How many (any?) 996RS
04-05-2015 | 06:53 PM
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Do you know if the inside battery switch was also supplied as a spare part with the car ? On the MK1 ClubSport the switch was installed from the factory, but very few MK2 ClubSport and RS seem to have it. I heard that the part was also supplied in a box with the car, but I could not confirm this 100%. See red switch right in front of the gear lever in a RS :
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04-10-2015 | 08:40 PM
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04-11-2015 | 11:18 PM
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04-25-2015 | 05:08 PM
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I can't get a definitive answer as to whether or not I can buy a US street-legal version of the 996RS. If anyone knows of such a car that may be for sale, please let me know, thanks.
Option number 2 is to buy one in UK/Ireland and park it over there. I get back home 2 or 3 times a year, so I'd get some use out of it, but not put on too many miles. I've got a line on a couple for sale in UK, although (as ever) I wish I'd made the move to buy earlier as prices are rising.
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Option number 2 is to buy one in UK/Ireland and park it over there. I get back home 2 or 3 times a year, so I'd get some use out of it, but not put on too many miles. I've got a line on a couple for sale in UK, although (as ever) I wish I'd made the move to buy earlier as prices are rising.
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04-25-2015 | 07:57 PM
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I'm sure you will know if/when a US based federalized RS comes up for sale, but it'll be a long shot. Additionally, the DOT/EPA here will not allow the car on the road for 25 years from manufacture date without bringing it into full US compliance, which is a serious PIA, so if you can buy one abroad, and enjoy it there, that will be your best solution!
My GT3 is a Clubsport/RS in most every way short of the VIN, so that might be the best way to get the feel of the RS here in the states without the hassle.
My GT3 is a Clubsport/RS in most every way short of the VIN, so that might be the best way to get the feel of the RS here in the states without the hassle.
04-25-2015 | 09:38 PM
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I'm sure you will know if/when a US based federalized RS comes up for sale, but it'll be a long shot. Additionally, the DOT/EPA here will not allow the car on the road for 25 years from manufacture date without bringing it into full US compliance, which is a serious PIA, so if you can buy one abroad, and enjoy it there, that will be your best solution!
My GT3 is a Clubsport/RS in most every way short of the VIN, so that might be the best way to get the feel of the RS here in the states without the hassle.
My GT3 is a Clubsport/RS in most every way short of the VIN, so that might be the best way to get the feel of the RS here in the states without the hassle.
If one assumes that in the US a top notch 996GT3 is $80k, where would that put an RS? The current UK asking prices are about $198k in today's exchange rate. I know it's not an exact science, but that's a delta that's way beyond the 997GT3/RS equivalents.
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04-26-2015 | 05:20 AM
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Definitely looks like I'll have to buy in UK if I want one anytime soon. It's difficult to put a US dollar value on them, however.
If one assumes that in the US a top notch 996GT3 is $80k, where would that put an RS? The current UK asking prices are about $198k in today's exchange rate. I know it's not an exact science, but that's a delta that's way beyond the 997GT3/RS equivalents.
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If one assumes that in the US a top notch 996GT3 is $80k, where would that put an RS? The current UK asking prices are about $198k in today's exchange rate. I know it's not an exact science, but that's a delta that's way beyond the 997GT3/RS equivalents.
Vivian
Please PM me if you are interested in 996rs in Europe. I keep a close eye on these and have a good friend that does it for a business. He found me my car a couple of years ago from a Danish collector. I overpaid big time at the time but looking back it wasn't to bad
There is so few 996rs left in good condition, so you won't find any on the open market. These cars where bought by driving enthusiast and treated that way around the tracks in Europe. Cant even compare it to the 4.0. Plenty of those are bubble wrapped, not the case with 6rs!