The thing I have found these days is, dealers trying to poach cars for an SOR sale, they effectively stick your car in their showroom and take a percentage of the sale price or a fixed fee from you for the showroom space. I had a whole bunch of dealers contacting me when I selling a new Focus RS, fees ranged from £1-3k!
I'm not sure if they would do the same service for older cars, I'm sure porsche specialists will, no idea but I imagine where there is money to be had, there is a service they can provide, at a cost.
I follow the values on certain cars, simply looking for a good deal on cars I am interested in and I am not so sure on the whole time of year having an influence on the value of a car, a specialist car anyway. I can't speak for run of the mill Fiestas. etc. I would say that the market may slow down during Christmas and cars may float online a little longer, desperate sellers may drop the price but I suspect the buyer who has the cash to buy a classic which has bubbled in value won't be deterred by the season. Apparently worries of Brexit may be having an impact but for me, season, Brexit, a pregnant wife haven't stopped me from looking for my next purchase.
I think 964 values have softened ever so slightly in recent months, if that's the bubble slowly deflating, Brexit, Season, consolidation, I don't know. The right cars are still popping up and soon disappearing.
For me, I do keep my eye out for another 964 and personally, because of the age and the story they will already have to tell, I would sooner purchase from a private sale than a dealer who is simply flipping for profit. For a car of this stature, I see value in the history and story to be told, where it has been, possibly old pictures that could be dug out etc. As you have owned yours for 19 years, something quite rare I think, that's value to my eyes but perhaps not to others.
Personally, I like buying the odd car, getting it up to scratch and then moving it on, some cars stick with me but others, I get my enjoyment and move on. I do not think you would get tyre kickers on a 964 with a strong detailed advert, nice clear pictures and perhaps a brief story on where you got it, when etc. You will command the most ££ this way I think. Ebay and pistonheads have always resulted in quick hassle free sales for me, I have never had any messers and first to see has always purchased. I put that down to heavily detailed advert, pictures and making sure the car is in top condition upon viewing. Part of the pleasure for me.. :thumbs:
What is the spec on the car, colour, miles etc? :thumb: