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Originally Posted by COLB View Post
160,000-199,000 -- "high mileage"; the issue with these cars is that the mileage is so high, it will scare off a significant portion of the market -- particularly first time Porsche buyers. You can sell at a $4-5k discount to market if enthusiast maintained and a rare, desirable color and options -- but it will likely take a long time. A guards red targa with no records or major mechanical issues may be worth more as a parts car.

200,000+ -- "grey beards"; these are tough to sell at any price unless it is in truly exceptional condition and has been restored to a high standard (top & bottom end, trans rebuild, all new lines & suspension, new paint, and clean interior) and there aren't a lot of 3.2s or SCs that have been because they just aren't worth enough. Otherwise most of their value is in parts -- $7500-12000, and most are probably future track cars, hot rods, or due for parting out.

Just my short term observations.
Not so sure I agree with these last two. I have seem some really nice 180K cars that are in very good condition, pull strong, documented, nice paint, etc. that I would much rather pay a little more for than some of the 120K cars that are out there. Just my opinion
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