Are 996 GT3 garage queens of interest anymore?
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Not sure if that applies to the a nice GT3.
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My wife almost "forbids" me to sell it..... But, as I told her, I love the car, but, it just sits there most of the time, and I spend more time changing the oil, flushing the brakes, and washing and waxing it than I do driving it. With 5 cars to take care of, (and I'm pretty **** about taking good care of them), it just seems a shame to have it collect dust.. 
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Well the answer is yes.....
Right now I have three P cars in the stable but unlike most of the posters on this forum I don't have the disposable cash to throw down on the big ticket cars. I need to plan, save take incremental steps and do my dreaming over time. In a few years your car would be exactly what I will looking for. Not sure if I will sell the 993 or the Slant to get one but one of them will have to go.
Very clean, original cars are what I look for. Right now I can take some consolation in knowing that the garage isn't empty...
Right now I have three P cars in the stable but unlike most of the posters on this forum I don't have the disposable cash to throw down on the big ticket cars. I need to plan, save take incremental steps and do my dreaming over time. In a few years your car would be exactly what I will looking for. Not sure if I will sell the 993 or the Slant to get one but one of them will have to go.
Very clean, original cars are what I look for. Right now I can take some consolation in knowing that the garage isn't empty...
As far as the gt3, I think you're looking at the low 70s in the current market. Not inspite of the exhaust, rather because of it. Mods will bring down the value of cars 99% of the time, always better to put it back to stock and pump the parts seperately imo.
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Sounds like you married well...she's definitely a keeper. I agree with the others, track it like it was intended to be driven, and soon you'll be singing a different tune.
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You lookin' to sell that slant?
As far as the gt3, I think you're looking at the low 70s in the current market. Not inspite of the exhaust, rather because of it. Mods will bring down the value of cars 99% of the time, always better to put it back to stock and pump the parts seperately imo.
As far as the gt3, I think you're looking at the low 70s in the current market. Not inspite of the exhaust, rather because of it. Mods will bring down the value of cars 99% of the time, always better to put it back to stock and pump the parts seperately imo.
). Although on the exhaust alone you'll probably make more selling it separately--$.60-$.70 on the dollar opposed to $.30-$.40 selling it with the car. But in a lot of cases its worth the couple hundred to save the hassel (and funds if you cant' do it yourself) of putting the stocker back on. I think when you're ready the car will pull mid 70's no problem. Good luck!
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I don't think dealer auctions are an accurate indicator for this type of car. You have to wonder why a GT3 would be at an auction in the first place. If a good example is traded in to a dealership, they would put it on their own lot, it would be a nice piece of inventory to have. If it's a story car, perhaps it's safer to auction it rather than have to deal with the hassle of a customer returning repeatedly with expensive problems.
Just a thought, but it would seem these types of cars are always better bought directly from the owner than a dealer. As least to me, I'm always happier to know who drove it, how they cared for it, and what they liked about the car than some disinterested dealer who is only trying to make a buck and will tell you anything you want to hear just to make the sale.
Just a thought, but it would seem these types of cars are always better bought directly from the owner than a dealer. As least to me, I'm always happier to know who drove it, how they cared for it, and what they liked about the car than some disinterested dealer who is only trying to make a buck and will tell you anything you want to hear just to make the sale.
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04 Gt3 Auction Prices
These auction cars are usually higher mileage, leased cars that are given back to lease companies. These cars are not usually owned by fans and are sometimes even repossessed. I bought mine at an auction and it is a strong running car. The previous owner was a realtor and drove customers around in it. Here are some results:
DATE LOCATION LEASE PRICE MILES COND COLOR
03/13/08 RIVRSIDE Lease $56,000 40,792 Avg BLACk
02/28/08 RIVRSIDE Regular $69,750 15,192 Above YELLOW
02/07/08 MANHEIM Regular $71,000 21,993 Above SILVER
01/31/08 RIVRSIDE Regular $58,000 40,776 Avg BLACK
01/16/08 W PALM Lease $58,000 40,766 Avg BLACK
12/06/07 RIVRSIDE Lease $62,000 22,481 Avg BLACK
12/06/07 CINCINNA Regular $65,500 17,430 Avg Charcoal
DATE LOCATION LEASE PRICE MILES COND COLOR
03/13/08 RIVRSIDE Lease $56,000 40,792 Avg BLACk
02/28/08 RIVRSIDE Regular $69,750 15,192 Above YELLOW
02/07/08 MANHEIM Regular $71,000 21,993 Above SILVER
01/31/08 RIVRSIDE Regular $58,000 40,776 Avg BLACK
01/16/08 W PALM Lease $58,000 40,766 Avg BLACK
12/06/07 RIVRSIDE Lease $62,000 22,481 Avg BLACK
12/06/07 CINCINNA Regular $65,500 17,430 Avg Charcoal
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Dealer auctions tend to be indicative of the overall economy as well. People who are overextended in high end cars and houses have fewer options when it comes to selling or getting out of a lease they can no longer afford. So, the auction prices will trend lower as a result. These same cars are the type driven by non-enthusiasts, and people who were more concerned about image than the marvels of the engineering, etc., and hence would tend to be less desirable for an enthusiast looking for a quality used car. It can be a crapshoot.
