997.1 RS prices? Is this a bargain?

[tomvcarter]

Hi I'm in the hunt for a 997.1 GT3 Clubsport in the price range 55-60k.
But have come across an orange 997.1 GT3RS for 70k, with 10k miles and nearly 2yrs OEM warranty...
Having not followed the RS pricing I'm not sure:
- what they are currently worth?
- or what their predicted value is 2 years from now?
- or should I save myself 10k and go with a non-RS?

The RS sounds like good value to me, any info from those in the know would much appreciated!

[Diesel130]

The impression I get, from reading various postings on here is that the 7.1 RS is not as "different" to the regular GT3, than the RS version of the 996 was - and hence, commands less of a premium. Also, many others have said that the performance gains by going to a 7.2GT3 are greater than the 7.1RS. So, unless its going to be a pure track day machine, or you particularly want the RS look, then you'd be better off either saving the dosh and getting a 7.1GT3 or paying a bit more and getting a 7.2GT3.

What they're worth and what they'll be worth in 2 years is all going to be down to supply and demand and the economy! Follow the market for a while and you'll see which ones sell, and which ones don't.

P.S. This may all be b0ll0cks - so happy to be corrected by those more "in-the-know"!

[Dr S]

A 7.1 RS IMHO is only good value in my view if the price difference to a well priced stock GT3 is not more than PTS plus a little margin for the wider rear. It's technically only marginally different and not really faster on track

[tomvcarter]

Dr S said:

A 7.1 RS IMHO is only good value in my view if the price difference to a well priced stock GT3 is not more than PTS plus a little margin for the wider rear. It's technically only marginally different and not really faster on track

What's PTS?

[Carl_Docklands]

tomvcarter said:

Dr S said:

A 7.1 RS IMHO is only good value in my view if the price difference to a well priced stock GT3 is not more than PTS plus a little margin for the wider rear. It's technically only marginally different and not really faster on track

What's PTS?

Paint-to-sample - in this case Viper Green and Tango Orange.

[pete a]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3309815.htm

How does less than £60k look for value if it is a straight car?

[tomvcarter]

pete a said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3309815.htm

How does less than £60k look for value if it is a straight car?

I was ignoring outliers...

[pete a]

tomvcarter said:

I was ignoring outliers...

Oh do you know something i don't

[tomvcarter]

pete a said:

Oh do you know something i don't

40,000 miles in an RS... too much for me, thats all.

[911Thrasher]

pete a said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3309815.htm

It is the cheapest straight (according to ad) 7.1RS ever publicised I believe and it dropped 5k in a week - sounds like someone is bleeding and in need for quick cash! Good luck to him.

Maybe even room for more negotiation at the rate its price is going down - sounds like a bargain to me if checks out well.

[PJI]

I think, even taking in to account the mileage and providing it is straight, that it is a bargain at that price.

I am biased because I own one but an RS will always hold it's value better than a GT3. There are a number of differences between the two models.

[Diesel130]

PJI said:

I am biased because I own one but an RS will always hold it's value better than a GT3.

By that, do you mean...

a) "It will remain at "approx" £10K more than a 7.1GT3, but come down at the same rate, thus staying between the 7.1GT3 and 7.2GT3 price-wise" or..

b) "It will depreciate at a slower rate than non RS GT3's so that, in a couple of years it will be more expensive than a 7.2GT3"

?

[GJB]

Although not a huge difference you'd find that the 997.1 RS is actually slower in a straight line than the 997.1 GT3. Not much but guess it shouldn't be suprising givn the wider rear end. Its a fact and rather awkward when you get outdragged on the Kemmel as the GT3 creeps past!

[cayman-black]

tomvcarter said:

Hi I'm in the hunt for a 997.1 GT3 Clubsport in the price range 55-60k.
But have come across an orange 997.1 GT3RS for 70k, with 10k miles and nearly 2yrs OEM warranty...
Having not followed the RS pricing I'm not sure:
- what they are currently worth?
- or what their predicted value is 2 years from now?
- or should I save myself 10k and go with a non-RS?

The RS sounds like good value to me, any info from those in the know would much appreciated!

Thats a good price,opc warranty as well= buy it.

[Steviebeee]

Seen the Orange RS, what a steel. Its been busy, but may have been used as a road car. Weigh it up, low mileage track toy or ...

Still, hard to get away from whats displayed on the odometer.

[pete a]

If it has been used as a road car and Peter Morgan said it was good and no visible damage in the past then a 997 RS at less than 996RS money has to be a deal, at least you can be confident it's not been clocked.
This is of course subjective to the Peter Morgan inspection being carried out and he may turn around and say it's a dog and to walk away?

But if I had 60k to spend then I would at least take a look at it.

[GT3ZZZ]

Just do it and put us all out of our misery! You won't regret it!

[GT3ZZZ]

bump!