Where have all the 3.2,s gone?
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Owner realises he has a good one.
Owner realises that there are no good ones about any more when he checks the ads/net.
Owner realises that if he sells his 3.2 then.
1, he won't be able to find another.
2, the price will have increased thus his 3.2 in garage is better than money in the bank (a dead fish is better than money in the bank with these heady interest rates).
Owner realises how good the 3.2 is after taking it out for a proper thrashing.
Owner decides to keep his rust free good 3.2.
All other owners who own good 3.2's think the same.
No good RHD 3.2's are thus on market.
Purchasers for good cars are in excess of sellers.
Prices rise massively.
Repeat
It's simple supply and demand. Purchases have set their sights a bit lower so lesser 3.2's are fetching silly money. Plus dealers take what they can get stock wise and have to pay strong thus this is passed on to punter and the whole sorry situation perpetuates..
Unless supply alters and interest rates are performing as meaty as rare classics then this situation will continue.
The government won't put up interest rates as it's political suicide not to mention old cars do not pay CGT.
Oh and plenty sneaked out to Oz/NZ and other RHD countries a la C2 964 Coupe.
Not good if you want one but handy if you have one and fancy a change..
Can I suggest an XJS as its default rival in the day?!
If this was a silver 3.2 G50 coupe with 66k miles it would be probably £60k at a dealer chancing his arm..
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C411002
Owner realises that there are no good ones about any more when he checks the ads/net.
Owner realises that if he sells his 3.2 then.
1, he won't be able to find another.
2, the price will have increased thus his 3.2 in garage is better than money in the bank (a dead fish is better than money in the bank with these heady interest rates).
Owner realises how good the 3.2 is after taking it out for a proper thrashing.
Owner decides to keep his rust free good 3.2.
All other owners who own good 3.2's think the same.
No good RHD 3.2's are thus on market.
Purchasers for good cars are in excess of sellers.
Prices rise massively.
Repeat
It's simple supply and demand. Purchases have set their sights a bit lower so lesser 3.2's are fetching silly money. Plus dealers take what they can get stock wise and have to pay strong thus this is passed on to punter and the whole sorry situation perpetuates..
Unless supply alters and interest rates are performing as meaty as rare classics then this situation will continue.
The government won't put up interest rates as it's political suicide not to mention old cars do not pay CGT.
Oh and plenty sneaked out to Oz/NZ and other RHD countries a la C2 964 Coupe.
Not good if you want one but handy if you have one and fancy a change..
Can I suggest an XJS as its default rival in the day?!
If this was a silver 3.2 G50 coupe with 66k miles it would be probably £60k at a dealer chancing his arm..
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C411002
Edited by P50 on Saturday 21st March 06:54
FarQue said:
Are there many prospective buyers considering either a 3.2 911 or an XJS???
There will be some that are, along with BMW 635CSi, Mercedes SL (89-01), there's a few classic late 80's-ish classics that can be bought for under £10k. Obviously those buyers will quickly realise that a 911 is no longer an option.thegoose said:
FarQue said:
Are there many prospective buyers considering either a 3.2 911 or an XJS???
There will be some that are, along with BMW 635CSi, Mercedes SL (89-01), there's a few classic late 80's-ish classics that can be bought for under £10k. Obviously those buyers will quickly realise that a 911 is no longer an option.Utter m-power autobahn smasher! I also like the 8 series.
Lovely shape but not really a classic to keep in the garage for Sundays.
Yet...
This one looks cheap -
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Cabs and Targas often look scruffier than Coupes (particularly the roofs and interiors). This one looks a bit rougher round the edges. 86 was the change over year from 915 to G50.
Dealer probably doesn't know much about 911s - usual awful pictures, poorly prep'd, and those wheels
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
Cabs and Targas often look scruffier than Coupes (particularly the roofs and interiors). This one looks a bit rougher round the edges. 86 was the change over year from 915 to G50.
Dealer probably doesn't know much about 911s - usual awful pictures, poorly prep'd, and those wheels
Edited by Koln-RS on Sunday 22 March 10:11
mollytherocker said:
FarQue said:
Are there many prospective buyers considering either a 3.2 911 or an XJS???
No. None. Whatsoever.SidewaysSi said:
mollytherocker said:
FarQue said:
Are there many prospective buyers considering either a 3.2 911 or an XJS???
No. None. Whatsoever.mollytherocker said:
SidewaysSi said:
mollytherocker said:
FarQue said:
Are there many prospective buyers considering either a 3.2 911 or an XJS???
No. None. Whatsoever.Hi OP. Phil Raby has this coming in... be quick!
http://philipraby.co.uk/showroom/1986-porsche-911-...
http://philipraby.co.uk/showroom/1986-porsche-911-...
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