RS 4.0 For Sale
06-23-2013, 07:08 PM
#16
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Serious, informed buyers of these cars will contact them no matter the price and I think they will find that their cars change hand for fair "retail" money.
I get to drool over their inventory from time to time when I'm picking up parts for my old girl. The cars they buy are really nice.
06-23-2013, 07:28 PM
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I had a Scuderia AND a California. (and 2 Lambos) Fun, awesome cars to be sure.
Especially the Scuderia.
The Scud has more drama vs the Porsche to be sure. However, its a one trick pony. The Europeans refer to cars like the Scuderia as a 'A to A' car. You leave home for a drive and then return. In other words you would never take it for a long drive let alone traveling.
The California was well..boring. Sorry, it was. GREAT engine, great noise and the interior was gorgeous. Its basically more of a GT car than I wanted in an 'exotic'. You could easily use the California as a 'A to B' car. Long distance cruiser.
I also had a 2011 Lambo SL 570-4. Like the Scud with fewer toys. The 4 wheel drive system at low speeds was a pain and the transmission really did hate lower speeds. Again, A to A car.
The other thing that grew tiresome about the Ferraris and Lambos (ESPECIALLY the Lambos) was the depreciation. Holly crap did those cars love to lose value. The first owner of our Scuderia lost over $100k in 18 months. The first owner of the California lost almost $100k in 18 months...the Lambos were in a totally different league in terms of depreciation. Ferraris has (finally) recognized the depreciation problem they have an are cutting production.
(for reference sake ANYONE can get a near-new FF for nearly $100k off)
Porsche GT3 RS being dropped off next week. We are the second owners. Hopefully it lives up to my expectations and has the best qualities of the Scuderia and isn't too hard core for the occasional trip. Values for the RSes have held strong for 2-3 years. There were price increases when the new GT3 was announced. Seems to me that these cars will at least depreciate less vs their competitors if not old steady.
We also have several vintage european cars that have INCreased in value fairly dramatically over the last 5 years...
Anyway, will post pics when it arrives next week.
Especially the Scuderia.
The Scud has more drama vs the Porsche to be sure. However, its a one trick pony. The Europeans refer to cars like the Scuderia as a 'A to A' car. You leave home for a drive and then return. In other words you would never take it for a long drive let alone traveling.
The California was well..boring. Sorry, it was. GREAT engine, great noise and the interior was gorgeous. Its basically more of a GT car than I wanted in an 'exotic'. You could easily use the California as a 'A to B' car. Long distance cruiser.
I also had a 2011 Lambo SL 570-4. Like the Scud with fewer toys. The 4 wheel drive system at low speeds was a pain and the transmission really did hate lower speeds. Again, A to A car.
The other thing that grew tiresome about the Ferraris and Lambos (ESPECIALLY the Lambos) was the depreciation. Holly crap did those cars love to lose value. The first owner of our Scuderia lost over $100k in 18 months. The first owner of the California lost almost $100k in 18 months...the Lambos were in a totally different league in terms of depreciation. Ferraris has (finally) recognized the depreciation problem they have an are cutting production.
(for reference sake ANYONE can get a near-new FF for nearly $100k off)
Porsche GT3 RS being dropped off next week. We are the second owners. Hopefully it lives up to my expectations and has the best qualities of the Scuderia and isn't too hard core for the occasional trip. Values for the RSes have held strong for 2-3 years. There were price increases when the new GT3 was announced. Seems to me that these cars will at least depreciate less vs their competitors if not old steady.
We also have several vintage european cars that have INCreased in value fairly dramatically over the last 5 years...
Anyway, will post pics when it arrives next week.
06-23-2013, 07:48 PM
#18
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I agree but I think they price them there to keep the tire kickers away
Serious, informed buyers of these cars will contact them no matter the price and I think they will find that their cars change hand for fair "retail" money.
I get to drool over their inventory from time to time when I'm picking up parts for my old girl. The cars they buy are really nice.
Serious, informed buyers of these cars will contact them no matter the price and I think they will find that their cars change hand for fair "retail" money.
I get to drool over their inventory from time to time when I'm picking up parts for my old girl. The cars they buy are really nice.
Yeah good point. My RS is total cherry. Hard not to be with 3k miles. Their customer service was top notch.
06-23-2013, 10:00 PM
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both beautiful cars, and more important both spec'ed without the ***** house interior.
White is not my first choice for a GT2RS, don't love the Panda look, and this one has the wrong seats, but I would take it anyway if I could
Cant' go wrong with either one. A lot of $$$, sure, but worth every penny, just let the time pass, they will age with grace and being the 2 best cars of it's time and the last of a generation.
White is not my first choice for a GT2RS, don't love the Panda look, and this one has the wrong seats, but I would take it anyway if I could
Cant' go wrong with either one. A lot of $$$, sure, but worth every penny, just let the time pass, they will age with grace and being the 2 best cars of it's time and the last of a generation.
06-24-2013, 12:31 AM
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both beautiful cars, and more important both spec'ed without the ***** house interior.
White is not my first choice for a GT2RS, don't love the Panda look, and this one has the wrong seats, but I would take it anyway if I could
Cant' go wrong with either one. A lot of $$$, sure, but worth every penny, just let the time pass, they will age with grace and being the 2 best cars of it's time and the last of a generation.
White is not my first choice for a GT2RS, don't love the Panda look, and this one has the wrong seats, but I would take it anyway if I could
Cant' go wrong with either one. A lot of $$$, sure, but worth every penny, just let the time pass, they will age with grace and being the 2 best cars of it's time and the last of a generation.
06-25-2013, 02:43 PM
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06-25-2013, 02:59 PM
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06-25-2013, 05:38 PM
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All black on black GT2RS with 10k miles. CF fenders too.
Made offer, was accepted and ended up picking the 4.0 instead. haunts me. I need both.
Maybe when I blow the second engine in the C7 I can trade it in for a GT2(RS)...
I will need something to elevate track duties for 4.0, I gotta make it last.. If the 991RS is not a pure lightweight manual....
Made offer, was accepted and ended up picking the 4.0 instead. haunts me. I need both.
Maybe when I blow the second engine in the C7 I can trade it in for a GT2(RS)...
I will need something to elevate track duties for 4.0, I gotta make it last.. If the 991RS is not a pure lightweight manual....
06-25-2013, 07:12 PM
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keep the 4.0 and buy a 6 cup, reter.
06-25-2013, 07:29 PM
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Saw a beautiful 4.0 at the Porsche Parade yesterday. Not that I'm adding anything to the convo, just thought I'd share...and it had all the sexy decals. My P!G (CTT) was behind it getting upset she isn't skinny haha.