audipwr1

Yup nailed it.

cgfen

welllllll.............................
probably.
When I sold my F360 on Bat last summer, I almost immediately received an email from BaT telling me how best to comport myself to ensure that the buyer doesn't back out.
I don't think that the buyer has any true legal obligation to complete the deal and BaT indicated they would be mostly hands-off.
i'm sure there is a small % of buyers who fail to close the deal for whatever reason and at worst they face being charged the fee and get excommunicated from BaT.

My deal closed smoothly.
Hopefully Audipwr1's will also.

pfbz

I've heard a surprising number of "successful" BAT auctions don't actually close...

If it doesn't close, sometimes BAT will keep the 5% credit-card authorized buyers premium, sometimes they will refund the Buyer (depending on the story), but it definitely doesn't go to the Seller.

And OMG if you think 'tire kickers' on a private sale are annoying, sometimes BAT seems even worse. Perhaps with the RS there will be slightly more educated commenters, but one never knows. The DME reports alone, especially how it differs between models, seems to be a never-ending subject of information.

It is a gorgeous RS, GLWA!

bweSteve

Ok, back to this Gray/Red. 2011 RS. VIN # WP0AC2A98BS783077 - 7,188 miles. Asking $169K.

I started fishing around the web to figure out if it's worth driving down to see it. Just curiosity on my part. I would have no interest in moving away from my more street-oriented '10 Aqua GT3. But it seems like it might be a good reason to take a trip & enjoy the back roads to get down there.

Anyway,... the used car lot seems off. google searching shows pics of the place with several different names. Looks like a fly-by-night side-of-road used car shop where the owners son is inheriting lots of money & has convinced his Dad to let him buy some exotics to draw buyers in. I seriously doubt they would have any desire to sell this at an appropriate price. At some point the Dad will get bored of having it sit on his showroom floor & not making any money on it,... but up until that point, the son will pull at his heart strings, while he cruises the bars picking up his favorite slice.

I got a good laugh at perusing this one.

tjg81296

So, did you take the ride and see the car? I appreciate your assessment of this class a establishment!

bweSteve

If I do,... it will be in my 2000 4Runner that has 200K miles on it.

That outta be fun walking in and saying that the RS is the only car I am interested in talking about. hahaha!!!

cgfen

It's BACK?
Former Porsche of Irvine
Silver / Orange .1 RS

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

A quote from the advert.
"Car is as good as it looks in the pictures. Everything is in excellent condition inside/out. All maintenance is up to date with Porsche dealer. This is a No Stories GT3 RS and it is as fun to drive as you think its going to be."

9872SpeedYellowCS

Whats the story on this one again? Would be good to keep track of these storied cars via a VIN Database

Bxstr

Starting at 2596 in this thread, it has more details. Information below from those posts.

Originally Posted by Bgoldey View Post
If you’re interested ask Cgfen, he knows that car. Range 1, 2 and a few 3 over revs. Chip/gash missing out of the left front caliper. Scratches/mars on the back of the seats where they contacted the roll cage. Otherwise good condition. Wheels OE in silver versus orange. Was previously for sale at Autokennel with LWBs. Google the VIN. Porsche of Irvine has treated me well, have a SA I’d recommend.




Previous listing for the car.
2008 Porsche 997 GT3 RS Coupe
Fresh Clutch and Limited Slip Diff.
Original Paint/Welded Coolant Pipes

VIN # WP0AC29998S792089
20,400 Miles
Artic Silver Metallic w/Orange Accents on Black Leather
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Clean and Clear California Title
PCA Member Owned
Original Porsche MSRP/Window Sticker
Original Paint/Clean Carfax

When Porsche finally started delivering the GT3s to the U.S. in 2004, we were ecstatic. However, the big question was when/if we would get the GT3 RS. This pinnacle of development for the famed Mezger motor was on every Porschephile's wish list. Finally, for the 997 model, Porsche announced they would finally grant our wish. However, only 413 RS models were delivered to the U.S. for 2007 and 2008. The RS is a more distilled version of the standard GT3. It is lighter and faster. More importantly, it provides an even further connected feel between the driver and the road. Many enthusiasts have found that this RS was the last of the pure analog driver's 911s that was not just an all-out race car, but something you could use on the street. Silver with the orange trim was reported as the rarest production color.

This RS was built on August 31st, 2007 and sold new by New Country Porsche of Greenwich, CT on September 18th, 2007. It was ordered with the following additional factory options:

Arctic Silver Metallic
Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package
Wheels Painted Silver
Sport Chrono Package
Floor Mats in Interior Color
Rear Center Console Painted to Match Exterior Color

The first owner only had the car for a couple years/900-miles. So, he traded it back to the dealer and it was then sold to an active PCA member based in Ohio on February 5th, 2010. This next owner exclusively serviced the car at his local Porsche dealer. Furthermore, he participated in PCA Driver’s Education schools/events. This GT3 RS was never abused/damaged, always garaged, and frequently serviced. Highlights of significant maintenance and enhancements include:

Clear bra front of car, mirrors, and front of rear fenders
DAS Sport bolt-in B-hoop roll bar (bolts in factory mount locations)
Rear adjustable TPC Cup toe links
Adjustable front lower control arms
Regular/frequent oil, brake, and minor services
Halon fire extinguisher with Brey Krause mount
Front wheel bearings replaced (@3k-miles on 9/10)
Wevo SS motor mounts (@7k-miles on 9/11)
Guards limited slip rear differential & Motorsports clutch pack (@4k-miles on 11/10)
Upgraded suspension (@4k-miles on 11/10)
Revalving shocks by TPC
Front/rear adjustable sway bars
Corner balance/alignment
Transmission mounts
Major service (@7k-miles on 4/12)
Oil, air, cabin filters
Drive belts
Spark plugs
Re-epoxy (preventative) all external coolant passages by Porsche (@8k-miles on 9/12)
Porsche 4.0L Intake & exhaust manifolds (@10k-miles on 3/13)
Rear main seal, shift cable, and clutch kit (@10k-miles on 5/13)

This owner traded the RS in to his local dealer. It was then serviced once more and sold to the current Orange County, California owner on September 25th, 2013 with 11k-miles. Before purchasing, he had the local Porsche dealer do a pre-purchase inspection and they found the car to be in fantastic condition. This owner is also a long time PCA enthusiast who is very active in the local Porsche scene. I’ve known him personally for many years and he is incredibly fastidious about maintenance. He primarily used two of the top Orange County independent Porsche specialists for service: Vision Motorsports and Hergesheimer Motorsports. Highlights of his services include the following:

Frequent oil services
Wheel studs with steel lug nuts
Replace TPMS sensors (@11k-miles on 11/13)
Welded coolant pipes/replaced water hoses (@14k-miles on 8/14)
Front brake pads and rotors (@14k-miles on 8/14)
Rebuild differential/new LSD clutch pack (@15k-miles on 12/14)
Suspension upgrades by GMG (@16k-miles on 7/15)
Front sway bar drop links
Front and rear GMG hollow sway bars with bushings
GMG front adjustable thrust arm bushings





It is clear, by the tens of thousands of dollars invested, that the prior owners really enjoyed and cared-for this GT3. We have the complete service history with all receipts going back to new.

The exterior of this GT3 RS looks fantastic with minimal signs of use. The paint is original and verified with a paint meter (see pics). There are some rock chips on the lower front part of the rear fenders, but it appears that it is mostly on the clear bra. The front plastic sacrificial spoiler lip shows some typical damage, however, a brand new one is included with the car. The wheels are in good shape and have just slight curb rash on one wheel (see pic). They are wearing Bridgestone RE-71R tires with just under half-life. The front brakes are new and the rear brakes are at about half-life. The rotors have no lips.

The interior is equally as nice and looks hardly used. This RS comes with the stock sport seats (see pic – not installed). The installed factory GT2 carbon fiber airbag seats are available for an additional fee. Both pairs of seats look near new with no tears or excessive bolster wear. The headliner, carpet, and door panels look new. The dash has no cracks or other blemishes. All the gauges work. All the buttons, windows, A/C, lights, and radio function properly. The car is pre-wired for a Valentine-One radar detector. Also, the radio is wired to connect to an iPhone.

An over-rev/DME report was run both when the current owner purchased the car as well as when he brought it to us to sell. The last registered rev was recorded at 12k-miles/223 hours ago. The report is excellent and reads total combined time for the life of the engine at each level: (1) 1.30 seconds (2) 0.48 seconds (3) 0.15 seconds (4) 0.0 seconds (5) 0.0 seconds (6) 0.0 seconds After review by several Porsche experts/engine builders, these numbers are insignificant and the motor is healthy.

This RS drives fantastic. It starts easily with no excessive smoking. It has a great sound with a bit deeper growl and a wonderful whine through the higher RPMs without any droning. The throttle response is fantastic and it pulls hard through all the gears. The handling is superb. It has a much more planted feeling that inspires confidence, yet it is still supple enough to not beat you up on normal street use. The brakes have a wonderful bite with no fading or pulling. Shifting is very smooth and precise with no slipping or grinding. This example isn’t just a raw race car for the street, but a pure joy to drive on the local backroads.

California registration is current through October of 2019 and it passes CA smog/emissions tests with no issues.

This GT3 RS comes with the owner/s manuals, extra key, original window sticker, most service records from new, flat repair kit, and tool kit.

*The car comes with the standard sport seats (see pic). The installed GT2 seats are available for an additional fee. The extra set of OZ wheels are available for an additional fee.

switchcars

Yeah, it would be great if somebody did that....

switchcars

Post #3223 is far more enlightening.

Porsche of Irvine had it down to $115k before it finally sold.

9872SpeedYellowCS

He has risen

RAudi Driver

The seller added 10k to the price. Wow!

limitedslip

So just to clarify, Rennlisters think this silver RS is a "storied" car because it has over revs, banged up calipers, some paint defects, a replacement bumper (...) yet Audipwr's white RS -which also has all of that- is amazing?
OK then.

RAudi Driver

One car seller is being transparent and the other well.............. I don't even need to say it. Just look at the ad for the silver car

Car is as good as it looks in the pictures. Everything is in excellent condition inside/out. All maintenance is up to date with Porsche dealer. This is a No Stories GT3 RS and it is as fun to drive as you think its going to be.