Demand for new gt3s etc ... was it always this high?

[mdowning]

Out of curiosity, was demand for 996 & 997 GT3 as high as it is today with the 991? And to what extent do people think demand for new cars is driven by the uber strong used market for these cars?

[Bieldside]

The new 991s have a wider appeal and there are few cars to meet the demand
And the economy is strong
Just look at the prices of all limited run cars
Possibly doubled in a year

[anonymous-user]

Odd thing is you can still get new GT3 in Germany - starting at around £105k. Not sure how such a huge price differential can be sustained. Wasn't that long ago that they were buying our cars. Not any more

[anonymous-user]

Odd thing is you can still get new GT3 in Germany - starting at around £105k. Not sure how such a huge price differential can be sustained. Wasn't that long ago that they were buying our cars. Not any more

[Derek007]

Supply and demand controls the pricing and currently there is more demand than supply. As prices continue to rise the point will be reached when supply will be greater than demand. This will then inevitably result in prices dropping. Many owners will decide at that point to cash in before prices drop further resulting in even more cars becoming available. This is when the market will readjust to more sensible and realistic values pre 18mths ago. Porsche currently have a marketing strategy to limit numbers. If the requirement to put additional profit on the bottom line occurs they will increase the production numbers resulting in prices dropping. let's hope this doesn't happen as customers looking to make a quick buck will be in big trouble. Buy the car for what it is a fantastic performance car....and not an investment....drive it and enjoy it and if it does go up in value treat that as a bonus!

[GT03ROB]

It does seem to be a UK thing. As I posted elsewhere local OPC here has 4 of them in a choice of colours/specs looking for buyers. They will even discount from list.

[Derek007]

Where are you Rob?