realistic depreciation 997.1
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yes it's a really good example, but even so the cheapest 2006 c2s i've found with 50k miles or less is circa £26,000. if anyone can get a decent one cheaper let me know.
having said that if it'll only be worth £12000 it may not be worth my while buying. i could stand losing 30%, but not 60%.
having said that if it'll only be worth £12000 it may not be worth my while buying. i could stand losing 30%, but not 60%.
ben_ek said:
yes it's a really good example, but even so the cheapest 2006 c2s i've found with 50k miles or less is circa £26,000. if anyone can get a decent one cheaper let me know.
having said that if it'll only be worth £12000 it may not be worth my while buying. i could stand losing 30%, but not 60%.
The chances of it being woth £20k in 4 years are extremely slim.having said that if it'll only be worth £12000 it may not be worth my while buying. i could stand losing 30%, but not 60%.
Having said that, I believe that the slow selling 991 is going to have a positive ripple effect downwards.
And so, I am going to say it could be worth 15k.
Dont quote me on that though.
MTR
ben_ek said:
well 15k would be better 
but i think 18/19 would be my min tipping point. how about if i go for a slightly newer car. e.g.
2008 c2s 30k miles, £35,000
will the depreciation be less? or is still as heavy?
Probably worse. but i think 18/19 would be my min tipping point. how about if i go for a slightly newer car. e.g. 2008 c2s 30k miles, £35,000
will the depreciation be less? or is still as heavy?
If depreciation is so important to you, then you need to look at other models. A GT3 or 996 Turbo should do it.
MTR
uktrailmonster said:
Depreciation on newer cars is always higher.
i would normally have thought that, but there are 2004 997 c2s with 50k on the clock going for circa £24,000, so by that would be a circa 30% loss. but the 997 is still kind of current, but the 991 will be well established by the time i sell so i'm not sure if the same rule would apply - what do you think?good point about the gt3 will look into that.
Edited by ben_ek on Tuesday 12th June 23:39
Im going to say about 15k.
30k is really strong money for a 06 with 50k on the clock unless the spec is really good.
This looks quite good for the money
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3975940.htm
30k is really strong money for a 06 with 50k on the clock unless the spec is really good.
This looks quite good for the money
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3975940.htm
mollytherocker said:
Thats easy to say if you are rich. For the rest of us, a huge loss on a car can soon offset any enjoyment.
MTR
depends what people call a huge loss,MTR
15k over 4 years is not classed as a huge loss imo.
Buying a Cayman R at 60k and being offered sub 40k trade after 6 months is a huge loss. 20k in 6 months.
I don't think they will fall as hard as the 996.
The front end of the 996 is not that popular, the 997 was a big improvement over the 996 however some feel that the 991 has become too soft compared to the 997. Due to the poor economy not that many 991 will be sold over the next few years which will help old the 997 prices up a little.
I think a 997 GTS would make a good buy in a few years time when they hit 40k.
The front end of the 996 is not that popular, the 997 was a big improvement over the 996 however some feel that the 991 has become too soft compared to the 997. Due to the poor economy not that many 991 will be sold over the next few years which will help old the 997 prices up a little.
I think a 997 GTS would make a good buy in a few years time when they hit 40k.
TheBMWDriver said:
I don't think they will fall as hard as the 996.
I suspect they'll fall harder.TheBMWDriver said:
the 997 was a big improvement over the 996
The 997 was a backwards step.TheBMWDriver said:
however some feel that the 991 has become too soft compared to the 997.
some feel that the 997 has became too soft compared to the 996.mrdemon said:
mollytherocker said:
Thats easy to say if you are rich. For the rest of us, a huge loss on a car can soon offset any enjoyment.
MTR
depends what people call a huge loss,MTR
15k over 4 years is not classed as a huge loss imo.
Buying a Cayman R at 60k and being offered sub 40k trade after 6 months is a huge loss. 20k in 6 months.
I also agree that 15k over 4 years is not a huge loss, but its still a significant factor in the purchase of any car to most of us.
Of course, some may say that if you cant afford 15k in 4 years, you shouldn't really be buying a 30k car! And that is a reasonable view too.
MTR
mollytherocker said:
Thats easy to say if you are rich. For the rest of us, a huge loss on a car can soon offset any enjoyment.
MTR
I would say that if you can afford even £20k on a car...then you are rich.MTR
Posts about owners trying to save the odd £50 here and there on tyres for their £70,000 cars makes me laugh.
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