3.2 Value vs. 993 Value

crosby50 · 03-10-2007, 10:57 AM

I'm considering selling my 89 3.2 Cab and buying a 95 993 Coupe. This got me wondering: Will their values continue to parallel one another? For instance, will a similar condition, similar mileage G50 3.2 remain $8-10k less than a 993 or will one tend to continue depreciating while the other stabilizes?

By the way, there is nothing wrong with the 89, its just that I love the 993 body and feel that a coupe (with shoulder belts for the kids) will be more practical due to the amount of fair weather driving I do in my Porsche.

DanielDudley · 03-12-2007, 04:54 PM

I think G50s will have their day, but it sounds like there is a 993 in your future. It sounds like a good move.

Jay H · 03-14-2007, 01:56 PM

The 911's that have been hurt in resale values are the 2.7 cars and the 964's. Those cars had large flaws right from the factory. The 993 was initially very well accepted and enjoyed a really good reputation as a reliable 911. Recently, the 993 has been hit with a bit more depreciation and the reliability issue is being tested due to the CEL issues and such.

But, I still feel the 993 will continue it's overall good reputation as a solid 911. Therefore, I think the 993 will always bring more than the 3.2 Carreras because, plain and simple, they are newer and have much more performance. I don't think the 3.2's will surpass 993's in the near future unlike how a nice, low mileage 3.2 may be priced higher than an average to good condition early 964.

I'd compare the price difference between a 1983 911SC Cabrio with a late '80's 3.2 Coupe and maybe apply that to your scenario of pricing out your '89 against this 993.