Hi All-

Been looking for a CPO 2006/07 c2s cab with Tip, SC, and heated seats. Car will be a 2nd car, fun weekend driver.

Came across a CPO 2009 c2 (non s) PDK, SC for $80k. Looking for some input. This seems like a 'deal', but may be first of many at this price point?

On Porsche site 2006 c2s go from $55K (Momentum Porsche) to $75K- 2007 c2s (Rusnak, Huntington).

http://tom-wood.porschedealer.com/2009/Porsche/911+Carrera+Cabriolet/Indianapolis/IN/Meteor+Grey+Metallic/grey/549749/info.php

http://rusnakwestlakeporsche.com/Preowned-Inventory.aspx?InventoryId=30657199

Assuming a hopeful 10% on 2009 CPO that is $72k. Below asking on CPO 2007 models??!! WTF I even see 07 PP cars in excess of 09 CPOs. These usually have a priced for quick sale next to them. Huh?

Sweet spot for me seems to be $58-$60 k for 07 and $50-$52k for 06. The extra 12k or so from '07 for 09 would be a reach, but outside personal finances, this seems to be better 'deal' for long term. Especially factoring in PDK and possible warranty through 2015 on 09.

Also on a second note- I would like to take the car to a DE or 'track day' possibly and would like to hear the experiences of people with Tip or PDK. I know I'll need a hardtop and it's more for using the car to it's potential in a safe environment instead of racing on side roads. No need to post reply telling me to get a 6 speed to 'enjoy the car to its 'fullest'.

I'm not a track guy, just might venture out once or twice during ownership and Tip/PDK is mandatory.

 

Interesting situation. Here are my thoughts:
* PDK is really awesome. Tiptronic is not even close.
* Brand new '09s are going for $15K - $20K off MSRP as a starting point
* Asking prices by most dealers for '06-'08 cars are way too high
* Don't stretch your finances on a depreciating asset -- stay in your sweet spot

Have fun & be smart in your hunt!

 

Agree with the above.

1. PDK is very...very nice. Beats the manual 6 sp 05 997.1 I used to have.
2. As for 09's yes 20% off MSRP is a starting/offer point on remaining cars. just purchased an 09 Carrera S for a little less than $80k in Jan 2010 so $80k for a non S PDK car is waay to high.
3. My dealer has a white non S 09 PDK lightly optioned for around $68k last I checked. Look some more!
4. An '06-08 car at that price is too high. Yes they do seem to be rather high overall maybe because Porsche is not helping them out or maybe folks are hanging onto their cars a little longer in the current economy
5. Finally look around and when you find one you want offer aggressively for it and your business. Its a buyers market and I walked into my dealer with a list of every comparable car in 500 miles and beyond and he met the lowest price...cause he knew I'd go and get it!

Good luck!

 

You got good advice already. Get an '09 PDK and make sure it has SC as the example you mentioned. A non-S '09 should sell well below what you are being asked.

 

+1 on +1 on +1.