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Use &mmt=[por[911[]][]]&vehiclestylecodes=coupe&modelcode1=911&makecode2=por&sortby=derivedpric easc&makecode1=por&startyear=2005&showcaseownerid=0&searchradius=0&bodys tylecodes=coupe&listingid=348328183&listingindex=3&log=0
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Here's a tip from someone who has been around the block a few times - once you buy something, stop checking prices.
Why Buy a 996 When You can Buy a 2007 997 for Same $
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I cant believe this 2007 997 is listed for the same price mine was a year ago. This seems like a potential great deal for someone. $34,500 ???????
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http://http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2009&zip=77630&listingType=used&listingType s=used&mmt=[POR[911[]][]]&vehicleStyleCodes=COUPE&modelCode1=911&makeCode2=POR&sortBy=derivedpric eASC&makeCode1=POR&startYear=2005&showcaseOwnerId=0&searchRadius=0&bodyS tyleCodes=COUPE&listingId=348328183&listingIndex=3&Log=0
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But its a 2007! Mine was listed for more than the 2007 originally but eventually got them down to $31,000. Man wished I would have waited.
you could say that all day long about any porsche less than 10 yrs old - ALL OF THEM ARE DROPPING DAILY. i was sooo close to pulling the trigger a yr ago for C4S and best i found were around $30k, and now i think it's probably closer to $25-28k(unless super low miles and lots of options). i think you should just enjoy the C4S and wait for either 997.2 or 991. if you change to 997 now, there's a good chance that you'll repeat your quote "man wished i would have waited"...maybe.
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I would bet that's a salvage car. There was another on pelican for low, low 30s that needed a new bumper. I guess if you don't want any options, that's a away to do it. No leather interior = meh.
Event though my car is pretty heavily optioned I didn't care about any options at the time I was buying because if I did I would have bought a lexus. I bought it for the pure enjoyment of the drive of a Porsche. That said I don't think that price is real even for a low optioned 997, most likely its salvage or a flood car from the east coast.
It was bought from a Chevrolet dealer in 2012 and no mention of being a salvage. I know a dealer will keep it on the lot for 3 months but to dump it at an auction for $28,000 seems strange.
Mine had a similar story and was about to be auctioned but I didnt get the deal this guy did. Amazing.
Crazy you have the worst case of buyer's remorse I've ever seen??
I bought a new 2004 Mercedes ML350 for $41K. I CAN'T GET $18k FOR IT NOW??? I wish I waited.
Its not buyers remorse, its more "I cant believe Porsche used this engine" remorse.
I think by 2007 the grenade issue was down from 10% to 1% but who knows.
great price but fuzzy pictures doesn't tell much. also the car is daily driven judging by mileage
i was also interested in buying a 996 C4S. glad i didn't. dropped $3k in less than a year. i bought an e46 M3 instead for 1/2 the price. it hasn't depreciated one bit.
Here's a tip from someone who has been around the block a few times - once you buy something, stop checking prices. If you keep looking, you're in for nothing but aggravation.
I agree, but I can't help it anyway. So, it's confirmed that the above car (thread-starter) has been wrecked? Otherwise, seems like a phenomenal price.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/3942849484.html
Here's one to ck out...no affiliation.
This is asking price, so good chance it will sell for mid $30k.
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+1000 - a lot of kibitzing about 996 values as of late;
I am glad that when I bought mine I had a mindset that they were a pure expense and I keep myself somewhat sane by rationalizing that it is simply the annualized cost of pure enjoyment. The longer I keep them the cheaper the fun gets.
Just imagine if this was a "how much did I pay for my house" forum.
A lot of good advice I think we're getting away from the fact that the car that is serviced and taken care,with a good history(low ownership,accident free etc)is a lot more important especially with these cars the 996 despite all the talk about IMS /RMS and other internet hyped issues, is a very solid vehicle. I also love the 997 however like one of the earlier post stated you cant get one generally for the same $ unless theres some issues(accident,salvage,very high mileage etc) listen its a cliche at this point i realize , but if its to good to b true(especially in the porsche world) buyer beware! Good luck!
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