The 997 GT3/RS Cars For Sale Thread...
02-19-2022 | 02:19 AM
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Saw this black .1 GT3 with 8k and didn’t see a link shared yet. Asking $185k
https://www.udriveautomobiles.co/veh...9551f93c6d8743
https://www.udriveautomobiles.co/veh...9551f93c6d8743
02-19-2022 | 04:58 AM
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02-19-2022 | 02:21 PM
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02-19-2022 | 05:34 PM
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yes, you guys are all talking about the same car right? VIN # 3260 ... NstyMatt's white '07 that he had FS at $123k. skarkp passed on it.
So GT-HP was right it did go to BMW dealer,... and Lip- reported that they bumped it up by $26k to $149k.
but has it sold a 3rd time? ... being flipped again?
So GT-HP was right it did go to BMW dealer,... and Lip- reported that they bumped it up by $26k to $149k.
but has it sold a 3rd time? ... being flipped again?
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02-19-2022 | 05:55 PM
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This was my car. Initially had a local buyer (not on rl) who offered 120 on the condition that I take the car back should there be any catastrophic failures after purchase. He had concern about the rms seeping leading to a big failure, which I get but sorry not going to offer a warranty on a used car private sale.
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
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02-19-2022 | 06:17 PM
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This was my car. Initially had a local buyer (not on rl) who offered 120 on the condition that I take the car back should there be any catastrophic failures after purchase. He had concern about the rms seeping leading to a big failure, which I get but sorry not going to offer a warranty on a used car private sale.
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
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02-19-2022 | 06:51 PM
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Yes the RLer who looked at the car was the guy from LA. I think I found our texts (not 100% sure), but had I known you would have offered asking I would have been more inclined to hold the car. Hope you understand; just that after receiving 30+ messages ranging from 100-110k lowballs, to asking to hold the car for ppi, financing, coming back from vacation, need time to book a flight etc., I just went with the least hassle option of the dealer throwing down a deposit + no questions asked. Good luck with the search
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02-19-2022 | 06:58 PM
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This was my car. Initially had a local buyer (not on rl) who offered 120 on the condition that I take the car back should there be any catastrophic failures after purchase. He had concern about the rms seeping leading to a big failure, which I get but sorry not going to offer a warranty on a used car private sale.
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
These cars are solid and have a quality built. Most issues can be fixed and bring back the car to a near new condition.
LOL about a warranty from a private seller because the RMS is leaking.
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02-19-2022 | 07:20 PM
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This was my car. Initially had a local buyer (not on rl) who offered 120 on the condition that I take the car back should there be any catastrophic failures after purchase. He had concern about the rms seeping leading to a big failure, which I get but sorry not going to offer a warranty on a used car private sale.
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
Then a RLer drove up to look at the car with the intention of purchasing a few Mondays ago. My intention was for the car to go to an enthusiast. So when a dealer offered a non refundable deposit the previous Friday, I told them that I'd give the RL guy a chance before following up.
The Monday guy looked at the car and offered 110k, then 115k against my 123k asking. Reasons being: few more exterior nicks/scratches I didn't photograph, some scratches on plastic interior bits, wheels NEEDED to be refinished, weatherstripping wearing out. Now maybe I should have photographed every single little mark/chip/ding in the paint. I thought by photographing the worst of the cosmetic issues (deep scratches, chips on fenders, spray of rock chips on lower rear quarters), and given the track history, not low mileage car, no ppf, one of the lowest priced cars on the market, that the expectation is a driver's car, not for someone who prioritizes cosmetics. As for the wheels, nope they are not perfect, but I'll let you be the judge if they NEED to be refinished: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WT8WnAobYUGQDEWA7
In any case, that offer implies that there is 8-13k of work needed to bring the car up to what I had represented in the ad: no garage queen, yes cosmetic stuff, yes track history, coolant lines, clutch done, so go drive it not stare at it.
I turned down that offer, met the dealer a few hours later who did a 5min walkaround, 5min test ride and bought it.
I would have preferred it had gone to an enthusiast but to be honest wasn't really excited about going through it again after those first 2 interactions. So can kind of understand now why dealers always seem to end up with these cars even though sellers would have liked to sell to enthusiasts
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02-19-2022 | 08:45 PM
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As long as you’re happy with the sale, that’s all that matters. I just don’t get how some people think a 15 year old car with 35k miles will have pristine paint. On a 35k+ mile 15+ year old car, if the mechanicals check out, paint is in decent shape (not perfect, because it’s not new), then that’s all that matters for me.
Agree, you want perfection or looking new so you put away in your garage to look at it, then buy a pristine example and pay top dollar for it. This car was very well priced in todays market. It appeared to be priced to sell in its current condition. Not many around and whatever is available the prices are substantially higher.
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02-19-2022 | 08:52 PM
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Agree, you want perfection or looking new so you put away in your garage to look at it, then buy a pristine example and pay top dollar for it. This car was very well priced in todays market. It appeared to be priced to sell in its current condition. Not many around and whatever is available the prices are substantially higher.
I love my 997.1, and you’ll have to pry it from my cold dead hands before I ever get rid of it….but I’ll take a treasure chest full of money in exchange.
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02-20-2022 | 12:20 AM
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02-20-2022 | 12:31 AM
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