What's this 2001 911 worth?

Nice car.........problem is 996's are falling faster in price faster than keys falling from a Lear jet........especially the pre 2002 models......of which this car is one obviously. It has the Aerokit ($9K option), full leather ($5K option) and the best wheels.......which is a huge plus.

I'd say he is at the right retail number.......perform a PPI and go from there.........

 

Looks like its got all the right extras on it and its a good color combo. Have a PPI done at Suncoast (talk to Chad). If it checks out and there is no accident history or costly issues like the rear main seal, I would say 32-33k would be a good deal. That said, I don't think 35k is out of line for a great example with all the options this one has.

 

I cant see waiting a few months effecting the prices much. The 05 (new model) has been out for quite a bit so the prices have taken the model change hit already. Nice loaded examples should command higher values than average cars. The 996 is a reliable car with relatively few reoccurring issues aside from the rear main oil leak, and the airbag light that comes on often due to a bad design of the switch in the seatbelt retractor. I have owned a few of them from 99-04 and never had any unusual issues or costs aside from those couple things.

 

All figures in CAD $$$ at my dealer cost......

Replace rear main seal......$800
Tires........$700
Brake pads and rotors.......$1,600
Clutch replacement.......$1,500
Major service.....$1,200
Replacement engine from wrecker........$7-10,0000 (the liners in these engines can shift and the intermediate shafts can also fail.......it is cheaper to buy a used engine)

I would not wait and would look seriosuly at this car as it has everything that makes it resaleable down the road. Just saying that prices are not going up.

 

I just sold one because everything started to fall apart. I would say it is an average fun car. I liked the smallness until I got tired of the smallness. Needs more power, more torque, better stereo. Everything else was just fine. My personal opinion, I would not by another. I picked up a Z06 for my daily driver, a lot more fun, easier and cheaper to fix, gobs more torque and better stock stereo.

 

Had one, very reliable, great looking but slow,slow,slow... If you are used to something quick, you will be very disappointed.

 

It doesn't feel fast, neither does the Boxster. It just doesn't have that "coming on the cam" feel... Nice disposable daily driver though. Interiors are made by TYCO and fit by mickey mouse...at least on the 99's and '00's... Exhaust note can put you to sleep... Car looks great with the aerokit, though...

 

+1

This car is prob the best example of a 996 but even still, at that price range their are cars out there that are faster, and cheaper to operate. If neither of these matter to you, then its a great deal!

 

I know you really want a viper. Id still go that route, there a timeless car IMO. For 40K you can get a pretty nice GTS as well.

 

This is my opinion, the C6 looks like it was designed buy the same guy who did the cobalt. The C5 is sexy, and the back window on the Z06 is what makes it even cooler.

Don't buy a clown shoe.

Get an 03 or 04 Z06!

 

Go for the Viper - you know you want to

Seriously, in Florida with your glass-smooth roads, it's made for a car like the Viper. Sure, you can get a C5Z06 but you're settling for a car that's slower and doesn't handle as well, and there is galaxies worth of distance in looks between the two - a Viper will get stared at, a C5 is utterly forgettable.

 

Understood! I always buy used cars for myself, I buy new ones for my wife. I got to save some money someplace!

 

YES.

A monkey can get asking price for a car when the weather's cooperating.

Wait 'til rainy season hits. Follow the ad, get VIN and so forth, then, pick a dry day.

In the meantime, brush up on your Porschology.

 

makes sense....

What about a clean Porsche 928S4 ? Ive been eyeing them lately as a replacement to my E55...

 

Buy it, you'll love it.

 

Gotta agree on the Viper. Go drive one, the Pcar will unforunately feel like a diesel...

 

I've had 15 911's and always like them. There are faster cars but the Pcar is great as a DD. I have a turbo that has 610HP and I still think the basic 2WD Carrera is my favorite as a daily driver. Nimble, great brakes and road feel. I had a C6Z06 and it was indeed crazy fast but I hated the car. I like the Vipers better but wouldn't want to drive one everyday in business attire. Good luck. Lots of great cars out there.

 

You cannot yank the navigation system. Leave it there and ignore it. It is not worth the $$$ to do it.........

 

If you need to do business with it as well, how about an 02-03 Maserati? The Coupes and even Spyders are now in the mid 30ks-low 40ks range. Seems to be a lot of car for that money, and with a Tubi they sound great.