Why has this Zanzibar 996 GT3 not sold?

[boxsey]

mollytherocker said:

Slippydiff said:

Molly's been prevaricating over 996 GT3's prices/buying one since the dawn of time, and will continue to do so right up until hell freezes over But if nothing else his pontification has provided the pefect platform for many entertaining and heated debates over the pros and cons of the Mk 1 996 GT3.

I cannot deny that is true! Like many, I should have bought one 3 years ago for £35k.

The boat has sailed and its time to stop kicking myself and move on!

I know what you mean. I always thought I would get a 6GT3 one day but always thought they were out of reach of my pocket. I was offered Slippy's car for £35K when it was owned by Rikki G (who was before Marky and friend of Marky and Slippy). It was/is a great car that I knew very well. At the time (about 5 or 6 years ago IIRC) 6GT3s were averaging around £45K, so it was a comparative bargain. However, I decided to continue ploughing money into my 964C2 as I would have been lucky to get about £15K for it at the time. It made sense to me to 'pay as I go' for the 64 rather than find £20K in one go to change to the 6GT3. Now of course, hindsight is a wonderful thing!

Fast forward to early this year when I finally decided to sell the '64 and the cost to change was now £30K. If I still wanted a 6GT3 I would have paid that. However, a 6GT3 doesn't fit my current needs for a Porsche (which is plenty of road use and track capable). For me that meant a Cayman R. While looking for one I was tempted by various 987S gen 2 models which I could have had for no extra cost over the selling price of the '64. But this time I stuck to my guns and realized that the extra £10K or so for an R over an S would be the right decision for the future. I guess I'll see what the future brings but in the mean time I've bought the R to enjoy and will continue to do so.

[RSVP911]

mollytherocker said:

I cannot deny that is true! Like many, I should have bought one 3 years ago for £35k.

The boat has sailed and its time to stop kicking myself and move on!

It's a shame as I can tell you'd love it and I think that you deserve it for your contributions to PH - If I win the lottery (properly rather than a £10 ) this weekend I'll buy it for you !

[ChrisW.]

anonymous said:

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[mollytherocker]

RSVP911 said:

mollytherocker said:

I cannot deny that is true! Like many, I should have bought one 3 years ago for £35k.

The boat has sailed and its time to stop kicking myself and move on!

It's a shame as I can tell you'd love it and I think that you deserve it for your contributions to PH - If I win the lottery (properly rather than a £10 ) this weekend I'll buy it for you !

I don't mind holding you to that!

[RSVP911]

mollytherocker said:

I don't mind holding you to that!

I better go and buy a ticket then - I'll let you know

[mollytherocker]

RSVP911 said:

mollytherocker said:

I don't mind holding you to that!

I better go and buy a ticket then - I'll let you know

I am feeling confident! It would be an incredible story wouldn't it!

[RSVP911]

mollytherocker said:

I am feeling confident! It would be an incredible story wouldn't it!

No pressure - better buy two tickets !

[Fl0pp3r]

mollytherocker said:

Slippydiff said:

Molly's been prevaricating over 996 GT3's prices/buying one since the dawn of time, and will continue to do so right up until hell freezes over But if nothing else his pontification has provided the pefect platform for many entertaining and heated debates over the pros and cons of the Mk 1 996 GT3.

I cannot deny that is true! Like many, I should have bought one 3 years ago for £35k.

The boat has sailed and its time to stop kicking myself and move on!

Life....

....you don't get to go through it twice.

Sort it out son!! :-P

[sleep envy]

mollytherocker said:

Actually, the price differential has grown substantially between a 993C2 and a 996GT3.

3 years ago - £25k vs £35k
Today - £45k vs £70k

From £10k to £25k!

You can buy mine for £65k. There you go, I've saved you £5k.

[mollytherocker]

Fl0pp3r said:

Life....

....you don't get to go through it twice.

Sort it out son!! :-P

Absolutely. A little on my mortgage wouldn't hurt would it?

[sleep envy]

mollytherocker said:

Actually, the price differential has grown substantially between a 993C2 and a 996GT3.

3 years ago - £25k vs £35k
Today - £45k vs £70k

From £10k to £25k!

You can buy mine for £65k. There you go, I've saved you £5k

[mollytherocker]

sleep envy said:

You can buy mine for £65k. There you go, I've saved you £5k

There is far too much love on this thread. Can we talk about PDK again.

[squirejo]

Eeny meeny miny mo.....

[mollytherocker]

squirejo said:

Eeny meeny miny mo.....

That would be the only way to choose!

[ChrisW.]

Lovely

Of the old-timers I found a '73 2.4S that fitted my budget --- although my 996GT3 MkI will never see the track, my Cayman GT4 will do that job

These are great cars ... and the GT4 can have a 15 year guarantee if kept under 100000 miles ??

Maybe that now defines a Porsche Classic --- once it's too old to have the new warranty or extension ! ?

Edited by ChrisW. on Wednesday 11th May 22:17

[Fl0pp3r]

Molly is it me or has she dropped in price a wee bit?
http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/614/996GT3...

[roygarth]

Budflicker said:

Actually this one is £103,000 and it's left hand drive

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=...


Small world...

I'd rather put £100k into that, a CS after all and only 15k miles, than into a 70k mile non CS at £70k.

[Thorny]

Now sold, anyone on here?

[mollytherocker]

Thorny said:

Now sold, anyone on here?

YES!!!!!! Offered them £57k and they accepted! Woohoo!



























Not really.....

[Fl0pp3r]