I'm in the market ready to fulfill a long time goal. Found this 991 in Omaha; it's the closest dealer to Des Moines and I'm looking for some advice.

https://www.woodhouse.com/search/256087

WP0AB2A99CS120363

It's listed for $72750 being sold as-is, although they said they would sell it as CPO for an additional 6-7k. I'm looking to trade a 2011 Corvette Grand Sport.

They have come from an overall trade difference of 43750 to 39878 without any real effort. I was targeting a difference of roughly 35500; about 33k for my trade and 68500 for the 991. I know I won't get there.

Forgetting about trade value - what would you consider a fair price for this 991, and would you even consider it being sold without any warranty at all? What should I look for in an inspection?

Thanks,
Tom

 

IMO keep looking. That car has very few options and they're selling it for CPO type of money. Example... here is what just a little more $ gets you: https://www.porscheofmelbourne.com/used-Melbourne-2014-Porsche-911-Carrera+S-WP0CB2A93ES154102

Granted - not everyone like a drop top and that one is a hell of a deal but the one you posted is a ~65K car IMO...

 

Since your in Omaha, check out this 4s, 30K miles but cpo from the Porsche dealer

https://porscheofomaha.com/inventory/used/Porsche+911+Carrera+4S+Omaha+Nebraska+2014+Agate+G rey+Metallic+1613569

https://www.aristocratporsche.com/inventory/used/Porsche+911+Carrera+S+Merriam+Kansas+2013+Black+17 29329#features

https://www.aristocratporsche.com/inventory/used/Porsche+911+Carrera+GTS+Merriam+Kansas+2012+Black+ 1698677

http://www.porschedealer.com/dealer/usLocator/?keywords=omaha

http://www.porschedealer.com/dealer/usLocator/?keywords=Des%20Moines

 

Plus from what I've seen, CPO usually adds $4-5k to the asking price. Not $6-7k.

 

It's worth the peace of mind of having the Porche warranty, try getting an Extended warranty as well if I were you.

 

my 02. buying rules 1) never try to bring down the price of their car. 2) just tell them what you want for yours, you will bring down their price by being firm on yours 3) hey you drove in and you'll drive out and 4) they need to sell more than you need to buy 5) always always remember 1-4 . I couldn't see the car. price depends on accidents or lack thereof and options. for instance since I couldn't see your car consider a 12 991s all options except heated mirrors with 22k miles for that price, with cpo included. hope this helps. by the way Ive owned 5p cars since I was 22 I'm now 50, so these are not unproven theories. peace and patience /happy buying

 

Consult NADAguides.com for sure. Do not get reamed on CPO. For example, CPO really only adds about $3500...any more than that and they are making a profit on you. Just remember.

 

Also my 0.02- I had a 2012 991 S Launch vehicle with PDK in platinum silver metallic and that color was very low maintenance. Black is high maintenance, just a reminder. Things I enjoyed on my 991S:

PDCC
PDK
sport exhaust
18-way adaptive seats
Would have preferred the full leather interior! It had std interior and it was just OK.

Many dealerships will ship to you. You may want to consider a GTS!!

 

Hi tdiddy<br /><br />I was where you at about couple months ago, however, my search before i pulled the trigger was about 6 months into it. like a forum member said, be patient about buying these, this is whole different arena from what I'm used to (BMW universe).<br /><br />i got to admit, hard to know what you want if you don't know all the features, I've learn lots of things by readying the 911.1 discussion, and knowingly I don't want a race car on road, just a sport car, that would help as main index to go, as for the CPO, that would be a good priority to have, not a must, but a plus.<br /><br />anyways...good luck, this Pcar has brought me lots of joy and positive energy, and I do look forward more come in coming years.

 

Dont buy one with a hole in the roof
Get the S
Get the 7 speed
Get sport chrono
Get sunroof delete
get low mileage or pay a lot less. These cars are pretty robust, The difference of one between 20K miles and 40 miles is not a lot.
Get a PPI
Get a paint meter reading
Get an over rev report
Buy a fidelity platinum warranty over CPO
Look at it in person before handing over the check (even if it cost 500$ for a flight)
Understand a Porsche dealer selling a used car is the same as the lot on the side of the highway.

I have had 4 and this is my best advice.

 

Dont buy one with a hole in the roof
Get the S (GOT THIS)
Get the 7 speed (GOT THIS)
Get sport chrono (GOT THIS)
Get sunroof delete
get low mileage or pay a lot less. These cars are pretty robust, The difference of one between 20K miles and 40 miles is not a lot.
Get a PPI
Get a paint meter reading
Get an over rev report
Buy a fidelity platinum warranty over CPO (GOT THIS)
Look at it in person before handing over the check (even if it cost 500$ for a flight)
Understand a Porsche dealer selling a used car is the same as the lot on the side of the highway. (GOT THIS)

 

Too much money by at least $10,000 in MHO. That said, check the trade in value of your Vette they might be giving you $5,000 more than its worth.

ChuckJ

 

http://porsche.databatrix.com/

 

pretty cool website...

not sure how to read the classified history