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Hey all, I’m currently in the market for my first Porsche. I’m still torn between a 997.1 TT and a 991 C2S or C4S.
I have found 2007 turbos and 2013 C2S for about the same price.... $75,000. However, the 2007 Turbos for that price have about 40,000 miles. Whereas the 991 C2S I have found and love has about 18,000 miles. (Both are manual transmission) (C2S also has sport design/duck wing)
My question for for everyone is this:
I plan to drive the car for about 3 years, and plan to put about 15,000 miles on the car most likely. I also plan to track the car probably one or two times a year.
Which car is going to depreciate faster, as they are the same price right now?
Which of the two cars will be worth more in 2021...
—2013 Carrera 2S manual sport design coupe (32,000 miles)
or
—2007 997 Turbo coupe manual (56,000 miles)
let me know know your thoughts.... also nervous if I track either of them, how much more will it depreciate it? Might be better to decide not to track the car.
It has been my experience that turbos hold their value better. You’re near the bottom of the depreciation curve at $75k and they aren’t making any more manual turbos. Three years is hard to predict but long term my money is on the turbo keeping its value and perhaps increasing.
It has been my experience that turbos hold their value better. You’re near the bottom of the depreciation curve at $75k and they aren’t making any more manual turbos. Three years is hard to predict but long term my money is on the turbo keeping its value and perhaps increasing.
Thanks, Im just not sure because I’ve seen some with higher miles around 50-70k miles listed for more around $60,000.... however they typically are paddle instead of Manual. On the contrary I’ve seen some 991 C2S with 30,000 miles for $75k
I don't think anyone could say. Instead of what value the car would have at the end of 3 years, I'd focus more on what value you'd have while enjoying the car for 3 years. We could all be gone in 3 years... then what? I'd just buy the car you like the most after spending 45 minutes on a test drive in them both. You may find you REALLY don't like a 2007-8 Turbo as the interior isn't as nice as the newer car. Or vice versa, you may find you much prefer the looks and feel of the older Turbo. Only you can decide. I don't think it matters if you track it or not, just pick what you like now.
It has been my experience that turbos hold their value better. You’re near the bottom of the depreciation curve at $75k and they aren’t making any more manual turbos. Three years is hard to predict but long term my money is on the turbo keeping its value and perhaps increasing.
Originally Posted by Steve 96C4S
I don't think anyone could say. Instead of what value the car would have at the end of 3 years, I'd focus more on what value you'd have while enjoying the car for 3 years. We could all be gone in 3 years... then what? I'd just buy the car you like the most after spending 45 minutes on a test drive in them both. You may find you REALLY don't like a 2007-8 Turbo as the interior isn't as nice as the newer car. Or vice versa, you may find you much prefer the looks and feel of the older Turbo. Only you can decide. I don't think it matters if you track it or not, just pick what you like now.
Thats good advice, you’re right. I still have yet to even drive the 997 turbo, I know I would enjoy both of them, but I’m sure after actually driving them both, I’ll know exactly what I’m going to get the most joy out of. To be continued...
I recently drove a 991 S back to back with my 997 turbo. The 991 was a smoother ride and the steering feel is completely different. Electric vrs hydraulic. Not a bad difference just preference. I prefer the hydraulic, you can really feel the terrible Michigan roads. (Not always a good thing). I’d imagine the 991 would be less fatiguing to drive.
The 991 was fast and fun but not near as fast as the turbo. Also engines feel different. You can really wind up the NA engine. I’ll probably get a convertible 991 someday for my wife and I as I enjoyed driving the car.
But I love the 997 turbo..... wouldn’t trade it.
Drive both though and see what you like and also how you’d use it mostly. (Daily or weekend only etc).
ps one of my favorite looking porsches is the sport design and duck tail. If you pass on it post where it’s at here as they are harder to find and I’d be tempted to buy! Lol
I just bought mine in August and my research indicated the 997.1 TT were done depreciating and were about to start appreciating. So on that basis I would go 997.1 TT...plus there is the fun Go Pedal that comes with them.
I will bet the turbo depreciates less. In 2015 I traded a 2010 997TT in and it was listed at dealer and sold quickly.
2 years later, in 2017 the same car was listed again with 20K more kms, and the exact same price.
Really? before even driving a 7tt your first concern is resale? just dont bother with either and buy a used civic.
Quadcammer, I hate to say this, but my plan is to purchase this car to get some enjoyment out of for 3 years or so. My ultimate goal is to be able to sell this car and get into a 991 GTS or Turbo in the next 3 years. I drove a 991 turbo and absolutely loved it. I also drove a GTS and really loved a lot of things about that car. They are both out of my price league right now, so I want to find something that’s going to give me joy for 3 years without losing too much on it.
I just bought mine in August and my research indicated the 997.1 TT were done depreciating and were about to start appreciating. So on that basis I would go 997.1 TT...plus there is the fun Go Pedal that comes with them.
great looking car! Thanks for the advice, enjoy your new Turbo!!
11-05-2018, 11:01 PM
15,000 mile depreciation 997 TT vs 991 C2S
