Cayman GT4 Prices Exploded In The Last 2 Years - 718 and 981 Depreciation & Buying Guide

[@JBOsurf]

In Australia, prices are through the roof. And almost everyone with a 981 GT4 (such as myself) isn't selling. There are only 2 for sale in Australia at the moment, from a total batch of 70 cars. 718 GT4 are easier to get, with several available both new and used, but their prices are also up. I have no intention of selling my car. Maybe ever. But I am also driving it and putting miles on it. They are built to be used. Where does this leave buyers....well.. if you want the most visceral car, get the 981 if you can find one. If you want the newest and lowest miles, get a 718...but they don't sound as good as the old car, and the clutch feel in the new car is too light...

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

718 GT4s are in the 90-100k range here in Europe. I think they have had a price decrease of about 10-15% respect to brand new models

[@993mike]

It’s hard to fault the 981 GT4. It’s got a no-problems engine without the complication of cylinder deactivation, and that 3.8 engine was used in both the 981 & 718 GT4 Clubsport. It sounds better, and if you flash a quality tune and install some BMC air filters the power is about the same as 4.0 engine. Add the N spec Michelin Cup 2’s (which make up most of the lap time difference according to Porsche) and dial in the suspension settings, you’ve got a Porsche that’s unbeatable for the money

[@mrtoad2013]

This is purely the opinion of someone who didn't buy a 718 but bought a has a 981.

[@NoName-qp1op]

@@mrtoad2013 and knows the facts

[@ramboormark]

Both cars owned by people that don’t drive them… I have a GTS and proudly daily it. Chris Harris knows best. Drive them people!

[@derbender9264]

The prices will fluctuate but still staying on a high level, Porsche has only time from 2022 to summer 2024 to produce all the nice Boxster and Caymans, GTS4.0, GT4, GT4RS and Spyders, because of the Noise and Environment regulations. The quota until November 2022 is almost sold, so there are about 18 months left to bring them on the streets, who ever has already one should keep it, the rest should hurry

[@FreestylerAlbert]

In Europe the 981 GT4 never went to the moon. It's decreased year by year really slowly. 4 years ago when I bough my car it was 90k EUR. Now you can buy some from 75k.

[@fourwheeltrader]

True, i have been eying the german market as well and things are a bit different over there.

[@derbender9264]

@@fourwheeltrader The good GT4 are not really available for that low, 75k, my 981 GTS with 20.000km would already go for 65-70k. I’m sure that in the next 2 years, when the people realise that they are running out of time to get them, the prices will increase.

[@markuslegende6409]

The prices right now are between 90k and 110k.

[@FreestylerAlbert]

@@markuslegende6409 where yoh live maybe. But in Europe you can get a 20k kilometer one with the carbon seats etc for 77k. euros. A 3k km chrono pack is 83k.

[@derbender9264]

@@FreestylerAlbert 77k to 83k Euros are around 87k to 94 US dollar, or 110k to 119k dollar Canadian. So there is not really a difference…

[@garyhawkins9246]

Could you please look at the Lotus Evora Market and comment on how the Emira may affect prices?

[@fourwheeltrader]

There's an Evora video in the pipeline.

[@moimoi4725]

@@fourwheeltrader What about the Audi TT RS

[@johnnyng8527]

look at the 2.5 gts, I thought they would have taken a huge hit but no

[@whoisdougiethekidsweet193]

Crazy right? So4.0 must hold value until 981 and 2.5 drops … damn should I go for 4.0gts or gt4 gt4 is 30k more almost

[@fourwheeltrader]

*Which car would you like to see analysed next*

[@hsv6ltr]

997.1

[@daveferranda9379]

It would be interesting to revisit the Macan after a year. There has been a lot of demand for them lately. Interesting to see your analysis on that. Nice work, keep it up

[@Slayvoff]

bmw m8

[@dondo8014]

Air cooled market, 930/g bodies 1984-1989.

[@bwsport1]

964 Turbo

[@BubuBarong]

Hi mate, here in Italy with the presentation of the GT4RS the whole price list has been increased almost 3%!

[@shaolintexchrislightninga.8234]

Cayman

[@ludosys4903]

An update on the MX5 ND market? Bought mine (2017 2.0 Sport Recaro) back in February but I see less specced and higher (as in double) mileage versions being sold at 15 to 20% more over what I paid. Crazy, but won’t sell mine I’m far too happy with it 😃

[@fourwheeltrader]

The MX5 video deserves an update indeed.

[@Nord_Mann]

What’s your take on the new GT4RS model? What will happen to it’s value after delivery, if you look into your crystal ball? Low spec vs high spec w/mag wheels, Weissach, PCCB and PTS?

[@fourwheeltrader]

Something similar as what we saw after the GT4 introduction is not unthinkable; a price premium of 12-24 months after which prices will start to come down.

[@Nord_Mann]

@@fourwheeltrader 2 yrs from now production is ceased and no more ICE cars are being made. Last and best of the breed. Why shouldn’t prices go through “the roof” long term? Will ICE cars be unsellable long term and all Ferraris, Lambos and Porsches become worthless?

[@jim2950]

Not much call for cars capable of 200 miles per hour in city traffic. Just a wee to fast for crowded areas.

[@charliestafford9978]

Can anyone explain to me the point of this comment?

[@samyb2834]

@@charliestafford9978 Just another smooth brain. Ignore him.

[@moimoi4725]

Only IDIOTS would buy an USED car for 30k more than a brand new car that you can get an allocation and get a STICKER price.

[@issagavage3528]

Are those analyses similar for the European market?

[@fourwheeltrader]

Difficult to say without the actual data, but there can be differences between the European and US market.

[@kevinhawthorne5257]

Excellent Video!

[@ProdicalMan]

Everything is in a bubble, there will be a "pop" eventually.

[@555dho555]

The Porsche marketing and careful control of cars keeps prices buoyant. In the UK most cars have a supply issue. I’ve been told I would need to wait until 2023 to get a 992 GTS.

[@skrypka]

718 GT4RS will bring the prices down for GT4... It's no longer the king of mid engine cars, just something in the middle between rather ordinary GTS and now the ultimate GT4RS, which hardly can be compared to GT4 anymore performance-wise as the gap is so big between the two. GT4RS no limited production anymore.

[@miralimdphd]

Agree to a limited extent. The GT4 still comes in a manual while the GT4RS does not.

[@BubuBarong]

It won't... a well specced GT4RS is 1,5 times a GT4... It's 30k less than a 992 GT3. All different bracket.

[@555dho555]

Not a limited production run, but as equally difficult to get, well in the UK anyway.

[@JFNMHCFHCH]

Dealer charges $50k markup in U.S. for a GT4RS allocation. Adding some options will put this Cayman to $200,000+. Also who knows when Porsche will deliver them due to the global supply chain issue/shortages. It will not affect GT4 market at all.. maybe it will even push it higher.

[@sixpotshot]

I disagree and I will further add to all other comments - you can cross a continent on a 981 GT4 / 718 GT4 say go from Oslo to the Dolomites and enjoy some alpine passes in the middle. The 718 GT4 RS is simply a car unsuited for such long distance travelling eg it is a very specific and limited machine whose main purpose is being a track toy. Moreover over time the rarity of the 981GT4 (I'll pass the fact that it will remain The Original GT4...) and its hardcore grade, more than a 718 GT4 and less than a 718 GT4 RS eg just about Right... will prove very appealing to the market and we shall see very strong prices for it: The King will remain the king in many ways...