Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
04-14-2014, 06:02 AM
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Paul. Thats the stolen & recovered POS isnt it? The guy was trying it on last time and I think a few people nailed him on it! As we agreed thats a car you are up for 10- 20K spend in first 12 months
993s still on average 30% more expensive in UK than 964s. In NZ probably more like 40% but due to 964s being under appreciated here.
If anyone knows anyone interested in a 1996 993 C4S NZ new nice original condition midnight blue service history 138K Km asking mid 70s lket me know as I have a line on one....
993s still on average 30% more expensive in UK than 964s. In NZ probably more like 40% but due to 964s being under appreciated here.
If anyone knows anyone interested in a 1996 993 C4S NZ new nice original condition midnight blue service history 138K Km asking mid 70s lket me know as I have a line on one....
04-14-2014, 07:49 AM
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Hi guys,
I’m a newbie to the forum and after selling my 944 a few years ago I have an empty space in my garage that now needs a 911. I’m in the 993 camp but wondering what sort of pool of NZ cars there actually are to come by? I’m firm on wanting a manual and know that reduces what’s out there again too.
Otherwise the hunt is for a Mark II 996 to scratch the itch or sitting tight until my budget can make a tidy 997.
Thanks in advance, Luke
I’m a newbie to the forum and after selling my 944 a few years ago I have an empty space in my garage that now needs a 911. I’m in the 993 camp but wondering what sort of pool of NZ cars there actually are to come by? I’m firm on wanting a manual and know that reduces what’s out there again too.
Otherwise the hunt is for a Mark II 996 to scratch the itch or sitting tight until my budget can make a tidy 997.
Thanks in advance, Luke
04-14-2014, 07:58 AM
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Luke,
The 993 C4S NZ new for $75K that Macca mentioned above is gold dust...........if you're for real......go for that car.
There are no manual 993's for sale - I waited 2 years for mine - except the one for $40K, but budget another $20K - $40K to make an OK car.
Mine will owe me $30K over purchase price with new suspension, the usual 993 mod's and some paint correction............
The better deal is a 997 for circa $60K, but I think they are still depreciating, there isn't a fan base to support rising values yet, but I can't see why it won't come??
The 993 C4S NZ new for $75K that Macca mentioned above is gold dust...........if you're for real......go for that car.
There are no manual 993's for sale - I waited 2 years for mine - except the one for $40K, but budget another $20K - $40K to make an OK car.
Mine will owe me $30K over purchase price with new suspension, the usual 993 mod's and some paint correction............
The better deal is a 997 for circa $60K, but I think they are still depreciating, there isn't a fan base to support rising values yet, but I can't see why it won't come??
04-14-2014, 09:07 AM
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Many thanks for the insight and advice.
Do you see the volumes of 997's made eventually hindering a price rebound?
Do you see the volumes of 997's made eventually hindering a price rebound?
Luke,
The 993 C4S NZ new for $75K that Macca mentioned above is gold dust...........if you're for real......go for that car.
There are no manual 993's for sale - I waited 2 years for mine - except the one for $40K, but budget another $20K - $40K to make an OK car.
Mine will owe me $30K over purchase price with new suspension, the usual 993 mod's and some paint correction............
The better deal is a 997 for circa $60K, but I think they are still depreciating, there isn't a fan base to support rising values yet, but I can't see why it won't come??
The 993 C4S NZ new for $75K that Macca mentioned above is gold dust...........if you're for real......go for that car.
There are no manual 993's for sale - I waited 2 years for mine - except the one for $40K, but budget another $20K - $40K to make an OK car.
Mine will owe me $30K over purchase price with new suspension, the usual 993 mod's and some paint correction............
The better deal is a 997 for circa $60K, but I think they are still depreciating, there isn't a fan base to support rising values yet, but I can't see why it won't come??
04-14-2014, 04:03 PM
I suspect it will come down to the options it's spec'd with how soon yours rebounds. If I were to make a default guess it would be the NZ new C2S manuals that lead the pack. Find one not in silver with a sunroof delete, even better.
cs
04-14-2014, 04:41 PM
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On a nominal price basis I expect the Turbo 3.6 to be the first car that I will ever make money on but it's only taken 13 years and that is a very rare motor vehicle to begin with. Sales in the US and UK are closing in on NZD 200,000 but NZ saw one languish at NZD 120,000 for six months.
To appreciate in value, a car has to have emotional appeal AND a buyer pool with money. I don't see that happening with the 996, 997 models in NZ. Heck, the 996 Turbo is a very capable machine and it's still depreciating after 13 years.
Buy what you want to drive and accept that it will cost you money. Just hope it isn't big money with maintenance as well as depreciation.
To appreciate in value, a car has to have emotional appeal AND a buyer pool with money. I don't see that happening with the 996, 997 models in NZ. Heck, the 996 Turbo is a very capable machine and it's still depreciating after 13 years.
Buy what you want to drive and accept that it will cost you money. Just hope it isn't big money with maintenance as well as depreciation.
04-14-2014, 05:12 PM
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On a nominal price basis I expect the Turbo 3.6 to be the first car that I will ever make money on but it's only taken 13 years and that is a very rare motor vehicle to begin with. Sales in the US and UK are closing in on NZD 200,000 but NZ saw one languish at NZD 120,000 for six months. To appreciate in value, a car has to have emotional appeal AND a buyer pool with money. I don't see that happening with the 996, 997 models in NZ. Heck, the 996 Turbo is a very capable machine and it's still depreciating after 13 years. Buy what you want to drive and accept that it will cost you money. Just hope it isn't big money with maintenance as well as depreciation.
04-14-2014, 05:24 PM
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Doug, the Turbo 3.6 won't have its value affected by another 5,000km so is a starter for a trip around the South Island next year. I imagine it would be one of the few in the world to put any mileage on. Luckily Herman is there for the longer term as well. Absolutely Go Cars not Show cars.
04-14-2014, 05:32 PM
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John. As you cant really affect the residuals on the 3.6T much you should be driving that thing as much as you can before you sell it. SI trip would be a starter.