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1997 993 C2S coupe Manual transmission, Arctic Silver with Gray Leather interior. Loved the car from day one and sorry to see it go. One owner enthusiast maintained with all service history. Books, Keys, tools, original radio. .Clean Carfax and no paintwork.
Last edited by Factor; 09-15-2023 at 06:14 PM.
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When car was originally purchased wasn't a fan of the turbo twist. Like these rims better, just a personal preference. Not sure if the original rims are available. I believe the dealer replaced them on delivery.
Just trying to wrap my head around this asking price , I recently (couple of weeks ago) almost bought this 98’ Arctic with black interior C2S from a pretty well known seller @Tarek307 , but another rennlist member beat me to it 😢 does 74k miles to 48k miles make this big of a difference? The one I was looking at had nice black interior and hollow spikes and was well sorted at $155,000 asking, this one with grey interior and missing the wheels is $33,000 more because of the 25k less miles?
just trying to understand the current market and sellers expectations.
And here was another S I was bidding on last year during the height of the market also sold by a very well known seller @911R on bat , 98’ Arctic on black - same miles as this one but many more options , I’m really not knocking this listing in just trying to understand the current environment
And here was another S I was bidding on last year during the height of the market also sold by a very well known seller @911R on bat , 98’ Arctic on black - same miles as this one but many more options , I’m really not knocking this listing in just trying to understand the current environment
I've been watching 964 and 993 coupe prices lately (been contemplating moving from my targa to a coupe), and found some sellers have a set price below which they won't sell (whether based in recent prices or not), and some are putting a price out there but open to offers. No idea what the sellers goals/stance is here, but I'd say if interested make an offer and see where it goes.
This is a single owner car, not a respray, and yes mileage can equate to as much as $1.00 per mile. I have the same arctic (spelled with a c) C2S with gray interior. Some new black floor mats, and a replacement of the door seals would represent better. GLWS, someone will be very happy with this car.
@997Pilot I find it interesting when buyers refer to “well known” sellers as a viable alternative to a one owner or even a two long term owner scenario. There is absolutely no comparison, as long as the car in question is fully documented and a no story example. This is no knock on these “well known” sellers but they are just car dealers. In some cases, one man shops. This will never equate to a long term owner, who has passionately maintained/cared for their car. Long term owners know all the nuances of their cars. In this case, you have a fully documented, well maintained, one owner C2S. The 993 WB market has pulled back from the highs of 2022, but so has a lot of other classic cars, watches etc. This is also one of the last years of the air cooled Porsches. A true split grill. It doesn’t get much better. Re the 18” TT wheels, they are still readily available for $4-6k plus tires $1200.00. Not a big deal when you are paying $150k plus. Beautiful 993! GLWS!
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@997Pilot I find it interesting when buyers refer to “well known” sellers as a viable alternative to a one owner or even a two long term owner scenario. There is absolutely no comparison, as long as the car in question is fully documented and a no story example. This is no knock on these “well known” sellers but they are just car dealers. In some cases, one man shops. This will never equate to a long term owner, who has passionately maintained/cared for their car. Long term owners know all the nuances of their cars. In this case, you have a fully documented, well maintained, one owner C2S. The 993 WB market has pulled back from the highs of 2022, but so has a lot of other classic cars, watches etc. This is also a 1998 C2S, the last year of the air cooled Porsches. A true split grill. It doesn’t get much better. Re the 18” TT wheels, they are still readily available for $4-6k plus tires $1200.00. Not a big deal when you are paying $150k plus. Beautiful 993! GLWS!
I’m for buying the seller, known proven sellers with a good reputation make a difference, you have recourse and you usually known what you’re buying at a realistic price based on their reputation . But of course finding a one owner car from “realistic” private seller is always a score as well.
btw this is a 97’ with grey interior , the above are 98’s with black interior and 911Rs car also had LSD & both had major service work done.
so what I’m understanding from you guys is a one owner car is worth about 25%-30% more than both the above even with less options and service. This is good to know, I assume this car will be sold within days then since it’s such a deal. I guess I’m out of touch with the market.
When car was originally purchased wasn't a fan of the turbo twist. Like these rims better, just a personal preference. Not sure if the original rims are available. I believe the dealer replaced them on delivery.
I have a 97 S and I have the the Cup II 17s and I think they are better on the road. I recognize I am in the minority but just my preference.
This is a single owner car, not a respray, and yes mileage can equate to as much as $1.00 per mile. I have the same arctic (spelled with a c) C2S with gray interior. Some new black floor mats, and a replacement of the door seals would represent better. GLWS, someone will be very happy with this car.
Unfortunately for buyers and sellers, there is more to it.
I've done a detailed study on this question.
The additional proce per mile can go from just under $ 1 for high mileage car, 100 K plus, to well over $ 30 per mile for an extremely low mileage car.
And yes 25 K miles in the mid range of miles, 45 K to 75 K, this can easily make a difference of 25 K $ or more.
1st owner cars with all records and original paint ads additional value.