3.8 RS used prices moving up?
04-30-2012, 05:01 PM
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Well, it is just a matter of supply and demand. I have been talking to recent buyers, and prices are strong on the $125k (high miles, tracked cars) to $155k (pristine examples).
Used car appreciation is a good sign.
I think the demand for the 3.8RS keeps getting stronger, and supply is limited as they are not made anymore.
The next generation GT3 is far away from being released, and based on the powertrain it will be getting (no more race tranny, no more race engine), plus the unproven racing platform (Porsche is still racing with the 997), I can't see prices for the 3.8RS softening at all.
Very likely, 3.8RS prices will move another $15k up in the next few months.
The 3.8 GT3 RS is still the best bargain track day car from Porsche.
Used car appreciation is a good sign.
I think the demand for the 3.8RS keeps getting stronger, and supply is limited as they are not made anymore.
The next generation GT3 is far away from being released, and based on the powertrain it will be getting (no more race tranny, no more race engine), plus the unproven racing platform (Porsche is still racing with the 997), I can't see prices for the 3.8RS softening at all.
Very likely, 3.8RS prices will move another $15k up in the next few months.
The 3.8 GT3 RS is still the best bargain track day car from Porsche.
Whatever it is will have to be better than the outgoing 4.0 if Porsche is to make the car competitive, unless the 991 handles that much better. Porsche has the only non V8 in FIA/GT2 level racing I think, all of the rest (at least the competitive ones) are V8.
04-30-2012, 06:04 PM
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1:57 is awesome Tim! My best was 1:59 with my 7.2 GT3 (says one of the Corvette guys).
So sorry to hear about the control arm! You're posting now, so I assume you're 100%. A control arm breaking?! That is seriously scary stuff!!!
Glad to have Bernie and Steve help you out.
-> Back on topic. I have been sniffing around for 7.2 RS for a while and have seen prices go from a low of about $110K - $115K, and now I see $120 - $125K . Yes, they have appreciated.
So sorry to hear about the control arm! You're posting now, so I assume you're 100%. A control arm breaking?! That is seriously scary stuff!!!
Glad to have Bernie and Steve help you out. -> Back on topic. I have been sniffing around for 7.2 RS for a while and have seen prices go from a low of about $110K - $115K, and now I see $120 - $125K . Yes, they have appreciated.
Randy, race driver of Bullet Racing, gave me some good pointers on gearings and track lines. He is easily 5 seconds or more faster than me driving my RS.
04-30-2012, 06:17 PM
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going into turn 6 too fast, right front wheel slipped onto the mud, which is quite a bit lower than the track surface. The edge of the concrete did the damage. Car is otherwise not damaged at all. I'm sure Bernie and his team will fix it and make it better than before.
Randy, race driver of Bullet Racing, gave me some good pointers on gearings and track lines. He is easily 5 seconds or more faster than me driving my RS.
Randy, race driver of Bullet Racing, gave me some good pointers on gearings and track lines. He is easily 5 seconds or more faster than me driving my RS.
great time to upgrade to some adjustable control arms
04-30-2012, 06:24 PM
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going into turn 6 too fast, right front wheel slipped onto the mud, which is quite a bit lower than the track surface. The edge of the concrete did the damage. Car is otherwise not damaged at all. I'm sure Bernie and his team will fix it and make it better than before.
Randy, race driver of Bullet Racing, gave me some good pointers on gearings and track lines. He is easily 5 seconds or more faster than me driving my RS.
Randy, race driver of Bullet Racing, gave me some good pointers on gearings and track lines. He is easily 5 seconds or more faster than me driving my RS.
Randy can take 5 seconds off your 1:57?! Would love to see that.
You've got the most modded 3.8 RS I know of in Vancouver. Really happy to see you tracking it! Also, you've got UNLIMITED track days with RMSP!!! I'd use it all I can if I were you!
05-01-2012, 01:01 PM
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05-01-2012, 01:32 PM
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05-01-2012, 01:50 PM
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that aqua blue/gold is the best (non PTS) color combo for the RS IMHO ... having seen SW's RB&Orange I think I have seen the best PTS!!!
05-01-2012, 02:30 PM
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^ stop by S.F anytime!