tim252

Hello:

What is consensus, maybe there is not one, what effect does rare color have on the value of 993 tt. This would be based on a low mileage 993 tt

For example

20,000 mile same condition

A common color, black or silver, compared to Riviera Blue or any other very rare desirable color?

Thanks

JDHertz11

I don't think there is a formula or percentage that can be applied to this question. My gut feeling is that sellers and buyers pay what they think it's worth. There are not a ton of PTS 993TT's that I've seen but I'm sure they're out there.

RajDatta

It's apples to oranges, but on a GT3 RS the difference can be as much as $25-30k. I would think at a minimum $10-15k.

carmstrongls1

Riviera Blue 993TT, commonly referred to as "Great White Buffalo"
Pearl White PTS 993TT, let's just call that one "The hope diamond"

This is such a debatable topic. I wish there was a clear cut measurement standard. I would be willing to negotiate up to maybe 20k or so more for the scenario you spoke of on a special option paint. But. There's always someone willing to pay more.

Kein_Ersatz

Yup, supply and demand. Must have buyer finds seller w/ color combo, premium.

When I went looking I had 4 color combos that were are equal in my eyes in value. But I did find my favorite, Speed Yellow at the market price in '08.

gooseNSJ4

I would have to say totally personal preference. However, I would most likely pay extra for car with low millage over a rare color.

doublecabmel

There are going to be more buyers for black or silver, though there are a lot less "paint to sample" cars which can command more or less than the others. It only takes 1

Knight

The rare color if desired like RB or Speed Yellow will obviously command more IMO up to 20% plus. And I'm leaning to say it will the Porsche enthusiast who will pay and appreciate it too. We all know what are the "mecca and holy grail" colors.

New into the market, probably a fair amount of these investors will def look for the safe bet focusing on mileage + standard colors. It's only once you get into the p-car world sometimes perspective changes.

mausone46

just look at the prebumpers world
color matter a lot for the value there, how much? I don't know
but people are willing to pay way more than for a conservative color
in 10-20 Years miles will care less then color
Ihmo
Giorgio

997rs4.0

Its so individual. I would pay less for Riveria and more for silver if condition and milage is the same. To me the 993 body lines show really well with silver.

Mike W

I'm a bit prejudiced but I like Glacier White especially in a car over 500hp

EntropyChaser993

That 1 is me. I would definitely pay a 15-20% premium for a 993 TT in one of these colors...

In fact if you have one of these colors send me a PM. Maybe we can work a deal with my boring Polar Silver TT.

TTKan

I also think the premium/discount can change over time. When I bought my SY Twin Turbo, I actually think I paid less because of the color . . . but times and preferences have changed!

pirahna

I would pay more for a riviera or iris blue TT than I would for a comparable silver or black car. I would pay significantly less for a speed yellow or Barney color. All comes down to personal preference.

tcsracing1

colors are worth a premium.

I am looking an Arena Red turbo with 12k miles and a Black turbo with 40k miles.
Both are about the same money and as low as the arena red miles are, i think i rather a black car.

So I would be paying the same money for a car with more miles based on color....