Are base 993 prices going down...flattening?

[ninezeroone]

I used to be a huge fan of the 993, but I've started to gravitate towards the more classic ACs. It seems just about Turbo anything is in the triple digits, but what about the 993 base models? Are these starting to go down or have they been pretty consistent? I haven't really been paying attention to these but I did find one at what seems to be a pretty decent price. Good color combo, 6 SPD, just under 100k miles for just under $37k? Car seems to be in really good shape.

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[911 sc]

If ppi checks out you better buy it at 37 I think it's a good price!

[Nick Triesch]

Wow! The best air cooled Porsche 911 ever made for that price??? If it checks out, buy it!!!

[specialtyoneinc]

Coupe, Cab or Targa? What color? Original paint? Records? Top end ever done?

The market has flattened out, but $37k is way under market if the car doesn't have any stories and is well cared for.

Here's a recent sale on BAT - Coupe 6spd - Looks to be a nice driver.

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-porsche-911-7/

[techweenie]

The 993 market notched down last Summer, but it's coming back.

Tiptronics, cabs and cars with 'stories' will be in the $30s. Everything else in the $40s.

If you find a 6-speed coupe under 100K miles in the $30s, PPI it and buy. Emphaisis on PPI. I had a friend pick one up just under $20K, but it sucked up $25K in parts and labor pretty fast.

[ninezeroone]

Originally Posted by specialtyoneinc

Coupe, Cab or Targa? What color? Original paint? Records? Top end ever done?

The market has flattened out, but $37k is way under market if the car doesn't have any stories and is well cared for.

Here's a recent sale on BAT - Coupe 6spd - Looks to be a nice driver.

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-porsche-911-7/

It's a coupe. Im not sure if the paint is original although it claims to be in great shape. The top end has been resealed. Other than what the current owner has, I'm not sure if there is a ton of history with the car.

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[ninezeroone]

Looks like I may be purchasing this 993. I had the car PPI'd and, other than some routine maintenance items, the car was deemed to be in really good shape.

I've never purchased a car out of state from a private seller and just looking for advice on making the transfer or the title and payment. The owner seems to be very straight up but at then end of he day, it's still something that we would both like to handle smoothly and securely.

We're going to complete a BoS and then I suggested he sign the title and send me a copy. Then agree to overnight me the original after the money has been wired. At that point I would arrange to have the car transported.

Does this sound ok? How does everyone else handle these types of situations? I appreciate any feedback.

[amg463]

Sounds like you're getting scammed. Any links to the car for sale?

[specialtyoneinc]

Buy the car in person.

[manbridge 74]

Put your hands on car and title. Then buy it if it checks out.

[1979-930]

Did you find the person to do the ppi or did he? Can you talk to whoever has been servicing the car up till now?
Everything you are doing, copy of title and overnight after, is what I did. The only other thing was I called the shop that had been maintaining the car. I talked to the shop owner and mechanic. So I knew the car was real and the owner was legit. I felt better talking to a neutral party about the car. Otherwise I'm not sure I would have wired that kind of money.


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[gearby]

I'm always puzzled by buying a car out of state. For the money you're about to spend on that car wouldn't it make sense to go visit the car in person? The cost of the airline ticket is nothing compared to what you're about to spend on the car. Then you could drive the car home or set up shipping.

[ninezeroone]

I have not done anything yet. These were just my thoughts since I'm not really sure the best way to go about it. We're both concerned about doing this the safest way. The PPI was done at a local shop that services Porsches and other German cars. He did suggest this shop along with a local dealer where the car has been serviced. I didn't have much luck locating any other shops in the area. I searched here as well. I spoke to the shop both before and after and received a pretty comprehensive report. Up until this point, I've had no reason to believe anything scammish is going on. Is it completely abnormal to do a deal remote without going out to see the car? I purchased a 996 a few years ago, sight unseen, but it was through an independent dealer.

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[Patrick3000]

Originally Posted by manbridge 74

put your hands on car and title. Then buy it if it checks out.

x2

[Rick Brooklyn]

Originally Posted by gearby

I'm always puzzled by buying a car out of state. For the money you're about to spend on that car wouldn't it make sense to go visit the car in person? The cost of the airline ticket is nothing compared to what you're about to spend on the car. Then you could drive the car home or set up shipping.

For some people it's not the money, it's taking time from work and family commitments that makes it difficult.

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by ninezeroone

I have not done anything yet. These were just my thoughts since I'm not really sure the best way to go about it. We're both concerned about doing this the safest way. The PPI was done at a local shop that services Porsches and other German cars. He did suggest this shop along with a local dealer where the car has been serviced. I didn't have much luck locating any other shops in the area. I searched here as well. I spoke to the shop both before and after and received a pretty comprehensive report. Up until this point, I've had no reason to believe anything scammish is going on. Is it completely abnormal to do a deal remote without going out to see the car? I purchased a 996 a few years ago, sight unseen, but it was through an independent dealer.

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It's not abnormal, just risky. I've done it, but I had a local brand specialist look at it for me. If I were you, I'd put down a deposit subject to an inspection. Contact the local PCA Club President, get the name of someone in the club who could inspect it for you, talk to him and offer him some money to check it out (a couple of hundred bucks? but he may do it for free?), and then let him go look at it for you.

If it was around the corner would you buy it sight unseen? Of course not. Any PCA guy willing to do the inspection for you will probably be more anal than you will. Give it a try.

GL

Nick

[911 sc]

Where is the car , have a pelican go scope it out for you have chat with the seller if you can't fly out to meet him.

[ninezeroone]

Originally Posted by 911 sc

Where is the car , have a pelican go scope it out for you have chat with the seller if you can't fly out to meet him.

Thanks for all of the feedback. I did speak to the location where I had the PPI and they said they would be willing to help out with the transaction. The location is Eurosport in Boise, ID. Anyone ever deal with them? They seem pretty reputable and between them and the seller, who I've been in frequent contact with, I don't sense any sort of foul play. Believe me, I am completely aware of the risk, which is why I wanted ask others what they would or have done in a situation like this. If someone would be willing to look at the car that would be great but I did already have the PPI. I know the car exists and haven't had any reason to think this is any sort of scam, but of course I want to protect myself in every way possible. Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. It's been really helpful.

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[911IRL]

Last car I bought out of state, I had the car PPI'd by a independent shop. Then the agreement was, the shop that did the PPI would hold the car until the funds were sent to the seller.

Once seller confirmed receipt of funds, he gave permission to the shop to release the car to me.

I also had a copy of title, where seller lived etc and had numerous calls and emails with him

Find a independent shop here

.http://www.pcarshops.com/

Cheers
Derek

[ninezeroone]

Originally Posted by 911IRL

Last car I bought out of state, I had the car PPI'd by a independent shop. Then the agreement was, the shop that did the PPI would hold the car until the funds were sent to the seller.

Once seller confirmed receipt of funds, he gave permission to the shop to release the car to me.

I also had a copy of title, where seller lived etc and had numerous calls and emails with him

Find a independent shop here

.http://www.pcarshops.com/

Cheers
Derek

That's exactly what Eurosport said they could do. What do you mean by find an independent shop here?

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