Price check: '95 993 in Northern CA

[cowtown]

Hi,
I'm looking at a '95 993 sunroof coupe, and would appreciate some quick advice on pricing:

White/black. Early model with basket handle rear light bar. 63K miles. Private party sale - One owner with all records. Dealer serviced.

The not-so good:
Original shocks, original flywheel and clutch. Needs brake rotors in 10K miles, but pads are newish. Slightly leaky RMS, but can wait for a new clutch (probably soon, right?). Needs 60K service (late), but has had the oil changed religiously.

The good:
New clutch slave cylinder, wiring harness update done. Passed a PPI with great compression/leakdown numbers. New tires, perfect exterior, perfect interior. Looks new. 17" Cup wheels.

I'm in Northern CA. Can you ballpark what you think this car is worth?

[Mike O]

I recently bought a '95 red/tan Coupe with 31k miles and paid mid $30's and the car is a strong 9 1/2 out of 10 with no issues whatsoever.

My guess would be upper $20's (and perhaps $30k on a good day), but I don't know if the California market is higher than in Nashville or not...probably is.

[maxnine11]

Colin, the 60,000 mi. service will probably cost over $1k if done at a dealer. You are also looking at about $1100 for Bilstein HD shocks/struts- don't even think about stock replacements. About $350 for springs if you want to lower and/or stiffen the car a bit.
About $500-$1000 to install , align and corner balance. You would probably also want to go with larger sway bars while you're at it. about $400.
Rotors, pads, sensors, spiders will cost about $700.

As for the original question- value.
Considering your description of the interior and exterior as being 'perfect' - I would say about $30k. $2k either way- depending how quickly he wants to sell it, or how bad someone wants to buy it

good luck,
max

[cowtown]

Thanks guys. Just picked up the car, and I'm in heaven. It's got such a fantastic, stable and effortless feel to it. A much more "modern" feel, but still has that 911 magic. And it should start up every morning, which will be different, and nice.

I'm going to DIY the 60K as soon as I can get the parts ordered...looking forward to the CV repacking session....

I'll try to post some pictures in the next few days.

[Kevin Reilly]

Congrats, sounds like a nice car. 4 months ago I sold my white/black 96 here in the Bay Area, so I was going to give you some pricing info on my car, but that's no longer necessary. When I return to the 993 fold I just might go back a year to the 95.

[steven g]

Colin - Congrats on the car !
Check the records and with PO whether this car had the wiring harness replaced. This is a no charge replacement from Porsche. Serious and important issue.

I picked up a one owner/no issues/records white/flamenco red 1995 Carerra this January with 32K miles for $36K - its the best car I have ever owned. Watch out for that slippery slope - I've already justified PSS9 coilovers, TRG swaybars, 18in HS Turbo Twists and new Michelin Pilot Sports all as necessary maintenance !