Bxstr

Post 6908 has some info, apparently paintwork on drivers side rear quarter.

Coop

Hi @Bxstr , I saw that post, just thought there might be more info about (the damage and paint work). A shame the PPI did not reveal that before the purchase?

Bxstr

May want to reach out directly to the OP here. He may have additional info.

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...help-look.html

samwise

Thanks Bryan, PM you!

Coop

@Bxstr man, you are the best!!!!!!!

Upscale Audio

The white 2001 RS that was listed for $240k sold though I don't know what he got for it. I liked that car a LOT.

Ascend

Back on sale by isharegen or whatever place at 200k

jackb911

It appears that 997.1 GT3RS prices in Germany are strong as well. 164,500 Euros = $195,802 USD

Nice looking, relatively low mile Pumpkin.... https://www.elferspot.com/en/car/por...rs-2007-24737/

LionelB

I am starting to think that I scored a pretty decent deal for my incoming black one with 20500km at 128k euros. Can't wait, another 2 weeks.

hf1

I thought you could only import 25yr+ old cars from Europe?

Bxstr

He’s using that one in France.

switchcars

Wow. So much has happened in the last couple days. Thanks to all for the kind words.

Here's a quick GTvault special summary on the white RS in question (the BaT one, and to my knowledge the highest public sale for a non-green RS).
I did pick it up for a song on eBay last year, although it definitely appeared to be a scam. I believe $135k was the number. I took a risk (actually bought two RS from the same owner), and the car was not quite as described. We did some recon and sold it to a good client of ours. We recently got it back on trade, and amazingly enough, had a deposit on the car at $165k from a buyer who ended up passing as he was concerned about a couple of things that were related to the long-term storage, most notably some rodent nesting. We happily sent his deposit back, and proceeded to disassemble half the car making sure that no wiring was affected and removing any shred of nesting, along with spending about $7k in bringing the car up-to-date from a maintenance and condition perspective. During that downtime, the market exploded. I would like to say that it was a result of us buying up every possible GT3 RS out there, but to be honest, nearly every private seller ("enthusiast") became an opportunist and we had multiple owners turn down purchase offers, even after we agreed to pay their full asking price. Regardless, we re-listed the car at $200k and got one offer at $175k from a buyer who seemed not interested in the car at all because of the front bumper being repainted. We have a great relationship with BaT and decided to weed out the tire-kickers and see how it would do at the auction. Reserve was $185k, and we were obviously pleased with the end result. A dealer bought it but it is (allegedly) for their principal's private collection. Whether it is or not is immaterial, everyone was happy with the result. Well, not everybody. Obviously the market trend lately has made it difficult for buyers to get into their dream cars, but it has made current owners very happy. I'm at the wrong end of this equation in the housing market - we've been looking to upgrade our garage, I mean house, and it is impossible - cash has become worthless.

As happy as I am with the crazy profit on this particular car, I despise moving markets - it changes the buyer demographics from enthusiasts who recognize that cars cost money to own, and that is a trade-off for the enjoyment received, to speculators and collectors who only are buying for future value. It makes it very difficult to do transactions, as sellers no longer want today's value, but tomorrow's and then some. As with anything, there are winners and losers both in a rising and in a falling market. However, depreciation on cars is predictable, and predictable is good. Rapid appreciation is not - will that RS double in the next year or will the market tank? Who knows, but we'll all have an opinion, and in a year half of us will be right.

Bxstr

Doug - thanks for sharing the higher level of transparency regarding the white RS. Shows why you're one of the good guys.

Joe

Coop

@switchcars Doug, you are awesome!!!

jason95R

Thanks for the input Doug. You've showed that kind of transparency over the years and it was the main reason I bought my car though you. Keep up the great work.