991 carrera - good time to buy used?
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Hello all - I am contemplating buying a 991s coupe and have been trawling the adverts to get a jist of costs etc. I am looking at sub-30k miles with a reasonable spec. However, they all seem to be high £60k's so they have held there value well in % terms. I can only assume this is because there is limited supply coming on to the market which my local dealer (Leicester) also suggested to me.
I would be really interested to get the view of what you think the values may do over the next 6 months, will there be a lot of people coming out of 3 year finance agreements shortly so a large number of cars coming to market and/or will the forthcoming release of the gen2 affect the gen1's?
In short, do you think now is a good time or hold off for 6 months in anticipation of a drop in buy price or are they going to stay high whilst 997's seem to be propping them up with very strong values also?
Thanks
I would be really interested to get the view of what you think the values may do over the next 6 months, will there be a lot of people coming out of 3 year finance agreements shortly so a large number of cars coming to market and/or will the forthcoming release of the gen2 affect the gen1's?
In short, do you think now is a good time or hold off for 6 months in anticipation of a drop in buy price or are they going to stay high whilst 997's seem to be propping them up with very strong values also?
Thanks
Thanks for the input so far, it's appreciated.
I am now considering gen 2 997s' even more as my gut tells me 991's are not really offering good value used yet. I have to say the turbo idea makes sense in many ways, Amari have a nice looking one for £60k. However I am going to be doing around 14k miles a year so not sure if a turbo is going fit the bill as running costs may be too high. I also deal with the public sector, arriving in Carrera i can carry off in my mind (I used to have a cayman), a turbo may rub a few people up the wrong way.
Its all a bit of a head spinner, all fun though.
I am now considering gen 2 997s' even more as my gut tells me 991's are not really offering good value used yet. I have to say the turbo idea makes sense in many ways, Amari have a nice looking one for £60k. However I am going to be doing around 14k miles a year so not sure if a turbo is going fit the bill as running costs may be too high. I also deal with the public sector, arriving in Carrera i can carry off in my mind (I used to have a cayman), a turbo may rub a few people up the wrong way.
Its all a bit of a head spinner, all fun though.
Thanks - I think I am coming to the conclusion that a 997 Gen 2 S with PDK, sub 30k miles for around the £40k mark is going to be my best bet. I remember reading about how good the GTS' are when they came out, however I am looking at another £15-20k, so quite a %age more needed and I can't justify that much of a premium. Plus as a side note, they all seem to be specced with the black alloys which are not my thing really (again trying to stay relatively understated).
I just need to find one now.
I just need to find one now.
Thanks all for your input - I test drove a 991 carrera today with PDK, PASM and Sports plus.
Overall I was very impressed with the performance (feels much more than 350hp) and the handling. The interior was nice although a couple of noticeable rattles from air vents on the dash which porsche tell me they would sort before handover of the car. You could also tell that the previous owner had been putting something in the back (probably golf clubs) and that had left some marks in the back which made me think it had been given a tough first 3 years of life (27,000 miles). However i will be doing the same so maybe I should not be so precious.
It definitely lived up to expectations though, I am in two minds whether I try a 997 C2S for comparison. I had another quick look on Porsche approved and there were no gen 2's with less than 30k miles on for less than £50k! I don't see that as good value really. I could go independent but I do really want to stick to Porsche approved as I value the 2 year warranty rather than go independent.
It looks like a 991 may fit the bill.
Overall I was very impressed with the performance (feels much more than 350hp) and the handling. The interior was nice although a couple of noticeable rattles from air vents on the dash which porsche tell me they would sort before handover of the car. You could also tell that the previous owner had been putting something in the back (probably golf clubs) and that had left some marks in the back which made me think it had been given a tough first 3 years of life (27,000 miles). However i will be doing the same so maybe I should not be so precious.
It definitely lived up to expectations though, I am in two minds whether I try a 997 C2S for comparison. I had another quick look on Porsche approved and there were no gen 2's with less than 30k miles on for less than £50k! I don't see that as good value really. I could go independent but I do really want to stick to Porsche approved as I value the 2 year warranty rather than go independent.
It looks like a 991 may fit the bill.
Edited by charliedb2 on Friday 8th May 15:17
Thanks for all your help and replies.
I went for a manual 997 gen 2 C2S in the end from Porsche centre Newcastle. I am really enjoying the car, liking being back in a manual and enjoying having nearly 3 years warranty on it which was a bonus.
What was not a bonus was someone reversing into me in the mcdonalds car park yesterday when i was getting a cheeky bit of breakfast and then driving off! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/imgs/7.gif
Luckily a guy came forward as a witness with the car reg etc so hopefully my insurers will sort it out with the person who obviously did not realise they did it.
Happy days.
I went for a manual 997 gen 2 C2S in the end from Porsche centre Newcastle. I am really enjoying the car, liking being back in a manual and enjoying having nearly 3 years warranty on it which was a bonus.
What was not a bonus was someone reversing into me in the mcdonalds car park yesterday when i was getting a cheeky bit of breakfast and then driving off! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/imgs/7.gif
Luckily a guy came forward as a witness with the car reg etc so hopefully my insurers will sort it out with the person who obviously did not realise they did it.
Happy days.
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