Sale of Carrera GT
I thought some of you might be interested in the final disposition of my Carrera GT. Earlier posts certainly outlined the issues I had with the car after driving it 4,000 miles. I left the car at Sonnen Motors in Mill Valley three weeks ago for sale. We agreed to make the car available at $435K. The car was sold for $431K, to a local person who was already on the list with Sonnen for a CGT, though production of his car would not take place for 18 months. I think I received a very fair price considering the mileage. It was the most difficult and emotional decision I have ever made around an automobile. I so enjoyed the car in so many ways and yet, for the way I like to use a car, it just did not meet my needs or expectations. While signing the consignment agreement, I realized I had been a Porsche enthusiast and owner for decades and this would be the first time I did not have a Porsche in my garage. Fortunately, there was a seal grey/black 997 Carrera S on display, which I acquired and drove away two hours later. And yes, the car is a six speed. It is so great to drive. If Porsche modifies the clutch/transmission on the CGT, I will certainly want to again have a CGT in my garage. If not, a 997 Turbo will be the next Porsche in my life.
