In a traditional sense, I've come to recognize that generally "factory options" don't command a premium in the pre-owned market, unless they are truly unique. To this end, I'm wondering whether in two - three years, when the Launch Edition cars that are currently priced at $99.3K start exchanging hands, will they do so at prices similar to a C2S priced in the high-$80's / low-$90's - in other words, will all "MY05" prices start to converge within two - three years? Or will you always be able to extract a $5 - $7K premium for the PCCB's and "Launch Edition" cache?

I'm more in the former camp - i.e., LE owners are going to be faced with steeper depreciation curves than other C2S owners as I ultimately see pricing converging - but I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

There are NO unique options on the "Launch Edition" 997's.
They are just high optioned, nothing special.

 

Some options are more desirable than others and will command a premium in the used market. Others will get no increase in $ for the seller. IMO no option holds 100% of its original value. This applies to all cars I think. This is especially true for aftermarket add ons or mods. You would need to find the right buyer, which is sometimes hard or impossible.

I agree with your thoughts on LE cars. Look at the 40 th anniversary cars... some great deal to be had.

 

Interesting point, although some might argue that part of the steep decline in value in 40th Edition cars would partly be due to their "bastard child" status in the lineup - only out for a relatively small period of time before the 997.

 

The launch car will be worth what any 997 is worth on the wholesale market. You will actually lose more because of the higher sticker. Most C2S's with nice enogh equipment are around $86k, so the higher sticker will only bring greater loss unless you sell private party and find the one guy who wants all those options.

Lou

 

I for one wouldn't buy a 997 with that many options. I have no need for them and wouldn't want a $100k 997

Lou