Ralphk Posted 11January, 2015 Report Share Posted 11January, 2015 I am just looking at getting into the Porsche market considering that I am looking at spending upto $150k for anywhere upto a 10 year old car I wonder what it is like to try and sell one. I am about to get out of an 18 month old hsv that has all the mod cons, ample performance yadadadadada.......am I crazy ? So the question goes to whoever has sold one before...was it difficult did it take long or did you just end up trading it, did you get what you wanted for it? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 11January, 2015 Report Share Posted 11January, 2015 It's difficult to sell anything if it's priced above what anybody is prepared to pay for it. Based on your other thread - you're looking at a 996 Turbo - I'd say you shouldn't have to worry too much. I suspect that your question is really "if I buy a Porsche, will I lose money on it?". If it's anything built after 1998, then the answer is likely to be "yes". The Mezger engined 996 variants (GT3, Turbo and GT2) hold their values better than their M96 engined siblings, which changes your calculation somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 Hi RalphK, I see your at Cleveland, I'm in Ormiston so quite close, anyway why not bring your HSV along to the next cars n coffee, we have them at Coorparoo, you will get to talk to lots of PORSCHE folk, see lots of PORSCHES which may help with your decision. Anyhoo keep an eye out on PFA the next one should be up soon. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 I am just looking at getting into the Porsche market considering that I am looking at spending upto $150k for anywhere upto a 10 year old car I wonder what it is like to try and sell one. I am about to get out of an 18 month old hsv that has all the mod cons, ample performance yadadadadada.......am I crazy ? So the question goes to whoever has sold one before...was it difficult did it take long or did you just end up trading it, did you get what you wanted for it? Cheers If you are already worried about what you are going to get for it when you sell it I would think that buying a special interest car like a Porsche is not for you, it will break your heart in the long run. These emotive things are not bought with your head. Stick to the HSV. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 Ralph it's very model dependant and therefore a tricky question to answer. As James said anything pre 98 (air cooled) are hot in the market right now. If you had a clean 3.2 carrera or 964 C2 for example you could have it sold in days (In some cases hours) for a good price. On the flip side of that a clean 996 might not sell as quickly because they are not as in demand and there are more of them in the marketplace. If you are buying a Porsche purely as an investment it's hard to beat anything air cooled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 In all honesty, I couldn't see depreciation being any worse than on a new HSV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 why would you ever sell one?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 I am not sure what the depreciation is like on a HSV but I would qualify some of the above comments by saying they are currently valid. You only had to go back 2+ years and prices and demand/supply for air-cooled cars was a completely different story from today i.e more balanced. My point is that, depending on your time frame, the current market situation may not hold forever. There are numerous historical examples of collectible cars that have rocketed in value/demand to only later have prices come back to earth. Which then brings us back to the post by webrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 In all honesty, I couldn't see depreciation being any worse than on a new HSV. The ride quality on a HSV is worse than the depreciation? ...I'll get my coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 In the context of my comment in the other thread. I was pointing out that if you make a choice to buy one or the other and it turns out you would like to change your mind, it is not so much difficult to sell 'a' Porsche as such. It is more difficult to sell than buy. "Why would you sell"? Indeed....if it is the one that suits you, you likely won't as they are certainly at a different level in motoring. I had the experience of buying an auto in another sports car brand and wished it had been the manual. I sold it and bought the manual as I wanted the experience to be as I truly liked it. I'm just pointing out that I learned to consider my true wishes so as not to compromise on areas that are important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphk Posted 12January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 Thanks guys. I was not looking for an "investment" I have never made money on cars, but I don't like getting hit as hard as I have been with the Aussies (although I have done this a few times now and know what to expect). I simply drive a lot and get bore relatively quickly so tend to swap generally in under 2 years......why would I sell a Porsche or any other car or bike? Well it is to get something different or better......no matter what it is still cheaper than a boat or divorce ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonk Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 The 996 turbo market is probably similar to the HSV market in that there aren't a huge amount of buyers and if you don't price the car right, it will sit there forever. Keep an eye on the market while you own it so you have a good idea of what cars are moving and how much they're advertised for. Given you're used to coping heavy depreciation, go into the sale with that in mind and sell at the cheaper end of the market. You will still come out way ahead of had you bought another HSV. You want to be the first one an interested person calls. My 996 sat on the market for 2 years before I bought it, for no other reason other than he was asking too much. When I spoke to him, I told him the reality and I paid what it was worth. When the time comes to sell, it will be the cheapest 996 on the market. I'm not interested in having the car sit on the nature strip for months and months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 12January, 2015 Report Share Posted 12January, 2015 It's funny I hate selling cars and regret selling at least half of the ones I have. I don't get bored with them, if anything I just want to keep fixing them up and improving them. It's time, money and space that prevents me. If I was properly rich I'd be the worst hoarder/collector there was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 13January, 2015 Report Share Posted 13January, 2015 Come along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 13January, 2015 Report Share Posted 13January, 2015 Thanks guys. I was not looking for an "investment" I have never made money on cars, but I don't like getting hit as hard as I have been with the Aussies (although I have done this a few times now and know what to expect). I simply drive a lot and get bore relatively quickly so tend to swap generally in under 2 years......why would I sell a Porsche or any other car or bike? Well it is to get something different or better......no matter what it is still cheaper than a boat or divorce ;-) Sounds like you need to buy a Dayly hack for work and a Special for the free time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14January, 2015 Report Share Posted 14January, 2015 Buy a daily hack, then an old air cooled as a toy for the weekends. They appreciate in value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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