Thinking about selling my Silver 2007 GT3 RS...
05-27-2013, 09:01 AM
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05-28-2013, 01:51 AM
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Thanks guys, keep the opinions/suggestions coming.
I am seriously 50-50 on this. When I bought this car (my 5th Porsche so far) I felt this was the ONE for the rest of my life and it still could be.
The problem is, if I'm not tracking it, I doesn't really have a "purpose" other than being what it is(last of a era, possibly last of this type of car ever..). That is awesome in it's own right, and out of all the awesome cars I have owned this one will probably sit next to my 993TT as one of the great cars I never should have sold(along with an E39 M5, and B7 RS4). So I can see myself regretting it already. But the problem is that I love driving (at the track) more than I do on the street or collecting. I am a driver. Not into cars & coffee or collecting(yet) or a back roads weekend warrior.
I don't have a plan Eddie. Open to advice to all you vets who have "been there done that." My thoughts lie with a used track car that I don't care if I damage the paint if I go off track. Cheaper brakes, tires etc would be a bonus too! Thinking an older 911, but not too old as I don't care for the older gear boxes. Will probably browse the market for a while and if I find an older track prepared 911/Cayman/Boxster that fits the budget and other requirements I'll go with that. First and foremost it has to be a Porsche. I have no interest in any other make.
I am seriously 50-50 on this. When I bought this car (my 5th Porsche so far) I felt this was the ONE for the rest of my life and it still could be.
The problem is, if I'm not tracking it, I doesn't really have a "purpose" other than being what it is(last of a era, possibly last of this type of car ever..). That is awesome in it's own right, and out of all the awesome cars I have owned this one will probably sit next to my 993TT as one of the great cars I never should have sold(along with an E39 M5, and B7 RS4). So I can see myself regretting it already. But the problem is that I love driving (at the track) more than I do on the street or collecting. I am a driver. Not into cars & coffee or collecting(yet) or a back roads weekend warrior.
I don't have a plan Eddie. Open to advice to all you vets who have "been there done that." My thoughts lie with a used track car that I don't care if I damage the paint if I go off track. Cheaper brakes, tires etc would be a bonus too! Thinking an older 911, but not too old as I don't care for the older gear boxes. Will probably browse the market for a while and if I find an older track prepared 911/Cayman/Boxster that fits the budget and other requirements I'll go with that. First and foremost it has to be a Porsche. I have no interest in any other make.
Who doesn't?
05-28-2013, 12:33 PM
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05-28-2013, 12:42 PM
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well, some people tend to get pissed when they blow motors in a race as it all sums up on top of engine cost - cost of travel, lodging, cost of a lost weekend, etc.
but I hear you. it is not near the cost of a RS car running costs. still in my opinion good S54 based E46 or E36 car is preferable to BSR, well, I guess it depends on a personal preference.
PS. 6 spare motors for 2 BSRs sounds like a correct ratio.
it`s cool to have a warehouse.
but I hear you. it is not near the cost of a RS car running costs. still in my opinion good S54 based E46 or E36 car is preferable to BSR, well, I guess it depends on a personal preference.
PS. 6 spare motors for 2 BSRs sounds like a correct ratio.
it`s cool to have a warehouse.
05-28-2013, 06:28 PM
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Jenner,
Must be in our Silver/Orange blood. I have the same car you have, in 2010 I was going to dedicate it to track duty but I opted for an '02 Cup and kept the RS. At a 'buy in' not much more than the RS mods would've cost I know I made the right decision and I would've never pushed my limits with the RS as I do the used Cup for reasons you stated. Good luck with your decision but I would hate to hear your regret of selling the RS.
Tim
Must be in our Silver/Orange blood. I have the same car you have, in 2010 I was going to dedicate it to track duty but I opted for an '02 Cup and kept the RS. At a 'buy in' not much more than the RS mods would've cost I know I made the right decision and I would've never pushed my limits with the RS as I do the used Cup for reasons you stated. Good luck with your decision but I would hate to hear your regret of selling the RS.
Tim
05-31-2013, 12:05 AM
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Beautiful car. I just went the other way. Bought a dual purpose GT3 as I'm tired of pulling a trailer with track car.
BTW I'm selling it. its a very modified E36 M3 with cage new S54 motor with dry sump (CM in BMWCCA)spares and trailer very cheap also an hour for LRP
BTW I'm selling it. its a very modified E36 M3 with cage new S54 motor with dry sump (CM in BMWCCA)spares and trailer very cheap also an hour for LRP
06-05-2013, 01:50 PM
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I'm planning to list it for sale in a months or two. Gathering data for accurate pricing and need to reinstall the factory seats, battery and exhaust so I can take pictures and have it ready to go for the buyer before listing it for sale. Would prep it for sale faster if there were interested buyers...
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06-06-2013, 06:50 PM
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Rotors been replaced?
06-07-2013, 01:56 PM
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I'm planning to list it for sale in a months or two. Gathering data for accurate pricing and need to reinstall the factory seats, battery and exhaust so I can take pictures and have it ready to go for the buyer before listing it for sale. Would prep it for sale faster if there were interested buyers...
I may have found one but if it doesn't work out...I'll ping you.