996 Turbo S Coupe - will it appreciate?

[getitupya]

Giving the fact its limited production run of (600 roughly worldwide) is it a keeper?

I know its a 996 and water cooled for all the aficionados out there but please move (think) with the times!

I love mine to bits after 10 months of ownership, but still ponder over a 997 Turbo. Will I be kicking myself in a couple of years time if I sell/trade for a 997 Turbo now?

I got it cheap IMO at 33K with an additional 3K to "get it right" (Pads, shocks and tires), albeit a 64K example.

Is PCCB on a 64K car a negative or positive issue, in my opinion this is more an issue on "track" based GT cars than road based Turbos where they have been used to their capability?

Your opinions please..........

[Arenki]

Imo the 996 Turbo S seems to be held in high regard. There are significant premiums over the basic turbo however i would never hold onto a car on the basis that it *might* appreciate. I think we all dream of buying a car that appreciates significantly in value, such as a close friend of mine, who managed to get hold of an early 4.3 AM V8 Vantage, sold it for 15k more than he paid for it with 2k on the clock. However the brutal reality is that it simply rarely (won't!) happens.

If you're hankering after a 997, i'm afraid you might have to get your heart and head to reach some form of conclusion...

what your car is worth to you is completely different from it's market value. My C4S is worth peanuts at the moment, 30k if i'm lucky. But it's my car, and it's a keeper. To hell with depreciation!

[Adam B]

In a word no, great car but it's a standard TT with some expensive TT options ticked and some badging

[dazco]

Adam B said:

In a word no, great car but it's a standard TT with some expensive TT options ticked and some badging

Same kind of thing could be said about a few, very expensive, cars.

[stewart rix]

I'd suggest it will always be slightly more desireable than a standard turbo, so come sale time you're more likely to find a buyer (just like a well optioned regular turbo). But a future classic, worth holding onto just for that.........no.

[monthefish]

Yes, but only in the medium to long term.

[slodge]

Hi,

I have to state my bias at the outset! As a 996 Turbo S owner I'd agree with you about them being great cars. Eventually they may rise in value, but it's the usual story a) that will be a long, long way off and b) as with everything car related the appreciation will probably be more than offset by what you pay in maintenance etc.

The best we can hope for in this climate is values holding steady. The great thing about the Turbo S is that it is easy to get in and out of, so if you've got a 997TT itch then it should be no problem to scratch it. At this level you've got to love what you drive otherwise what's the point?

Even though the S is in essence a 996TT with a few options ticked it's somehow just that bit more special and makes you feel good for that reason. I see 997 Turbos every day, but haven't run into another 996 Turbo S yet...

Every time I look at depreciation costs I somehow make a stupid (read expensive) car decision that costs more in the long term. My advice would be to stick with what you've got, I certainly am (for now.....)

Cheers

SL

[daveyb662]

Personally I think depreciation would be in line with the standard tt. Clean examples of tt and tts probably won't appreciate but should find a steady base. Can't see clean ones with good history going far below 25k in the next few years. So even if you lose 5-10k if you buy one for 35k you could do a lot worse over a period of 5-10years.

[getitupya]

thanks guys, I guess I am probably sitting on a great car that will not depreciate in the medium term as much as standard TT's. That in its self makes me think I would be sensible not to chip in for an early 997 T. Has anyone gone down the same route?? Is there a noticable 15K difference??

Thanks

[Crimp a Length!]

Maybe long-term, but who knows?
All car values are based on supply and demand, look at old fords even Mk 2 Escorts command top money nowadays.
I've been fortunate on Pork ownership and bought at the right time the right model and never lost my shirt.

[Magic919]

All this silly talk of depreciation is dull. Go drive a 997 Turbo and you'll know if you want to change.

[rimkah]

Not a chance

[monthefish]

getitupya said:

thanks guys, I guess I am probably sitting on a great car that will not depreciate in the medium term as much as standard TT's.
s

I wouldn't be too sure about that. S's are newer and were/are more expensive, so they have got further to fall/more to lose.

[6C4GTS]

monthefish said:

getitupya said:

thanks guys, I guess I am probably sitting on a great car that will not depreciate in the medium term as much as standard TT's.
s

I wouldn't be too sure about that. S's are newer and were/are more expensive, so they have got further to fall/more to lose.

Botom line - if you get in it and you are disappointed - sell. If not enjoy and sit tight.

[erics]

I have a turbo s and don't care if it will rise in value.

It feels more special that my previous turbo though.