Hey all, I've recently been thinking of selling my 996. Price guide prices seemed off the mark to me, a suspicion that seemed to be born out when I did a quick internet search of similar cars for sale. For anyone who has been shopping to buy, or who has recently bought or sold a similar low-mile 996, I'd like your input on what is a reasonable private party price for my car. Here's what I have:

2000 911 Carrera 2
ocean blue
grey interior - full leather (dash)
46,500 miles
LN engineering IMS bearing and new clutch ~2k miles ago
2005 model 911 18" wheels
always garaged
no issues, no accidents, car looks and drives like a 4 year old car

So what do you guys think is the appropriate private party price?

Thanks,
Woody

 

I just paid 25k for my 2000 cab with 20 k miles

 

up here in the northeast 23 to 28 asking . for something with similar mileage .

 

Recent discussion on this: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...31-prices.html

You can get a good feel based on regions, mileage, features....Hope this helps.

 

I somehow missed that thread. Thank you, it does help, and so do the other data points you all provided. I'm not yet sure I will sell, but if I do, I want to be fair to both the buyer and myself.

--Woody

 

A good starting point would be to check auto trader, craigs list etc.. for you specific area, go out about 50 miles.

 

Besides region, tip or manual will also determine pricing.

Do you have all service history?

Full set of keys/manuals?

Any dings/dents?

Interior condition?

Caught up on maintenance or any proactive pm done?

The price you get will also be partially determined on how you market it.(good description, full pics, etc)

 

No prob. I did research myself as a prospective buyer. Careful about being "fair" and be ready for lowballers. Just keep in mind the basic business aspects of the sale. Sounds like you are a geniune guy and would hate to see you get taken for a ride (no pun intended). Good luck!

 

Right you are, that's all great info that should be included if I decide to advertise. The car is a 6 speed, I am the second owner and have all the paperwork from new (including, I think, a VHS video). No dents and only minimal dings that someone would have to look close for, as I park away from the doorslammers whenever possible. The LN engineering IMS bearing was proactive, there was no failure with that but a leaky RMS meant it was apart, and so I thought the upgrade 'prudent'.

As FLA99TT suggested, I had done an nationwide search on low mile cars and came up with pretty much what Jacabean had said, i.e. an asking price of 23-28k. I am thinking carefully about this decision, as last time I let a German car go (a BMW 540 6-speed), nothing that followed felt nearly as good (that is, until the 911).

--Woody

 

You are sitting in a pretty position. Undecided if to sell. Then ask your top dollar and stick by your guns. Tell the prospective buyer that your asking price is firm.

 

$23k should sell fast IMO with $28k stretching it(especially condidering it's a mk1) but not out of the question depending on location and the fact that summer is coming.

You have many plusses on your side IMO. Extensive records, low owners, IMS replacement and other maintenance, etc.

You never mentioned if you had full set of keys, manual, original sticker. That could complete the package too.

I would start at the top end like 27-28 but be realistic and be willing to settle a little lower. This way buyers will know you know what you have, at the same time will feel like they got a deal if you end up coming down a little bit in the end. Win win for both parties. Start at the top with the listing and if no activity after some time, expect to bring down your advertised price. That's my $.03

 

I agree, and appreciate the input. I've incorporated your suggestions into my ad, and listed the car in the 6speedonline classifieds and would like to see it find a good home. Please pass the word if you know someone looking for a good car, I'd really like to see it go to a good home.

--Woody

 

For maximum exposure and to target a wider user base, you should list on places like autotrader and eBay motors too.

GLWS