gravedgr

...on an '09 Carrera 2S. Anyone have any idea of trade or auction rates? I owe ~47k and would like to get that much if possible.

rantarC63

I traded mine a couple of months ago (2009 w/ 18K miles) and were in the territory you are looking for. My car had the 1/3 PP package and carbon trim but no navigation. The entire driver's side of the car had been repainted as well so you can imagine what that did to the value.

gravedgr

Thanks for the info. I think I have every option except the full PP, including carbon, and 11.5k miles. Only cosmetic issue is a small ding in the rear passenger door that can be fixed for <$100 with paintless dent removal (no paint damage). Tires probably have 2-5k miles left in them, but would have to be replaced for a new buyer.

_AMG_

Id look into a GT-R.

soldier2304

A nissan has nothing to do with a porsche IMO. However I would look into a used GT3

gravedgr

Found a 2008 GT3 with only 1305 miles for $82k, but I don't need a track car - I need a 911 that will hold 2 car seats.

_AMG_

I know it dosent, but why not look into it. They compare it to a 997 TT so why not look into a GT-R. Just a suggestion.

VCA_AMG

Sounds like you need a Cayenne, actually

patboyy

yes....

gravedgr

My wife has the Odyssey. I just need to be able to ferry my kids to/from daycare every morning.

sick430

the quickest way to and from daycare would have to be in a turbo! and the kids would never be late

propain

I have a current offer for a 2009 11K miles everything but the PP for 49500. I think im getting into a 2010 if I can get the right deal.

MikeS54

MK2 C2S is a very good upgrade from C63, quiet a lot less practical though ... good choice though and good luck on the trade

emericr

MikeS54, I am coming from a 997S and I cannot think of many things where the Porsche is an upgrade other than status and on the track. If you have kids with car seats, you will not like the P-car, it will be hell to get them in and out.
I love the C63 for its easy of use and his nuclear reactor. The P-car takes too much energy to get the fun out of it and on a daily basis, the C is a point and shoot whereas the P-car is hard work.
I would agree that a Cayenne or Panamera is more like it.
Maybe there are other factors that you are not sharing.

nota_troll

I've been thinking about trading my 997.1 S for a C63. Kids seats are doable. Better to keep the kids from spilling their water bottle.

tgoss

What's the problem with just stuffing them in the boot of a GT3? Oh ya that's right, the law.

Edit: my 1000th post I'm an MBworld Fanatic and a nerd

gravedgr

I came out of a 997.1 C2S into the C63, and while the straight line acceleration of the C63 and the exhaust make me giggle, I have really missed the 911. To counter your argument, aside from the engine I can't think of anything in the C63 that is an upgrade from the 911.

Its funny you say that. I found out today that even though the rear seat back/cushion are removed on the GT3, the child restraint system for the rear and front seats are still in place. So now I'm shopping a GT3.

The real problem here is the price. A new GT3 is roughly double a C63 and used prices for 997.2 a ('09 or '10) are nearly MSRP.

Hans Delbruck

the 997.1 GT3 is not too shabby tho !

Here's a pic I have of the "back seat area"

Philipangoo

Damn bro hold out. I got 47k trade in value on a 06 911C4 17k miles loaded less then 2 months ago.

MikeS54

I guess it comes down to the 911 being a true sports car rather than the C63 which is just a sports sedan. The way the 911 puts down every horse on the road makes the C63 seem rather novice in the world of sports cars. I have to say though in the modern world of HPS the 997.1 is quiet a bit underpowered, the lack of torque make the car less enjoyable on a daily basis.

The 997.2 though seem to do a lot better with 30 more horsepower, it is quiet a beast in the straightline if you opt for the pdk. However I would never buy a porsche with PDK its just dumb. Even with manual transmission though the 997.2s will be faster than a stock C63 in a straightline(maybe not a tuned one).

Overall i would still say the OP is making a good switch, but is it really worth the money... i am not sooo sure haha.

gravedgr

That's awesome. The seat wells are the same, right? Just the seat cushion and folding rear cushion are missing? A friend of mine just traded his '09 C2S for an '11 GT3 RS (the dog!) so I'm going to take a look at his too.

Hans Delbruck

wow, '11 GT3 RS... pics please!

Yeah the seat wells are the same, it's almost like you could sit down there on the carpet, but there is no seat belt hardware. Good luck and have fun shopping!