Is The Silly Season Coming To An End

[Juno]

I've tried to buy 2 new Porches over the last 6 months but failed and not a pleasant experience so been looking at the plethora of used 997 GT3's,In general most of them don't seem to be moving!

I've not committed because I just couldn't get my head around some of the ridiculous prices with the inner feeling that at some point they could well be a price realignment. Ok so any marque can see this in a downturn but some cars that I was looking at two years ago have gone Up from £40's to £160's 996GT2's

996 GT'2s were hard to sell at mid 40's with some now asking a crazy £160k

997GT3RS were plentiful at 70 something

Since last year I have been tracking a nice spec 997 GT3,its been for sale for months,lots of months and still not sold. Its now just gone up another 7k so that had nothing to do with the purchase price and it has nothing to do with the real World value because it would have sold if it were that good a buy.People will say its the winter but that's never put me off if i am after a car and its a good car.

So i am now done with Porsche until Business as Normal returns, that's if it ever does???

I guess I will get shot at but gone Lambo Superleggera for now, sense of occasion,rarity and sensible pricing,I think ?

I see this one is still hanging about http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p... , must be one of the best examples to be had but IMO pricing is just plain crazy ???

[Juno]

You would say that Lol

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Alpinestars said:

Worth every penny .

[Juno]

Currently it looks like your right,I would like to get in but just cant force myself at these prices right now

Steve Rance said:

I would suggest that a GT3 is a safer vehicle (sic) to put your money into when compared to a lambo.

[Juno]

I would like to experience the enjoyment but just too dammed scared at the moment

Steve Rance said:

I share your view. These are the cars to get into and enjoy

[Juno]

Wish I had bought that 996gt2 now a few years back £43k at the time

[Juno]

Impressive car,you are braver than me

Hollowpockets said:

Silly season? I think you'll have more tales of missed cars at X price in years to come if you don't take the plunge as these cars are selling and the RS cars won't loose money long term.

I bought this in November for 170k with no hassle, Porsche warranty, set of decals and a few other things thrown in and it's fantastic... In to get detailed, paint film and new decals fitted...

Edited by Hollowpockets on Tuesday 2nd February 21:59

[Juno]

Yes they were everywhere and great target practice albeit a bit unfair when chasing in the Juno, as you say a good bunch of enthusiastic blokes who turned up everywhere but sadly no more.After chasing down the Rollcentre Mosler 2min 20 sec Mr Rance very polity gets out of the way,what a gent! The good old days;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFXIuPEqqqw

Steve Rance said:

Fantastic times. I can remember circuits absolutely full of 6GT3's & RS's, 964RS's/CS's and 993RS/CS. All drivers proper driving enthusiasts and damn decent fun.. Some chaps turning up with slicks crammed on drivers seats and in the back like you did.

It's amazing and slightly sad that the demographic of Porsche driver owner has changed so much over recent years. Most still nice chaps but The driving passion and comaradery has perhaps been diluted by a garage queen / value obsession. Neither right nor wrong just different.

Edited by Juno on Sunday 14th February 18:55