What would you guys pay for a higher mileage 997 GT2?
03-11-2019, 11:57 AM
#31
Thanks for correcting me on the seats. The GT2 market is super thin and great cars aren't moving. If $139K was a good price it would sell. I'll stay out of this thread because unless you've owned and sold multiple GT2s you just don't understand the GT2 market. JBO
03-11-2019, 12:20 PM
#32
BTW the bid / ask spread on these cars is enormous, possibly the largest I've seen of any model Porsche beginning with the 996 era. I know this is nothing new but any buyer of any GT2 should research actual selling prices. It's easy to hunt that data down because the market is so thin. JBO
03-11-2019, 09:40 PM
#34
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That is indeed the car, and I appreciate all the feedback. The seller finally sent me a lot of photos today, including real close ups. It's no pristine GT2, but for me this car represents a potential 'forever keeper' and also a driver, hence my interest.
You guys don't all know me that well, but I bought a 59k mile 2010 GT3 RS as a forever keeper in May of 2013, and am loving it more all the time. It has failed PCCBs but my RennList friends here convinced me to take a chance on it and I've never regretted it for a second. The car now has 67k miles and has been all smiles for me over the past nearly 6 years.
This GT2 is sort of a similar car in that view. It's used but not worn out, and isn't altogether desirable to a 'normal' GT2 buyer but I see the potential there. It's a big buy for me though, and nothing I want to do casually. I just feel like I may actually have some leverage here as most people would just pass over the car, whereas I'm someone who does appreciate what it is (not what it's not). And yes, I fully understand the cost of PCCB rotors and carbon sport buckets puts this car into an altogether different price point, and it will always have 40k+ miles. I'm trying to determine what a fair price to pay really is, if not $139k. Is $125k more of a 'real' offer that isn't too insulting? It takes a special kind of buyer for a car like this, but I may be that person as I was for my 3RS.
Thanks again for everyone who has given their input.
You guys don't all know me that well, but I bought a 59k mile 2010 GT3 RS as a forever keeper in May of 2013, and am loving it more all the time. It has failed PCCBs but my RennList friends here convinced me to take a chance on it and I've never regretted it for a second. The car now has 67k miles and has been all smiles for me over the past nearly 6 years.
This GT2 is sort of a similar car in that view. It's used but not worn out, and isn't altogether desirable to a 'normal' GT2 buyer but I see the potential there. It's a big buy for me though, and nothing I want to do casually. I just feel like I may actually have some leverage here as most people would just pass over the car, whereas I'm someone who does appreciate what it is (not what it's not). And yes, I fully understand the cost of PCCB rotors and carbon sport buckets puts this car into an altogether different price point, and it will always have 40k+ miles. I'm trying to determine what a fair price to pay really is, if not $139k. Is $125k more of a 'real' offer that isn't too insulting? It takes a special kind of buyer for a car like this, but I may be that person as I was for my 3RS.
Thanks again for everyone who has given their input.
03-11-2019, 10:57 PM
#35
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That is indeed the car, and I appreciate all the feedback. The seller finally sent me a lot of photos today, including real close ups. It's no pristine GT2, but for me this car represents a potential 'forever keeper' and also a driver, hence my interest.
You guys don't all know me that well, but I bought a 59k mile 2010 GT3 RS as a forever keeper in May of 2013, and am loving it more all the time. It has failed PCCBs but my RennList friends here convinced me to take a chance on it and I've never regretted it for a second. The car now has 67k miles and has been all smiles for me over the past nearly 6 years.
This GT2 is sort of a similar car in that view. It's used but not worn out, and isn't altogether desirable to a 'normal' GT2 buyer but I see the potential there. It's a big buy for me though, and nothing I want to do casually. I just feel like I may actually have some leverage here as most people would just pass over the car, whereas I'm someone who does appreciate what it is (not what it's not). And yes, I fully understand the cost of PCCB rotors and carbon sport buckets puts this car into an altogether different price point, and it will always have 40k+ miles. I'm trying to determine what a fair price to pay really is, if not $139k. Is $125k more of a 'real' offer that isn't too insulting? It takes a special kind of buyer for a car like this, but I may be that person as I was for my 3RS.
Thanks again for everyone who has given their input.
You guys don't all know me that well, but I bought a 59k mile 2010 GT3 RS as a forever keeper in May of 2013, and am loving it more all the time. It has failed PCCBs but my RennList friends here convinced me to take a chance on it and I've never regretted it for a second. The car now has 67k miles and has been all smiles for me over the past nearly 6 years.
This GT2 is sort of a similar car in that view. It's used but not worn out, and isn't altogether desirable to a 'normal' GT2 buyer but I see the potential there. It's a big buy for me though, and nothing I want to do casually. I just feel like I may actually have some leverage here as most people would just pass over the car, whereas I'm someone who does appreciate what it is (not what it's not). And yes, I fully understand the cost of PCCB rotors and carbon sport buckets puts this car into an altogether different price point, and it will always have 40k+ miles. I'm trying to determine what a fair price to pay really is, if not $139k. Is $125k more of a 'real' offer that isn't too insulting? It takes a special kind of buyer for a car like this, but I may be that person as I was for my 3RS.
Thanks again for everyone who has given their input.
03-11-2019, 11:54 PM
#36
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I would offer $120-125k. I'm a bottom feeder though.
03-12-2019, 12:07 AM
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03-12-2019, 12:10 AM
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03-12-2019, 08:34 AM
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$120k is reasonable. I figure, add used PCCB rotors and pads approx. $10k, seats $10k, and basic maintenance/rubber R&R $10k.
$150k for a well sorted car ready for another decade of use, reasonable. People who care about miles aren’t drivers.
$150k for a well sorted car ready for another decade of use, reasonable. People who care about miles aren’t drivers.
03-12-2019, 09:06 AM
#40
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Did the car originally come with the carbon buckets? Lots of GT2s I’ve seen have the regular sport seats. If you really want the PCCB rotors for originality, you can take your time to source a used set after you get the car, no rush. At 40k miles and needing a few maintenance items, it’s a deal. Most 997 GT2s are listed for $175k+, some with 20k+ miles. That car new was likely $205k. I’d run.....to go buy it assuming no CarFax issues. If you aren’t interested let me know.
$224k for this one with 9k miles. https://www.porscheofcoloradosprings...co-id-28380489
$224k for this one with 9k miles. https://www.porscheofcoloradosprings...co-id-28380489
03-12-2019, 09:19 AM
#41
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The white one at Pfaff started out at something like $195,000. It's been tracked a fair amount and it hit the wall while there...
Again, as Josh said, asking vs selling price
Again, as Josh said, asking vs selling price
03-12-2019, 11:26 AM
#42
Drifting
Most guys lost their shirt on the GT2 craze, paid way too much 3-4 years ago, now they won't lower their prices out of spite, so they are just sitting. Coupled with the fact that most enthusiasts won't or can't spend $175k+ on a 10 year old car with 15-20k miles, is why a $125k-135k GT2 is an attractive proposition, even at 40k miles. I don't think I've seen any 997 GT2s sold for less than $140k in many years, even the 996 GT2s are generally in the $120k's. Perhaps at auction it's a different story.
03-12-2019, 11:49 AM
#43
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That is indeed the car, and I appreciate all the feedback. The seller finally sent me a lot of photos today, including real close ups. It's no pristine GT2, but for me this car represents a potential 'forever keeper' and also a driver, hence my interest.
You guys don't all know me that well, but I bought a 59k mile 2010 GT3 RS as a forever keeper in May of 2013, and am loving it more all the time. It has failed PCCBs but my RennList friends here convinced me to take a chance on it and I've never regretted it for a second. The car now has 67k miles and has been all smiles for me over the past nearly 6 years.
This GT2 is sort of a similar car in that view. It's used but not worn out, and isn't altogether desirable to a 'normal' GT2 buyer but I see the potential there. It's a big buy for me though, and nothing I want to do casually. I just feel like I may actually have some leverage here as most people would just pass over the car, whereas I'm someone who does appreciate what it is (not what it's not). And yes, I fully understand the cost of PCCB rotors and carbon sport buckets puts this car into an altogether different price point, and it will always have 40k+ miles. I'm trying to determine what a fair price to pay really is, if not $139k. Is $125k more of a 'real' offer that isn't too insulting? It takes a special kind of buyer for a car like this, but I may be that person as I was for my 3RS.
Thanks again for everyone who has given their input.
You guys don't all know me that well, but I bought a 59k mile 2010 GT3 RS as a forever keeper in May of 2013, and am loving it more all the time. It has failed PCCBs but my RennList friends here convinced me to take a chance on it and I've never regretted it for a second. The car now has 67k miles and has been all smiles for me over the past nearly 6 years.
This GT2 is sort of a similar car in that view. It's used but not worn out, and isn't altogether desirable to a 'normal' GT2 buyer but I see the potential there. It's a big buy for me though, and nothing I want to do casually. I just feel like I may actually have some leverage here as most people would just pass over the car, whereas I'm someone who does appreciate what it is (not what it's not). And yes, I fully understand the cost of PCCB rotors and carbon sport buckets puts this car into an altogether different price point, and it will always have 40k+ miles. I'm trying to determine what a fair price to pay really is, if not $139k. Is $125k more of a 'real' offer that isn't too insulting? It takes a special kind of buyer for a car like this, but I may be that person as I was for my 3RS.
Thanks again for everyone who has given their input.
and you have my shark bypass on the GT3RS ;-)
03-13-2019, 12:22 AM
#45
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I did obtain the VIN of the car today, in case anyone can help me with it's history: WP0AD29988S796194
Thanks to all for your help, as I am very seriously considering adding this to my permanent collection (as a driver, not a collectible).
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AD29988S796194/
Thanks to all for your help, as I am very seriously considering adding this to my permanent collection (as a driver, not a collectible).
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AD29988S796194/