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What has happened to the market for the 993. Not talking about price, more about genuine buyers.

I seem to have attracted every lunatic under the sun and am getting to the point where I want to put people off coming to see the car.

Are there no genuine buyers out there?
 
Hi William
Just a thought; have you tried SOR with someone; say Gmund? When I sold my 993 4S, I had a guy who was going to buy it - spent all Sunday morning climbing all over the car, checked all the receipts, had it inspected etc then pulled out on the day that he was meant to collect it[:'(].
Andrew at Gmund collected my car the following Wednesday and it was sold the next week! Painless! We had agreed a price prior to collection based on my description and deal done. Some people like the security of a showroom environment, no what a bargain your car may be - I think when it comes to parting with significant sums of dosh people will always be nervous.
Maybe I was lucky and the C4S market is (or was) different to todays market? I'll let you know how i fair when the 997S goes up for sale (imminently).
Cheers
Graham
 
William, where have you advertised it? Have here and PP generated all the timewasters? 911&PW? T911. Purely Porsche (oh, another PP)? Autotrader (aarrgh)?
 
Put it here Pistonheads and Ebay.

Don't think Ebay or PCGB generated anything so that leaves Pistonheads!
 
You think you got problems - try selling an unusual 964. But I know what you mean.

I must admit that I would have had a look at your car, which looks immaculate, but the interior colour is a tad fragile for my needs.

Richard
 
ORIGINAL: RichardLW

You think you got problems - try selling an unusual 964. But I know what you mean.

I must admit that I would have had a look at your car, which looks immaculate, but the interior colour is a tad fragile for my needs.

Richard
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It is not that fragile a colour as I use a leather conditioner for cabriolets that has waterproof properties, so everything just wipes off
 
Hi,

I agree with graham m that most people looking to spend 25K+ on a car would be more likely to go to a dealer than buy privately

Is there somewhere locally who would do a sale or return deal for commission?

Pete
 
Disagree with that last remark about people with £25K+ to spend. Having just bought privately - from a very good contact though - I reckon that I have saved between £4K - £6K. Even with a few bits to put right sooner or later, thats a fair saving.
 
Hi,

I agree that cars bought privately will be cheaper than cars from a dealer, but most people, when spending that kind of cash, will prefer the comfort of a dealer environment - warranty availability, finance, trade in potential and choice of cars etc

Pete
 
ORIGINAL: RichardLW

Disagree with that last remark about people with £25K+ to spend.   Having just bought privately - from a very good contact though - I reckon that I have saved between £4K - £6K.  Even with a few bits to put right sooner or later, thats a fair saving.  
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Have you just joined the ranks of the 993 owners?

Ian.
 
To clarify - 'most people' like the security - but some people (myself included) do buy privately. I scoured the country looking for the 4S and looked at rubbish at certain dealers establishments. Half the time these guys have no knowledge about the car except that it's a 'Poscha 911 mate! They've have no actually 'history' for the car and are just turning a buck on a lump of metal. Buying a car from a genuine enthusiast must be a better bet! I actually found mine 1 mile away from where I lived!
My previous Porsches were both sold to the first people who turned up - it's the luck of the draw I suppose. [>:]
Graham
 
Graham I actually agree with your first comment - when it comes to porkers around 25k I don't think most people do 'prefer' to buy from dealers - most people I know have bought privately at this level and want to meet the seller usually.

Think the problem here is all prices being driven down - so same on 993's - my friend has just bought a 20,000 mile facelift 996 with M030, leather etc etc etc for £28k!

Will's 993 will undoubtedly be in top condition but Will I think Arena red has a very limited market...you may have to be patient or drop the price a little.....or just enjoy it a bit longer[;)]
 
Ian

Yes, I just changed the 964 into a 993 this week. 1997 993C4S, 70K miles, full OPC history (Guildord/AFN) Arctic Silver, Metropole Blue, very recent service, four new tyres, two new rear shocks, pretty close to immaculate. £29750. Even if I need to renew the clutch fairly soon, not a bad saving over dealer prices I think.

I will change my photo when the weather cools down a bit - too hot to go outside now...


 
I can't understand this colour thing when it comes to Porsches. All I see is silver 996s & Boxsters, it really is a boring colour. Did the silver thing about 10 years ago when it was considered the colour to have, but not now, blood orange now there is a colour!
 
I agree - I saw a great looking Arena Red 993 the other day - don't see a problem with it (even though my car is one of the silver sheep..)

Pete
 
Think its each to their own on colour but i agree Will that silver porkers are just stupidly common in 986/987/996 guise these days. Problem is arena red is a bit like rainforest green, you either like it or you don't and theres not much in between.

Blood orange? Now theres a colour to die for! Calling Vic....are you out there?
 
Hi
I suppose buying privately and having a ppi done before agreeing final price saves all round and gets someone who understands Porsche to advise on future costs etc.
Thats how i brought my 1996 993 Targa in zenith blue, another colour that has its fans ( maurice i presume ) and critics. theres always someone who has the same tastes as you! I for one also like arena red. Good luck it looks great!
Regards
Steve
 
well I saw that 97 LHD 3.8 C2 conversion at Henry towers last week, a tidy car but the history was full of expensive repairs which put me off the car as it sounded troublesome ? although I would have needed to spend a lot on the car to get it up to my spec which didn't make it worth while...
 
Yes, what is all this rubbish about Arena Red? It's a great colour - as 968er's car shows. Recently saw two fantastic Arenas at Thames Valley concours I don't think they were entered in the "wheels off and let's see behind your ears" type concours, but their condition and the depth of the velvet red colour was a credit to their owners, which is what it's all about - apart from driving them, of course!
 
I agree. I am biased but when I was looking and saw the Arena red I just thought it was the best. I like all the blue variants but the red was just rght for me.
 
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