I saw a bunch of 07 tt ranging from high 80s to high 90s for cars between 10 to 20 K miles. Any thought on what is a good price for it? Is it best to get certified pre-owned from dealer than private seller?

 

Really comes down to condition, options and history of car. Take your time if you can. I am also in California and it took me 7 months to find the "right" car. Last July I paid 93K for a gorgeous loaded '07 with 1300 miles on it from the original owner, still under factory warranty. Sticker on car was over 140K new! Had it taken to my local dealer in Newport Beach for a PPI (inspection) and a rev test to see how the car was driven in the past. Personally, I would pay more for a lower mileage car and I would pay more for a car from a dealer that comes with a genuine Porsche extended warranty. You will usually pay more for an '07 at a dealer than a private party because most of the cars are CPO'd. In this economy, I would expect to pay 85-95K for a high quality car here in California. I am down in Orange County and would be willing to go check out any cars you might be interested in. Last summer I helped a friend find a Turbo cab. Good luck with your search-Gary

 

My 07 Stickered at 152,XXX and I payed 91.5k for it CPO'd. Original seller had it on consignment and we agreed at 89k and the CPO cost an additional 2500. One owner car, with 8000 miles on it, and pristine.
-Getz

 

i would definitely go CPO

 

Those US prices are really bargains compared to what we pay in Europe (UK excepted)
Porsche must be making huge profits on these cars here, even if you ignore the average 20% sales taxes we pay
Unlike ferrari, where prices here are significantly lower here than in the US
Even with all the modifications, import taxes, transport etc, until a few weeks ago when the Euro crashed, it was worthwhile to import an american porsche

 

I was waiting for that post.

handdoc is right though and his repeated messages subconsciously convinced me to get a cpo-ed car.

The prices listed are about right. The prices will differ depending on if you want tiptronic vs. 6speed. Getz got a smooooooking deal on his car which is a tip. I haven't seen that kind of a deal on a 6speed.

I paid mid 90s for a cpo-ed 2007 6speed with 5500miles on it that was babied. Decent option list but not extensive. List was 131k. I bought it b/c it had the colour combo I wanted, full history, and was super clean. There were cheaper ones out there and ones with more options but you just have to decide which options are must-have for you. Good luck. These cars are just such a delight to have, get one!

 

1.3k miles? wow, that is a great buy! Thanks for the offer to help check out the car down south. That is very nice of you. I am searching within the area so I can take a close look at the car. There are quite a few certified pre-owned for $95 with 20k miles(tip). But I saw a private sales for 88K for under 10K miles. I am just going to wait and see what else will come on the market as I am not in hurry.

 

Thank you guys, look like you all got some really low miles car, which is great. Maybe I should search wider, outside the area to see wut is out there ; D

 

Just picked up an 07 Silver/Black 6 Speed w PCCBs and a 146k sticker for 81k. It has 19k miles and 1 owner. I still have 17 months left on the factory warranty so I passed on the CPO and might opt for a 3rd prty extended warranty in 16months. If you due your DD with car history and a good inspection, going private party will on average save you around 10K. Similar cars with less options at local dealers were going in the high 90s.

 

07 midnight blue, 6 spd, sand interior, list $142k, PCCB, chrono, LSD, etc, CPO from dealer, 15k, 1 owner lease, spotless, $91k.

 

Sounds like a good deal. I love that color combo. The PCCBs are one of things I unexpectedly love the most about my car.
-Getz

 

Frankly, we have a '07 911 Turbo 6 speed and I don't think any significant mileage is a factor. The OD is almost 18,000 miles and like new. My wife has an '08 Carrera S cab with 11K on it and the mileage also is no big issue. Both are on warrantee but neither has ever had a claim (except for when my wife broke the wind screen that mounts behind the seats and now sits in our garage not being used). The Turbo comes off lease in two years and will probably be a great buy.

 

Just wait till you get the bill for maintenance on them.

 

Two oil changes on the Carrera S and only one on the Turbo. About $200 each. One change of tires on the Turbo and then I went with Hankook for roughly $700 (i was prepared to ditch them immediately if it felt like they degraded the car but frankly, I've pushed them quite hard (for the street) and they are a very pleasant surprise and I can't find any difference from the OEM Bridgestones that came with the car when new. I actually ran into the local Bridgestone technical expert and his best or worst statement was that they don't test them as much as we do.).

 

Disagree. The tuner that is helping me (TPC) says that if you don't run the pads down below 50%, the rotors last close to the life of the car (assuming your not a track addict), 100k miles plus.

As an aside, I did the Porsche driving school last week and drove cars with the steel and carbon brakes back to back on the track, and its a significant difference in fade, feel, initial bite and power. The instructors view (understand they are doing some selling) is "where else can you get $30k worth of parts for $8k."

All that and ... no brake dust.