Hogarty996
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When you look at their website and start with the very expensive cars and scroll down, it looks like a comparative bargain! The midnight blue one at Harbour Cars is also very special in the flesh!
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When you look at their website and start with the very expensive cars and scroll down, it looks like a comparative bargain! The midnight blue one at Harbour Cars is also very special in the flesh!
I do wonder every now and then, how many owners of original GT3 models (996/7) traded or want to trade into newer models. If the number doing that is more than potential new buyers in the market, then are the former still safe to be thought of as money in the bank? Especially in the longer term as values of manual 991/2 models fall nearer 996/7 levels (assuming that they do fall further, they should do, they made them in comparatively gargantuan volumes). Impact of the 991.1 has been minimal I'd say, I see that as a blip being automatic only + it's, ahem, teething problems. Time will tell!I bought my speed yellow GT3 mk2 in 2007. At that time there was heated discussion on the internet as to whether the MK1 or MK2 was best. The debate was usually between people who had never owned/driven/been driven in/ likely ever to have the money to buy one.
I thought my 12k miler was very good, but the cabin was so boomy that we had to wear ear defenders on any day trip otherwise we ended up tired and deaf when we got there.
The car was taught, handled well and far too fast for an average track day driver so I sold it and bought an exige which was even quicker but easier to drive fast.
However...... even back in 2007 the market was littered with damaged GT3' both mk 1 and 2's, often privately repaired (apparently).
Before buying mine I test drove a couple and I remmeber a red one which had a big and very unpleseant issue with the LSD!
Talking of which, reversing a GT3 is an odd experience (LSD again).
But I would say it is a money in the bank car so unlikely to depreciate unless the buyer discovers that it has been previously damaged,
Hello All,
A long time since I’ve contributed on here but my car is currently for sale and I’m happy to answer any questions.
In my tenure since 2008 and without question one of the best examples in the UK. Here’s the ad:
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2005 Porsche 911 Red Manual, 6 speed Right Hand Drive in...
2005 Porsche 911 Red Manual, 6 speed Right Hand Drive in York, United Kingdom - For Sale | Car & Classic, £79,950 The last year of 996 GT...www.carandclassic.com
Best,
Scott
Agreed, having said that though, what would you value Paragon’s/RPM Technik’s vetting process and warranty?If you’re looking for an honest opinion (apologies if you’re not) then anyone with £80k is going to buy the RPM/Paragon/etc cars because they’re meticulous about only selling good cars and they give a bulletproof warranty that is worth lots.
Privately I don’t see you getting the same money.
Agreed, having said that though, what would you value Paragon’s/RPM Technik’s vetting process and warranty?
In other words, how much would you expect off Scott’s car if buying on a punt?
just do it!Paragon just put a GT3 in blue on their FB page, it's £85k, my wife's favourite colour and I need someone to buy it quickly before I end up with another car that I don't need.
It looks gorgeous.
It's not on their page yet, but it's a looker...
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just do it!