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996 GT2 - continuing to rise in value

Another car that was unpopular, like the 3.2CS, 964 RS and widebody 993s until suddenly everyone loves them.
 
Robertb said:
Another car that was unpopular, like the 3.2CS, 964 RS and widebody 993s until suddenly everyone loves them.
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Try getting a top 964RS for <£180k now :eek:
 
When I bought my Turbo these cars could be had for £40-55k. Because I looked but decided I wanted more modern interior. (and then removed it all! :puh: )
 
wizard993 said:
Robertb said:
Another car that was unpopular, like the 3.2CS, 964 RS and widebody 993s until suddenly everyone loves them.
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Try getting a top 964RS for <£180k now :eek:
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I know... I rue the day I travelled to view but did not buy an 18k mile 964RS LW, 2 owners, RHD. The dealer had it for a while, for £32k. Decided I wanted a fun car with rear seats for the kids. :nooo:
 
Robertb said:
wizard993 said:
Robertb said:
Another car that was unpopular, like the 3.2CS, 964 RS and widebody 993s until suddenly everyone loves them.
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Try getting a top 964RS for <£180k now :eek:
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I know... I rue the day I travelled to view but did not buy an 18k mile 964RS LW, 2 owners, RHD. The dealer had it for a while, for £32k. Decided I wanted a fun car with rear seats for the kids. :nooo:
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Funny that - some of the guys on here know my story about going to look at a minted, low mileage, yellow LHD 964RS(his family was moving to oz) about 15 years ago.

I did not have the money at the time for the £33k he wanted for a quick sale as I was building a house.

:sad:
 
Everyone has a story about these "fish" cars... The ones that got away I mean...

Last year I missed a LHD Swiss 996GT2 CS from Porsche Zentrum Chur with 40k miles for £42k.

Back in 2003 I was offered a mint white 964RS LHD for £19k equivalent, bought a mint white 928GT from the same owner for £2k less. Doh!

Had an E30 M3, which was stolen, could have bought a replacement for £10k, elected to buy a Z4MC brand new.

Was offered a mint E28 M5 for £6k and change... Passed...

Back in 2001 went to Ali Pali Show with cash burning a whole in my pocket - wanted to buy a Lambo Countach for £32k. Did not fit, hence I passed...

In 2004 nearly bought a Mangusta for £35k. Fitting my 6'4" frame required cutting up the floor pan and installing a De Tomasso lowering kit. Too much kerfuffle I thought, hence I passed.

In 2007 went to the NEC Classic Car Show in Birmingham with the firm intention to come back in a Testarossa. £40k for a decent car - hated the driving position, hence I passed.

Then again I picked up a very good 928 GTS 5-spd from its original owner for a smidgen over £9k in 2012. I would hazard a guess it is a £40k car now. When I missed on the Swiss GT2 I ended up with a German GT3.1 CS with a famous owner/history. So I did well out of that...
 
Cheburator said:
In 2007 went to the NEC Classic Car Show in Birmingham with the firm intention to come back in a Testarossa. £40k for a decent car - hated the driving position, hence I passed.
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Oh Dear :eek: My dream car £40k Ouch.
 
:D

I wonder what the combined appreciation value(offered vs value now) of all those that got away from those members here.

Many Millions I suspect re prob the GDP of a small country.

Give yourself a good kicking this weekend :puh:
 
The ultimate one that got away...

Not long after the end of WW2, my grandfather bought a Spitfire, as in the Supermarine one.

Sold it a few months later as he couldn't fly it and realized it was a bit impractical to keep.

I console myself with the knowledge that the family would have spent far more than it would now be worth keeping it going, but even so... :sad:
 
No "i missed it" story, bought it 7 years ago and still love it.



:mrgreen:
 
If you had described those wheels to me I would have said :nooo: but they do actually look damned good.

Kudos for being brave enough to do it prior to seeing the final results.
 
Show off! :puh:

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