What’s it worth?

I’m considering parting with my 996 for a C63 bi turbo coupe and wondered what the thoughts are on its value? 1998 C2 tip with 147k miles. Service history consists of just the stamped service book and receipts for the work I have done. The car appealed to me as the bodywork is good with no signs of rust. In the last few years I have - 27/05/20 Spoiler gater and auxiliary belt replaced. 06/06/20 Front discs and pad’s replaced, flexi hoses and calliper pipes along with rear arb bushes. Calliper’s repainted and new bolts fitted. 06/07/20 New A/C condensers fitted and re-gassed. 30/07/20 Coilpack covers replaced. August 20 New alloys and tyres fitted (still have the original 18” wheels) November 20 Front speakers upgraded and Parrot Asteroid stereo fitted. April 21 Paddle shift fitted (original steering wheel retained) 28/08/21 Lower Cam chain and ims adjuster changed. 17/02/22 Rear brake cover plates, discs, pads, handbrake shoes changed, new ARB bushes and ARB repainted. 23/05/22 Front ARB bushes, coffin arms, drop links and control arms changed. 20/08/22 Coil packs and spark plugs changed. 27/09/22 RS engine mounts fitted. February 2023 New stainless exhaust manifolds fitted along with braided rear lines, flex’s and calliper pipes to rear. Full gearbox service completed, diff output shaft seal, o-rings and oil replaced. 30/12/23 New coolant cap fitted. 27/04/24 Service completed May 2024 New bank 1 O2 sensor June 2024 New cats fitted I know she’s not worth a great deal so I won’t be offended

Yours looks like a great entry level car for anyone who's always wanted a 911. I'd start by asking £9,999. It will be a great deal for both of you if you can find a private buyer. I think you'd faint at the part exchange price you'd probably be offered. GLWTS

She photo's really well. My 2p worth... a colleague of mine is in the market for one at the moment and whilst they look well in the pictures, underneath alot are pigs in frocks and the deeper one looks into mot history etc, the worse they look. From what you've written on here and the pics at first glance, and the mileage, i'd be inclined to agree with T8 although would probably advertise her at £11k and take £10k. Out of interest, have you been offered a part-ex price..? Love the carbon mirrors and if you decided to remove them back to std would be interested in them, or, advise where you acquired them from..? So many cars available at the moment with a manual possibly being more desirable. A quick scan at the mot history reveals 10 failures that will put a few potential buyers off but it depends on how much you want the Merc i guess. The private plate may be a sweetener if that's with the car and a few more pics certainly wouldn't hurt. Good luck...!! Si.

The car looks good and you've looked after it from what you've listed. Not sure if this helps but we have a small local garage close to us who deals in older, interesting sports cars such as 996s, M5s, older Ferraris, etc and he currently has a W plate C2 tiptronic for sale. Its Lapis Blue with grey leather, has a nearly full history with lots of receipts and 113k on the clock advertised for £11995. I had a quick look at it and its in good condition for its age. I've not driven it however. Maybe stick your original wheels back on it as that might appeal more to a buyer. You can then sell the wheels seperately and maybe make a bit extra doing that.

Agree about the wheels.

I think she must be well worth 10k if she's no rust and good condition underneath , there are a lot of bad examples kicking about with higher price tags, The mileage shows that these pre 00 earlier cars are pretty robust really, we are seeing quite a few now passing the 150k mark without any fatal signs. Bargain for someone.

Thanks all, £10k to £11k was what I was thinking considering what else is available. I don’t really use it and probably won’t use whatever I replace it with either!

That first picture shows what a classic these cars are becoming.

As said standard wheels back on if you have them ? Looks tidy and sharp £11.000 ono. Spring would be the best time to sell as you probably know.

I wonder how this went....?

I still have it. I can’t decide if it’s worth parting with when values are relatively low.

Keep it until the spring as used performance car prices seem to be at an all time low unless it's a rarer spec model but even they're struggling. Out of interest, where did you acquire the carbon mirror covers as they look fab..?

I have a habit of doing this! 205 GTi sold for £650 147 GTA sold for £6k They are the Rennline carbon covers that I purchased via Pelican Parts with a discount code. Porsche Rennline 996 986 Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers Rennline Design REN.E230 RENE230 REN E230 | Pelican Parts Rennline Design Rennline 996 986 Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers InStock Ships Today!. Call (310)626-8765. May Qualify For FREE SHIPPING. Parts# REN E230 REN.E230 RENE230. Boxster, 911. www.pelicanparts.com They are gone up in price a lot since I got them as I paid $341 with a 10% discount code. I also got hit with another £50 or so in import duty after they arrived.

I don’t know your personal circumstances but it would pain me to sell something that good for that low a price. There has to be an opportunity for someone to partner up with an outfit like Hartech to refresh these cars and bang them out at £30k a pop all day long. At thirty grand with a new engine that’s all the car you’d ever need.