4.0's For Sale
12-31-2012, 11:22 PM
#46
Rennlist Member
Not a day goes buy that I don't regret selling my 11RS. It is the quintessential trackable daily driver. LSD,exhaust, half cage and you are set. I'm giving the racing thing a go and we'll see what happens but I'm certain 997.2rs will be in my garage again hopefully soon.
Peter...your car is awesome. See you at winterfest.
Peter...your car is awesome. See you at winterfest.
Great minds...
reter is right.
dep'n is the smallest thing to worry about when you actually drive the car.
reter is wrong.
2000 slick. what kind of crap you on? michelin blue, shipped, mounted, nitrogen charged is more like $2800-$3000 a set ;-)
reter is wrong.
those who dont drive their cars, dep'n is very fun to play with. it's like going to vegas. once in a purple moon, you will hit the jack pot and win enough money to just buy out mr. gates and put windows out of its misery.
reter is right.
drive and b happy. tomorrow lighting may land on you.
dep'n is the smallest thing to worry about when you actually drive the car.
reter is wrong.
2000 slick. what kind of crap you on? michelin blue, shipped, mounted, nitrogen charged is more like $2800-$3000 a set ;-)
reter is wrong.
those who dont drive their cars, dep'n is very fun to play with. it's like going to vegas. once in a purple moon, you will hit the jack pot and win enough money to just buy out mr. gates and put windows out of its misery.
reter is right.
drive and b happy. tomorrow lighting may land on you.
Peter is "on the money" do what you want to do.....life is short! Worrying or better yet calculating speculation about depreciation/appreciation is ************ of the brain. You want to run RA1s do it! You want to run slicks do it! You want to get a Cup Car, do it and stop talking about it! I like the 4.0 but it is not worth the $$$ over an RS or a normal GT3, but who cares. Will it depreciate, yes but that was not part of my equation. My equation results in what gives me the most fun.
i have both the MP4 and 4.0. i think the 4.0 is still the better driver's car but that's probably because i like its analog feel and sound. there is weight on the steering, the crisp and tight manual tranny and just the best mix of old world analog feel with current technology. the car makes you work a little bit and the drive feels rewarding.
the MP4 on the other hand, is the best all around supercar/exotic there is. it's super easy to drive, the most comfortable of its peers and probably the fastest among them as well (it did beat my 700hp FGT at the mile which was surprising and every other car put against it 458, RUF RT12, GT2RS). so the package is very good in that you really can use it all the time and not get tired of driving.... whereas the 4.0 is more of an occasional driving car that will put a bigger smile on your face.
as for 4.0 values, i think it will be the strongest of all the modern day porsches. it will depreciate for sure and it's real collectibility will be seen 10-15 years later but i reckon you are not bound to lose much money on it if you purchase one today at a reasonable price or close to MSRP.
the MP4 on the other hand, is the best all around supercar/exotic there is. it's super easy to drive, the most comfortable of its peers and probably the fastest among them as well (it did beat my 700hp FGT at the mile which was surprising and every other car put against it 458, RUF RT12, GT2RS). so the package is very good in that you really can use it all the time and not get tired of driving.... whereas the 4.0 is more of an occasional driving car that will put a bigger smile on your face.
as for 4.0 values, i think it will be the strongest of all the modern day porsches. it will depreciate for sure and it's real collectibility will be seen 10-15 years later but i reckon you are not bound to lose much money on it if you purchase one today at a reasonable price or close to MSRP.
+1.
12-31-2012, 11:24 PM
#47
Race Director
Just drive the car and enjoy it. Personally I couldn't have a 4.0 and NOT take it to the track. You only live once, life is precious so enjoy it
01-03-2013, 08:30 AM
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Jesus Christ..man--how is this possible ? The 4.0L is really one the best "value" cars for the moment.
When I still had my 3.6 GT3 I had a good offer to directly buy the 4.0L..at a really good price..oh boy..seems like my biggest mistake in life..
When I still had my 3.6 GT3 I had a good offer to directly buy the 4.0L..at a really good price..oh boy..seems like my biggest mistake in life..
01-03-2013, 12:54 PM
#52
Rennlist Member
Peter is "on the money" do what you want to do.....life is short! Worrying or better yet calculating speculation about depreciation/appreciation is ************ of the brain. You want to run RA1s do it! You want to run slicks do it! You want to get a Cup Car, do it and stop talking about it! I like the 4.0 but it is not worth the $$$ over an RS or a normal GT3, but who cares. Will it depreciate, yes but that was not part of my equation. My equation results in what gives me the most fun.
Nothing we do makes sense financially it is all in the heart. 
Hence the reason I still drive a Fugly 6GT3 puts a smile on my face and being from the underprivileged group the lower buy in and runnig costs don't hurt either. 
Peter
01-03-2013, 01:55 PM
#53
Nordschleife Master
01-04-2013, 06:08 AM
#57
Nordschleife Master
01-04-2013, 07:15 AM
#58
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Haha my thoughts exactly but I liked the taco. I'd only have one if that was all budget allowed, still the best bang for the buck for the past 8/9 years!!
The 996 is the fugliest of all p cars but yours is the prettiest of them all.
I never looked at aero beetles until I figured out they are the only real deal for track events. Ugly or not. I think all 997 are beautiful and the RS even more so.
Than again I think 964 is next most beautiful and my wife still dresses me.....
