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996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
I sold the Ocean Blue 996 X51 this week and I can tell you that prices have held up well for the last few months - discounting multiple low-ballers and tyre kickers. In fact over the last fortnight I had 4 calls from serious buyers. Can’t speak more highly of the Autohaus service guys who fielded calls from buyers given the car was with AH for over 14 years. For context, a not to be mentioned consignment seller suggested (pre-COVID) the market was at a price 29% lower than my eventual sale price (pre commission). At the time I pushed back on that as self-serving for sales volume, and my subjective view was correct. At a macro level, yes people are suffering financially, but we’re talking about a small number of cars, in a big population, and debt is cheap. Buy a good one now - picking the bottom of markets is a fools game. -
996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
Talk to Famous insurance, found then excellent to deal with and super-competitive on pricing -
996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
I had a E50 coupe at one point - same colour. Cracking 5.5lt V8, too front-heavy for the chassis.. -
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AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
My understanding is that its gone for what was previously agreed with a buyer...👌 -
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Introducing Eva - or Black Beauty for short
AL911 replied to Dreamr's topic in Ownership and Enthusiasm
Outstanding @Dreamr -
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996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
The question is interesting. I drove and considered buying both before settling on getting an X51. I liked the front end feel of the C2 with the added power, and found the C4S ‘heavier’ to drive. I ultimately I thought they both be good places to have $$ but I wanted a more traditional rear engine/light front/traction at the back experience (notwithstanding a C2 X51 with a fat rear would be a supermodel). -
996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
The only furniture I’d take is solid gold toilet seats -
996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
New one for a potential X51 buyer this evening - was offered $50k and $15k of furniture. Assuming that’s retail.. so a polite “no” from me. -
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996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
congrats @Dreamr on joining the 996 club, looks like a really great car -
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996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
Thankfully it seems so. -
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996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
I do love these. If I’d been able to stump up another $60-$70k I absolutely would have. Cheering anytime I see one, and anyone who’s fortunate enough to be driving it. The X51 was my middle ground, it’s not as raw (or as iconic), but still great. -
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996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
peak wankerism signalled by Mick's ongoing comment: "look, you're asking me to buy your car, so I should be worried about [X]... because means I'll have to fix it that some point" -
996 values coupe/cab manual/tip
AL911 replied to MARTY's topic in General Marketplace and Values Discussion
Unfortunately this was exactly the experience I had with “Mick / Michael from Noosa” Who wanted to go on Porsche drives with his mate - endlessly reactive silly texts and messages every time a new piece of info was provided. I had enough and rang him to say I wouldn’t selling him my car because of his reactions to the information provided to his questions and his bull+*%t ‘negotiating tactics’. His argument seemed to assume sellers should be prepared to put up with anything.. Whinged endlessly about the treatment he got from @Troubleshooter in deciding to sell to another seller but couldn’t grasp that he could have paid more because it was ‘top dollar’. I’m super happy he missed out on both cars. 👍🏻👍🏻
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