Tryi9ng to get myself into a 991.1 C4s PDK sport Chrono Plus with Sport PASM and PTV..
just can't do it this year... (bought a new house and a GMC Denali for the wife -.-)
991.1 prices are still out my range...

997.2 prices C4S seem to stabilize around 60k for all those options above with under 40k miles and obviously no PTV (not an option on 997.2)

 

Just my 2 cents, but I feel like the 997 and 997.2 markets are not as volatile as other year 911's, I watched the 997 market for 4+ years and during that time, the prices for base cars did not change that much, however the highly optioned cars (and lower miles) command a premium both as CPO's and dealers, private party prices were generally 3-5k lower than dealers. In LA there are many smaller used lots that I visited and most had pretty rough cars, with higher miles (these were the "bargain" cars) well under KBB.

 

Did you buy yours yet? I search now and then for fun but can't image someone looking for 4+ years and still haven't brought one yet.

 

yes, I bought a 09 997.2 PDK car, 3.6 base (29k miles). I drove many cars, from 964-997's, base cars, S cars, 4S cars, Turbo's and everything in-between.

For me, the 997.2 was more than enough power, and had the best gearbox I had ever driven, and in relation to this post I thought I needed all those extra's that drive the cars up in price (chrono ect), but honestly it's built so well, and the chassis so stable that it's really more than I could ask for.

 

Im seeing the same thing. The air cooled market is climbing, the 991 market is going down and the 996 market is in the dumps. The 997 market is flat, which is a good thing. You can buy a good example, drive it for a while and sell it for your buy price. The only thing I can see dragging the 997 market is in a few years the 991 fleet might lower our car as buyers can pick and choose between a 997 or 991.

 

The 991 is a great car but for the Porsche enthusiast too soft, too big, too numb. I don't see them aging well except the GT models and GTS/turbo

 

Point taken, but I see the thread about who wants to 'trade up' to a 991, there is a sizable portion of us 997 owners willing/wanting to make the jump. The 991 appeals to the GT crowd more so as opposed to the true sports car crowd. As we get older, the 991's, Ferrari 599's can be appealing.

I love sports cars period. Been driving various 911's since my 20's. But that doesn't mean the 997 isn't the pinnacle in the 911 experience!!!! And I do believe it is. The 991 is a GT car.....the 997 was the best of the 911 Sports Car.

With all that said, age can factor into the buying equation.

 

The Sport Chrono with PDK makes a massive difference. You can get a sport button retrofitted, without the wart. You should look into it. I wouldn't have a PDK 997 without it. You end up with 3 driving modes. Normal, sport and sport plus. Without it, you in essence have normal, which is the least sporty and kinda boring. I never ever have it in normal mode.

 

I agree with the above. It's yet to be known, but i believe the 997 offers a different enough experience from the 991 to keep its identity and protect some depreciation. They're truly all great 911s at this point.

 

agree. The 991 market is soft and some 997's sell for more than 991's e.g. 997.2 GTS, later model 997.2 C4Sand C2S. The 991 may put some pressure on the 997 but they are pretty different and may appeal to two different buyers. I haven't been tempted to get a 991 having driven one except for maybe a GTS. But may take a look at a 991.2.. No rush, still really love my lowly 997.2 C2S w Tubi.. Its a little rough, raw etc., but its not a commuter for me and its what I want in a sports car.

 

I agree!

I bought my 07' C2 stripper (6 spd with Bose in Midnight Blue) for $30k with 52k miles and a clean PPI but no service records. Got it from Lexus of Santa Monica - was the only manual car on the lot!

 

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