i think for the most part, prices will stabilize. when they cars start coming out of warranty and a new CGT is announced to take its place, then they will probably start to come down a little.

 

let's talk about the fact. a year ago u can find them in the low 300s. 6 months ago they're in the 350s. now all the new ones are gone from dealers. i'm seeing them in the 380s now. people are paying north of 400s for the right color they're looking for. u can't predict the future but that's what's happening now. i'm talking about clean car with low miles & in perfect shape. that, is very important.

 

its all gonna come down to demand. if there are a bunch of great new super cars to arise in the next three years then id assume the prices will dip. and ofcorse the given as the dollar weakins purchasing US cars for the east will become more tempting. so i would say the greatiest factor will be what super cars are expected to launch in the next 3 years. hopefully none worth buying. but i can tell you this the market sure has gotten boring and tired. the only thing that seems interesting will be the new lotus esprit or bmw x10. who knows.

 

Porsche will build another supercar.

 

I can't recall where I read this but I believe that Porsche's next supercar is rumored to have 900+ hp and will challenge the Veyron on all fronts. If this is even partially true I would imagine that the it will take considerably more $$$ to acquire one than the $440,000 MSRP of the CGT thus not affecting CGT values whatsoever.

It's the same thing with the Stradale and the Scuderia. The release of the Scuderia won't dent Stradale prices one bit. The Scuderia is rumored to have a base price of $250k. Add some options and it becomes a $280k car. Add the premium of $100k and it's now a $380k car! A Stradale is a $190k car. BIG difference ... whole different group of buyers.

 

I wouldn't hold your breath on a "new" P-Super. They are very slow over there and they need to launch the Panamerica. After that's been in market for probably +2 years, you may see another car. I'm guessing not before.

Bottom line now for P, is just how much $ they think they can make on it. They will have to go a lot greener on the next one as well....Damn those PITA Tree hugging MFs!

 

Actually, knowing that P will have to configure a new Turbo, as well as the 911 power train (possibly an 8?) etc. etc. May be a long time before we see another super-c from them. I think the market has that feeling too and why CGTs are going up...plus our weak *** $ doesn't help keep them here...Heck, Canadians can even afford them now....WTF! (no offense, I dig Canada)

But I also dig what you're saying F40.

 

It seems that the rumor of CGTs leaving en masse to parts unknown is quite true. I've spoken to a few dealers and friends who have indicated that our weak *** $ is indeed the culprit for the increase in exports. I've heard of cars going everywhere including Russia, Asia, and of course the EU. It would be interesting to know how many have actually left ...

 

I have heard from people at Porsche that the next Porsche super car could be here by 2010/2011

 

If the US Dollar keeps on droping eventually all foreign made (EURO cost basis) cars will appreciate in Dollar terms, because manufacturers will be forced to increase prices and replacement costs become an issue. Only the truly rare, collectible and historically significant will appreciate in real terms.

 

I don't think everybody here should assume the $ will just keep dropping at this pace forever in respect to future car values and demand from Europe. The $ has dropped considerably but what it has done in the past is very different from what it will be doing over the next 2-5 years

 

most owners buy the cgt for collectability. low mileage cgt's should hold value, especially in black. unfortunately, i bought mine to drive. it had 1200 hundred miles on it when i bought in it July. it now has 2600 miles on it. the more i drive it, the more i love it. i guess you can't have your cake and eat it too. but how can you place a value on the experience of driving one of these incredible cars. i guess i am saying i just don't care if i get 50K - 100K less when i go to sell mine due to high miles. my slogan is life is short....drive it!

 

a wonderful and rare breed of driver...thanks for keepin' it real!

I drove, for the first time, a CGT recently and god DAYUM...the only reason I wouldnt have it out is I would be paying the cost of a 3 series bmw to get new rotors every 6 months...haha...I cant believe the costs of that car...

have fun and happy driving (like I have to even hint at that...haha)

 

Correct.

Values are slowly creeping back up and I believe they will continue to do so. The only other car out there that can truly be compared directly to the attributes of the CGT is the Enzo, and I believe that may ultimately justify + MSRP values for the Porsche.

I bought my CGT to enjoy with no intention of selling it unless I had to, but it is certainly refreshing to watch the values of these cars increase.

 

I could have saved almost $100k had I bought when prices hit their nadir in June 2006. They've been rising ever since.