What would make you not buy a 2004 996 TT with 75k Miles?
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11-09-2009 | 04:56 PM
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What would make you not buy a 2004 996 TT with 75k Miles?
What would make you not buy a 2004 996 TT with 75k Miles?
It just seems like a lot of miles. I haven't looked at it yet since it's 2 hours away from me. I know maintenance is key to reliability in higher mileage cars. At this time I have no idea how well it was maintained.
It just seems like a lot of miles. I haven't looked at it yet since it's 2 hours away from me. I know maintenance is key to reliability in higher mileage cars. At this time I have no idea how well it was maintained.
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11-09-2009 | 05:48 PM
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I dunno.....as parts, particularly motor parts, are what are expensive with these cars, for 40 large I might look at something like an '02 with 20K miles....not much change in the car between 02 and 04.....just my .02...
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11-09-2009 | 07:05 PM
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What would make you not buy a 2004 996 TT with 75k Miles?
It just seems like a lot of miles. I haven't looked at it yet since it's 2 hours away from me. I know maintenance is key to reliability in higher mileage cars. At this time I have no idea how well it was maintained.
It just seems like a lot of miles. I haven't looked at it yet since it's 2 hours away from me. I know maintenance is key to reliability in higher mileage cars. At this time I have no idea how well it was maintained.
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11-10-2009 | 07:23 AM
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Personally, I'd pass even at $40k? Why?
The older I get, the more I keep resale value in mind. Although it's tempting to say "I don't care...this car is for me, I'll keep it until I die", that's neither practical or likely. So, I like to instead think about things that I do indeed want (color, options, etc.) but work within a framework of thinking about being able to re-sell the car should an emergency arise.
With a 75k mile 996TT, there is obviously going to be a market...but it's a much smaller market than for a car with 20k - 40k miles out there. So, unless you're OK with the risk I'd suggest waiting for a lower mileage example to come up or work on the price even more. Obviously there is going to be a price point where you just cannot resist, but for me I think it would have to be lower than $40k to assume the future liability of having that kind of mileage on the car. Good luck to you!
The older I get, the more I keep resale value in mind. Although it's tempting to say "I don't care...this car is for me, I'll keep it until I die", that's neither practical or likely. So, I like to instead think about things that I do indeed want (color, options, etc.) but work within a framework of thinking about being able to re-sell the car should an emergency arise.
With a 75k mile 996TT, there is obviously going to be a market...but it's a much smaller market than for a car with 20k - 40k miles out there. So, unless you're OK with the risk I'd suggest waiting for a lower mileage example to come up or work on the price even more. Obviously there is going to be a price point where you just cannot resist, but for me I think it would have to be lower than $40k to assume the future liability of having that kind of mileage on the car. Good luck to you!
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11-10-2009 | 08:00 AM
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Personally, I'd pass even at $40k? Why?
The older I get, the more I keep resale value in mind. Although it's tempting to say "I don't care...this car is for me, I'll keep it until I die", that's neither practical or likely. So, I like to instead think about things that I do indeed want (color, options, etc.) but work within a framework of thinking about being able to re-sell the car should an emergency arise.
With a 75k mile 996TT, there is obviously going to be a market...but it's a much smaller market than for a car with 20k - 40k miles out there. So, unless you're OK with the risk I'd suggest waiting for a lower mileage example to come up or work on the price even more. Obviously there is going to be a price point where you just cannot resist, but for me I think it would have to be lower than $40k to assume the future liability of having that kind of mileage on the car. Good luck to you!
The older I get, the more I keep resale value in mind. Although it's tempting to say "I don't care...this car is for me, I'll keep it until I die", that's neither practical or likely. So, I like to instead think about things that I do indeed want (color, options, etc.) but work within a framework of thinking about being able to re-sell the car should an emergency arise.
With a 75k mile 996TT, there is obviously going to be a market...but it's a much smaller market than for a car with 20k - 40k miles out there. So, unless you're OK with the risk I'd suggest waiting for a lower mileage example to come up or work on the price even more. Obviously there is going to be a price point where you just cannot resist, but for me I think it would have to be lower than $40k to assume the future liability of having that kind of mileage on the car. Good luck to you!
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11-10-2009 | 11:10 AM
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FYI - Not always a good indicator but still valuable. Average mileage for a 2004 at auction is 40K
10/22/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $49,000 25,318 Avg BLACK 6G 6 Yes
10/13/09 FAAO Lease $32,800 74,085 BelowGREY 6G 6 Yes
09/24/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $44,600 37,040 Avg SILVER 6G 6 Yes
09/10/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $49,500 39,065 Avg SEAL GRE 6G 6 Yes
08/06/09 MANHEIM Lease $47,000 28,190 Avg BLACK 6GT 6 Yes
06/03/09 W PALM Regular $46,800 49,933 Avg BACK 6G 6 No
10/22/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $49,000 25,318 Avg BLACK 6G 6 Yes
10/13/09 FAAO Lease $32,800 74,085 BelowGREY 6G 6 Yes
09/24/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $44,600 37,040 Avg SILVER 6G 6 Yes
09/10/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $49,500 39,065 Avg SEAL GRE 6G 6 Yes
08/06/09 MANHEIM Lease $47,000 28,190 Avg BLACK 6GT 6 Yes
06/03/09 W PALM Regular $46,800 49,933 Avg BACK 6G 6 No