'04 996 Anniv. Ed. #1271

Recently came across this '04 Anv. Ed. 996 C2. Very tempted to purchase but concerned about the price and the effect on the market of the recent Porsche '06's'07's (i.e Cayman, 997 and 997TT). Beautiful car with $94K sticker. 9K miles, PSM, Nav., heated seats, X50 engine package (345hp), Partial Factory Aero, GT3 Silver Met. paint, Blk leather interior, #1271 of the limited edition. Porsche Certified. 50% tire wear. Thoughts on asking price of $70K????? Thanks

These cars were selling for low 70s BRAND NEW when they were just sitting on lots across the country. Apparently they didn't sell to well (overproduced for a "anniversary" model). Personally, I would be somewhere in the low to mid 60s as my limit knowing that info.

I got mine for 73K and sold it back to the dealership for 68K, I would suggest checking galves for a value... http://www.galves.com/gal_industrylinks.asp

WAY too high, I would pass, or tell them to come down to real world prices

Bottom dollar is now $65K. For that kind of money and '01 or '02 TT might be a possibility. This car has been on the lot for over 3 mths. IMHO resale would be a real challange. Thanks for the input on Galves.

For 65 I would consider a TT for a few $$$ more. For 60K I could probably be convinced to buy the 911 Anniversary car. Does it still have the luggage, and all the goodies, etc, that came with that special ed?

No goodies. Luggage is gone, special key, etc are also MIA. 1 owner car with all books and records. The more I review the pics and research the car 60K seems to be top dollar. $65-70K puts me in the range of a decent TT, Cayman or even a base 997. The X50 is the only real feature that grabs my attention. Great low end torque and pull all the way through the gears and power band. I shall continue my search..... Thanks for the input,

Drive it and drive a 997. I think the choice will be rather easy.

with only 9K miles and CPO'd, up to $65K is fair. A 997S with only 10 more HP will be $20K more...and the 40th has full leather, limited slip, sport suspension, painted console, turbo bumper and GT3 sills to boot. I don't understand the Cayman comparison, either...not remotely in the same league, unless you plan to use it for autocross. Of course, I'm biased.

I agree with Triode's and Chris' input. The 40th is quite the package. And at $65K it is certainly a fair price. I've put 10K miles on mine which I bought new and paid just slightly north of the mid-70K's at the end of '04. The X50 package and the limited slip differential make the driving experience very rewarding, and much different than a base 996 or 997, and not much different than a 997S. Now a Turbo on the other hand is on a different league. So drive all your choices and decide for the one that meets your desires.

Special key? What special key??? I didn't get any special keys with my car!

Sticker indicates as standard features for the Anniv. Edition. A 2 piece luggage set and a enameled Porsche logo on the key with special Porsche key fob.......... Doesn't sound that special to me but it is listed on this car's original window sticker.

Check for comparison. Less miles, less tire wear http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...threadid=32149

I've checked Galves, Manheim etc for pricing at the wholesale and retail levels. Seems that it is a difficult car to price given it's relative rarity and options. I'm still tempted and believe that at between $60-63K it might be a good purchase. I've referenced the Cayman and 997 as subjects to consider as to their impact on the 996 market values. With new P-car options falling in and around the $60-80K range what will that do to the 996C2 or C4 and how will the new 997TT or Club Sport effect the 996TT market? I'm not one to pinch pennies when it comes to my P-Cars (added over $7K to my 993 before I let it go) but at the same time I certianly don't want to encur a 10-20% depreciation as soon as the car leaves the lot only to save such money by waiting another 3-4mths (patience grasshopper) if the market does change. I'm sure this car will be sold by then......... So, roll the them ole laughing bones or step up to the plate and gitter done????

A friend of mine on the east coast is kicking around the idea of selling his. I think it has maybe 15K miles. I think he is trying to get around 65K for it. If you are serious, let me know and I'll try to arrange for you guys to connect.

How exactly is the Cayman not remotely in the same league? It has just as much if not more luggage space, would pants a stock Normally Aspirated 996 anywhere, road or track, is a hell of a lot nicer on the inside than ANY 996, and it's a brand new car. You could get a very nice one for around $70K... Sounds like you have never driven one or you wouldn't be so snobby about the Cayman "not being in the same league" as the 996. Sorry for the snap reaction; I just think your comment is out of whack with reality.

I don't know if I would say that the Cayman isn't remotely in the same league but I would say it is in a DIFFERENT league. As Porsche designed it, it is to slot between the Boxster and 911. Now the Boxster isn't remotely in the same league, but the Cayman is rather approaching it. Think of the Boxster as a great college baseball player, the Cayman as a really good double A ball player almost ready to get the call to the show but just missing that "something" and the 911 is in the majors. Porsche designed it that way.

pants=pass?? I've seen 3 different Caymans on the track and they all had one thing in common..... they kept getting smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror. Seriously, trash talking aside, I've yet to be passed by one. So my statistaclly valid survey of three will settle the 911 vs. Cayman debate once and for all, right???

Same here......seen a couple at the track and let's just I was underwhelmed.

Isn't it a bit insular to be "disappointed" in any way shape or form about the Cayman's performance relative to a 996 Carrera's performance on a track... when there are so many variables to account for and the only equal measurement at this point is that the Cayman is just as fast if not faster and stops just as short if not shorter than any naturally aspirated non-GT1 engined 996? The hint of snobbery from the 996 forum is kinda... ironic bordering pathetic even if it may be light hearted trash talking... given that we are the red headed step children of the 911 lineup perception wise at least. Just a thought, not saying it with any offensive intentions.

B Choi......I for one did not make my statement out of snobbery. I was just VERY underwhelmed. Before it came out, I thought it would be my next purchase, instead seeing it in person and seeing it on the track I was just not blown away as I wanted to be since this was a car that was "stirring things up".