Riviera Blue TT
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Riviera Blue TT
Once again listed on Ebay is that Beautiful Riviera blue 993TT - I would die for this car - what a fabulous colour.
Could someone tell me why it seems to be permanently 'for sale'? - Is the guy asking too much for it, or is it some sort of dog?
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Lovely TT - But too expensive?
Chris
Could someone tell me why it seems to be permanently 'for sale'? - Is the guy asking too much for it, or is it some sort of dog?
Just wondered.
Lovely TT - But too expensive?
Chris
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Maybe it's the time of year?
The colour is definitely a taste thing.. I love it but some wouldn't! It's top money for that year too - They sell for that here in the UK.
The colour is definitely a taste thing.. I love it but some wouldn't! It's top money for that year too - They sell for that here in the UK.
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Pretty color ... maybe too pretty for a Turbo?
He mentions that the car was in the Porsche commercial on paint colors, but I'm pretty sure that's not true. I remember reading a story somewhere (Excellence?) on a firm that did wild custom show cars and Porsche race cars with a temporary paint that is easily removed, and that they worked with Porsche's advertising agency on that commercial, matching the guy's socks (although it did look like Riviera blue). But I think it was a narrowbody 993.
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He mentions that the car was in the Porsche commercial on paint colors, but I'm pretty sure that's not true. I remember reading a story somewhere (Excellence?) on a firm that did wild custom show cars and Porsche race cars with a temporary paint that is easily removed, and that they worked with Porsche's advertising agency on that commercial, matching the guy's socks (although it did look like Riviera blue). But I think it was a narrowbody 993.
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Yeah, that car has been on eBay for quite awhile...seller was originally asking low 80s and it's still overpriced by 5-10K.
I have no idea if it has stories...I contacted the guy a few months back wanting to see the car...he said "sure, but give me your bank details so I can check that you have sufficient funds first"...yeah, right....
I have no idea if it has stories...I contacted the guy a few months back wanting to see the car...he said "sure, but give me your bank details so I can check that you have sufficient funds first"...yeah, right....
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Originally posted by David in LA
I contacted the guy a few months back wanting to see the car...he said "sure, but give me your bank details so I can check that you have sufficient funds first"...yeah, right....
I contacted the guy a few months back wanting to see the car...he said "sure, but give me your bank details so I can check that you have sufficient funds first"...yeah, right....
Heaven help you if you'd asked for a test drive!
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Lamborghini of Dallas had one and perhaps still does, they wanted 82k for it I believe and it had been there for over 6 mo's. Car had 5k on the clock. So I guess there are at least 2 like it out there.
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There is also another one at Newport Auto Center in So Cal that has been there for at least 3 months. The price keeps going down on it too. It is down to 89,995.
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It's not uncommon to ask for proof that the seller can purchase a car before a test drive...especially on higher end cars. If and when I decide to sell my C4S I may do something similar just to weed out the dreamers.
I had a bad experience when I sold my TR8 a few years ago. Someone took the car for a test drive and I din't get it back for 3 days...after they damaged the transmission and dented the car.
If someone wants a "freebie drive" then drive a dealer car.
I had a bad experience when I sold my TR8 a few years ago. Someone took the car for a test drive and I din't get it back for 3 days...after they damaged the transmission and dented the car.
If someone wants a "freebie drive" then drive a dealer car.
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Maybe the price seems high, but it was stored in a "carpeted garage along with other high-end exotics". I myself hate the abrasive effects of concrete on tires. Although he doesn't specify whether it was **** or short knap carpet. **** is definitely better.
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If you want it, I would approach it from the standpoint
that "its hedious but I would really like a TT" and offer a low
price. If it has been listed for that long they have to start
softening, or they're never going to sell it. Its hard enough
to sell one that is of a desirous color, much less an eye shocking
one like that.
that "its hedious but I would really like a TT" and offer a low
price. If it has been listed for that long they have to start
softening, or they're never going to sell it. Its hard enough
to sell one that is of a desirous color, much less an eye shocking
one like that.
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I like blue but not this blue. I liken it to pink or purple. I have seen a 993 in person in this color and did not like it at all. It may be rare, but I wouldn't be caught dead in it. Reminds me of the turquois Fords and Chevy's from the mid 50s.
But, that's just my personal taste and I've been told all my taste is in my mouth.
But, that's just my personal taste and I've been told all my taste is in my mouth.
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Originally posted by billh1963
It's not uncommon to ask for proof that the seller can purchase a car before a test drive...especially on higher end cars. If and when I decide to sell my C4S I may do something similar just to weed out the dreamers.
I had a bad experience when I sold my TR8 a few years ago. Someone took the car for a test drive and I din't get it back for 3 days...after they damaged the transmission and dented the car.
If someone wants a "freebie drive" then drive a dealer car.
It's not uncommon to ask for proof that the seller can purchase a car before a test drive...especially on higher end cars. If and when I decide to sell my C4S I may do something similar just to weed out the dreamers.
I had a bad experience when I sold my TR8 a few years ago. Someone took the car for a test drive and I din't get it back for 3 days...after they damaged the transmission and dented the car.
If someone wants a "freebie drive" then drive a dealer car.