I am actively searching for a 2007-2008 911 and have decided that I actually prefer the 3.6 cars rather than the S model. I've located what appears to be a very nice 2007 car, silver/black, 51K, good dealer service, new Michelins and TPMS, with very few options - which appeals to me. Ask is $43K, which is NADA retail, and a bit high, IMO. Clean trade-in value is about $37.5.

I solicit the board's opinion on what would be a fair price on a private sale of such a vehicle. Thanks!

 

Curious why you prefer the non S?

 

Well, a S would certainly be fine but I actually prefer the narrower body and the fewer options, the better, as far as I'm concerned. I'd LOVE it if they made these cars nav-delete. FWIW, my 1990 C2 is the newest (non-daily)car I've ever owned, so that should tell you a bit about my automotive preferences.

No thoughts on the value of this car???

 

The regular S is narrow body.

 

It's a buyers market right now for 5+ year old 997's ( S and non-S). some regional areas may be selling below FMV to make room for 991 sales, colder weather months, etc.. Other markets may hold a little tighter to NADA and try to make a few $$ from uneducated buyers.

Fair mkt value would pry be right between those values you presented. IF a PPI reveals no issues, ( to include paint inspection), $39-40K even would be decent for an 07 C2. IMO, for a low optioned 997 , non S, I'd go a bit lower on the offer.

 

Well, my newer Porsche education continues! I obviously thought that both the S and 4S were wide-bodies and that only the 3.6 cars were narrow. I've never actually driven either one before

I'm showing my ignorance and you can tell I've been spending too much time with mid and late '80s Porsches and BMW M cars. Thanks for the schooling. Also appreciate the good points from Ed above on values. Still hate all those electronic options, though. I'd pay extra for a simpler, decontented car, e.g. RSA vs. my C2.

 

The Carrera 4, 4S, Targa 4S and Turbo's are all widebody 911's (unsure whether the Targa 4 is as well?)

The Carrera, Carrera S, and GT3 are all narrow bodied cars.

 

Good summary right there. Everything else is w including the targa 4.

 

Just curious, why stop at 2008? One of the biggest changes in 911's happened in 2009 in the 997.2 cars. One magazine said (and I am paraphrasing) "Usually the world waits for changes from Porsche on the new 911, and they will write volumes on the changing of the gas cap. Usually changes to the 911 are EVOLUTION, the 997.2 is more of REVOLUTION, with all the upgrades and that includes the PDK."
This is the first 911, that has me thinking its going to be a long term partner. That includes my 997.1 GT3. I would guess too that the late 09 is going be worth more than the 997.1s. Dont get TOO excited tho, because the 997.1 was a great car, but after driving the Carrera S with PDK and sport Chrono I was FLOORED. And off to the office we went!
I can see where the price difference might be holding you back on the 997.2

 

The education continues, the GTS is a wide body. It is the only rear wheel drive wide body 997 you can own, and is the most powerful normally aspirated 997 with four seats.

 

You forgot the GT3RS

 

And the GT2 is RWD wide body.

 

All my research indicated going with a 997.1 compared to the 997.2 and which is exactly what I did. FMV depends on mileage and other factors so look at Auto Trader and you'll get an idea of what FMV is for a car that you might be checking out.

 

Oh, but neither the GT2 or GT3RS have back seats.

 

There ARE Carrera S cars out there without all the bells and whistles... I looked for (and found) a 2008 Carrera S without the PSE, Sport Chrono, etc. Keep looking, you'll find the right car.