by "Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
Published 02/14/2017 at 14:48
by "Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
Published 02/14/2017 at 14:48
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997's are fantastic, but my adult sensibilities are starting to creep in and I’m not sure I’m comfortable paying $50k+ for a clean version of my dream car, when age is every bit the enemy as is mileage. Prices are ridiculous, and continue to be ridiculous.
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
02/14/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 0
Same reason I never bought one. Just hurts too much to pay so dearly for such an old car. That said, values have been very static, so had I actually bought one two years ago when I probably could’ve/should’ve, I’d have not lost a penny on it.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
02/14/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 0
I think values have been climbing. 2-3 years ago was a good time to buy. The best time to buy was right after the crash. You could buy a 2-3 year old C2S for $42k. Now that same car is $52k.
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
02/14/2017 at 15:04, STARS: 0
I have a friend in that situation right now. He is looking at 996 Turbos or possibly a 997.2 Carrera. I keep nudging him towards the Turbo.
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
02/14/2017 at 15:06, STARS: 0
I found a one-owner 2006 C2 Cab with 59k on it at a local MB dealer a couple years back and talked them down to $30k for it. But couldn’t pull the trigger because 1) I wanted a coupe and 2) I wanted a S.
But it was a great price for a nice, local, one-owner. I still look from time to time, but never find anything really worth it (to me) to investigate further.
If you haven’t yet, you may want to try to join a local PCA - that can get you access to classified sales, same goes for local PCA chapter’s Facebook pages. One other that I was close to buying was found via a local PCA Facebook page, of all things. Nice, black C2 coupe.
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
02/14/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 1
Probably $20,000
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
02/14/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 0
I’ve been looking at PCA cars too.
I’m also really particular. I won’t buy one without a clean DME scan to start. And in most cases I want to the cylinders scope to make sure there is no sign of bore scoring.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
02/14/2017 at 15:58, STARS: 0
x 2-2.5
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
02/14/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 0
Gahhhhhhh
"mjswee" (mjswee)
02/14/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 0
Prices apparently have been rising according to a thread on Rennlist. The 997.2 is holding value exceptionally well. Its production numbers were down compared to the 996 and 997.1 and I don’t think as many people traded up to the 991 which is causing a low supply, especially for a manual S, 4S, or GTS. I’d really like to add a GTS to my fleet (which includes a 997.1 C4S cab), but I can’t justify the price when there are other cars I’d like to experience for a fraction of the cost (Elise, Viper, Z06, or even a Hellcat).
First gen Caymans are priced really well right now though.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
02/14/2017 at 16:19, STARS: 0
I agree with that thread. There are a lot of used 991 C2's on lots. I’m not a fan of em.
I’m too tall for Caymans or I would be looking.
"B_dol" (bdolan40)
02/14/2017 at 19:21, STARS: 0
Perhaps a little bit less clean is your best bet? A good example, well used can still be maintained. 60K miles on a 10 year old car is fairly low - I’d be less scared of miles and more scared of >2-3 owners.