KingRoon, GREAT to read that you sold your 993 and at a "realistic" price, though it can be difficult to determine what realistic is given folk are up against what the current market dictates dependant on many factors, and those who think that their car value may be determined by "trade" advertised prices, may be in for a shock... Even acceptance of that, given the many examples of the REALITY of the value of some traders warranties or even pre sale inspection preparation of that which would be considered close to scrap were it a run of the mill sports car, but saved that indignity with a few patches welded in here and there....? Yup quite a degree of variation there alone given we may be discussing a SPORTS car over 20 years old or older.. whose clocks may be more regularly re-set than a bedside alarm..?
In terms of assessing a realistic value, I am with Zingari and also think along very similar lines to Counter of Beans when it comes to modified cars, given that Porsche were pretty well renown for producing sports cars that outperformed their competitors in so many ways.... Sure in the process of doing so they had to make their products more middle of the sporting spectrum as opposed to b*lls out racers, but I suspect any one persons ideas of perfection, could totally spoil an other persons ideal of what a Porsche should be, which in the GENERAL marketplace might seem less than ideal, perhaps more so as those in the market for Porsches seem to be of a certain age....Dunno for sure...?
When I look at trying to be realistic, I start out from a basic standpoint that a friend bought a very nice original red with black interior low mileage 964 from a Porsche specialist dealer circa 2009 for £16k, the same dealer has advertised a 964 very similar to that at circa £50k in very recent times... The change in advertised price bears a reflection of the market, though there is also a private advert for a white 964 Targa on this forum with sub 100k miles for £30k that has been ON for well over a year.. I suspect the owner believes it is worth his advertised price and if he does not get that then NO SALE, and thus the outcome seems obvious, but perhaps not following his market thinking or sales strategy...?
I suspect Baby Boomer effects are creeping in and I also expect they will increase considerably as more and more those baby boomers use their Porsches and other sports cars less and less as they begin to loose their grip on the perch, driving an old sports car is becoming increasingly uncomfortable, and getting it through an MOT is becoming ever more expensive till it becomes an expense they can do without, causing the vehicle to be laid up in the garage or be advertised at a price beyond which the market will pay until REALITY sets in... Whatever..... and I have not even mentioned climate change up till now...!!!
I think it seems probable that many who made/make financial sacrifices to buy a 911 but may predict the market may well drop, and perhaps fast, may begin to think there are other more valued long term priorities in life more deserving of cash/borrowings, and in such instances, a roof over ones head is about as good as it gets so well done you KingRoon... :thumb: :thumb: