The c2s has retained its value well, but dont buy it for that much. I sold my c2 with 40k miles for 43k. I know the s is more, but that imo is too much. Plus the M5 is a world of difference. It is a much better car for the money, though i did love my c2 alot, and still miss it today. Still at the end of the day i would opt for the m5 over the 993, though the s looks sweet. If anything, go for the 993TT, i would take that over the m5,,,,,, maybe.