive as many of the other colors available for 997's so you should be able to get it for less. I would also buy a new set of wheels immediately after purchase, my opinion of course.

Leader

If you like the color, then make an offer on the car. I think $60k is too high, but if the market will bear it, who knows?
Personally, I think that particular PTS color (the GT3 Green) would not be a popular choice, which theoretically should reduce its resale value, or at least not increase it.
For me, the matching wheels are just too much, but wheels are easy to swap. Paint? Not so much.
Good luck with your decision.

IslandS52

Not a fan.

dak911

Old used car saying..."THERE IS AN *** FOR EVERY SEAT".
Living in south Florida I have seen some pretty outrageous colors and color combinations.

Bruce R

I'd say go for it, wheels are any easy swop, black wheels would look great.
The right buyer will pay a premium for a PtS car, how do I know? Because I did (yes a sample of one), but so what, once you own it a few thousand $ ain't going to worry you.

Mike in CA

PTS can definitely add to the enjoyment of the person who orders it for themselves so in that sense it's worth the money. The question is whether at resale time someone else shares your taste in color and is willing to pay extra for the car because of it. If someone's PTS choice is well out of the mainstream it will be a liability instead of a plus. I'm sure whoever ordered that green car loves it and felt it was worth the money, but I'd personally never buy it. If it appeals to you, however, then it doesn't matter what I think.