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I just wanted to mention that a pal of mine just bought a new car, and while he was at the dealer (Porsche dealer) he ran across this selection of 1999 996 coupes they had.
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The dealer, however, did do one decent thing for me: he let me run the sale of the '99 through his dealershio so that I saved about $3,800 on the sales tax.
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I just wanted to mention that a pal of mine just bought a new car, and while he was at the dealer (Porsche dealer) he ran across this selection of 1999 996 coupes they had.
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The dealer, however, did do one decent thing for me: he let me run the sale of the '99 through his dealershio so that I saved about $3,800 on the sales tax.
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I just wanted to mention that a pal of mine just bought a new car, and while he was at the dealer (Porsche dealer) he ran across this selection of 1999 996 coupes they had.
Here was the average run down:
1999 guards red/ black. 42K miles, 1 owner, warrantee, $44,500 retail (I confirmed it, gave dealer a call. Dealer said "Yes, what color would you like!?")
Here is a photo even:
The dealer can get a boat load of these. None are moving, no interest on such a car I was told.
I myself have been thinking of a 996 coupe. As a matter of fact, this car (or any like it) was almost an exact match for the style I was thinking of buying. But this dealer can't even move these cars. No one wants to even give them a glance. It just really caught me off guard that a 996 could be this hard to sell.
I know it is "tough" out there right now. But man... $44K? What will they be priced at next year?
I may just relax for now & just continue to be happy where I am.
Dear Michael B.
We're having the same experience in the East. I had a '99 red cabriolet 996 with 55k miles. In July I ordered an '02 cab that came in two weeks ago. The dealer's wholesalers were offering $40,000, but I was able to sell it privately for $45k. The dealer, however, did do one decent thing for me: he let me run the sale of the '99 through his dealershio so that I saved about $3,800 on the sales tax.
I think that between all the 996's that are now coming off 3-year leases and the post Sept. 11 world, the resale market for these cars is going to be weak.
Thanks for the fast reply "Speed."
I really love the 996. I think I will watch the market & go from there. I hope that I find a dealer that will be as cool as yours was (on the tax thing at least).
I think mileage on these cars really bites into resale. I still see many $50K+ low mile 996's (I don't think they are selling though). It seems that once they hit 40K miles, they go quite a bit cheaper.
I don't mind I guess. These prices may work out for me in the short run.
dang - '99 cab for $45k? where was i when that deal was offered? what's amazing is that there's a florida boutique shop that's offering '99 coupes for $399/mo for 24 months w/ $3k down. i asked him what the residual was at the bank and he said $44k - boy, are the banks going to take it on the chin for that one...though excellent for anyone that wants to do a short-term lease.
p.s. isn't it amazing that the 996 are almost cheaper than the 993's?
patrick
'89 911 cab, wknd/fun car
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