I'm thinking about having the 550HP Ruf RTurbo conversion done to my car. Everything else I have done so far to the car (wheels, suspension, seats, stereo, exhaust, etc.) could be removed and sold off and the car put back to stock if I were to sell it. However, if I were to go the RTurbo route, it seems I would want to sell the car "as is" as it would not be cost effective to return it to stock.

Does anyone have any opinion what the resale value of the Ruf RTurbo conversion would be on a 996TT? Just trying to think ahead.

My car is a 2002 X50. It stickered for $154,000, I paid $144,000 for it. I presently have around $175,000 in it. The R Turbo conversion would put me close to $200,000. Yikes!

 

Kurt the way I feel is at this point its trivial. I am into my car for well over 200k and obviously will never recoup anything that was done aftermarket. I do think of all the tuners that are out there, RUF will hold its value the best. When I mod my car and change things I do not think of resale. I do it because I enjoy it as well as I have had my TT for almost two years, not to mention I plan to keep it for much longer. If it makes you happy and you will get enjoyment then I say go for it.

 

According to Porsche market experts, cars originating from RUF
retain their value well, but cars modified, even whether by RUF, or
by others with RUF parts, do not accrue or hold much added
value, as shown by sales prices.
When you're 85, your memories and stories about how you
had a wonderful car and modified it exactly the way you wanted
it, will be good things. Enjoy the car.

 

resale, resmale

lemme know when it's ready so we can get together.

 

well said duane,

you guys are almost as nuts as moi.

 

My thoughts exactly....

Kurt... You will make it back on your FL Condo over the next several years....

 

How much is an R Turbo upgrade? Looking at Kurt's post, it seems that the kit costs under 25 grand however, I heard it costs more.

 

$25,000 euros ie $29,000 USD for 550 hp version

 

Thanks

Wow, I did not know that the exchange rate was that bad. Ouch

 

$29,000 is not correct. The price I paid is considerably less than that. Call Asgar at Weissach who is Ruf's North American rep. and a board sponsor. I have absolutely no regrets and couldn't be happier with my car.

 

He quoted me much less also when I inquired a few months ago...

 

Well said, and exactly the outlook when doing mods.

 

I already have the Ruf exhaust and the X50 package, so I get a credit for the exhaust and the turbos (I think). So I think the 550HP package would be a little less than $20,000. Don't remember exactly.

I agree with you guys. It's "entertainment value". To be honest, I started thinking about other cars that would be fun, I'm limited on garage space, and I'm sorta second-guessing myself.

On the other hand, the fun thing about doing the mods is it answers the question "What would it be like?".

Just got an e-mail from the owner of a dealership offering me an allocation on a Carrera GT. Anyone tried to get in line for one, and have a feel for how easy/hard one will be to get when they arrive?

 

Kurt, It wont be hard to get the CGT if you are offered a allocation, 1,500 cars over 05 06 07, 1,250 deposits in, 250 left, but Porsche stated they wont commit to that production number and will build to suit orders, thats BS when it is a car of that value, with current Porsche values its just rolling the dice, you taking one?

 

Hey JASCLASS,

Hey, I hear ya. Porsche isn't leaving any dollars on the table for car speculators these days. And they're not limiting production to keep values up for their customers either. I don't feel I could justify the purchase of a CGT financially the same way I could perhaps with a Ferrari.