2009 C2S market prices
#18
thats a tremendous deal Robo, can't imagine anybody has ever done better. thats the exact scenario i imagined being perfect for me, but again, its just so ridiculous to wait out for something like that. thats just something that has to fall into your lap. good for you, enjoy it!
#20
There's no way one can find a nice condition, low mileage gen 2 C2S for $50k at the moment, unless you find something like Robo. I just bought my car, which is a base, for $54k. Yes it's CPO, but even if not, for a low mileage good condition base you will still be looking at low $50s. I don't think I got a killer deal, but I don't think I got ripped off either.
There was an 09 C2S CPO that was going for $58k earlier (Porsche CT), and that was a great deal. I almost pulled the trigger, but before I did someone jumped on it. That's probably the lowest price for a CPO C2S now, most of them still in the low $60s. If not CPO, you might be able to find some in the mid to high $50s, but certainly not $50k at the moment.
If you're patient, I would wait another 2 months for year end. Who knows if prices might drop some more, and plus dealers will be more willing to discount and sell cars to get their bonuses. My brain told me that was the best thing to do, but in my case I just didn't want to wait much longer so I pulled the trigger. Stupid me
There was an 09 C2S CPO that was going for $58k earlier (Porsche CT), and that was a great deal. I almost pulled the trigger, but before I did someone jumped on it. That's probably the lowest price for a CPO C2S now, most of them still in the low $60s. If not CPO, you might be able to find some in the mid to high $50s, but certainly not $50k at the moment.
If you're patient, I would wait another 2 months for year end. Who knows if prices might drop some more, and plus dealers will be more willing to discount and sell cars to get their bonuses. My brain told me that was the best thing to do, but in my case I just didn't want to wait much longer so I pulled the trigger. Stupid me
#21
As a caveat, I sold my car to someone in a different state and he had a difficult time registering it. I think that they actually accused him of trying to perpetrate a fraud at one point. In the end, I think he had to take a day off from work and have his state's DMV actually call CA DMV to straighten out the entire situation.
#22
There's no way one can find a nice condition, low mileage gen 2 C2S for $50k at the moment, unless you find something like Robo. I just bought my car, which is a base, for $54k. Yes it's CPO, but even if not, for a low mileage good condition base you will still be looking at low $50s. I don't think I got a killer deal, but I don't think I got ripped off either.
There was an 09 C2S CPO that was going for $58k earlier (Porsche CT), and that was a great deal. I almost pulled the trigger, but before I did someone jumped on it. That's probably the lowest price for a CPO C2S now, most of them still in the low $60s. If not CPO, you might be able to find some in the mid to high $50s, but certainly not $50k at the moment.
If you're patient, I would wait another 2 months for year end. Who knows if prices might drop some more, and plus dealers will be more willing to discount and sell cars to get their bonuses. My brain told me that was the best thing to do, but in my case I just didn't want to wait much longer so I pulled the trigger. Stupid me
There was an 09 C2S CPO that was going for $58k earlier (Porsche CT), and that was a great deal. I almost pulled the trigger, but before I did someone jumped on it. That's probably the lowest price for a CPO C2S now, most of them still in the low $60s. If not CPO, you might be able to find some in the mid to high $50s, but certainly not $50k at the moment.
If you're patient, I would wait another 2 months for year end. Who knows if prices might drop some more, and plus dealers will be more willing to discount and sell cars to get their bonuses. My brain told me that was the best thing to do, but in my case I just didn't want to wait much longer so I pulled the trigger. Stupid me
That '09 CPO in CT is the same car i talked about in my original post i believe. Atlas Gray with a 6 speed at Porsche of Fairfield? I was there when they had first listed it for $68k and i noticed online it went as low as $58k before it disappeared. We're probably talking about the same car.
Also, not sure what everyone considers low mileage. Is 30k low mileage? for a 2009 Honda Accord, yes thats low mileage. but for a 2009 Porsche 911, i wouldn't say thats too low. And i'm certainly ok with 30k miles.
I will continue to wait and be patient especially as we approach November and December. Thanks for your input, php, you're the exact type of person i'm looking for feedback from, a recent buyer. I appreciate it.
#23
I test drove the Atlas Gray S at Fairfield. Solid car but had hundreds of little rock chips on the paint. Almost bought it when it was at $61k. I think $58k is a great price for that car, especially CPO. FYI, I ended buying a 997.2 Targa in Jersey about 2 months ago.
IMO, under 5k miles a year I would consider as low miles. So for 2009, under 20k miles.
IMO, under 5k miles a year I would consider as low miles. So for 2009, under 20k miles.
#24
I've been helping a friend look for a 997.2. The "great deals" we've encountered had overspray or evidence of an accident. Don't believe what the seller tells you. There were several CPO cars that we saw that had evidence of significant repairs and the salespersons acted surprised when it was pointed out to them.
#25
more data points: when I was looking (december 2012-april 2013) The 3 lowest priced 09c2s cars were a) a meteor on black car with some good options (PDK/Sport Chrono/nav) for 55.5K with cpo from a private seller but had 53k miles. b) a dark blue on black no options car with 47k miles and no service history from a no name dealer in GA for 54k. c) white on black incredibly loaded car (buckets/carbon/red seat belts) with 2 accidents on carfax and no service history and no way to PPI for 49k with 33k miles.
50k 09c2s cars ARE out there. Can you live with 50k miles or a spotty history?
50k 09c2s cars ARE out there. Can you live with 50k miles or a spotty history?
#26
more data points: when I was looking (december 2012-april 2013) The 3 lowest priced 09c2s cars were a) a meteor on black car with some good options (PDK/Sport Chrono/nav) for 55.5K with cpo from a private seller but had 53k miles. b) a dark blue on black no options car with 47k miles and no service history from a no name dealer in GA for 54k. c) white on black incredibly loaded car (buckets/carbon/red seat belts) with 2 accidents on carfax and no service history and no way to PPI for 49k with 33k miles.
50k 09c2s cars ARE out there. Can you live with 50k miles or a spotty history?
50k 09c2s cars ARE out there. Can you live with 50k miles or a spotty history?
and thanks for the data points, great information there!
#29
#30
Deals are out there....just will depend on what you're willing to accept. I got an '09 C4S (with all the options I wanted but higher mileage 30k ish) in 8/2011 on trade for a 09 CS (in an unusual color and few options that I got at $20k off MSRP new). While some may say I am crazy..the C4S has been a better car than the 09 CS and I've been very happy with it. Had every option I wanted and haven't had an issue yet in 24 yrs of ownership. Am around 40k mileage wise now so I'd also not let the low vs high miles argument sway you much. These cars much like any are meant to be driven...just you want to KNOW how it was done and that it was taken care of properly and responsibly. Jeez guys they're not Ferrari's or something where you see 2k on the odometer per year...mostly cause much more put them in the shop more than most owners like.
My advice...get the car you want and drive it....was at my dealership 2 days ago and yeah you're not likely to see a $50k 997.2 anytime soon unless you add maybe $8-12k to your budget for a good CPO car. A 997.1 is another option. Had one and no issues...not even IMS...have seen those at sub $50k regularly. You MAY find a lucky sell like others have mentioned...but as you can see they are few and far in between....Good luck.
My advice...get the car you want and drive it....was at my dealership 2 days ago and yeah you're not likely to see a $50k 997.2 anytime soon unless you add maybe $8-12k to your budget for a good CPO car. A 997.1 is another option. Had one and no issues...not even IMS...have seen those at sub $50k regularly. You MAY find a lucky sell like others have mentioned...but as you can see they are few and far in between....Good luck.