GT3RS pricing
12-19-2016 | 11:38 AM
#61
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: midwest
Funny how most pricing threads/discussions here devolve into the: "who cares, it's only money, you earned it, if you can swing it - get it, pay whatever it costs". To me, the fact that something is well deserved or enjoyable in no way implies that one should be indiscriminate about its price. There are thousands of likely enjoyable things that all here could buy 5x over that they are not buying because their expected return/price doesn't meet some standard. The RS is no different. Just like with everything else in life, price is always part of the equation.
12-19-2016 | 11:50 AM
#62
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 366
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From: Earth
do as you will
justify as you see fit
you will be back
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE
a drug addict will always be drug addict.
i know. i sell drugs. how else can i afford cars
and the addicts keeps buying. even knowing they will OD.
as a wealth manager, i think most ppl are not using the word
investment correctly
fix income/bonds are not investments. they are insurance. unless you start playing game, then they are sexier than equity.
equity/stocks are investment and really no differnet than blk jack. they both have "rules"
cars are toys.
i have a lot of legos, some are even rare collectible ones. but when i buy the lego, i am buying toys, i never think i will make money or have a return on them.
or better yet. cars are like food
goto 4 mich star restaurant have a blast
what goes in comes out in the can.
think of cars that way.
once one understands that, then and only then, does cars make sense.
sooner or later you will lose money on cars.
it's like you can hold you sh*t in for a few days. but sooner or later, you will need to take a dump and it come flushing out.
it took me a long time to understand this simple concept. but i finally got it.
i dont hold my crap in now.
i am very regular.
justify as you see fit
you will be back
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE
a drug addict will always be drug addict.
i know. i sell drugs. how else can i afford cars
and the addicts keeps buying. even knowing they will OD.
as a wealth manager, i think most ppl are not using the word
investment correctly
fix income/bonds are not investments. they are insurance. unless you start playing game, then they are sexier than equity.
equity/stocks are investment and really no differnet than blk jack. they both have "rules"
cars are toys.
i have a lot of legos, some are even rare collectible ones. but when i buy the lego, i am buying toys, i never think i will make money or have a return on them.
or better yet. cars are like food
goto 4 mich star restaurant have a blast
what goes in comes out in the can.
think of cars that way.
once one understands that, then and only then, does cars make sense.
sooner or later you will lose money on cars.
it's like you can hold you sh*t in for a few days. but sooner or later, you will need to take a dump and it come flushing out.
it took me a long time to understand this simple concept. but i finally got it.
i dont hold my crap in now.
i am very regular.
I was offered $100k over sticker from a few dealerships for my UV RS which I didn't take but nevertheless is an impressive rate of return for something I could have realized and executed in a matter of days.
I agree in most cases cars are a depreciating asset but in some cases certain GT cars don't follow this general rule.
That being said I agree there are far too many pricing and future value discussions when this is meant to be an automotive enthusiast forum.
12-19-2016 | 03:05 PM
#63
Rennlist Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,279
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I have been trying to make this point on several posts. Maybe it's just this forum, but I am consistently surprised at the amount of people with this much disposable income and wealth to build 5,000 s.f. garages, own multiple Porsches, own multiple sports cars, have multiple other toys, 30 different hobbies, friends with the GM of their local dealer because they buy a new Porsche every year.
I think I am above average in terms of career and finances, but entering this forum, it seems I am in the bottom 2%.
Disregarding all of the above, the vast majority of people who are fortunate to afford just one Porsche in their lifetime are greatly considering the cost.
So, please if you are the other 98%, refrain from the "you only live once", "just work harder", "of course get the lift it's only $4K", "just buy 12 more cars from your dealership so you can establish a relationship with them so you are top of the imaginary list for the next GT car".
I apologize if the above appears like a rant or a form of envy, it's really not. I respect many of the people's posts and many seem to be very grounded and humble.
I think I am above average in terms of career and finances, but entering this forum, it seems I am in the bottom 2%.
Disregarding all of the above, the vast majority of people who are fortunate to afford just one Porsche in their lifetime are greatly considering the cost.
So, please if you are the other 98%, refrain from the "you only live once", "just work harder", "of course get the lift it's only $4K", "just buy 12 more cars from your dealership so you can establish a relationship with them so you are top of the imaginary list for the next GT car".
I apologize if the above appears like a rant or a form of envy, it's really not. I respect many of the people's posts and many seem to be very grounded and humble.
12-19-2016 | 03:39 PM
#65
Rennlist Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 10,393
Likes: 1,640
From: Northeast
I have been trying to make this point on several posts. Maybe it's just this forum, but I am consistently surprised at the amount of people with this much disposable income and wealth to build 5,000 s.f. garages, own multiple Porsches, own multiple sports cars, have multiple other toys, 30 different hobbies, friends with the GM of their local dealer because they buy a new Porsche every year.
12-19-2016 | 03:46 PM
#66
Race Director
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 13,162
Likes: 3,886
So, please if you are the other 98%, refrain from the "you only live once", "just work harder", "of course get the lift it's only $4K", "just buy 12 more cars from your dealership so you can establish a relationship with them so you are top of the imaginary list for the next GT car".
I apologize if the above appears like a rant or a form of envy, it's really not. I respect many of the people's posts and many seem to be very grounded and humble.
I apologize if the above appears like a rant or a form of envy, it's really not. I respect many of the people's posts and many seem to be very grounded and humble.
I think it would be easier for you to 'refrain' from reading posts on this site...
12-19-2016 | 09:33 PM
#70
Pro
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 601
Likes: 11
Sorry for the original statement. I meant it as if you can afford it go for it. Im not in anyway trying to talk down to anyone. Im on the grind everyday myself trying to pay for all this stuff. And more so than not i feel like im in a catch 22. Work and buy it and use it sometimes or dont work dont buy it and use it never since it doesn't exist.
12-19-2016 | 09:52 PM
#71
Rennlist Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 11,298
Likes: 1,496
From: Midwest
Funny how most pricing threads/discussions here devolve into the: "who cares, it's only money, you earned it, if you can swing it - get it, pay whatever it costs". To me, the fact that something is well deserved or enjoyable in no way implies that one should be indiscriminate about its price. There are thousands of likely enjoyable things that all here could buy 5x over that they are not buying because their expected return/price doesn't meet some standard. The RS is no different. Just like with everything else in life, price is always part of the equation.
12-19-2016 | 09:59 PM
#72
Rennlist Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 13,427
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From: Mid-Atlantic (on land, not in the middle of the ocean)
Sports cars are about passion - we want them, we don't "need" them. But sometimes we try to rationalize buying sports cars in terms of need and/or investment, and then we have conflict between the head and heart.
12-19-2016 | 10:06 PM
#73
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 133
Likes: 1
From: S. Florida
I got 1,330 miles on the ticker, for the first time yesterday, i drove the RS in Sport mode. I didnt want to come home!! I also for the first time hit 7500 RPM one time. The noise and the rocket like acceleration was insane. I cannot say enough about this car!! I also turned sliced and diced my way thru traffic like a knife thru butter.When i finally came to a stop, i noticed i did all that with my right hand only at the 4:00 position. This car is an absolute 'Rock Star" Also the way it down shifts in Sport mode is amazingly precise. Good luck with that in an R. Worth every penny i paid and more. This is my 4th Porsche and i felt like i under paid for everyone of them.
12-19-2016 | 10:08 PM
#74
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,859
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From: ..............
I got 1,330 miles on the ticker, for the first time yesterday, i drove the RS in Sport mode. I didnt want to come home!! I also for the first time hit 7500 RPM one time. The noise and the rocket like acceleration was insane. I cannot say enough about this car!! I also turned sliced and diced my way thru traffic like a knife thru butter.When i finally came to a stop, i noticed i did all that with my right hand only at the 4:00 position. This car is an absolute 'Rock Star" Also the way it down shifts in Sport mode is amazingly precise. Good luck with that in an R. Worth every penny i paid and more. This is my 4th Porsche and i felt like i under paid for everyone of them.
12-19-2016 | 10:55 PM
#75
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 9,843
Likes: 5
From: Ontario, Canada
I got 1,330 miles on the ticker, for the first time yesterday, i drove the RS in Sport mode. I didnt want to come home!! I also for the first time hit 7500 RPM one time. The noise and the rocket like acceleration was insane. I cannot say enough about this car!! I also turned sliced and diced my way thru traffic like a knife thru butter.When i finally came to a stop, i noticed i did all that with my right hand only at the 4:00 position. This car is an absolute 'Rock Star" Also the way it down shifts in Sport mode is amazingly precise. Good luck with that in an R. Worth every penny i paid and more. This is my 4th Porsche and i felt like i under paid for everyone of them.
