So, did some googling...and found that brand new turbos...coupes vs cabriolets have a $10k to $12k difference in price for the drop-top. I guess 25% of that is still worth something on the used car side.
I did not realize this going into this deal....

 

Makes sense, most brands command a premium for the cab version of a particular model..it seems the 911 is no different..

..except with the Boxter/cayman, where Porsche and their excellent marketing convinced us that the coupe version is worth/costs more..

 

High to moderately high mileage is the biggest price/value killer on these cars. Low to very low mile examples will always command a premium. It looks like the car you found already has taken its biggest depreciation hit.

$52K or more is what I'd hope to be able to sell my '04 996T for with 27K miles. My first thoughts of the pricing on this car was that it is priced in 996 territory. Many TT owners use it for a weekend only toy and put 2K-5K miles on per year.

May be a very nice car for the money, but expect to take the mileage hit again when times comes to sell. GL!

 

The mileage hit is the main concern...i plan on keeping for 2 years and then getting a PDK

 

Price was just dropped to $49,999

 

Would loosing $5k a year be on target? Just trying to get an idea of costs. The more I look, the more I'm deciding to spend another 10-15k and buy a 997 with much less miles and more options.

 

Difficult to say what the future depreciation will be. These cars are wants not needs and emotion drives the market. P car buyers and enthusiasts that are potential buyers expect to pay a lot, Turbo and Cab even more. Those in the know, realize the cheapest Porsche they buy, may easily be the most expensive car they will ever own.

Cliches aside, serious buyers will generally look for the best example with the most complete records, low to moderate mileage, totally stock, etc. available. The "dogs" will eventually sell when the price gets low enough. High miles don't hurt these cars in the least mechanically, but they do in the secondary market with regards to price.

Lots of buying tips on these forums.

 

That's my other quandry.....is this turbo a dog?!? I'm pretty mechanically inclined and have looked for tell-tell signs of abuse...

Seats/door sills are not scuffed, bumper lip is not scratched to death, undercarriage is not dinged/dented, clutch/accumulator feels great at startup, no new paint, no over-spray, no worn carpet/dials/leather/buttons, no door dings, no curb rash.

Findings:
The front passenger tire is more worn than the driver; it is also wearing on the inside (although car doesn't pull to one side); carpet is coming up near passenger floorboard.

Aside from planning for service that includes: plugs, coil packs, oil change, engine/cabin air filter, brake fluid flush, serpentine belt, new front tires, alignment, new TPS sensors....I don't "anticipate anything else within reason." This is me planning for worst case scenario.

Being this would be my first P car....anything else you might add/think of regarding the characteristics that would describe a "dog?"

 

I don't believe anyone is claiming this car is a dog. It has high miles. If you plan to sell with even more miles you may take a big hit or maybe it's well optioned?

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