WTB: 996 Twin Turbo

$36.5k for TT cab? The market here is starting at €60k for halfway decent cars.

 

Your target price may be difficult to achieve currently but in this environment don't be afraid to make what may be considered an insultingly low offer.

As I read MMR results for January 2009 the 4 transactions with an average of 31,590 miles for a 2004 turbo cabriolet nationwide show a figure of $43,688.

Last 30 days MMR transactions for 2004 Turbo Cabriolet:

2/12/09 $52,200 12,202 mi.
3/03/09 $50,500 26,582 mi.
3/17/09 $49,000 23,235 mi

 

Not sure why Porsche owner would pay too much attention to what others think - if so one would buy the newer 996TT which as you say is a bargain compared to 993TT. However, if like me you love the 993 shape and what it stands for then you will buy the 993 and not the 996. No matter which version of the 996 will not compare with the 993. They made less of it and feels altogether more solid - it will keep its value more than the 996. Some do not like the interior of the 993 but I would say that the 996 interior looks really awful (997 is better but I still do not like it). Buy what you think is best for you and don't worry about what others think.
- that is the right decision. I always laugh when people talk about resale values and colours - buy what you like and not for the next person!

Harry

 

Ok, Porsche in Europe is usually the least depreciating brand considered, that was my point. I am aware that prices in US are burning in high flames due to the economic situation. I am searching for a 965 turbo 3.6S and thats the market to look at.

I think a lot of guys on this forum will disagree with you on the 993/996 issue. I even think it is hard to compare the aircooled to the watercooled models at all because so much has changed. The "old" 911's deliver lots more of the feeling what actually makes a Porsche. The 996 is the better car, no doubt, more usable, service bills cut in half etc. but its also less spectacular. Maybe try a 993 or even better: a 964 turbo (only 3.6) and you will understand the $$ difference.

-Tob

 

Hey Dale,

No doubt any pre 05 996 TT is a bargain - when priced well. I have a friend, that paid 20K over MSRP, when they first came out.


My guess, the best bargain anywhere, is a 1993-1994 600SL Mercedes. A few years later, MB began to sell junk. It should not be too much trouble, to find a good one of these cars. I don't like automatics, but it is a car to consider as a different alternative dd. An excellent 6.0 liter V-12, can be found for between 15/20K.

 

The good, maybe great, news about the 996TT is threefold. First, prices have fallen soooo much, its a great buy. Second, Porsche mechanics will tell you its a 'great car', and drivers will confirm its an excellent grand tourer. Third, criticism regarding its cushier, more driver-removed feel, can be offset by selective mods, especially the suspension (bilstein coil overs), a short shift, and sports cats. And then, of course, it's easy to mod for more HP/TQ. Besides the air vs. water cooled differences surrounding the 993/996TT debate, there are other differences that help keep the 993TT on a pedestal. One is that it's about as fast as a stock 996TT, thus loosing little glory in that department. Another is that it feels more solid, immediate, smaller, lighter, more go-kart like. The 996TT feels bigger. I just can't let my 993TT go for these and other reasons (its modded up to 500HP). But my 996TT, a Ruf R turbo brings equal thrills in all departments, mainly because the aforementioned mods return the car to a rawer state than stock.

 

Hey Dale,


Box is gone. Sold to a F.C. member last year. whew.

eh, you can find a Shark driver for the 60's.

Don't forget to buy a scarf with that sports car.


Ciao
Ralph

 

2004 TT cabs are in the $40's ????? damn. what are the hardtops trading for ? 2001 must be in the 30's.....

 

Migher mileage coupes are going for under $40. I have couple friends buying the new Subaru STI for around $35-36k, but if I had that kind of cash I'd definitely be shopping for a 996TT manual coupe.

 

A dealer buying at Manheim is not being a broker. He's taking delivery of a vehicle, transporting it to his place of business, (hopefully) cleaning it up, marketing it, etc. Theoretically, he's adding some value.

FWIW, a good friend of mine bought a very nice '01 coupe with 30k miles for $45.9k two months ago. Two owner car which was always maintained at the local dealer (the service manager printed out 10 pages of service records for him). We tossed a used B&B exhaust on it and called it good. The price was probably a couple thousand strong but everything else about the deal worked.

 

I found a 2001 996 TT manual trans w sunroof, 44,000 miles

last owner added a GT2 body and wing and a rollbar, all of which I like but I think can be discounted

Kelly Blue Book says in stock form its worth $46k

Any clue what this is worth ?

I would offer something in the $30s

Thanks

 

what he said.....excuse the lousy pics, but at 52k miles with original clutch, motor, belts (HaHa), interior parts, and a ass to die for. can't go watercooled! but gotta love the prices!! but I have seen 0-62 times posted at 3.7 for 993 and 3.9 for 996..
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Ping AJS328

 

Hello Dr. the water cooled crowd seems to think the 993 interior is a bit antiquated..but to me it's classic Porsche...when the water came, so did the "Japlike" interior, and a bit of a sell-out (IMHO...)

 

Are those seats in your 993 TT factory?

The 993 took 300 man hours to build where as the 996 150 just some FYI

 

How many robot hours though? Were they sourcing more complete or modular components?

It's a stat that alone doesn't really say a whole lot about the car. Maybe that's because of a reorganized assembly line.

(I prefer 993 too though)

 

recarros after the fact...tough as nails..50k miles and look great!

 

im told the 2005 997's wholesale in the mid 30's.......