Bargain 997.2 GT3?

[m33ufo]

With prices of Gen 1 cars now over £90K in some instances, this LHD Gen 2 looks an absolute bargain - yes or no?

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

[WindyMiller67]

It's been for sale for at least two months, so I'd have to say "no" to the absolute part of your question.

However, it's a good spec with front axle lift etc.

[g7jhp]

When has 'bargain' and 'OPC' gone in the same sentence (apart from being chosen for a GT4 or 991 RS)?

[m33ufo]

OPC pricing is probably the most competitive as far as the gt3 is concerned. Just look at 991.

[PorscheGT4]

no one wants LHD in the UK ! that's why it looks cheap, but due to it not selling you can see in the real world NO one wants LHD.

[m33ufo]

That's why it's £20k less than a RHD equivalent.

[hondansx]

Agreed. People talk about it, but ultimately LHD is not desirable. It's also a comfort car, so i think the price is keen as opposed to a bargain.

I recently paid £75k for a 997.1 from an OPC - effectively what it cost new. Surprising to see they are still going up; it would look like i could potentially make about £5k in under 2 months!

[m33ufo]

V8KSN said:

THIS is a bargain!

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

This is where I'm coming from. The gen 2 looks much better value than this imho.

[PorscheGT4]

neither look good value, the markets mad.

the LHD is unsellable and the 997.1 way over priced.

[Scooty100]

PorscheGT4 said:

neither look good value, the markets mad.

the LHD is unsellable and the 997.1 way over priced.

That may all be true demon but they do at least have a motorsport engine unlike the GT4 that we both have our names down for that are expected to be worth 10k more over list

Edited by Scooty100 on Tuesday 21st April 10:41

[m33ufo]

The market is what it is. I can see why you'd be slightly bitter given that Spyder and Cayman R pricing has remained relatively stagnant while that of GT cars has grown substantially.

[andy102]

It's still 15-20k more than buying one in some European countries.

[m33ufo]

andy102 said:

It's still 15-20k more than buying one in some European countries.

When I looked early in the new year there were probably 10 7GT3's at OPC within Europe. There maybe 1 or 2 now.

[lowndes]

PorscheGT4 said:

no one wants LHD in the UK ! that's why it looks cheap, but due to it not selling you can see in the real world NO one wants LHD.

That statement is not correct.

[wycoller]

lowndes said:

PorscheGT4 said:

no one wants LHD in the UK ! that's why it looks cheap, but due to it not selling you can see in the real world NO one wants LHD.

That statement is not correct.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311342399594?forcerRptr=true&item=311342399594&viewitem=
check this 2008 gt2 11.5k miles for 90k sterling
colour is !!!!!
but a bargain NA spec car

[Scooty100]

lowndes said:

That statement is not correct.

Agreed LHD hasn't the stigma it once had

[m33ufo]

I'm sure that some just won't feel comfortable in a LHD car, but for a £20K saving I'd happily consider the LHD option. Certainly as a weekend and track day toy it makes even more sense.

[m33ufo]

wycoller said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311342399594?forcerRptr=tr...
check this 2008 gt2 11.5k miles for 90k sterling
colour is !!!!!
but a bargain NA spec car

Speed Yellow is a great colour. That's not such a good deal for most people as there's vat and duty to add.

[PorscheGT4]

m33ufo said:

The market is what it is. I can see why you'd be slightly bitter given that Spyder and Cayman R pricing has remained relatively stagnant while that of GT cars has grown substantially.

Not bitter at all as I love my 2 cars and they are NOT for sale, I maybe slighty annoyed I sold a mint GT3 for £38k and that's £65k now, but that's life. but only annoyed for an investment angle.
but as you wanted that car for £36k you could be bitter you did not pay me £38k also lol

While you still flip a lot of cars I have been like a pig in mud the last 2 years with the current cars I enjoy driving, the stagnant values means I have had 2 years free motoring and they have not gone up enough for me to think "o st I better not drive them"

I still cannot better the Spyder as a usable weekend fun car.

[PorscheGT4]

lowndes said:

That statement is not correct.

ok there are 1 or 2 people in the market for LHD but lets face it LHD cars don't sell well in the UK.