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Jul 15, 2021 | 01:42 PM

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I never thought about selling my car but now I wonder if it’s a good time. Not sure what else I’d get. The newer 911’s don’t do it for me and what I’m really craving these days is the M5 competition! Totally different car but I’d certainly use it more since it seats 4.

hoping to keep the 911 and get the comp for now.

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I bought mine 5 years ago and paid a premium for the spec and mods. Had no idea it would ever be headed towards 6 figures.. Crazy.

The same thing is happening with my '85 928 Euro 5 speed. Wild times.

Jul 15, 2021 | 02:51 PM

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For manual transmission cars, is anyone else surprised that .2 cars sell for so much more? I understand the improvements that were made for 2010-2013, but I thought the Mezger might balance things out in terms of desirability/values. I personally think that over time values will even out and after more time the Mezger .1s will be more valuable. At least that’s what I hope!

The Mezger seems to be the more desirable engine, but I think with the manual .2 cars it comes down to numbers. Once the PDK came out with the .2s, so few manual cars were produced. Now with a resurgence in demand for manuals, and the fact that the 997 is what some say “the last analog 911”, .2 values are really climbing. It’s a crazy market!

Jul 16, 2021 | 05:48 AM

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I understand the .2 premium for NA cars. Objectively more reliable car and far fewer produced. The .1 and .2 turbos are so similar, I struggle to see the premium for the .2. The history behind the Mezger is so strong. At some point in time I could see that playing a larger role in the value of the .1s.

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Jul 16, 2021 | 05:53 AM

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Have a 997.1 Turbo coupe with MT and a 997.2 Turbo S Coupe with PDK. Enjoy them both equally. That said, was thinking of offloading the .1 as I just picked up a ‘16 GT4. Loving that one too. Also enjoy my 996 Turbos with MT (coupe tracker and cab cruiser). All of these are increasing in value. Need to remind the wife…

Jul 16, 2021 | 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by arscottp

I understand the .2 premium for NA cars. Objectively more reliable car and far fewer produced. The .1 and .2 turbos are so similar, I struggle to see the premium better for the .2. The history behind the Mezger is so strong. At some point in time I could see that playing a larger role in the value of the .1s.

I completely agree. I do see the .1s increasing quite a bit over time and I hope so, as my ‘09 MT TT would certainly benefit from it!