No lift on RS hurt resale?
09-25-2016, 06:38 PM
#46
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^ right on......
OP: If you are buying the car for the next owner, it may be best to have the used car manager spec the car for you, otherwise get what you really like.
OP: If you are buying the car for the next owner, it may be best to have the used car manager spec the car for you, otherwise get what you really like.
09-25-2016, 08:47 PM
#47
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09-25-2016, 09:20 PM
#48
The problem with this thread is that the OP is canvassing Rennlisters, who are not really representative of the general market for GT3/RSs, esp. used GT3/RSs.
If the question was "Will no lift hurt RS resale values when selling to Rennlisters?" then the answer is probably a "NO".
But if the question as presented by the OP is "Will no lift hurt RS resale value [period]?" then I think the safer and probably more accurate answer is a "YES".
But again, all of this begs the question of why anyone would buy a car for the next owner. But then that's for another thread, of which we already have many.
Good luck to the OP, and enjoy the RS (with or without lift).
If the question was "Will no lift hurt RS resale values when selling to Rennlisters?" then the answer is probably a "NO".
But if the question as presented by the OP is "Will no lift hurt RS resale value [period]?" then I think the safer and probably more accurate answer is a "YES".
But again, all of this begs the question of why anyone would buy a car for the next owner. But then that's for another thread, of which we already have many.
Good luck to the OP, and enjoy the RS (with or without lift).
09-25-2016, 11:32 PM
#50
I had my 991 GT3 without lift. And, my buddy who bought from had the front lip looking like a Dog chewed on it. When I traded it had to pay for a new one. Glad I have the lift on my RS.
09-26-2016, 01:32 AM
#51
Drifting
i like the lift, but it adds weight, you could go both ways, I like when the cylinder dumps air and makes a whoosh sound just like Brians Nissan GTR in Fast and Furious 2 when it snorts out nitrous
09-26-2016, 01:51 AM
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I did spec it because I live in an area with a lot of speed bumps and a steep drive. I didn't really think too much about the next owner (if there will be one). For the same reason I didn't want ceramic brakes and went with the folding buckets. I cant say I am too disappointed with my car at all and if I ever do sell it, perhaps the Maritime Blue paint will help a prospective buyer look past these shortcomings...
09-26-2016, 03:11 AM
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yes, through out financial district, but i also put two wheels on the sidewalk on the left lane of montgomery so i can get through traffic and get on the bridge ;-)
at my pensinsula place, i go up and down kings mt, and pgmill, i know approx where the dips are, but dont know exactly where UNTIL i bottom out and fly off the pavement. the lift wont make any difference for ME.
but i have no issues with others ordering them. it's their car not mine.
same issues on hwy 9
stage road
tunitas creek
or visit my bud at seacliff, SF
at my pensinsula place, i go up and down kings mt, and pgmill, i know approx where the dips are, but dont know exactly where UNTIL i bottom out and fly off the pavement. the lift wont make any difference for ME.
but i have no issues with others ordering them. it's their car not mine.
same issues on hwy 9
stage road
tunitas creek
or visit my bud at seacliff, SF
09-26-2016, 03:56 AM
#55
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Gt4 scrapes coming out of driveway. RS with lift doesn't but different approach angles per this thread (and maybe just how I back out in each car). Dealer told me it's easier for them to move the cars where lift is an option and the box is ticked but they move all new and used GT cars relatively quickly in any event (I actually asked when spec'ing the RS). Honestly never had any problems and never engage it except going out of driveway. Dealer pointed out with front lips much cheaper then prior years (not sure if this is true) and an easy replacement doesn't seem like a big deal. For the money probably better options to tic but just my two cents.
09-26-2016, 12:03 PM
#57
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Lift is just another thing that will break. It's practically the same system as on the 997 cars. And I know MANY of those with non-functioning units. Repair (actually replacement since they are not repairable) is ridiculously expensive out of warranty. So go ahead and explain to your potential buyer that your lift doesn't work when you're ready to sell the car. That would be worse than not having it. Meanwhile front lips are cheap.
I live in Manhattan and driving here is tricky to say the least... No lift necessary. If you position the car just right you can go over any hump.
I live in Manhattan and driving here is tricky to say the least... No lift necessary. If you position the car just right you can go over any hump.
09-26-2016, 03:08 PM
#58
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You can buy a lot of spoilers for the price of the lift system. This is a sports car not a Bentley. Scrap it a bit and keep a new one for the next buyer. Enjoy the car. I am careful over bumps and dips in the road but those dips come so fast anyway I wouldn't have time to lift. Going in and out of driveways may require a bit of an angle but it is just a plastic spoiler for that reason. On my 997 RS it was $185 vs. $3000 for the lift...No brainer. Not sure how much the spoiler on my new RS is yet because only 2500 miles and minimum scraping so far!
09-26-2016, 04:09 PM
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Too many people read threads so black and white.
What ever happened to the idea of posing a topic/question for an interesting debate/discussion/consideration?
Why do folks jump to inferring thoughts/reasons/etc...that weren't even brought up by the OP??
