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Old 04-03-2014, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dr bob
It's a rare and interesting color combination, with the grey interior and the almost magenta carpeting. That ADDS VALUE. This is an EXCELLENT example. Don't dis' the car because it's not a color you would have chosen had you bought it new. Obviously someone was looking for something a little above the "common" color schemes, and was willing to step up to get it.

This car is worth whatever ONE person will pay for it. If there are no bids, it stays with the seller.
I've nothing against this car - I've never seen it in person. I was questioning it's value, as it's certainly not worth anything like the asking price to me. Personally, I'd rather that it sold to be driven, than put in a museum, but that seems to be the only place that it would go at that price.

Being rare doesn't always add value. Speaking for my personal taste, that interior colour combination will always be infinitely rare in my garage.
Old 04-03-2014, 12:26 AM
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From what I've heard and seen, this car is worth every penny of this, hope he gets the asking price.
Old 04-03-2014, 12:59 AM
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Stunning pristine car. I hope someday to see this color in person. I liked the ad too, and the way Porsche acknowledges the Panamera's roots.
Old 04-03-2014, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by olmann
How many Zermatt silver GTS's did they make?
I'm guessing since this was a custom ordered color and the COA lists the color as "Paint to Sample" it is probably the only GTS in Zermatt.
Old 04-03-2014, 01:54 AM
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The 928 Registry for U.S. cars lists 5 GTSs painted Zermatt silver-


Early '93: 1 automatic, 2 5-speeds
Late '93: 1 5-speed
'95: 1 automatic
Old 04-03-2014, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by rnixon
I've nothing against this car - I've never seen it in person. I was questioning it's value, as it's certainly not worth anything like the asking price to me. Personally, I'd rather that it sold to be driven, than put in a museum, but that seems to be the only place that it would go at that price.

Being rare doesn't always add value. Speaking for my personal taste, that interior colour combination will always be infinitely rare in my garage.
I kinda feel the same way about red cars. But I don't beat up on them when they hit the market. Blondes or brunettes, which are better? Hint: It's not the color of the carpet...
Old 04-03-2014, 08:21 AM
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Love it, and I agree, you cant change the carpet, its part of the cars history.
Old 04-03-2014, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dr bob
I kinda feel the same way about red cars. But I don't beat up on them when they hit the market. Blondes or brunettes, which are better? Hint: It's not the color of the carpet...
I'm not getting at this car - the interior colours (lovely exterior) aren't to my taste, but will be to others (although how many is open to question). The question, which this car pushed me to ask, is:
  • Is a '93 GTS with 56k miles work over $100k? (in perfect condition)
It seems that some think that it is, although it's not clear how many of them would or can put the cash down. We'll see what happens with this one.
Old 04-03-2014, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob Edwards
The 928 Registry for U.S. cars lists 5 GTSs painted Zermatt silver-

Early '93: 1 automatic, 2 5-speeds
Late '93: 1 5-speed
'95: 1 automatic
Thanks for the info! I almost bought a Zermatt S4 years ago. The color has always stuck in my head and I thought that it might be great to own a Zermatt GTS someday. I think my chances are slim and this one would need to drop by half for it to be in my range.
Old 04-03-2014, 03:25 PM
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Value is what a willing buyer and a willing seller agree to at arm's length, and here's your perfect example.
Old 04-03-2014, 04:31 PM
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This is a stunning car. Close enough to perfect condition to be worth this much money. The carpet actually accents this color combination and is quite beautiful.

I predict we will look back at this ad, five years from now, and laugh at how cheap this was....if the idiots that are in charge of our government can save the dollar and the economy.
Old 04-03-2014, 04:36 PM
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A little surprised his dyno numbers aren't higher (headers, x-pipe, maintenance history, etc.) Are these numbers before the mods?
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Old 04-03-2014, 04:40 PM
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If I recall, the owner posted here back when Porsche was shooting that commercial.

He posted pics of the photo shoot.

Definitely should be dollars off for that hideous interior carpet colour though.
Old 04-03-2014, 07:05 PM
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Likely one of the best late 928's in the world, no doubt. I would not doubt that an international buyer or a US collector (not driver like us..) would pay that price in a heart beat.
Old 04-03-2014, 07:18 PM
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I will add that the carpet color looks better in person than in photos and I personally love it.


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