996 4S Cab at £33000
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Seems high; presumably its low low mileage is being used as a carrot.
As for going up in value... my highly subjective view:
It depends on good reasons why someone would want to buy it in the future. It seems that over time, the more practical aspects of a vehicle diminish in importance (eg. 4WD as it is usually a second or third car and owners would tend to use it less in bad conditions, electronic things that could become a headache in the future) and interest seems to focus onto either the very simple and driver focused (ie; C2 coupe, manual, non sunroof, minimal spec) or something more leisurely, visual and accessorised such as a C4S Cab. Thus I would predict that a C4S cab would behave much as similar models have in the past; gradually become relatively less desirable as more modern equivalents fall down the depreciation curve and become an option. This effect would be less on the base 996 C2, as there will always be a core of owners who want a more simple, analogue driving experience that later versions don't offer.
Unless i'm missing something, I suspect those who look at 996 C4S cabs would also consider the 997 C4S cab as a viable option if the price is right.
(disclosure: 996 C2 manual coupe owner who doesn't 'get' cabriolets; so genuinely interested to know why people buy them)
As for going up in value... my highly subjective view:
It depends on good reasons why someone would want to buy it in the future. It seems that over time, the more practical aspects of a vehicle diminish in importance (eg. 4WD as it is usually a second or third car and owners would tend to use it less in bad conditions, electronic things that could become a headache in the future) and interest seems to focus onto either the very simple and driver focused (ie; C2 coupe, manual, non sunroof, minimal spec) or something more leisurely, visual and accessorised such as a C4S Cab. Thus I would predict that a C4S cab would behave much as similar models have in the past; gradually become relatively less desirable as more modern equivalents fall down the depreciation curve and become an option. This effect would be less on the base 996 C2, as there will always be a core of owners who want a more simple, analogue driving experience that later versions don't offer.
Unless i'm missing something, I suspect those who look at 996 C4S cabs would also consider the 997 C4S cab as a viable option if the price is right.
(disclosure: 996 C2 manual coupe owner who doesn't 'get' cabriolets; so genuinely interested to know why people buy them)
That's just someone taking the p*ss. Yes, it's low mileage, but it's a cab, so worth less than a coupe. Also, 2004 cars were on 2 year servicing, so those in the know will avoid them like the plague as 996's need regular oil changes. That car is at between £5 and £8k too expensive,only my opinion mind. I guess the seller is hoping that some collector will fall in love with it and give him the top dollar he is asking, then never, ever, drive it.
I love soft tops, but the thing that would always put me off a 996 C4S cab is how heavy it is. I had a C4S Coupe and that's heavy enough to start with. The standard car is already 125kg heavier than a C2, making it a cab will have pushed that to 175kg if not more - that's a massive performance hit to take.
I probably have an identical spec car and I think that is too high even for mine, which is basically brand new. Based on prices and availability of cars in that quality bracket I would say that 30K is more realistic at the moment based on what is about and is what I would be looking for if selling.
As cars get older owners start to care less about the performance IMO and more about the looks and fun factor for limited use. The C4S looks great compared to a non wide body vehicle so that is the main draw for the C4S and exactly why I went for one.
On the ragged edge the extar weight will mean it is not as swift as the coupe but make sure you have the performance exhaust and on a summers day with the hood down it is a decent ride.
As cars get older owners start to care less about the performance IMO and more about the looks and fun factor for limited use. The C4S looks great compared to a non wide body vehicle so that is the main draw for the C4S and exactly why I went for one.
On the ragged edge the extar weight will mean it is not as swift as the coupe but make sure you have the performance exhaust and on a summers day with the hood down it is a decent ride.
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