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Old 05-04-2020, 07:51 PM
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I have seen the car in person. The car is pretty rough around the edges. Going to need some TLC. If you plan to track it often and keep it, do a PPI and have some money in case something breaks.

The mods were all done by GMG, not BBi. Quality parts were used, but the car remains unchanged since about 2013. Just expect that you will have to spend some money after the fact.

If you plan on buying an RS that will increase in value or be a collectible, then likely this is not the car for you.
I spoke with the dealer today. He told me he has a deposit and sale is pending. Been sitting there 6 months and as soon as I inquire it's unavailable.....Someone here must have beat me to the punch.
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Old 05-04-2020, 07:54 PM
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My auction ends today - will be a good value for the buyer I suspect!


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-911-gt3-rs-8/
Congrats on the sale. Hope Emma GT enjoys it.
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Old 05-04-2020, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by fijibubba
I spoke with the dealer today. He told me he has a deposit and sale is pending. Been sitting there 6 months and as soon as I inquire it's unavailable.....Someone here must have beat me to the punch.
I've experienced several auto-resellers who, in the early timeframe of their ownership, they deem it acceptable to hold onto the car to help get people in the door, or keep it in their showcase to raise perception of their quality,...
... the tactic is that even if they do NOT have a deposit,.. they will tell you that they do.

lets take bets on whether fijibubba gets a call back in a weeks +/- time saying that the buyer backed out, and now he has the opportunity to own it.

... although now that I look at the rest of their inventory,.. they don't quite look like the shop that would need to do that.

.... but this one on the other hand.... https://www.amkoauto.com/auto/used-2...f-md/31524888/
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Old 05-05-2020, 03:27 AM
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Advantage Motorsports has a bunch of nice high end cars in there. Nice folks and accommodating. They treated me better than the Toyota dealership that wouldn't even let me test drive a car when I was looking to buy my 4runner baby hauler.
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This Speed Yellow car at BMW Encinatas was briefly mentioned, what is the BrainTrust's opinion?

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https://www.bmwencinitas.com/used/Po...bcb4836828.htm

At first glance I see an aftermarket Intake, Grills, Cage...
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Old 05-05-2020, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bxstr
Apparently the GT3 is still there. My friend that was looking at the M5 inquired on the GT3 and the salesman mentioned that the owner was supposed to pick it back up but never did. He said it was a strange story with that car.
Do we know why the "buyer" didn't pick up the yellow 997.1? I emailed BMW Encinitas asking for info if they had any service records on the car, or if a PPI had been done that they could provide.
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Old 05-05-2020, 05:40 PM
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This Speed Yellow car at BMW Encinatas was briefly mentioned, what is the BrainTrust's opinion?

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https://www.bmwencinitas.com/used/Po...bcb4836828.htm

At first glance I see an aftermarket Intake, Grills, Cage...
Looks (again, "looks" ) like a fairly priced car!
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Do we know why the "buyer" didn't pick up the yellow 997.1? I emailed BMW Encinitas asking for info if they had any service records on the car, or if a PPI had been done that they could provide.
I secretly hope there's something wrong with that car. Seeing the 997's starting with a starting # of 7 in the price hurts.
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Old 05-05-2020, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
I secretly hope there's something wrong with that car. Seeing the 997's starting with a starting # of 7 in the price hurts.
So I just spoke with a friend who is local and checked it out and apparently nearly all 30,000 of those miles were on the track... Not sure how valid that statement is but thought I would pass it along.

He still concluded that it was a nice car, regardless
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Originally Posted by idk_alex
So I just spoke with a friend who is local and checked it out and apparently nearly all 30,000 of those miles were on the track... Not sure how valid that statement is but thought I would pass it along.

He still concluded that it was a nice car, regardless
If that's true, then that's one well enjoyed GT3 right there. About 250-300 track days. A beast.

Any PPI shop worth its salt would be able to confirm or deny that claim.
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Old 05-05-2020, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by idk_alex
So I just spoke with a friend who is local and checked it out and apparently nearly all 30,000 of those miles were on the track... Not sure how valid that statement is but thought I would pass it along.

He still concluded that it was a nice car, regardless
Because that's what a salesperson told him, or because he sees evidence in the car's physical condition?
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Old 05-05-2020, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
I secretly hope there's something wrong with that car. Seeing the 997's starting with a starting # of 7 in the price hurts.
Not if you're in the market to buy.
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Old 05-05-2020, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cds4402
Because that's what a salesperson told him, or because he sees evidence in the car's physical condition?
This is third hand knowledge coming to me... But the Track Mileage came from the Dealer's mouth, not sure if Salesperson or someone else involved... Or maybe they're an overzealous enthusiast and see a Roll Cage + GT3 and instantly think Track Rat.

Anyone interested should obviously have a PPI done, just passing along what I heard.
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Originally Posted by cds4402
Not if you're in the market to buy.
Currently i'm not in the market for either but I own one and if 991.2 manual prices go in the crapper than i'm in the market to sell!
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Old 05-05-2020, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hf1
If that's true, then that's one well enjoyed GT3 right there. About 250-300 track days. A beast.

Any PPI shop worth its salt would be able to confirm or deny that claim.
Holy hell, who has time to do 250-300 track days! That's like twice a month every single month for 13 years straight!
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