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Moogle said:
Well, considering the 996 05 GT3s didn't hold their value that much better than the 04s, and that there are more gt3/rs in the 997 generation, I will have to attribute this all to hype.
There is also the idea that the GT3 name has been exploited by Porsche to create a status symbol car instead of something really for enthusiasts. Just pop over to 6speedonline and look at how many driving newbies/total idiots are askin questions about buying their new flashy GT3.
GT3's tend to have better trade-in value than other P's (but that's not saying much

)...relatively cheap MSRP cars; loyal following of used GT3 buyers; and somewhat lim (for P) prod vols....and the Luddite GT3 gearbox prob has much nostalgic value for the boomer buyers....

But suspect Scud is a cheaper car for repeat buyers of new F's....100% one-yr trade-in value; cheaper $0-down lease terms; more daily-useable for urban commuting (likely better ground clearance; Bluetooth/iPod, etc)....and a gearbox that <<40yo drivers can appreciate....

Prob 75%+ of actual buyers of any high-end car brand (F/P, etc) are buying an image and struggle w/basic, public roads driving

....high-end sportscars were prob proxies for Viagra, hair transplants, plastic surgery, etc well before many such therapies were invented/proliferated; and GT3s/Scuds, etc will likely continue to be adjuvant therapy for many elder (and younger) drivers/owners searching for an "image"....