sell or no?

a guy I've known a few years has expressed some interest in my '99 Cab. He is a car guy by nature, likes driving, tweeking them, and such. I knew he was seriously interested when he asked my opinion on some cars he looked at. I offered him a close inspection and test ride and drive in my car and mentioned that I may sell if I could get what I thought the car was worth to me, not what desperate sellers are giving theirs away for. Long story short, he accepted my offer. This caught me off guard and I am having a difficult time knowing, if everything falls in place, I will be losing my car. I've never felt this way about a car or vehicle before probably for several reasons. This car was chosen after 15 months of searching. It is extremely highly optioned and all the colors are right and still my first choice. It has a new motor, everything is near mint and everything works. It's still a real pleasure to drive and a head turner. I also have no need to sell it, just thinking in this economy, I'd rather sell it when I can get an attractive price for it opposed to giving it away later. My original plan when I bought it in '03 was to own it for about 4-5 years as a toy, then sell and put the money back into my retirement account. My wife and family are really suprised that I offered my car for sale and think my reasons are to buy something else, as I've owned many sports and performance cars over the years. This was not my reason. Am I doing the right thing?

keeper! enjoy her, life is short!

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Appears to me that by providing him with the "sales pitch", the test ride, drive, etc., subconsciously you want to sell the car. Sell it. Just a head's up: I never sell cars to family friends or co-workers. If he's anyone of the above, then don't sell him the car. Sincerely, Macster.

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i agree, are you looking into getting a replacement? or just dumping the Porsche all together?

no

If you have something you love, it's financial value is likely of secondary importance. For me, this warrants keeping the car. However, if it's extremely important for you to liquidate this asset and to set aside the sales proceeds for retirement, then that's a decision you have to make without our input. I suggest that you consider this...if you sell your 911 for $25K, will that make a huge difference in your retirement planning or your retirement income? Absent information about your financial situation, you probably don't really expect us to give you solid advice about managing your financial affairs. Rather, we're car guys and most respondents will probably tell you to keep the car. We love our Porsches, and would hate to see you give yours up. We'd also hate to lose your participation in this forum.

I am with Macster - Sell it.... but I would be fine selling to a friend (you know the car is rock solid) but keep in mind the new owner might take differant care of it than you do. but I would sell it and start looking for your new one....part of the fun is trying something differant... hell look where I am at and I swear - I LOVE IT! I am sad and miss my old car but on an evolutionary level of Porsche ownership, you gotta have more than one data point!!!! SELL and miss, but find a new love

I have a similar story. I spent a long time looking for my perfect 911. I finally found and bought a Black '99 Aero. Long story short, due to a new job and relocation and some anxiety over the economy, I sold it. Six months later, my head has cleared, and I have regretted selling it. Have been looking again, but cannot find anything close to what I had. I will eventually find another, but I think prices have even krept up on me. But hey, every person's situation and circumstances are different. And you make a decision at a point in time, trying to think long term as best you can. Todd

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I agree with Ed. If it really is a sweetheart deal you may even be able to upgrade to a GT3/Turbo without much cash outlay. It all depends what you are getting for the car. I'm not an economist but things aren't looking as positive as they were a few months ago. Could be a W shaped recovery with another bottom. If you timed it right you could buy a "better" car in the distressed market a few months from now. Now this is all just speculation and guessing but, it gets more likely as the days go on. Conversely, if the car is perfect in your eyes and damn near what you would have ordered from the Factory then I would hold onto it. If somebody offered me $5K more than what I paid for my car, I would sell it. It has great options and is near what I would have picked from the factory.

If looking to upgrade, OK to sell. If you won't be looking for another Porsche after the sale, I would keep it. Life is short and you will miss it. The Porsche can be part of your retirement package itself!

I would have to say anyone buying a Porsche 911 is a sports car fanatic. If you sell it your current anxiety will only get more sever on those perfect 72 deg, clear skies, wishing you had an exotic sports car, DAY. You�ll end up buying another. If you upgrade to the 996 face lift with all the options you would have done well. If you go with a rice burner you�ll still be unhappy. Speaking from experience, keep it or sell and plan to upgrade to a 996 face-lift (02-05), 997, or 993, 965. Best of luck, you�ll be in a Porsche one-way or the other. The old 996 sold for 29k before stock crash: The new 996 for 33k back in 2009: Lot more than just a face lift.

Black is the fastest of the 996's NICE looking new replacement Chris!!

As others have said, jump on the opportunity to upgrade ..... to a GT3!!!

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+1

Sell it and get a 997 S or a 997 GT3.

AWE - hog wash, get a GT2 seriously though... what other vintages of P-car do YOU like/want/dream of/aspire to own?

In my opinion now is the wrong time to sell. Prices are at an all time low and a 996 of the quality you have is worth a lot more than the current market value.

Sell it. move to the next thing. buy another porsche (997?) it's only a car, it will get older and devaluate with time. Jump now or cry later. I REALLY love my car (2002 with 126K miles) and enjoy her sooo much. If somebody offers me $26k today, I will sell it. no regrets.

I would say sell it because you no doubt have enjoyed your Porsche, and have had a wonderful ownership experience. An interested buyer has fallen in your lap with a decent if not above average offer, and that would make it easy for me anyway, to determine a) do I want to 'upgrade' to another Porsche, or b) sit tight for awhile, see if I really miss Porsche ownership. You can easily get back into the Porsche game, especially if you are looking at a good deal now.GL with your decision.

Sounds like a nice Cab.... why sell it? Go put the top down, take her out on your favorite local road. Park it carefully back in the garage. Then look at her. I think you won't want to sell her.

Keep your word and sell it. Then shop for a killer.

I love looking for and getting the "next" one !

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me too, but boy does it pi$$ off the wife... she says I need those things things horses wear on the sides of their eyes to keep them looking straight forward... its an A.D.D thing every Hot girl I pass..... wait, you meant looking for the next CAR????

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Instead of the 'blinders', I get a hot poker in the eye from the wife...poke her? SQUIRREL! Seriously though....It is fun to shop for the next Pcar......If I was offered more for my car than what I paid for it, it would go in heart beat only to be replaced by a newer one with more gizmos.