Hi,

I'm currently shopping for used 991 or 997.2. Do you think with the changes coming out with 2020 911 its worth waiting? That is, do you think prices for two prior used versions may drop significantly enough that it is worth waiting till summer before purchasing ?

Thank you!

Nick

 

The 2020 is a 992 and it's really expensive compared to the 991.1 or 991.2 the 992 had not been well received by the 991 crowd.. In addition to more you move into spring the less deals there is going to be as people want a new car. I'd buy now or wait until winter if you want a "deal".

 

Thank you!

 

You’re obviously going to be spending a lot more money if you buy a new 992. The general rule of thumb is buy the newest car you can comfortably afford. If you can comfortably afford a 992 my suggestion would be to wait and drive one and then decide. Also as the 992s come out the 991’s will likely drop a little bit in price.

 

I am looking to buy a 2013/2013 911S coupe. Not sure it will drop in price. Trying to decide whether its worth waiting to see.

 

I think they will. You are so close it is worth the wait. In the meantime it is fun shopping.

 

The 992 is a totally different car from a 997.2 or a 991.1 in so many ways. If your into the latest tech, wait for the 992. If you can afford it, wait for the 992. If you're looking for an excellent entry into a 911, buy the newest 991.1 you can find and enjoy a real Porsche driving experience.

 

For some reason people keep answering like you are proposing buying a 992!

The reality is that I think that the 2013 991.1 S you're thinking about wont get hit that much beyond normal depreciation - its probably taken the biggest hit a couple of years ago when it fell out of warranty. The better the specimen the more likely it will hold its value.

What you're probably going to see is the 991.2 cars take a bigger hit because they are so much closer to being an either/or option, whereas what your looking at is for a completely different buying option (and likely a different buyer).

 

The 992 is a boat to me. The black glass interior does not belong in it. At all. Lack of slap stick is lame too.

I went 991.2 and suggest you do too. Best Porsche styling to me.

 

Take a look in the vehicle market place as i just post my fully custom built 2017 991.2 with 640 miles on it for sale. It is absolutely mint !

 

 

I sold my 13 C2S last summer, it was a great car. Loved it.

Good luck!

 

I love the new 992. The launch in Europe was the 14th so I've actually been in one and seen it in the flesh. It's fantastic <3

 

It is a huge span in both years and technology between your oldest & newest versions in your post. 997.2 & 992. Also a huge difference in cost. Probably buy 2 997.2s for the cost of a 992. Whatever choice you make, good luck & enjoy. BTW my vote is 992.

 

If you look on car gurus depreciation curve the 2014 991 has actually started to appreciate in the past 4 months - an interesting trend

The bottom line is if you buy a new 992 you are going to take a significant loss over the first 3 years of ownership

If you buy a used CPO 991 from 2014 - 2016 most of the depreciation is already out of the vehicle

The question is if the trade off on having the newest technology and apple car play features and the like is worth the additional cost

For myself the biggest advantage of Porsche is the way they hold their value - my 997 Turbo has appreciated slightly a little bit every year for the last 3 years after it hit the bottom - I just bought a 2014 991 Turbo S and expect that could depreciate a bit more but not much more - personally I would never consider to but any of these cars new and take such a loss - to each his / her own