997 - Resprayed car, would you buy?

[codieskid]

Hi all

I am currently on the hunt for a 997.1 C2S and have been offered a car that looks immaculate, every possible factory option, great service history and looks like a brand new car. However at some point in the cars life it received a very expensive windows out respray to a new colour. This was not due to damage but owner wanting to change it. The car does look fantastic in the new colour but my only worry would be if I decide to sell the car in the future would it effect the value? This isn't a special edition GT or turbo model but I know from recently selling a classic Jaguar that the market wants original cars.

What are your thoughts. Would you consider a resprayed car and do the pros of the condition and history outweigh the respray?

Thanks

Trevor

[smudger911]

Is the new colour a Porsche colour? If lime green or katie price pink then selling on could be tricky!

[codieskid]

smudger911 said:

Is the new colour a Porsche colour? If lime green or katie price pink then selling on could be tricky!

Yeah new colour is a Porsche colour. I don’t think you could get it on a 997.1 unless via PTS.

[Cheib]

Think it depends on what the colour is (does it work on the 997 and is it a popular PTS colour), how welll it’s been done (e.g. engine bay etc as well) and who did it.

I think the bright PTS colours on non GT cars can make it hard to sell cars even if it’s a factory PTS car...you are definitely limiting your market if its an especially brave colour!

[anonymous-user]

In an example such as this, if there is a doubt, there is no doubt applies imho.

Put yourself in the shoes of the next buyer who has the option of your resprayed car or a factory original. Which one will they choose?

Unless of course it's heavily discounted, then fire away!

[codieskid]

I am not being put off by the colour as I think it looks great hence why I am considering the car, it’s just the originality that is of some concern.

However what counters the originality of the paint is the overall condition. The car is like factory fresh, it’s clearly wanted for nothing and has a great service history. I am just worried that I am in that smaller percentage of people that prefers more interesting colours on these cars like speed yellow and guards red and not basalt black or silver.

Trev

[deckster]

DoubleTime said:

In an example such as this, if there is a doubt, there is no doubt applies imho.

Put yourself in the shoes of the next buyer who has the option of your resprayed car or a factory original. Which one will they choose?

It's a 997 C2 - hardly a rare or collectors car. For buyers of this kind of car, having well-maintained paintwork is far more important than having it 'factory original'.

If you like it, buy it.

[Ernie321]

Is it blue with aero kit fitted?

[PGNSagaris]

Common car with a cool paint job. I say get it bought and enjoy it.

Certainly wouldn’t bother me in the slightest. In fact if it’s gone from a silver or black to something interesting it would only be a plus.

[skinny]

are you buying it for yourself or resale?
As long as you like it, who cares what impact the respray will have. And if you like it, then likely someone else will too.

I'm any case it's the previous owner that will be taking the pain, not you.


TL:DR if i liked the colour then yes, why not

[Fermit and Sexy Sarah]

You're seriously considering buying it, so that should suggest that at such a time you move it on others will too. Have you got a link to the ad?

[Kettmark]

If advertised with a dealer, as k for a copy of the hpi certificate to make sure it's clear. If a private sale, do a check yourself. Very strange having a colour change.
If a conscientious seller, surely they will have receipts for the respray. Ask to see a copy then contact the body shop for more information.
If any doubts, walk away. Plenty of other similar cars available.

[anonymous-user]

deckster said:

It's a 997 C2 - hardly a rare or collectors car. For buyers of this kind of car, having well-maintained paintwork is far more important than having it 'factory original'.

If you like it, buy it.

Yes and I’m sure that’s what all those 964 and 993 prospective buyers think when going to view a car.....

Why change the colour when you can simply wrap the car which will also protect the original paint? Either more money than sense or somethings up.

OP, how good a respray are we talking here?

Engine and interior out?

[anonymous-user]

No, definitely avoid unless very cheap. When the day arrives when you want to move it on(which normally happens even though we all say we're going to keep it for life when we first buy) you will take a hit.

[Dammit]

If it's cheaper than other cars now, or in better condition than others at the same price, then he won't lose on re-sale as he's got more now, surely?

I repainted my 911 as it was 20 years old and a bit tired.

[deckster]

DoubleTime said:

Yes and I’m sure that’s what all those 964 and 993 prospective buyers think when going to view a car.....

What part of "it's a 997" isn't clear?

[jackliebling]

My 997 is for sale now at JZM. Prior to them taking it into stock they took a look to check whether the panels were original (i.e. looking for accident damage) by looking inside frunk (behind the trunk liner) and inside the engine bay.

If I were you I would get an inspection of the car from one of these experts, as I would not mind the change of colour if it was a nice choice (which should be priced in via a reduction??) but would worry about non-original panels showing a more sinister reason for the respray...

[anonymous-user]

deckster said:

DoubleTime said:

Yes and I’m sure that’s what all those 964 and 993 prospective buyers think when going to view a car.....

What part of "it's a 997" isn't clear?

The mark isn't the point, the point is the market value of a factory painted 911 over one which has had a re-spray for what ever reason.

I think cmoose sums it up far more eloquently than I by simply stating "originality is still preferred within the market".

You may disagree and not allow such a thing to sway your decision during purchase. Personally, I would.

[anonymous-user]

Raygun said:

No, definitely avoid unless very cheap. When the day arrives when you want to move it on(which normally happens even though we all say we're going to keep it for life when we first buy) you will take a hit.

Just to add, a respray in the original colour wouldn't be such an issue imho.