Market Speculation

"UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy" (smithtaylorm) 07/19/2016 at 22:45 • Filed to: None

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What do you think about the 996.1 Market in the coming years (say 5-10)??

I know they are generally unloved, but I’ve always been a fan. 99-01 was when I was really getting into cars as a youngin’ and loved them. I wouldn’t be opposed to getting one.

Pictured: 996 GT3 Mk1. C2 with aerokit would be remarkably similar to this look.

functionoverfashion > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 07/19/2016 at 22:55

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I can’t imagine prices will really go down much at this point. Probably an excellent time to buy.

wafflesnfalafel > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 07/19/2016 at 22:59

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They will be the last to gain value - they will be be the c3 vette of the 911 group. Not a bad time to buy - but you will have to wait 20-25 years to see any significant appreciation.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > wafflesnfalafel 07/19/2016 at 23:04

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I'm not buying to make a profit, I'm looking to make a second twisty road/use as often car out of it. Buying outright I'll be ready in 3-5 years. It's just a debate whether I should get a new DD and put off the purchase or ride my current DD until it dies and save immediately. I feel like if I don't do the latter prices will shoot up when I'm ready to buy and I'll miss the boat.

wafflesnfalafel > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 07/19/2016 at 23:07

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sounds perfect then - blast around in it for a few years then sell it for the same or better money. And just me personally - I like the headlamps that aren’t circular.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 07/19/2016 at 23:11

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It’s not going to raise values, people will be circle jerking around the air cooled porsches long before the 991s will rise in value

Thomas Donohue > functionoverfashion 07/19/2016 at 23:20

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Unfortunately maintenance, repairs, and parts won’t be going down in price, either. But yes....if you want one, they are likely coming to the bottom of the depreciation curve.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 07/20/2016 at 03:06

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The 996 Targa seems to be an interesting buy.

functionoverfashion > Thomas Donohue 07/20/2016 at 08:26

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yeah, I think back to 10 years ago before I was married and I was looking at mid-to-late-80's Carerras at high teens to low 20's. I think that ship has sailed. Thing is, if I had gotten one then, I would still have it, probably would never sell it.

I also don’t think you’ll lose money on one of these. You’ll have upkeep on any 911. These would have a relatively low entry fee and you can just get your money back (probably) when you sell.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 07/20/2016 at 22:00

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I imagine 996 prices holding steady, then slightly rising in 5-10 years when they’re all @20 years old. With many 996 carreras in the teens i cant see them dropping anymore.

daender > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 07/23/2016 at 14:15

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Buy 996.

Address IMS issue and/or buy Turbo/GT engine or LS-swap.

Convert to 997 nose.

Have 997 looks without having to buy a newer and more-expensive 997 to start modding.