997s deals around the interwebz (no affiliation)
01-08-2018, 02:14 PM
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https://www.yelp.com/biz/apex-car-and-truck-sales-apex
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/m-Apex...Sales-sp317154
01-08-2018, 08:35 PM
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01-08-2018, 09:00 PM
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01-09-2018, 12:00 AM
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01-09-2018, 02:04 AM
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Definiteky agree with negotiating to low 30s or high 20s.
To to get into a 997.1 4s will cost same for car with slightly less miles with ims worry.
Post a link!
01-09-2018, 10:00 AM
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I’ll play devils advocate. If it’s an amazing vehicle, no issues, no bad car fax history with awesome history it MAY be a good starting point. That would be a 55-70k car depending on options and mileage, more If convertible. If it stickers at a higher price due to lots of options that matter to you and has a great history your are comfortable with, I think it may be worth negotiating.
Definiteky agree with negotiating to low 30s or high 20s.
To to get into a 997.1 4s will cost same for car with slightly less miles with ims worry.
Post a link!
There aren't too many options available locally here in Utah.
Last edited by kalanioc; 01-09-2018 at 11:37 PM. Reason: remove link
01-09-2018, 12:27 PM
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... It is owned by a Dr who used it daily and had owned the car since 7k on the clock. But good to know what type of price range I can expect when I am ready to pull the trigger.
https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4366618?ad_cid=7
https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4366618?ad_cid=7
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01-09-2018, 09:35 PM
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Since the thread is about 997s deals, but rarely do we get to see the aftermath, I figured I'd share this one in hopes of helping others.
I ended up buying a '12 GTS, 8,900 miles, PDK, flow-through seats, Lug wheels, Carrera Sports, Carbon console, Sports exhaust, PASM, Chrono, about a $122,000 build. It was reported here and commented upon.
A couple things that popped up to help. First, CarFax. Mine had a bruise about a year ago, 'minor' said CarFax. I asked the salesperson about it and he happened to have been there the day it came in with damage, concurred it was very minor. The owner drove it a bit more while awaiting a body shop repair, so couldn't be too bad. The Porsche dealer sent me the invoices for the repair work, a whole $3200 which on a Porsche is like a nice detail job. One fender, some trim, lots of feddling.
The point is that many people instantly 'pass' on any CarFax report, but a little digging revealed an exceptionally minor blip that - given the car's other attributes - it wasn't worth walking away.
I spent the day today with the car and cannot find one shred of damage, overspray, paint line, even the shine quality and orange peel content is the same. A very fine job.
Next, make sure you get the build sheet. Once I got it I noted it included a Carbon console. This was interesting because the ad didn't mention it, and you couldn't see it in photos. So that was like a bonus.
Another thing was the CPO. Great peace of mind, plus its transferrable should that need arise. It was a good comfort buying this car, because after owning it for one day, my wife and I drove it home from Dallas to Lake Martin Alabama, which is 11 hours straight. Also attended Cars and Coffee in Dallas for a nice send off. All in all, I drove that car nearly 1,000 miles of totally comfortable, fun, fast cruising. It was great. Another bonus - though we averaged 75-80 on the road, the car squeezed 23,8mpg.
So, another GTS is off the market. Thanks to this thread for helping me out.
I ended up buying a '12 GTS, 8,900 miles, PDK, flow-through seats, Lug wheels, Carrera Sports, Carbon console, Sports exhaust, PASM, Chrono, about a $122,000 build. It was reported here and commented upon.
A couple things that popped up to help. First, CarFax. Mine had a bruise about a year ago, 'minor' said CarFax. I asked the salesperson about it and he happened to have been there the day it came in with damage, concurred it was very minor. The owner drove it a bit more while awaiting a body shop repair, so couldn't be too bad. The Porsche dealer sent me the invoices for the repair work, a whole $3200 which on a Porsche is like a nice detail job. One fender, some trim, lots of feddling.
The point is that many people instantly 'pass' on any CarFax report, but a little digging revealed an exceptionally minor blip that - given the car's other attributes - it wasn't worth walking away.
I spent the day today with the car and cannot find one shred of damage, overspray, paint line, even the shine quality and orange peel content is the same. A very fine job.
Next, make sure you get the build sheet. Once I got it I noted it included a Carbon console. This was interesting because the ad didn't mention it, and you couldn't see it in photos. So that was like a bonus.
Another thing was the CPO. Great peace of mind, plus its transferrable should that need arise. It was a good comfort buying this car, because after owning it for one day, my wife and I drove it home from Dallas to Lake Martin Alabama, which is 11 hours straight. Also attended Cars and Coffee in Dallas for a nice send off. All in all, I drove that car nearly 1,000 miles of totally comfortable, fun, fast cruising. It was great. Another bonus - though we averaged 75-80 on the road, the car squeezed 23,8mpg.
So, another GTS is off the market. Thanks to this thread for helping me out.
One Q: did you forget to post an image (in this thread) of your new GTS?! Some of us don't read so well...TIA!
01-10-2018, 01:08 PM
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Perhaps an old ad? When I clicked on their current inventory, there weren't any Porsches for sale. Looks like your typical small private dealership
https://www.yelp.com/biz/apex-car-and-truck-sales-apex
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/m-Apex...Sales-sp317154
https://www.yelp.com/biz/apex-car-and-truck-sales-apex
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/m-Apex...Sales-sp317154
All great cars with too great a price.
The lot is an old school, small lot. Tiny brick building and 15-20 cars.
Down the street from where I live.
As I'm sure many of you see this happen on a regular basis and not easy to report when we see it happen.
Only 1 of the several flaws in cargurus search function.
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01-14-2018, 08:01 PM
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Guys what do you think of the following:
2011 C2S
Racing Green with Sand Beige and wood trim on shifter, e-brake and steering wheel
6-Speed Manual
Turbo II wheels
Heated & Vent seats
Sport Chrono Plus
Navi
Bose
12-way seats
49K miles, NO SERVICE RECORDS
Whats a fair price for it considering no service records
2011 C2S
Racing Green with Sand Beige and wood trim on shifter, e-brake and steering wheel
6-Speed Manual
Turbo II wheels
Heated & Vent seats
Sport Chrono Plus
Navi
Bose
12-way seats
49K miles, NO SERVICE RECORDS
Whats a fair price for it considering no service records
01-15-2018, 04:44 PM
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Guys what do you think of the following:
2011 C2S
Racing Green with Sand Beige and wood trim on shifter, e-brake and steering wheel
6-Speed Manual
Turbo II wheels
Heated & Vent seats
Sport Chrono Plus
Navi
Bose
12-way seats
49K miles, NO SERVICE RECORDS
Whats a fair price for it considering no service records
2011 C2S
Racing Green with Sand Beige and wood trim on shifter, e-brake and steering wheel
6-Speed Manual
Turbo II wheels
Heated & Vent seats
Sport Chrono Plus
Navi
Bose
12-way seats
49K miles, NO SERVICE RECORDS
Whats a fair price for it considering no service records