NAC911 Posted 27March, 2022 Report Share Posted 27March, 2022 4 hours ago, rufmichan said: Did anyone else notice that manual 996 C2 coupe has suddenly become very rare? I remember when I was looking in 2019 there are at least several cars for sale from 996.1 to 996.2. Nowadays you cannot find any?! 🤔 On the other hand there are few C4S and even Turbos still for sale in CS. Sure have, i've been monitoring them for 18 months. bought my manual 996.2 in dec and hasn't been one like it, and only 2 since. The "Affordable" Watercooled 911 is now in high demand. Sherpa and Sov 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve996 Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 @MFX I’d imagine that will move pretty quickly at that price, given the lack of choice out there. GLWS MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sov Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 18 hours ago, MFX said: Just posted my 996 and reupped my FM status for the whingers 😜 https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1998-porsche-911-carrera-996-manual/SSE-AD-12582232/?Cr=2 So now there are 2 manual 996s on the market, but only one C2. It is a great car but I never drive it anymore as I bought it as a daily, but my wife now works from home. When I have the choice I just go for the Macan for the day to day or Harry's for the fun stuff. I can't see this lasting long on the market. GLWS. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 47 minutes ago, Steve996 said: @MFX I’d imagine that will move pretty quickly at that price, given the lack of choice out there. GLWS I went backwards and forward on the price. It is always a balance isn't it. You don't want to ask something stupid and have it sit forever, but you also don't want to give it away. Not sure how others see it, but it is a pretty well sorted car with some kms, but not stupid for it's age. I think I put a fair price on it that will sell and I have had a couple of enquiries already. Time will tell. I also made sure I deleted the stupid CarSales automatic blurb and gave some actual details as well, as reading 3 pages with no specific info annoys me whenever I am looking at cars for sale. Interested to hear what others think of the price in this market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 3 minutes ago, MFX said: I went backwards and forward on the price. It is always a balance isn't it. You don't want to ask something stupid and have it sit forever, but you also don't want to give it away. Not sure how others see it, but it is a pretty well sorted car with some kms, but not stupid for it's age. I think I put a fair price on it that will sell and I have had a couple of enquiries already. Time will tell. I also made sure I deleted the stupid CarSales automatic blurb and gave some actual details as well, as reading 3 pages with no specific info annoys me whenever I am looking at cars for sale. Interested to hear what others think of the price in this market. I reckon you're not far off spot on mate. You might have to offer to bring it to Luftwasser for a buyer from down south and leave it with them perhaps??? MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 Just now, TwoHeadsTas said: I reckon you're not far off spot on mate. You might have to offer to bring it to Luftwasser for a buyer from down south and leave it with them perhaps??? True. Mrs Jeff is coming as well so she could drive it down. TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 1 hour ago, MFX said: Interested to hear what others think of the price in this market. Well you give me nothing to grovel about... so I'd say you are an actual seller at that price given the example you've listed! That is of course if people can pry themselves away from this thing: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2000-porsche-911-carrera-996-auto/SSE-AD-12362036/?Cr=28 😛 MFX and JWM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 3 hours ago, edgy said: Well you give me nothing to grovel about... so I'd say you are an actual seller at that price given the example you've listed! That is of course if people can pry themselves away from this thing: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2000-porsche-911-carrera-996-auto/SSE-AD-12362036/?Cr=28 😛 Looks like I have some stiff competition there JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC911 Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 3 hours ago, edgy said: Well you give me nothing to grovel about... so I'd say you are an actual seller at that price given the example you've listed! That is of course if people can pry themselves away from this thing: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2000-porsche-911-carrera-996-auto/SSE-AD-12362036/?Cr=28 😛 Do you ever look at a car and say to yourself "someone actually deliberately went and specified that exact combination".. Then again everyone used to hate the Wild Violet GTHO Phase 3 with Hawaiian pack interior... Boy were they wrong about that combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 1 hour ago, NAC911 said: Do you ever look at a car and say to yourself "someone actually deliberately went and specified that exact combination".. Then again everyone used to hate the Wild Violet GTHO Phase 3 with Hawaiian pack interior... Boy were they wrong about that combo. Not related to 996, but they were wrong about this interior as well ... Sherpa, KGB, MFX and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 4April, 2022 Report Share Posted 4April, 2022 Getting up there. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2004-porsche-911-carrera-996-manual-my04/SSE-AD-12500186/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC911 Posted 4April, 2022 Report Share Posted 4April, 2022 1 hour ago, tomo said: Getting up there. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2004-porsche-911-carrera-996-manual-my04/SSE-AD-12500186/ Currently the "cheapest" 996.2 Manual C2 on the market... tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 4April, 2022 Report Share Posted 4April, 2022 17 minutes ago, NAC911 said: Currently the "cheapest" 996.2 Manual C2 on the market... Nice, but not sure it's $128k nice.... Buy @MFX's car and have lots of $ left over to do your own mods... NAC911 and Joz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC911 Posted 4April, 2022 Report Share Posted 4April, 2022 7 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Nice, but not sure it's $128k nice.... Buy @MFX's car and have lots of $ left over to do your own mods... I'm very lucky i found EXACTLY the car i wanted just before christmas. Manual .2 GT3 Replica with lots of extras. I'm very glad i'm not still looking!! Rod C, Steve996, TwoHeadsTas and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 4April, 2022 Report Share Posted 4April, 2022 Here is 1 for 62 k https://m.facebook.com/groups/104272880006681/permalink/1412402942526995/ NAC911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC911 Posted 4April, 2022 Report Share Posted 4April, 2022 8 minutes ago, tomo said: Here is 1 for 62 k https://m.facebook.com/groups/104272880006681/permalink/1412402942526995/ That's a series 1. There's 2 other Manual series 1's for sale on Carsales too. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 5April, 2022 Report Share Posted 5April, 2022 1 hour ago, NAC911 said: I'm very lucky i found EXACTLY the car i wanted just before christmas. Manual .2 GT3 Replica with lots of extras. I'm very glad i'm not still looking!! How could you not BUY that work of art with those plates.......that's gold Nice wheels too! NAC911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC911 Posted 5April, 2022 Report Share Posted 5April, 2022 5 minutes ago, Stepo said: How could you not BUY that work of art with those plates.......that's gold Nice wheels too! Hahaha! Thanks, Yes, the Cargraphic wheels are very nice. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 5April, 2022 Report Share Posted 5April, 2022 6 hours ago, tomo said: Getting up there. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2004-porsche-911-carrera-996-manual-my04/SSE-AD-12500186/ I nearly fell out of my truck when I saw the price .. Good thing I wasn't actually driving at the time! .. 😅 NAC911 and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 5April, 2022 Report Share Posted 5April, 2022 12 hours ago, NAC911 said: I'm very lucky i found EXACTLY the car i wanted just before christmas. Manual .2 GT3 Replica with lots of extras. I'm very glad i'm not still looking!! I had a look at that and test drove it just before xmas too, the day it was listed. Very nice car, but wasn't quite for me... Congrats. NAC911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 8April, 2022 Report Share Posted 8April, 2022 On 05/04/2022 at 21:32, TrevMcRev said: I had a look at that and test drove it just before xmas too, the day it was listed. Very nice car, but wasn't quite for me... Congrats. Not silver enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajvosa Posted 8April, 2022 Report Share Posted 8April, 2022 would love to hear your thoughts… this is mine and very well sorted but not having much luck selling. Am I way off with the price? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2000-porsche-911-carrera-cabriolet-996-manual/SSE-AD-12408335 SteveF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm Posted 8April, 2022 Report Share Posted 8April, 2022 Nice looking car, being in WA it seems that they take longer to sell. Lots of work done to impress any buyer. On price, I have no idea as people are advertised prices are way north of what I think are reasonable (some are getting them too😳). Saying that your ask seems reasonable with the work done. GLWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 9April, 2022 Report Share Posted 9April, 2022 9 hours ago, Rajvosa said: Am I way off with the price? TLDR: Honestly, no, you're not way off but it will take some time to move as the right buyer needs to come along for your configuration (more below). Unfortunately, in my armchair opinion, the 996 C2 is in this grey zone for pricing since 2021. They are now being priced just above what the average joe can finance who is looking to get a third fun car (in addition to their mortgage and two or three existing cars under finance). But they are still considered the "cheap, beater" Porsche by too many of those with the wads of cash to plonk down right away. The configuration you've got is in "tension" in my opinion. A convertible, gen 1, but with a manual. There are three main camps in my opinion for 996 C2 buyers: 1. The punter who wants to get in a Porsche 911 regardless of the configuration for various reasons (wants a sports car, or wants to impress girls, or to thrash at the local donut patch...) 2. The punter who is very "purist" oriented. They want a manual coupe and will accept no substitute. Must have 3 pedals, and convertibles are for hair-dressers. 3. The punter who is very "experience" oriented. A drive on a back road with the top down is glorious. And who cares about the number of gears or a clutch when cruising at 110 on a windy road with sweeping vistas and the wind in your hair. In my experience there are more of the 2nd group actually making purchases but then holding on (I am biased as I am in that group, I lurked for 3 years then carpe-scrotum one day to make the purchase). Your car (regardless of the actual service record and condition) commands a premium for the manual but the convertible holds it back. You can sell to the 1st and 3rd group. The 1st group will gravitate to the cheapest option (either through ignorance or desperation) and you are not in that bucket. Your photos clearly show someone who takes pride in the car and treats it with the care it deserves. The 3rd group will consider your car but will not value the transmission as much as they should in my opinion. You can stick it out and someone who recognises the value will come along, it will be hard work for you as many people say "you buy the owner, not the car". You'll have to be top of your game with the enthusiasm to demonstrate the value in your car. You might have dealt with 20 tyre kickers, but the eventual buyer will call you and it will be the first time for them. You gotta stay positive and believe in yourself! 😄 If you price it at $55,000 it will move quickly to that 1st group. But then you're taking a hit to save on the time to make a sale. In short... no, not priced badly if all you outline in the ad is true and the car lives up to your photos (which are great by the way) but you'll need to be patient. Good luck! Joz, NAC911, MFX and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 9April, 2022 Report Share Posted 9April, 2022 39 minutes ago, CapnHyaku said: carpe-scrotum Why would you do that? Surely a depilatory cream or shaving would be more time efficient and of course less painful and more thorough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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