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Great looking car - is the price only due to 'celebrity provenance’ and overall condition or do you think it is part of a major readjustment / realignment?
There are very few RS (996 or 997) coming up for sale at the moment and those that do tend to go within days…
I will of course declare an interest as an owner, but I’m interested in others views – has the 991 GT3 situation forced a rethink from buyers?
Prices have been on a general upward trend for some time (at least a year or more), but this would represent quite a leap for the 997.1 GT3 RS.
There are very few RS (996 or 997) coming up for sale at the moment and those that do tend to go within days…
I will of course declare an interest as an owner, but I’m interested in others views – has the 991 GT3 situation forced a rethink from buyers?
Prices have been on a general upward trend for some time (at least a year or more), but this would represent quite a leap for the 997.1 GT3 RS.
I think its bonkers and yet more evidence that the market can't go on forever.
Everything is being dragged into the so called 'collectors' net. They are great cars. I'll continue to use and enjoy mine, what others do is up to them. I know I'd rather have the memories of driving them then a few % more on the eventual sticker price.
Everything is being dragged into the so called 'collectors' net. They are great cars. I'll continue to use and enjoy mine, what others do is up to them. I know I'd rather have the memories of driving them then a few % more on the eventual sticker price.
Had a nosey around Jay Kay's orange 997.1 RS couple of weeks ago when he was spanking it round a track. Nice car and I'd love one, but I wouldn't pay £110k for it! I looked at buying a 997.1 RS last year at less than £70k, I can't see how this price inflation can continue. Perhaps I have missed the boat, perhaps we'll get a correction? My betting would be the latter at some point.
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Slodge
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Slodge
On the basis of the number still in existence, the 996 RS has to be the car to start to really appreciate. There are probably not many more than 500 left making them rarer that the 4ltr 997, far more of which will have gone direct into collections and will therefore survive long term.
On the basis of the number still in existence, the 996 RS has to be the car to start to really appreciate. There are probably not many more than 500 left making them rarer that the 4ltr 997, far more of which will have gone direct into collections and will therefore survive long term.
MSR12c said:
On the basis of the number still in existence, the 996 RS has to be the car to start to really appreciate. There are probably not many more than 500 left making them rarer that the 4ltr 997, far more of which will have gone direct into collections and will therefore survive long term.
But that basis, rarity, is not the primary reason for appreciation, there are plenty of other factors too.Rarity is probably the biggest factor when it comes to 911s as they all drive ok, especially 996 GT3/RS.
Couple limited numbers with great dynamics and a Motorsport link and that's all the recipe you need for an all time great.
6RS' are still a relative bargain compared to some of the other stuff that is rocketing that doesn't drive or sound as good. Same for the 7RS'.
Whether there's a correction or not these cars will always have buyers. Last of an analogue breed, no more being made, etc, etc.
looks are subjective but they are ageing very nicely.
Couple limited numbers with great dynamics and a Motorsport link and that's all the recipe you need for an all time great.
6RS' are still a relative bargain compared to some of the other stuff that is rocketing that doesn't drive or sound as good. Same for the 7RS'.
Whether there's a correction or not these cars will always have buyers. Last of an analogue breed, no more being made, etc, etc.
looks are subjective but they are ageing very nicely.
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