The 997 GT3/RS Cars For Sale Thread...
I’m an air cooled Porsche guy, but wanted a nice driver GT3 with better AC than my early cars. So I figure I would give this one a shot. Did y’all think this one was a decent?
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When I started shopping for Porsche’s I eliminated cars with paintwork too, because I knew for resale that’s what you were supposed to do. Also, because I wanted to know the car hadn’t been in a collision. Even if a car was presented to me with documentation for why the paintwork occurred, I probably wouldn’t have wanted it.
So I’m just curious if we continue to perpetuate not wanting paintwork cars simply because of what Rennlist and the greater Porsche community tells us, or if we’re actually being rationale. Again, I’m in the same boat as you, so I’m not saying you shouldn’t aim for a no paintwork example. But to @Robocop305 ‘s point, as time goes on, these cars will likely have some paintwork. Every year that goes by and they even sit in a garage, there’s risk there. Things happen. It’s unfortunate that correcting paint imperfections later results in decreased desirability or resale value of an amazing car. Like unless you have a 20k mile G body, 964 or 993, it probably should have had some paintwork done to make it look good.
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Blue/Gold .2 RS. 7k miles, PCCB, and full leather. Asking $430k. I personally prefer this car over the one at Merit Partners as no sport chrono, FAL, PCM, white gauges, and rollbar. Previously owned by @C.J. Ichiban .
https://www.themarkmotors.com/vehicl...tx-id-54390982
VIN: WP0AC2A96BS783076
Details and photos of the car when it was new:
https://gtregister.com/wp0ac2a96bs783076/
https://www.themarkmotors.com/vehicl...tx-id-54390982
VIN: WP0AC2A96BS783076
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https://gtregister.com/wp0ac2a96bs783076/
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Hey guys. I bought the white GT3 from El Paso last Monday, but they had an issue with their bank and so although wired last week, they weren’t able to verify funds until yesterday. They are part of some big conglomerate dealership or something is what I was told is the reason.
I’m an air cooled Porsche guy, but wanted a nice driver GT3 with better AC than my early cars. So I figure I would give this one a shot. Did y’all think this one was a decent?
I’m an air cooled Porsche guy, but wanted a nice driver GT3 with better AC than my early cars. So I figure I would give this one a shot. Did y’all think this one was a decent?
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Soon the 997s will be like the 993, 964 etc. Most have repaints and are still appreciating. As a matter of fact, a well done repaint will look much better and will last longer than the original tired paint. IMO, modern paints are way better than a 16 year old factory paint.
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Congrats MF993 -- I was apparently on the phone with one of the other sales reps while you were formalizing the wire transfer last Monday! Before my sales rep knew you'd already tied it up, he sent me the additional pictures and info (which were FAR better than those on their website). As soon as I saw them, there was no doubt this was a steal at $118k, IMO. Such a nice car, with some unique interior spec. Glad it went to an enthusiast and not a flipper! I was so disappointed, having missed that car by such a short period of time. But...I was able to tie up another 2007 gt3 a few days ago, in a more rare color...stay tuned. Congrats again!
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Hey guys. I bought the white GT3 from El Paso last Monday, but they had an issue with their bank and so although wired last week, they weren’t able to verify funds until yesterday. They are part of some big conglomerate dealership or something is what I was told is the reason.
I’m an air cooled Porsche guy, but wanted a nice driver GT3 with better AC than my early cars. So I figure I would give this one a shot. Did y’all think this one was a decent?
I’m an air cooled Porsche guy, but wanted a nice driver GT3 with better AC than my early cars. So I figure I would give this one a shot. Did y’all think this one was a decent?
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Lots of Rennlisters getting new GT3s the last two weeks. This is phenomenal. Congrats to all of you.
ironically, you will all stay on this for sale thread even though you got your cars. It’s addicting, and also the most active forum for 997GT3 owners.
ironically, you will all stay on this for sale thread even though you got your cars. It’s addicting, and also the most active forum for 997GT3 owners.
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I enjoy helping others find their dream cars and trying to give advice that I’ve learned over the years. Also in this day and age it’s interesting to see how the market moves and what’s available. I’m not a speculator so not looking to make money on my car would’ve just been happy not to lose my pants on it. I’m extremely passionate about these cars and am more than happy to help others out that are as well.
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The no mods, original paint, purist rhetoric in this thread is tiring. I get that the thread is about cars for sale and those that are stock/low mile might carry a higher value, but they do nothing for me and don't represent a community that interests me.
The factory left plenty of room for improvement on these cars and honestly, I have no interest in owning a stock example of anything less than a 3.8/4.0 rs.
The factory left plenty of room for improvement on these cars and honestly, I have no interest in owning a stock example of anything less than a 3.8/4.0 rs.
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The no mods, original paint, purist rhetoric in this thread is tiring. I get that the thread is about cars for sale and those that are stock/low mile might carry a higher value, but they do nothing for me and don't represent a community that interests me.
The factory left plenty of room for improvement on these cars and honestly, I have no interest in owning a stock example of anything less than a 3.8/4.0 rs.
The factory left plenty of room for improvement on these cars and honestly, I have no interest in owning a stock example of anything less than a 3.8/4.0 rs.
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The no mods, original paint, purist rhetoric in this thread is tiring. I get that the thread is about cars for sale and those that are stock/low mile might carry a higher value, but they do nothing for me and don't represent a community that interests me.
The factory left plenty of room for improvement on these cars and honestly, I have no interest in owning a stock example of anything less than a 3.8/4.0 rs.
The factory left plenty of room for improvement on these cars and honestly, I have no interest in owning a stock example of anything less than a 3.8/4.0 rs.
This is the GT cars FOR SALE thread. There is no rhetoric here. Miles, mods, values... that is what this thread if for.
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Lots of these recent purchases had less than perfect wheels, a 997.2 narrow body set of good condition rims and low mileage CUP 2s popped up on Facebook, good deal at $2500
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Arctic Silver .1 RS at RFM with 29k miles and PCCB’s. Says it’s a GT Silver .1 GT3, but based on the VIN and what I’ve seen on their social media that is wrong.
https://www.ryanfriedmanmotorcars.co...11-gt3-c-1769/
VIN: WP0AC29987S792812
Older photos of the car:
https://gtregister.com/wp0ac29987s792812/
https://www.ryanfriedmanmotorcars.co...11-gt3-c-1769/
VIN: WP0AC29987S792812
Older photos of the car:
https://gtregister.com/wp0ac29987s792812/