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YOUR RESEARCH2003 911 C4S with Lowest Mileage Around
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Clean 2004 C4S with 20k miles, bi-xenon, full leather, heated seats, Bose, PSE, GT3 wheels, CPO.
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That said, it looks clean but I would not pay that amount unless it was CPO and had more options, but if you can get it for the right price it looks like a nice example.
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On the other hand, the window price was substantially higher -- I paid a lot less than the $55k "stupid price" (the inflated prices put on new and used cars in the hope that someone will come in and just buy it without haggling, which happens often enough to make them keep doing it, plus framing the initial negotiation).
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The price may be fine for you, too easy to post price advice that might be off the mark of what is happening in todays used Porsche market.
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That said, it looks clean but I would not pay that amount unless it was CPO and had more options, but if you can get it for the right price it looks like a nice example.
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On the other hand, the window price was substantially higher -- I paid a lot less than the $55k "stupid price" (the inflated prices put on new and used cars in the hope that someone will come in and just buy it without haggling, which happens often enough to make them keep doing it, plus framing the initial negotiation).
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Anyone know of a C4S (03/04) with lower miles than this one? I am looking to purchase this month... Here is the car -
http://www.globalautosports.com/car/...dan-36493.html
Impressive! They really want quite a premium due to the low mileage. To ME it's not worth that much. Don't get me wrong it looks great! However, I like cars a little higher in miles than that. With that few miles I am concerned they may have yet to be discovered mechanical problems. I prefer about 40k-50k for that vintage 911.
I recently bought mine (03 C4S) with 28k miles for slightly less than that but it had PSE and some other options I really like. I'll be going for an IMSR at some point but still feel it was worth the premium for low mileage/highly optioned.
The price may be fine for you, too easy to post price advice that might be off the mark of what is happening in todays used Porsche market. Low mileage Porsches sometimes command a premium, but under driven examples may have issues related to lack of use. Do a PPI and a thorough test drive and decide whether this is the Porsche you want for the $. GL
18,850, no way. to command a significant premium on a non-collectible car, it needs to be under 5000 miles.
even then, i am not sure why pay so much for a 996, and afraid of putting mileage on it.
It is low miles for an '03 automobile, but for a Porsche it is not super low. That said, it looks clean but I would not pay that amount unless it was CPO and had more options, but if you can get it for the right price it looks like a nice example.
Mine cost a bit less than they're asking and I overpaid some based on what I have seen here since then. Clean 2004 C4S with 20k miles, bi-xenon, full leather, heated seats, Bose, PSE, GT3 wheels, CPO. On the other hand, the window price was substantially higher -- I paid a lot less than the $55k "stupid price" (the inflated prices put on new and used cars in the hope that someone will come in and just buy it without haggling, which happens often enough to make them keep doing it, plus framing the initial negotiation).
On the other hand, people on Rennlist do keep an eye out for deals, and so think pretty much everything is overpriced. On pricing threads, people who got fantastic deals will be happy to post, while those that overpaid are a lot less likely to advertise it.
Agreed, if you're looking at $40k you need to be aware that there are examples of good (but higher mileage) 2001-2001 turbos and early 997s in the low $40s. 40th AE 996's going for under $40k also. Low $50s might even find you a sweet 2004 GT3 (just two months ago there was a 2004 GT3 with 3050 miles for sale, though at $65k asking price).
All the things I found out
after
I bought mine. At least I checked Excellence, NADA, KBB, etc. But should have waited a bit to let it sink in, and been a better negotiator. At least I have no complaints with my car so far (well other than it isn't a turbo or GT3
) and I didn't overpay by
that
much (though sales tax hurts).
Although the price does seem high, the 996 C4S is listed as the 996 that is most likely to become a classic by UK's Porsche GT magazine - the story is in the same issue as that IMS article that sparked the brawl on the forums over the weekend!
Personally, for that price, find a CPO car from a dealer. Miles are one thing, but seals, rubber, plastic, hoses, etc. crack over time, nothing you can do about it.
How many miles per year would you put on the car? If you are paying a premium for low miles I assume that you will continue to keep the miles low?
I think there are some very desirable and robust Porsches available in that price range. After you put 20,000 or 30,000 miles on the one you noted you would have an ordinary 996 with ordinary resale
value. Do you see this 996 as "collectable" or as a special interest car?
What he said.
Truth be told for the same price I'd rather buy a C4S with 40K on it as opposed to a C4S with 10K on it, all other factors being equal.
Cars are meant to be driven, especially Porsches!
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