Is a speed yellow 996 worth less than other 996s? - Page 2

Another Don · 07-03-2009, 02:42 PM

I like yellow. Really wish that my Targa was Speed Yellow...but didn't want to wait for a yellow Targa to be available...with the scarcity of Targas that could be a very long time.

Besides, Dad always told me not to buy a used car because of its color. He told me to check out everything about the prospective purchase...mechanical, body, history, etc...and then if I still liked it to stand back about 20 feet, look at it, and ask myself if I could live with the color. So, my Targa is Seal Gray.

But, I still prefer yellow.

Meister Fahrer · 07-03-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul 996

Yes they will, and then they will also tell prospective buyers that a red, yellow is much more desirable than the bland colors and thus worthy of a premium

Right.

I love all the colors, but personally I just wanted a classic silver for my 996.

So I don't think it lowers the value, but you could say it probably narrows the number of potential buyers.
For those wanting a SY, it might even raise the value, just like the salesman says!

joelpirela · 07-03-2009, 07:55 PM

Speed yellow is just a beautiful color.

dresler · 07-03-2009, 08:07 PM

I like yellow too. Nonsense that it is worth less.

Marlon · 07-03-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Macster

are the fastest.

Sincerely,

Macster.

...dang!

J-F-O · 07-03-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Macster

are the fastest.

Sincerely,

Macster.

White is the fastest colour. White paint is smoother, reducing wind drag hence a faster car

dallison28 · 07-03-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave!

Well I happen to like speed yellow quite a bit. I didn't really consider the color until I saw mine, and then I was hooked.

rnln · 07-04-2009, 07:08 AM

yellow/black or red/black = sexier than the best looking supermodel.

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Originally Posted by joelpirela

Speed yellow is just a beautiful color.

RaphaelPlascencia · 07-04-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rnln

yellow/black or red/black = sexier than the best looking supermodel.

I agree with you on the yellow or red with black looking very sexy... But lets see here:

Nope, sorry, I choose the supermodels.

Although in a perfect world, I'd be a 19 year old guy with a cobalt blue 996 filled with girls that look just like that.

Mica · 07-04-2009, 01:27 PM

For me SY was a bit of a concession to the wife and daughter. It helped them "buy into" the deal.

jyoteen · 07-04-2009, 03:46 PM

is this a serious question??

The 911 is my third Yellow car and not counting the first one which was totalled by my dealer technician on a joy ride, the second one sold for a premium over other similarly spec'd cars (Audi S4 Avant).

There will always be a market for (specially in a high performance coupe arena) unusual cars and they'll bring more money then a car where the buyer has lots and lots of choices.

True that there maybe less people in the market for a SY car versus a silver one (part of the reason porsche paints more silver cars than yellow in the first place), but those who want it will pay more generally; a yellow Ford Escape not being one of those cars.

My feeling is that you already have a car that gets attention. Why the hell do you want to detract from that

. No such thing as an understated 911. I love them all.

But you have to ask how much more will people pay for a SY widebody car without a sunroof and I hope the answer is LOTS

Carrera Mike · 07-04-2009, 11:31 PM

Speeding Yellow

SKM · 07-05-2009, 12:05 AM

As I understand it, only 4% of Porsches are painted speed yellow. Obviously there is low demand for the color. That being said, when I recently sold a speed yellow 2004 Boxster S, only one person called and he paid the (high) asking price. My conclusion is that few want it, however those that do may pay a premium. Speed yellow coupes look better to me - the convertibles look like a chick car.

Whitey||C4S · 07-05-2009, 11:30 AM

Cliff Notes: the market is smaller, but the value is high to that market

Rob in WA · 07-05-2009, 02:46 PM

Have an '04 GT3 in Speed Yellow w/PCCBs for sale, 11k miles on it.

07-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#16
Another Don Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 87	I like yellow. Really wish that my Targa was Speed Yellow...but didn't want to wait for a yellow Targa to be available...with the scarcity of Targas that could be a very long time. Besides, Dad always told me not to buy a used car because of its color. He told me to check out everything about the prospective purchase...mechanical, body, history, etc...and then if I still liked it to stand back about 20 feet, look at it, and ask myself if I could live with the color. So, my Targa is Seal Gray. But, I still prefer yellow. __________________ "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. And like that, poof. He's gone." -- Ususal Suspects Me - '07 Vette Coupe '04 Porsche Targa (with only one key ) Wifely-Unit - '07 Acura TL

07-03-2009, 08:07 PM	#19
dresler Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA, the cradle of random driving Posts: 685	I like yellow too. Nonsense that it is worth less. __________________ '02 C4S 90k miles '02 BMW 330i '99 Subaru Outback wagon '04 4Runner Ltd Past: '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2003 G35, 1997 Saab 9000CSE, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo, 1988 Honda Prelude, 1988 Saab 900 Turbo, 1987 Acura Integra, 1984 Honda Prelude, 1981 Honda Accord, 1972 Capri 2600 V6, 1969 Datsun 510

07-05-2009, 12:05 AM	#28
SKM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 316	Speed Yellow As I understand it, only 4% of Porsches are painted speed yellow. Obviously there is low demand for the color. That being said, when I recently sold a speed yellow 2004 Boxster S, only one person called and he paid the (high) asking price. My conclusion is that few want it, however those that do may pay a premium. Speed yellow coupes look better to me - the convertibles look like a chick car.

07-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#29
Whitey\|\|C4S Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wake Zone Coffee House in Apex, NC Posts: 965	Cliff Notes: the market is smaller, but the value is high to that market __________________

07-03-2009, 07:55 PM	#18
joelpirela User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 51	Speed yellow is just a beautiful color.

07-04-2009, 01:27 PM	#25
Mica User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 24	For me SY was a bit of a concession to the wife and daughter. It helped them "buy into" the deal.

07-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#26
jyoteen User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: los angeles Posts: 398	is this a serious question?? The 911 is my third Yellow car and not counting the first one which was totalled by my dealer technician on a joy ride, the second one sold for a premium over other similarly spec'd cars (Audi S4 Avant). There will always be a market for (specially in a high performance coupe arena) unusual cars and they'll bring more money then a car where the buyer has lots and lots of choices. True that there maybe less people in the market for a SY car versus a silver one (part of the reason porsche paints more silver cars than yellow in the first place), but those who want it will pay more generally; a yellow Ford Escape not being one of those cars. My feeling is that you already have a car that gets attention. Why the hell do you want to detract from that . No such thing as an understated 911. I love them all. But you have to ask how much more will people pay for a SY widebody car without a sunroof and I hope the answer is LOTS