AA3751 said:
So I've just been browsing latest current prices on C2S models in both 991.1 and 991.2s. 991.1 seem to be around the £65k mark for a lower mileage one if not a little more and just under £80k for a low miles 991.2....
Question is, which one would you have? Will the 991.2 drop much more in value when the 992s are delivered and if it does will the 991.1 take a hit too?
Hardly any 991.1s on for sale just now! But definitely some decent 991.2s...
Thoughts appreciated....
AA3751 - unfortunately none of us have a crystal ball when it comes to residuals but here are my own thoughts.
I was in the same position as you a few months back and what I spent on my 991.1 4S, wasn't far off what a 991.2 2S would have cost.
In the end I plumbed for the 991.1 for the following reasons:
First of all, I figured that after all those years building amazing naturally aspirated engines, the 3.8 in the 991.1 ought to represent the zenith of its type, whereas the 3.0 turbo had only just been launched and as great as Porsche are at engineering, there was possibly a small risk of teething problems with the newer engine.
Although the 3.0 engine in the .2 car had a slight edge in overall performance stats and power could be accessed lower down the rev range, I preferred revving out the 3.8 and the phenomenal sound it makes when you do.
Given that the 991.1 marked the last of the NA engined cars, I considered that a low mileage example would likely be more of interest to buyers in the next 5 years, than an early 991.2 with the turbo motor, especially as the 992 with all its upgrades was just around the corner and anyone sold on the idea of the 3.0 turbo might just gravitate to one of those over the 991.2 (no disrespect to .2 owners - just not my choice at the time).
Finally, I was looking for a specific spec of car (with 14/18 way seats) and although still rare, there were a few more of those available in the .1.
When all's said and done, whichever 911 makes you most happy is the one to buy - if you enjoy the time you spend in the car, that counts for more than a few ££s in residuals.
HTH