LN Engineering plans to support second hand F6I builds going forward.

 

This will help to boost resale values and awareness big time. While expertise sells, the reality is that service sells expertise. The new business model and product innovations will have a multiplier effect on overall business. I like where they are going.

 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-cabriolet-29/

 

There was another FSI build I remember not going for all that much, it was a black C4, or something like that. I forget when exactly that was if it was during or before the boom here. Regardless I think the moral of the story is whenever you do something with a car whether it be modding or engine rebuild/replacement don't count on getting that money back. I would argue that it's even more true now than in the past because people are looking for clean, stock examples. This is no slight at FSI by any means just more of a assume that money is gone and any extra you get in a sale is gravy.

 

That is just insane. It has to be a new high water mark. Hell, I don't even know if a tip cab 4S has broke $40K yet.

 

Ha! Two bidders in a duel to death! BRAVO!

 

You may be right. But my bet is that most new 996 buyers have no clue what they should look for in a 996, so they go for color and miles instead of a well sorted car.

Lets face it, its difficult to take all of the info from the Rennlist firehose and grasp the meaning and application in the short time period they are shopping for a car.

Good news is we collectively have the solutions.

 

It only takes two!

 

For sure, I think a lot of buyers these days or at least those spending big money on those cars are probably going to drive them a few miles but they will sit for 99% of the time hoping they appreciate even more. I think if you do find one that is modded or has an engine build with good service records and receipts you will have a better chance of getting a good deal becuse people want those low-mileage rare color combos like you mention.

 

I wouldn't be surprised over the next couple of years as the 991 and 992 come out of warranty and the complexity and cost of fixing pushes a portion of these owners away from the high tech cars and they instead move downstream to the 996 and 997 where the cost to service and maintain is not only more attractive, but the driving experience is more interactive.

 

I feel like this guy got a good deal on a 996.2 with a motor on a bored out motor with nickies

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3vA...-carrera-coupe

 

Looks like the secondary market will spend more for an LS Swap than a FSI 4.0, if I remember back a few months ago.

 

I dropped off my Cayenne for the last of the CPO work as the warranty in going to expire.

This beautiful car is still in the show, a touch over $100k with 14,000 miles

 

^^^^^Stunning!

 

turbo X50 factory aero kit, black interior and the clutch and coolant line’s already taken car off. I would bid but I don’t like red. Happy thanksgiving 🦃