Mileage contribution to value of 993TTs.

[sundiver]

Folks - to what extent should mileage have on the value of a 993TT? As an example, lets say 20K miles versus 40K miles on otherwise identical cars?

Any suggestions appreciated...

[verysideways]

I think there is a bit of stigma associated with higher mileage 993tt's (not that there are that many out there!).
So if you are only planning on keeping the car a year or two and doing 10k miles a year this could be something to bear in mind - they seem to take a hit at about 50/60k.

Personally though i'd want to stay away from ultra low mileage. I've always found the 993 likes to be used (n/a or tt) and a 20k mile 8 year old car could be troublesome.

My car's done 68k miles now and is utterly wonderful.

Then again, in Henry's absence, i'll say it now: ignore the mileage, buy on CONDITION.

VS

edit: i reckon a pristine 40k car could sell for the same as a reasonable 20k car - the car's worth what someone will pay for it...

>> Edited by verysideways on Monday 19th September 11:31

[Barry_J]

I think that it depends on the actual milages;

- if the two cars had done 20k and 40k I'd prefer the higher mileage car

- if the two cars had done 80k and 100k I'd prefer the lower mileage car

[gunner]

I guess on a lower mileage car you feel more comfortable piling on the miles (as I seem to be on my 993tt) but clearly the most important aspect is condition.A 60k mile car that has been lovingly cared for is far preferable to a 30k mile car that has had the sh*t thrashed out of it.Either way go for it.

[sundiver]

Interesting - thanks for the opinions. I'm taking my search real slow now and taking my time - I know I definitely don't want a 996tt and have settled for sure on a 993tt. Age and well-worn engineering discussions aside, it's the looks that close it for me... Now to just throw aside my low-mileage desires and go on condition! Easier said than done...;-)