The Collecting Cars Porsche thread…

[cseven]

Can't see the 997.2 s in the sold tab, does this mean it had a reserve and didn't hit it (looked a couple of hours before finish and think it was up to 47k)?

[GT4RS]

Jefferson Steelflex said:

I see the (in)famous 997 GT3 from VVS is coming back up for sale again. Must be fourth time now, it was up in the PH classifieds until a few weeks ago

Plenty people of these gt3 cars do the rounds!

If it doesn’t sell on here they will mostly likely have to try and move it in the trade.

Will be up with jzm soon enough with them saying how amazing and great it is 🤣

[GT3Manthey]

Jefferson Steelflex said:

I see the (in)famous 997 GT3 from VVS is coming back up for sale again. Must be fourth time now, it was up in the PH classifieds until a few weeks ago

Is this the one with very few miles but has some “history”?

[ATM]

birdcage said:

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2000-porsche-9...

I wonder what this will end up at...

Seller has a lot of cars too judging from the auctions.

Recent 12k service at Paragon Porsche

60 to paint the wheel bolts
300 for wheel alignment
524 x 2 RS control arm
398 x 2 front brake discs
129 x 4 sport brake pad - each front pad priced individually - 517 just for front pads
700 to refurb the wheels

All + VAT

Edited to add -

Basically
Service and MOT - 1k maybe
Wheels refurb and tyres - almost 2k
New suspension and brakes - the remaining 9k

Edited by ATM on Tuesday 18th April 07:42

[paulguitar]

ATM said:

Recent 12k service at Paragon Porsche

60 to paint the wheel bolts
300 for wheel alignment
524 x 2 RS control arm
398 x 2 front brake discs
129 x 4 sport brake pad - each front pad priced individually - 517 just for front pads
700 to refurb the wheels

All + VAT

Edited to add -

Basically
Service and MOT - 1k maybe
Wheels refurb and tyres - almost 2k
New suspension and brakes - the remaining 9k

Edited by ATM on Tuesday 18th April 07:42

They've also charged £360 (inc VAT) for alignment and haven't knocked a penny off the MOT fee. I'd be giving that company a wide berth...

[ATM]

paulguitar said:

They've also charged £360 (inc VAT) for alignment and haven't knocked a penny off the MOT fee. I'd be giving that company a wide berth...

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[paulguitar]

ATM said:

paulguitar said:

They've also charged £360 (inc VAT) for alignment and haven't knocked a penny off the MOT fee. I'd be giving that company a wide berth...

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Yes I did mention this
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[birdcage]

Jefferson Steelflex said:

I see the (in)famous 997 GT3 from VVS is coming back up for sale again. Must be fourth time now, it was up in the PH classifieds until a few weeks ago

What's the deal with it?

[Swine Enthusiast]

Mark-ri571 said:

Why would you present a car in this condition:
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2015-porsche-9...

The steadfast rule of never buying a wrapped car serves me well.

[tonyg58]

Just looked through that bill and remembered that my OPC tried to screw me for rear track control arms (needed soon), checked with a garage I trusted (it only went to the OPC because it was still in warranty) ,they told me there was nothing wrong with them.
Was told by someone else (no names sorry) that a friend of theirs had been told very year for the past 5 or 6 that they needed doing soon and he ignored them.

Also you've got love £11.60 + VAT for a washer and £7.96 + VAT for a screw .

[paulguitar]

tonyg58 said:

Just looked through that bill and remembered that my OPC tried to screw me for rear track control arms (needed soon), checked with a garage I trusted (it only went to the OPC because it was still in warranty) ,they told me there was nothing wrong with them.
Was told by someone else (no names sorry) that a friend of theirs had been told very year for the past 5 or 6 that they needed doing soon and he ignored them.

Also you've got love £11.60 + VAT for a washer and £7.96 + VAT for a screw .

It's disgraceful behaviour, really.

[blackmamba]

Looks like the 996 GT3 didn’t sell, did anyone see where it was bid to?

[thegreenhell]

blackmamba said:

Looks like the 996 GT3 didn’t sell, did anyone see where it was bid to?

[bencollins4]

Lovely looking guards red 981 Cayman S looks to have gone for a steal tonight - £22,895 + fees. Decent spec as far as I was concerned with PCCB, PSE and loads more. 82k miles but still seems a bargain?!

[Jefferson Steelflex]

birdcage said:

Jefferson Steelflex said:

I see the (in)famous 997 GT3 from VVS is coming back up for sale again. Must be fourth time now, it was up in the PH classifieds until a few weeks ago

What's the deal with it?

Not a whole lot really, it just seems to never sell owing to a high reserve and just gets recycled. It was mis-described on one of the previous CC auctions as it’s not a Clubsport car as it has a retrofitted cage, but semantics in many ways. I think the guy selling it just wants too much money but I guess he’s waging on the market going up.

Ultimately it’s a relatively high mileage, low spec GT3 with an aftermarket exhaust and retrofit cage. Cant recall service history but think there was also something about that as well. Seller seems to want high 70s for it which is just too strong.

[Fnumber1user]

thegreenhell said:

Was £61k when I looked and remained unsold.

[birdcage]

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2003-porsche-9...

Sold for 5k less than bought for in November last year with no miles added, a sign of a market shift?

A 'Belgravia' car no profit in this one

[FL Racing]

Jefferson Steelflex said:

Not a whole lot really, it just seems to never sell owing to a high reserve and just gets recycled. It was mis-described on one of the previous CC auctions as it’s not a Clubsport car as it has a retrofitted cage, but semantics in many ways. I think the guy selling it just wants too much money but I guess he’s waging on the market going up.

Ultimately it’s a relatively high mileage, low spec GT3 with an aftermarket exhaust and retrofit cage. Cant recall service history but think there was also something about that as well. Seller seems to want high 70s for it which is just too strong.

If I correctly recall the add said club sport interior, which refers to the door cards and seats. Both of which are correct and present

[Mark-ri571]

This is an interesting one. 562 miles since new in 2006. Just one service. Plates showing incorrect reg number. Car was previously on a private plate ( see tax disc in windscreen).
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2006-porsche-9...

[paulguitar]

Mark-ri571 said:

This is an interesting one. 562 miles since new in 2006. Just one service. Plates showing incorrect reg number. Car was previously on a private plate ( see tax disc in windscreen).
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2006-porsche-9...

Very unusual. Might be a good idea to replace the 17-year-old tyres...