Buying a Porsche Is Fun. Selling… Not So Much. How to Do It Right
About this episode
Navigating the tricky waters of selling a Porsche can be daunting, but this episode offers valuable insights to ease the process. Will and Derek share their experiences, discussing best practices for pricing, advertising, and presenting your car. They emphasize the importance of transparency, including pre-sale inspections and detailed records. The duo also explores the emotional aspects of selling, highlighting the common pitfalls and how to avoid them. With practical tips and a touch of humor, this episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to sell their Porsche.
Buying a Porsche is the fun part—selling it? Not so much. In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will break down the right way to sell your Porsche without wasting time, money, or sanity. From prepping your car for sale, to pricing it correctly, to knowing whether PCA classifieds, Rennlist, Bring a Trailer, or Cars & Bids is the right platform—we’ve got you covered.
We’ll share the mistakes we’ve seen sellers make (“testing the waters,” anyone?), how to present your Porsche with pro-level photos and videos, and the insider details buyers look for: PPIs, DME reports, binders of receipts, and even paint-meter readings.
Whether you’re moving on from your first 911 or your tenth Cayenne, this episode is your playbook for selling smarter.
Topics Covered:
- Why “testing the waters” turns buyers off
- Where to list: PCA, Rennlist, BaT, Cars & Bids, Facebook Marketplace
- Pricing strategies that actually work
- Photos, videos, and presentation tips that sell cars
- Receipts, PPIs, and Porsche “nerd catnip” buyers love
- When to pull the trigger and get the deal done
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Porsche Cayman
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Porsche Career
"...I have this hand cream. I've always from my whole Porsche career. I've always wanted a 928. I just, I just think t..."
Porsche 944
"... fly out to New Hampshire to drive home an $8,000 944. And so the marketplace captures the geographical..."
Porsche 911
"And also have with pictures a boroscope done if you have one of the affected year 9-11s or Cayman's or Boxsters."
Porsche Boxster
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Toyota Land Cruiser
"So this is not a Porsche. But it is my 1993 land cruiser. Look at it."
Ford Mustang
"You know, just don't do a Mustang leaving a car show video"
Porsche Cayenne
"this happened to me, I was looking at a cayenne, you're going to remember this."
Subaru Outback
"...sion season passants. Drive home in a 2025 Subaru Outback with 0% financing for 72 months."
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