Thinking about selling my 997.2 Turbo 6-speed for a 997 GT2
#31
Three Wheelin'
When the auction ends there are no hidden fees or additional costs to pay because the buyer is pre-approved and pays BaT directly for all auction fees (5% up to $100K). If you car doesn't sell you can relist it but I think it will sell for more (IMO) that what you've listed it for on Rennlist. I would also recommend you set your reserve high enough to ensure you get your bottom line. Keep in mind BaT gets paid before you do so negotiate (I did) the low reserve they will try to talk you into "based upon their current knowledge of the market". Remember, their priority is to sell cars and get their sales commission first so it it doesn't sell they don't get paid. PM if you would like to talk further.
#32
Why do I feel so left out!
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Ok,
So here i am - once again - about to do the same thing.......
I have been offered a GT2 off market. Comfort spec (no Cage carbon buckets) and stock. Looks niiiiice in Pics.
I have a very very nice 6 Speed 997TT and a 2012 Spyder.
All 3 are very low # volume cars here in AU ( I guess world-wide too)
I may be able to move my current ones , and get into the GT2 with some change, the market here is NUTS atm - with Manual 997 TT values continuing to skyrocket.
The Spyder is stock (have a nice set of wheels) and the better half - LOVES it . Low low Klms - Still under CPO warranty and a very pretty car. Solid Black.
The TT will be sold stock (and i will transfer all the good bits to the GT2 & sell the rest) and is a very nicely specc'd low klms example in GR. I love this car.....
Maintenance is up to date heavily optioned.... PCCB, LSD, Factory SSK, Extended Leather, 18 ways Red Belts + Deviated stitching everywhere.
Europipe, 2 x sets of extra wheels, Half Cage, 991 Steering wheel, Carbon buckets etc would go into the GT2 making it better .... Ive just finished the interior of the TT and its very pretty.
GT2 is lower spec - No Carbon (not a bad thing) no deviated stitching or belts, no factory cage or seats (easy fixes) but no deviated stuff.
2 x questions:
1 - Am i nuts?
The "red car" (as its known) is fast (UMW + GT2RS IC + EP) and a very nice example + with the interior done is just a nice place to be. Maintenance all good - and 45,xxx klms. Known quantity. Nice to drive and feels special. Colour is EPIC on this.
The Spyder is fast (in a different way) PDK is just the best thing ever in this - Also nicely specced with Carbon buckets, red belts, painted bits everywhere etc SOLID BLACK - 29,xxx Klms and still under CPO and known quantity.
The GT2 - Low spec (but can easily add my buckets and cage etc) looks nice in pics, Basalt and just found out - has CPO....29,xxx klms.
Unknown quantity. Has records - but all from stealers - so who really knows....
2 - Am i nuts? (part 2)
I have recently sold 2 x other cars (full house s54 swapped e30 - and a 600HP Rx3 Turbo) and if i sell these 2 for one - I have almost cleared my garage out.
Pros:
Change - or help me make up my mind?
So here i am - once again - about to do the same thing.......
I have been offered a GT2 off market. Comfort spec (no Cage carbon buckets) and stock. Looks niiiiice in Pics.
I have a very very nice 6 Speed 997TT and a 2012 Spyder.
All 3 are very low # volume cars here in AU ( I guess world-wide too)
I may be able to move my current ones , and get into the GT2 with some change, the market here is NUTS atm - with Manual 997 TT values continuing to skyrocket.
The Spyder is stock (have a nice set of wheels) and the better half - LOVES it . Low low Klms - Still under CPO warranty and a very pretty car. Solid Black.
The TT will be sold stock (and i will transfer all the good bits to the GT2 & sell the rest) and is a very nicely specc'd low klms example in GR. I love this car.....
Maintenance is up to date heavily optioned.... PCCB, LSD, Factory SSK, Extended Leather, 18 ways Red Belts + Deviated stitching everywhere.
Europipe, 2 x sets of extra wheels, Half Cage, 991 Steering wheel, Carbon buckets etc would go into the GT2 making it better .... Ive just finished the interior of the TT and its very pretty.
GT2 is lower spec - No Carbon (not a bad thing) no deviated stitching or belts, no factory cage or seats (easy fixes) but no deviated stuff.
2 x questions:
1 - Am i nuts?
The "red car" (as its known) is fast (UMW + GT2RS IC + EP) and a very nice example + with the interior done is just a nice place to be. Maintenance all good - and 45,xxx klms. Known quantity. Nice to drive and feels special. Colour is EPIC on this.
The Spyder is fast (in a different way) PDK is just the best thing ever in this - Also nicely specced with Carbon buckets, red belts, painted bits everywhere etc SOLID BLACK - 29,xxx Klms and still under CPO and known quantity.
The GT2 - Low spec (but can easily add my buckets and cage etc) looks nice in pics, Basalt and just found out - has CPO....29,xxx klms.
Unknown quantity. Has records - but all from stealers - so who really knows....
2 - Am i nuts? (part 2)
I have recently sold 2 x other cars (full house s54 swapped e30 - and a 600HP Rx3 Turbo) and if i sell these 2 for one - I have almost cleared my garage out.
Pros:
- 1 x less rego/insurance and maintenance
- More room in garage
- Would prob drive more i think... maybe?
- Will driving this effect the value too much?
- $$$ in the bank
- GT2 GT2 GT2 and GT2 - the big daddy
- Wife loves the Spyder.
- Pretty special thing - glorious to drive.
- Red Car is special too - GT2 is black.... ( I used to be all black everything - these days and loving the colours) love the interior.
- GT2 is no 'faster" than red car.
- Spreads driving time between 2 very different (but equally special in their own way) cars.
- Both are pretty much done - so just able to drive (more time to spend on other things)
- I am pretty sure - I'll end up with some another older AC project - espec if room is no longer an issue..... negating any real gain .....
Change - or help me make up my mind?
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#34
Rennlist Member
Hard choice here and not for the obvious reasons.
I would not underestimate wife happiness in this equation. Is there no way you can keep the Spyder in the exchange? That would weigh heavily for me since my wife has been so supportive of my automotive endeavors. YMMV.
I'm also reading you don't LOVE the GT2 spec. That's big to me. If you don't love it now, doubt you'll love it later no matter how good a driving experience the car may be. I waited a looooong time for my car and when I open the door to the garage it makes my grin ear to ear...that's even before driving it. Without that reaction, I wouldn't make the trade. With so few cars in AU, I know it becomes a tough proposition to realize the dream.
After years of compromises, my wife came up with a great piece of advice: "Buy what you really want the FIRST time." If this is the car you really want, then do it. If not, wait.
I would not underestimate wife happiness in this equation. Is there no way you can keep the Spyder in the exchange? That would weigh heavily for me since my wife has been so supportive of my automotive endeavors. YMMV.
I'm also reading you don't LOVE the GT2 spec. That's big to me. If you don't love it now, doubt you'll love it later no matter how good a driving experience the car may be. I waited a looooong time for my car and when I open the door to the garage it makes my grin ear to ear...that's even before driving it. Without that reaction, I wouldn't make the trade. With so few cars in AU, I know it becomes a tough proposition to realize the dream.
After years of compromises, my wife came up with a great piece of advice: "Buy what you really want the FIRST time." If this is the car you really want, then do it. If not, wait.
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#35
I would jump on the GT2 yesterday.
Read this thread starting at post # 325:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...market-22.html
Read this thread starting at post # 325:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...market-22.html
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