IMI A
Paul Ricard
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keendean said:IMI A said:keendean said:Thanks for the links, I've checked these out. It must be sub 50k miles, must have PSE, and ideally my budget was 45k and can't be silver.
The closest one I've seen which would the ideal car, is the car at 911 Virgin, which is OK, and I'm thinking about. It's of a modest spec, and the price is on the high side IMO-No knocking the car. The annoying thing is, buying private would save 5k, and if its an OPC warranty, then its a safe(er) bet. It seems you can't be too fussy on spec, but I can't warrant nearly 50k on a car that has nearly 50k miles.
Why are the prices of the C4S Gen 2 rising? I really don't understand. Are the dealers pricing them high, that and there is little available on the market driving the prices up? My initial budget has grown from 35k, now upwards, which seems to be the trait of many people trying to find their ideal spec.
I guess, I hope, that a decent car will come up, which won't of been traded in, and sold privately. I just may need to pay that price, in time I have to wait. I'm tempted by a PDK, but sold my RS3, as I just didn't get on with it. My last 997 C4S was manual with the OEM short shift-Amazing!
Personally I'd buy the 911 Virgin car. Looks a peach in triple black and low mileage manual cars like that do not often come up for sale. If you're worried about OEM PSE its not all that. Better off getting the bypass from Sharkwerks or Miltek via Chris at ABP Motorsport. :thumb:
I know I'm tempted, but can't feel its over priced just so slightly. If it was an outstanding spec, or had new tires and or brakes, it would be worth the outlay. We have a second car and an impending house extension, so waiting for the right car, and saving a little more, for that gem may not be a bad idea :roll:
Sensible thinking in a normal market and it sounds like you have more important priorities to take care of first. I have a horrible feeling these may appreciate very slightly or go sideways. I can even see 991 dropping below the value of a 997 in a few years as its much more of a GT than the 997 which stays closer to its sports car origins.
In your shoes I'd go down and see 911V if its still there in a month or two and see if you like the car. If you do like the car no harm making a cheeky offer. The issue is that it will probably sold in the next few days the way those guys are selling cars. Its literally unbelievable and a real credit to the family what a fantastic business and reputation they have built up there.