dmk2

My pristine Rhodium silver GT4 hasn't even been test driven since I dropped it off at Autobahn in Fort Worth on 10/28/17.

http://shopautobahn-preowned.ebizaut...x?iid=16992744

What gives?

The car has been significantly marked down from the original listing price. In fact, it may be the least expensive CPO GT4 around with LWB.

I am really tempted to just go buy it back!!

81911

dmk2

Interesting observation. Dealer suggested it may be the LWB. I can remember when people were refusing allocations without the LWBs.

Drew_K

I'm surprised too but if I had to guess, it's a combination of a not as desirable color, the initial GT4 enthusiasm has died down, the GT3 is a better known car and the GT4 prices fall within the 997 GT3 range, and used 991 GT3 prices have come way down.

dmk2

Drew_K, all true. I was under the impression that a LWB GT4, regardless of color, with low miles, full front end wrap for less than a 100K would sell very quickly.

It is still hard to find an equivalent condition or milage 997 GT3 for less money and the GT4has CPO coverage.

I suppose I am biased as the prior owner. There really aren't any other CPO GT-car options for less than 100k.

Having said that, I did trade the car in anticipation of a GTS and am hopeful for a GT3 allocation.

We have also seen glimpses of the current GT4's replacement...

stout

Sold my GT4 via bringatrailer.com in December 2017, after seeing them do well there. With 14,700 miles and no LWB, I was curious to see how it would do—and the bidding met my reserve in the first two days. The discussion carried on, and there was a lot of enthusiasm, so I figured we'd see the usual BaT frenzy in the last hours or minutes of the auction.

Nope. The final minutes were pure anti-climax, without a single additional bid. The car sold for the $84,000 bid made several days earlier (which means the buyer paid $89k~).

I wish I hadn't had to pickle the car for a month before selling it (my startup demanded my full attention), but I can't say I'm disappointed in the sale price—as I drove it for nearly two years and 15,000 miles and it kept most or all of its MSRP of $87k. I ordered Guards Red and 4-way Sport Seats because that's what I wanted, even though I knew white or some other color and LWBs would be better for resale. In your case, I think some of the factors noted above—growing awareness of 997.1 GT3 vs GT4 prices, penetration of 991.2 GT3 MT, used 991.1 GT3 prices—may be at play. I also suspect that Rhodium Silver's lack of popularity when the GT4 was new may carry into the used car market.

My advice, if you are even thinking about buying it back? Do so only if you'll put a lot of miles on it.

PorscheStrong

Agreed on above -- color is less sought-after (though quite nice, IMO), eve of new GT4, 991.2 GT3 coming online, 991.1 GT3's getting cheaper -- but also worth noting it is the heart of winter. Frankly, seems like a great car for the $$.

stout

Time of year is also a great point. My car sold to a buyer in the south, who can drive on track all year....

I suspect the next possibility for a GT4 price increase will be the beginning of the track season and/or the announcement of the 718 GT4. The latter could cut either way depending on its engine (if it's notably better than the 981 GT4 3.8) and on its price point (if it's significantly higher, that could bolster 981 GT4 prices).

This might be the worst moment to sell a 981 GT4, or the best time to get out for a while. It's hard to know. The best idea is to drive drive drive...

audipwr1

There are tons of them for sale and 718 is soon

Dr.Bill

Not to mention it's still listed over the MSRP. And is relatively sparsely optioned.

ExMB

Prod Month:06/2016VIN:WP0AC2A89GK192416Price:$92,940.00Exterior:Rhodium Silver MetallicInterior:Leather Interior Black (Stitching in Platinum GreWarranty Start:July 09, 2016085Extended Range Fuel Tank, 16.91 gal346Wheels painted in Silver47320" GT4 Wheels480Manual transmission5732-zone Automatic Climate Control78Leather interior, Black (stitching in Platinum Grey)802Wing Supports in Black878Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in LeatherP11Full bucket seatsS2Rhodium Silver Metallic

Looks like they are pricing it now at MSRP + CPO. Depending on what they gave for it there may be enough margin.

konaforever

Tough market right now. Recently sold my Sapphire blue with 4 ways and 4100 mies for 88k . MSRP of 92k.

Low spec build with a popular color and was getting offers mostly in 85-87k range, which surprised me.

Jamie140

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