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YOUR RESEARCHIt is amazing how cheap these cars are getting
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And, its very, very clean (although the tires need to be replaced).
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I just ran a nationwide check on autotrader, there is not a single (manual trans) 911 tt for less than $40k in the entire country.
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And, its very, very clean (although the tires need to be replaced).
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I don't want to pull the trigger on this one unless I'm sure it's got a clean history.
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2 years ago I paid $33,000 for my then 60k mile 996 c2 cab.
I passed on a 2 owner 70k mile 2000 c2 coupe yesterday for $17,500. It was full leather, HID lights, aero, 6spd, etc. nearly flawless car. great color combo, too
I am going to look at a 90k mile 2001 TT tomorrow for $31,000- and it sounds negotiable.
Is this as good as it is going to get? or should I hold out a little bit longer?
I agree, prices are so low it's crazy. Yesterday I watched a 2001 Mercedes CLK55, in very good condition, 70K miles, sell for 10,000. That's a 346 HP vehicle for 10,000.
I've been trying to sell my '99 with a new factory motor for a few months. No bites at $26K! Too bad I'm moving soon. It's a great time to buy though if you're in the market.
I don't think $31k for a 996 turbo is realistic (for one that doesn't need something serious). Same with a "clean" 996 under $18k. I'd buy one on the spot if I found one with Xenons, and I don't mind high mileage. I've been looking for some time. Yes prices are down, but they're not down that far...
I don't think $31K for a 90K mile TT is that unrealistic. I've seen a handful of TT's in the mid to high $30's with 50K miles. There aren't that many people in the market for a 90K mile TT which is probably why the price is low. That's one hell of a $30K car!!!!
Times are tough for everything, it's not that 996's are gone to the crapper. Look up what travel trailers, jet skis and anything else people bought with the equity of their home with is going for now.
I wish I could buy a 2005 boxster for my DD. Seriously $28K? What a steal. I just have to convince my wife. She was complaining that a Mini only had four seats...
I just ran a nationwide check on autotrader, there is not a single (manual trans) 911 tt for less than $40k in the entire country.
Similarly I only see 2 996s for under 20k, most are well over $25k advertised price. I have cash, and would buy one if I found the deals you guys believe are out there?!
As for this car...I can tell you it is sold (or at least it will be by Thursday!). And, its very, very clean (although the tires need to be replaced).
(By the way, is there an easy way to do nationwide searches on Craigslist? I've never managed to figure out how to do that, and always resort to having to search each city individually).
That's what I figured...maybe that would be a good website concept for some enterprising programer/html guy (if you could get around copyright issues).
I've owned a few dozen Porsches. I have put a bunch of miles on every single one, enjoyed them all, and made money on all except for my first 944 turbo. I pretty well know what to look for by now
I even made money on the 996 that my friend rolled
Autotrader?
If you are really serious about finding a car, shoot me a PM with exactly what you are looking for. Lots of deals out there right now- and if you are using Autotrader to shop- I can probably save you $2500 and make $2500 for myself.
You are absolutely right, my friend. I have had a few boats and jet skis for sale at stupid give away prices with VERY little interest. Last year they would have sold within HOURS.
Yes unfortunate for some, good for the ones who are looking. I do have the joy of finding a new daily driver. I'm going to look at auctions. I bet I can get something nice for next to nothing.
As someone who's bought literally dozens of cars from cars.com, message boards, autotrader, different classifieds on and offline, dealers, private parties and so forth, I don't think autotrader is that far off. I am interested in many different Porsches, but I'd happily pay $30k for a 996 twin turbo, you're welcome to find me one for less and keep the difference...
I'm looking at a 1988 Honda Civic, 268,000 miles. Owner wants $600 plus two large pizzas for it. Could someone please run the VIN for me? I don't want to pull the trigger on this one unless I'm sure it's got a clean history.
Wow,
Prices have really declined for the 996's. Well, I guess we should just drive our cars as keeping them low mileage isn't going to account for our depreciation rate. I wonder where the bottom will be for the 996?
a lil above the boxster's bottom end. so between 15-20g. maybe less for higher milage(125k+) and some work needed. cause price wise, 968/986-996-987/87c-997. i'm not counting true collectibles or cars over 20. though 944's still hold well as entrance level from 3,500+
So my suggestion that it was hard to find a 996 in decent shape for under $20k was ridiculous, as was searching on autotrader (which turned up 2 996's under 20k), and craigslist with it's far clunkier interface turns up 2 of them as well... I am always up for a deal but there aren't a slew of sub $20k 996s around. I still have yet to see a 996 twin for under $30k. Find me one and I'll buy it, you keep the difference, seriously.
I had been looking to replace my 964 for a while and I finally decided that the prices of the 996s had gotten low enough for me to pull the trigger. I may be singing a different tune if the prices continue to drop over the next six months but for the record...
2003
996
C4S
Silver/Black
28K miles
New Tires
Purchased 10/31/2008
$37.6K
66k mile 2001 6spd 996 cab in Silver/Black with $23k worth of factory options and 997 lobster wheels for $19,500 sold in Los Angeles last week. Asking price was $26k. These are incredible cars for the money!!!! Three years ago I paid $21k for my 1999 black cab. loaded with options. Love it!! I've had a few issues like the alternator, top latch and airbag light. Exxxxxpensive to repair, that is wht tt prices are so low too. Avg. mile nice TTs in the $30s are commonplace is SoCal now.
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