CL Redondo Beach: 95 GTS Auto, 16k miles
03-08-2012, 03:50 PM
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I agree with this. I am still very new to the 928 world but from what I have seen it is people like that that are keeping these cars from going up in value. They keep trying to undermine the people selling the cars so they lower the price. Instead the people selling should start asking for more in order to increase the overall going price for the cars. This is just something that has crossed my mind a few times reading some threads on here. Seems that there are some people who do not want the price to increase. I may or may not get flamed for this but I honestly don''t care. Just wanting to share my thoughts on this from a new guy's perspective.
03-08-2012, 03:51 PM
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03-08-2012, 06:08 PM
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03-08-2012, 09:36 PM
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Even though its an auto, it's still a car of few numbers made. Looks like a superb example. $95K may be stretching it only because based on what GTS's of this caliber have sold for and they were 5 spds. $90+K seems to be the top of the market. However...what about when they were new in 1995...there wasn't a huge difference in price based on tranny type. Of course this isn't new and there are many less buyers for the cars these days..doesn't mean its not worth the price nor can they get that. There are many owners here that prefer auto's over 5 spds, so it stands to reason that someone wants an auto of this year and condition.
You nay sayers really need to get your head out of the sand. Historically (since I have been here), just about every GTS that was ever listed for (and worthy of) a high price has gotten that price or damn near close to it. Same with my GTS...I got more than what I was hoping for...and I know I could have gotten more.
Think of it this way. GTS prices, for a quality well maintained car will always get top dollar, but are selling right about for what they originally sold for...some a little less, some a little more. However, most won't take a second thought about a low mileage original 60's Camaro that sold for $3700, now sells in the $100K+'s and those were made in major numbers. To boot, they are pieces of Sh*t compared to the technology, materials and engineering to a GTS...or any 928 for that matter...and this goes for many other less than cars that sell for more than a GTS.
I never understood why so many 928 owners say 928's are the greatest cars, but in the next breath tell the world that they ain't worth the paper the receipt is written on.
You nay sayers really need to get your head out of the sand. Historically (since I have been here), just about every GTS that was ever listed for (and worthy of) a high price has gotten that price or damn near close to it. Same with my GTS...I got more than what I was hoping for...and I know I could have gotten more.
Think of it this way. GTS prices, for a quality well maintained car will always get top dollar, but are selling right about for what they originally sold for...some a little less, some a little more. However, most won't take a second thought about a low mileage original 60's Camaro that sold for $3700, now sells in the $100K+'s and those were made in major numbers. To boot, they are pieces of Sh*t compared to the technology, materials and engineering to a GTS...or any 928 for that matter...and this goes for many other less than cars that sell for more than a GTS.
I never understood why so many 928 owners say 928's are the greatest cars, but in the next breath tell the world that they ain't worth the paper the receipt is written on.
There was a very nice 95 5-gear + one reverse, GTS in the WOOD this past week, + - 14K mileage and has disappeared into a private collection.
03-08-2012, 11:01 PM
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Selling prices are mostly about the cars and there actual condition, really nice ones sell for a bunch, and are likely still a bargain compared to not so nice ones that sell for a pittance.
The other big factor holding down prices is the need for and lack of good reliable mechanics, and all the cars the non good mechanics work on.
03-08-2012, 11:16 PM
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I don't think forum comments mean squat relative to selling prices.
Selling prices are mostly about the cars and there actual condition, really nice ones sell for a bunch, and are likely still a bargain compared to not so nice ones that sell for a pittance.
The other big factor holding down prices is the need for and lack of good reliable mechanics, and all the cars the non good mechanics work on.
Selling prices are mostly about the cars and there actual condition, really nice ones sell for a bunch, and are likely still a bargain compared to not so nice ones that sell for a pittance.
The other big factor holding down prices is the need for and lack of good reliable mechanics, and all the cars the non good mechanics work on.
03-09-2012, 01:31 PM
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I'm just wondering: who buys such a nice, expensive car and drives it just 16k miles in 16 years? Who has that kind of willpower? Or who has such an amazing fleet of cars that they reserve a GTS for just going to the corner store to buy milk?
03-09-2012, 01:49 PM
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First. Someone that has a ton of money and a pretty vast car collection. So putting even 16K miles on it might have shown quite a bit of love for that car.
I have a very tiny car collection and can see how putting mileage on cars can start to get difficult. Especially when you only do fairly short fun drives instead of commuting with them. (save them for nice days, etc).
This gets further compounded by someone that travels or flat out has an very busy schedule.
Second thought on some of these cars. Many of them were purchased by older clientele.
Those that had the means and wanted the refinement of the GT car. Probably retired and did not drive much.
...And unfortunately in some cases the owner passed away and the car sat in the possession of the widow or estate until a much later date.
03-09-2012, 02:37 PM
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Some people buy cars to own and not drive.
Most of the time though I suspect some issue prevents use. Bad experience with the dealer. Car fails during some important night out. Divorce. Health issues. Some other car suits them better and they are for whatever reason reluctant to sell.
As much as I like the 928, its an easy car to get mad at.
Most of the time though I suspect some issue prevents use. Bad experience with the dealer. Car fails during some important night out. Divorce. Health issues. Some other car suits them better and they are for whatever reason reluctant to sell.
As much as I like the 928, its an easy car to get mad at.
