Sensibly Priced 996 turbo from RPM -

[metsta]

This looks fantastic value from RPM. Some interesting cars from thier px direct section.
If I was in the market this would be high on the list, wonder how long it will be around at that price


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Edited by metsta on Saturday 2nd March 08:22

[yajeed]

metsta said:

This looks fantastic value from RPM. Some interesting cars from thier px direct section.
If I was in the market this would be high on the list, wonder how long it will be around at that price


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Edited by metsta on Saturday 2nd March 08:22

It looks fairly decent, doesn't it? You'd have to have the conversation with them about how much it'd cost to get it up to a high standard and compare against one of their prepared cars.

What happened to yours BTW - sold it, or just waiting a few weeks for me to get my act together? ;-)

[Blakeyjersey]

Not only does it seem to be well priced but also a very well put together advert. They seem to 'know' the car rather than it just being 'another turbo to sell', if that makes sense!!

[GT Two]

Been using RPM for years. Good honest people that love cars.

I have used them for PPI and been on the other end of their PPI when they have sold cars for me, that will be a good car.

[Blakeyjersey]

GT Two said:

Been using RPM for years. Good honest people that love cars.

That definitely comes across in the advert.

[mollytherocker]

What I am not understanding is why they are selling it like this. They must believe it is not good enough, or needs too much money spending on it to get it to a good standard?

If that's the case, is 23k cheap? How much does it need?

[andymc]

quick turn around?

[mollytherocker]

andymc said:

quick turn around?

Maybe, but that would only be necessary if a company had cash flow problems.

They have a good rep, so not saying its a shed or anything, just interested in the reasoning on what is a saleable model.

[thegoose]

I haven't looked at the advert yet but from your comments I'd suggest that whilst it may cost less than the normal retail price for someone to buy it and then prep it properly, that isn't the same as a reputable dealer being able to do so and still make a sensible profit margin to cover his time, trouble and risk. So it benefits both parties, the buyer is ultimately getting a good well prep'd car for a decent price, the dealer's not open to much liability and is happy to make a small margin for the lower risk. If they have a workshop in-house they will of course be making money from that side of things too.

Right, I'll get round to reading the ad now

[slippery]

Looks lovely. For me at least, black is the colour.

[bridey0]

Great base to maybe rip out lots of weight, replace the seats with gt3 buckets, get the suspension sorted and have it as a track car as well. Be unusual if nothing else..
PS paint the wheels black, would look really cool with 420hp.

[Redeem]

It seems a reaaly good car but the mileage for a car of this category is a bit high. It is very cheap but given the mileage it will probably have to be kept a long time.

[Wozy68]

Hmmmmm, me likey.

[Crimp a Length!]

Tremendous value, great spec.
Wont be around long

[metsta]

Redeem said:

It seems a reaaly good car but the mileage for a car of this category is a bit high. It is very cheap but given the mileage it will probably have to be kept a long time.

really? but its less than 7k miles a year right? seems a peach in that spec, mileage etc, and even though its from thier PX direct division you are still covered by trading standards etc if it turns out to be a lemon

Edited by metsta on Saturday 2nd March 17:57

[mez3]

23 grand trade money, you are having a laugh!

[mollytherocker]

mez3 said:

23 grand trade money, you are having a laugh!

What would trade money be? 18 ish?

[David911RSR]

When compared to the 996 Turbo 9E were selling at the end of last year, this car doesn't look good value to me.

The 9E car had the factory 450 upgrade, it was a year younger and had cover less than half the mileage of RPM's car. In addition, it had a new clutch, brakes, tyres and a full 9 e prep. From memory, it was retailed at £27,500.

The only negative (for some) were the engine mods however, these could have been reversed.

[metsta]

David911RSR said:

When compared to the 996 Turbo 9E were selling at the end of last year, this car doesn't look good value to me.

The 9E car had the factory 450 upgrade, it was a year younger and had cover less than half the mileage of RPM's car. In addition, it had a new clutch, brakes, tyres and a full 9 e prep. From memory, it was retailed at £27,500.

The only negative (for some) were the engine mods however, these could have been reversed.

do you mean the silver one?? sure it had 73k on the clock back in 2011 per the advert/service history, so when it was up last year im sure it was higher? also the aero kit and spolier is a personal taste thing, rear spoiler replaced on a turbo because why? answers on a postcard. nice car but id still go with the black manual one from RPM.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cac...

Edited by metsta on Saturday 2nd March 19:48

[EvoSlayer]

If I was in the market, I'd go have a look and make an offer if it checked out, reckon I could soon get that fettled into shape.