CGT Prices
01-20-2018, 01:39 PM
#2491
In regards to maintenance, it varies across the different makes and models. From my experience, the most expensive cars to maintain are usually the rarer ones built by smaller companies.
In comparison, you can easily spend $50,000 on an XJ220 major service, which involves replacing the fuel tanks, clutch and the list goes on.
My CGT is currently in for a service and I’m being picky, even with my extensive list of “to-do’s”, it still isn’t anywhere near as expensive as servicing the F40.
My last F40 major service bill was $8700.
That’s having them serviced at the official dealers.
It’s all a price to pay for exclusivity and I think some marques play on that. It really isn’t much different from servicing some other Supercar, if anything, the Lamborghini’s are even more complicated and harder to work on and end up being much cheaper.
Thats me talking from from my personal experience.
In comparison, you can easily spend $50,000 on an XJ220 major service, which involves replacing the fuel tanks, clutch and the list goes on.
My CGT is currently in for a service and I’m being picky, even with my extensive list of “to-do’s”, it still isn’t anywhere near as expensive as servicing the F40.
My last F40 major service bill was $8700.
That’s having them serviced at the official dealers.
It’s all a price to pay for exclusivity and I think some marques play on that. It really isn’t much different from servicing some other Supercar, if anything, the Lamborghini’s are even more complicated and harder to work on and end up being much cheaper.
Thats me talking from from my personal experience.
01-21-2018, 12:11 AM
#2492
Drifting
For the crowd that is used to other Porsche products, it's high maintenance but agree the old Ferrari's are every bit as bad and usually worse. A 997 4.0 or 2rs is like owning a Prius practically. We get spoiled. But the same thing that makes the GT/rare 911s bullet proof and cheap to maintain is the same thing that makes them not as special as a CGT: ones the best of a mass produced product, the other a truly bespoke engineering marvel. It was my final box to check in collection. I'm looking fwd to taking delivery from a good friend who got to experience it and ready to pass along.
959 heard stories of 100k.
918 - that's headed to a whole new level not if but when.
Congrats!
01-21-2018, 02:10 AM
#2493
Burning Brakes
If you can afford a $600k or $700k car, you shouldn't worry about a $30k service.
01-21-2018, 02:47 AM
#2494
01-21-2018, 06:56 AM
#2495
Not me. I get no enjoyment out of watching values but driving the car. The car value going up significantly will only negatively impact the amount of usage I will use the car for. I'd be much happier tbh if we reverted back to 2013-2014 prices which were reasonably high but semi sensible and I felt much less constrained in using it.
01-21-2018, 03:23 PM
#2496
Drifting
Not me. I get no enjoyment out of watching values but driving the car. The car value going up significantly will only negatively impact the amount of usage I will use the car for. I'd be much happier tbh if we reverted back to 2013-2014 prices which were reasonably high but semi sensible and I felt much less constrained in using it.
While the car sits during winter it's fun to see market exchanges but agree the more value the more ornamental. Started and moved it around washed just amazing when I compare build quality against the other cars.
01-25-2018, 12:18 PM
#2497
Burning Brakes
Sold for $715,000 at Gooding Scottsdale 2018 after buyer's premium:
https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/20...-carrera-gt-3/
https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/20...-carrera-gt-3/
I believe this car was purchased by a dealer. Anyone knows who bought it?
01-25-2018, 02:10 PM
#2498
Hunting for a UK or EU Car
Great Thread!
Can you guys advise me please? I am new to hunting for a CGT.
I am looking for a car with the following:
- Preferred Colour is Black, second is either Gt Silver or White
- Enough miles on it to where it can be can enjoy without really hurting its value or taking a big depreciation hit. Is that around 5k to 10k miles? I don't care about it making money just not losing too much. Advice?
I am based in the UK, so should I try and buy in the UK or in Europe?
What is considered a great price for a car that has been well looked after and meets the above criteria?
Thank you!
Can you guys advise me please? I am new to hunting for a CGT.
I am looking for a car with the following:
- Preferred Colour is Black, second is either Gt Silver or White
- Enough miles on it to where it can be can enjoy without really hurting its value or taking a big depreciation hit. Is that around 5k to 10k miles? I don't care about it making money just not losing too much. Advice?
I am based in the UK, so should I try and buy in the UK or in Europe?
What is considered a great price for a car that has been well looked after and meets the above criteria?
Thank you!
01-25-2018, 06:33 PM
#2499
Brntrubber - I would suggest contacting the guys at Porsche GB at Reading who take care of the 918/CGT. Occasionally cars come up for sale that they would be able to tell you of and anyway you will definitely want to send any car you are seriously considering to Reading for a pre purchase inspection and to check the service history with.
01-25-2018, 06:42 PM
#2500
Brntrubber - I would suggest contacting the guys at Porsche GB at Reading who take care of the 918/CGT. Occasionally cars come up for sale that they would be able to tell you of and anyway you will definitely want to send any car you are seriously considering to Reading for a pre purchase inspection and to check the service history with.
01-25-2018, 06:54 PM
#2501
Reading are the only place that is authorised to work on the CGT and I would never consider sending my car anywhere else in any case, it's part of Porsche GB itself that is based out of Reading OPC (GB is in the building next to the showroom). They will know all the UK based cars and personally I'd pay a bit more for a car that Reading vouch for as a good one just to be sure you have a well maintained car.
01-25-2018, 07:06 PM
#2502
Race Director
CGT better to drive than Mclaren F1
A guy named Chris Palmer, who owned two Mclaren F1's, including the famous orange GTR which Tiff Needell reviewed.. as well as an F50, Porsche 962 road version and many more... says that the CGT is a better car to drive than the mclaren F1. In fact he says it's the best car he's every driven. (click on the links and read the comments)
his experience is about as credible as anyone's on earth. so, that's saying something.
this is not a car to invest in.. this is a car to drive.
his experience is about as credible as anyone's on earth. so, that's saying something.
this is not a car to invest in.. this is a car to drive.
01-25-2018, 07:36 PM
#2503
Reading are the only place that is authorised to work on the CGT and I would never consider sending my car anywhere else in any case, it's part of Porsche GB itself that is based out of Reading OPC (GB is in the building next to the showroom). They will know all the UK based cars and personally I'd pay a bit more for a car that Reading vouch for as a good one just to be sure you have a well maintained car.
i hope I can find a nice black example in £500k range.
01-25-2018, 07:38 PM
#2504
A guy named Chris Palmer, who owned two Mclaren F1's, including the famous orange GTR which Tiff Needell reviewed.. as well as an F50, Porsche 962 road version and many more... says that the CGT is a better car to drive than the mclaren F1. In fact he says it's the best car he's every driven. (click on the links and read the comments)
his experience is about as credible as anyone's on earth. so, that's saying something.
https://instagram.com/p/BbF-eIRF_3c/
https://instagram.com/p/BcLpKPMFna9/
https://instagram.com/p/BaNLbyIllnq/
this is not a car to invest in.. this is a car to drive.
his experience is about as credible as anyone's on earth. so, that's saying something.
https://instagram.com/p/BbF-eIRF_3c/
https://instagram.com/p/BcLpKPMFna9/
https://instagram.com/p/BaNLbyIllnq/
this is not a car to invest in.. this is a car to drive.
i remember watching Tiff’s review of th F1 back in the day.
01-25-2018, 09:18 PM
#2505
one thing i will say, do try to have a drive in the car to be sure it's one you will like. Imo the car can be absolutely awesome but it needs the right conditions to enjoy and in the UK driving environment, i am a bit conflicted about the car as the opportunities for me to really use the car properly are quite limited.