Thanks for all the input. That's really made me feel better about finding the right car for me at the right price.

 

Good luck getting $45k for a tip.

 

+1

 

May not be so funny soon. 996tt prices are starting to heat up.

 

I don't know where you see the prices heating up, I would say they are holding steady value and have kind of hit they're low. I personally think it's going to take a few more years before the 996 prices will go up, once people start realizing that even the most amazing automatic transmissions cannot beat the feel of driving a manual. It's like back in the 70's when battery operated watches became really popular and everyone tossed the mechanical watches aside, it was only a matter of time before the mechanical watch became popular again and people realized how much better they actually were.

 

I've been looking online here and other sites trying to get an idea of current pricing for a 2001 996TT. I am considering putting mine up for sale and am also having a hard time deciding on lissting price. It's Seal Gray/Tan 6 speed, 60k miles, serviced and lightly modded by Marsky. (911 tuning). It's a Beauty & the Beast but never tracked or over-revved. Like others I would rather list it here and have a member continue to enjoy it. I fully understand each one is different and so pricing is reasonable all the way to rediculous. Just trying to get a perspective from fellow forum members who may have been more on top of this than I have for a while. Feel free to PM opinions, questions (and/or insults :-)) If it's reasonable I'm happy to oput pics and all the details int he classified section.

 

As another data point I just spent $55k for 04 turbo cab with 18k miles, Nav and several factory upgrades minus the removable hardtop. Needed rear tires but perfect other than that got it from dealer in exotics only

 

If anyone is interested I will be posting my step brother's 2002 996TT for sale soon. Polar silver on black, 73K miles, great records! Will be getting new rear tires, oil change and alignment tomorrow. He will be looking to get in the ~$40K area.

 

Very tough to get a feel for the market since there are so few sales. I've been looking at 2010-2012 Turbo/Turbo S and find the same is true. Here is the market report for 2004 models. As you can see, very few sales and pricing is not constant. I say be patient and a good deal will come along. The really high price cars don't seem to be selling and I see them listed for sale for several months with no movement. You can always make an offer-can't tell you how many times I've been told "no". Good luck.
01/17/13 PALM BCH Regular $55,200 11,914 Avg GRAY 6GT 6 No 01/09/13 PALM BCH Regular $45,500 26,573 Avg SILVER 6GT 6 No 07/09/13 ORLANDO Lease $38,400 44,601 Avg GRAY 6GT A No 03/21/13 RIVRSIDE Regular $40,500 47,081 Avg SILVER 6GT A No 03/18/14 STATESVL Regular $42,250 56,904 Avg SILVER 6GT 6 No 09/27/12 FRDKBURG Lease $38,400 66,965 Avg SILVER 6G A No 01/25/13 PA Regular $20,900 198,794 Avg SILVER 6GT A No

 

I think there are some really good deals to be had, especially in the midwest and east due to the weather. I dont think there were a lot of people out buying sports cars when there was feet of snow falling.

 

Yes sir-my experience has been the best time to buy is when there is snow on the ground-end of year.

 

I'm looking at... almost bought a 2005 Turbo S, immaculate, low miles and have seen valuations $20,000 apart depending on which website you look at.. and have seen sales $25,000 apart... horses for courses I suspect

 

Snow? What is this "snow" you are talking about?

 

I've seen them in the range of 35-45k for a non-x50 non-S models, depending on the mileage, condition, etc.,. I've seen several on ebay from indy or third party dealers in the mid to high-30s with no warranty, and from reputable Porsche or certified dealers in low 40s. Once you start talking x50 or turbos, extremely low mileage ones can go over 50 easily.
Your best deals would be from a private seller who has more flexibility on price, its usually not worth it to trade it in, so if you can beat dealer trade-in value plus some margin you can score a good deal.

 

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