Anybody know why this "value" 993 hasn't sold?

[SteelCity]

Hey All - i mean no disrespect to the seller. I hope this is a reasonable place to post these kinds of questions.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/836106-1995-porsche-911-carrera-2-sunroof-coupe-6spd-nice-options-excellent-value.html

Anybody seen this car or had experience with the seller? Im surprised so many 993 coupes north of 40 that this hasn't sold. Thoughts?

[techweenie]

Minnesota may be a bit off the beaten track for Porsche selling... but it does seem a deal. Unusual to see the "base" wheels on a 993.

[SteelCity]

When i was reading "pursuit of excellence" i was surprised to see those as standard on 993

[rayng]

generally 3 months too late. it's a 95 and a c2 to boot. 993 market has softened considerably. even the turbos are slowing down.

specifically, this car has no service history, high mileage, no top end, no clutch replacement. tires/wheels, brakes, and interior color are not extremely desirable. put some turbo twists and a new clutch and this should sell for 32k. owner can also post results of ppi, carfax, dme, and leak down to minimize tire-kickers.

[SteelCity]

Valid points rayng - i agree with you despite seeing some of all that stuff being ignored on a lot of the sc's/3.2's that are pushing into high 20's/30's- its weird how the market seems to be compressing. 35 grand can get you a sc/3.2/993/997/cayster s

[mattC2993]

The price seems low at first but 136k with no top end and no upgrades (suspension and wheels to start) isn't very attractive to me although a first time buyer might not see it that way.

[rayng]

perhaps it's a marketing issue. a high mileage low option c2 may sell in the 30s if it were listed at $29.5k on eBay. Then let the masses bid it up. The photos and description could be better.

i can't help but think that more than a few of us are paying our estimated taxes, property taxes, and planning (and paying for) the holidays. there's not a lot of extra cash or time for p-cars right now. just guessing.

[MrAlien]

wrong part of the country, high miles, wrong color... a dealer documented PPI would help, any buyer would assume that the car is due for a major service because of the miles. if this car was in a different part of the country, california, florida or even texas, I think it would be an easier sell, just because there are more prospective 993 buyers.

[pmax]

Distance hasn't stopped these cars from being shipped across the country or out of the country.

That's not it.

[Matt Monson]

For once I agree with PMax...

[mattC2993]

Originally Posted by rayng

...specifically, this car has no service history, high mileage, no top end, no clutch replacement. tires/wheels, brakes, and interior color are not extremely desirable. put some turbo twists and a new clutch and this should sell for 32k. owner can also post results of ppi, carfax, dme, and leak down to minimize tire-kickers.

Agreed. It could take more than $10k to put that car right and it would still be a high mileage car. I bought a lower mileage dead stock 993 so I know what it cost Spend $42 and just get a nice lower mileage car with some good upgrades

[GT3DE]

interior is ugly. If interior was black it would already be gone.