Crown

Board: Porsche - 911 - 997 Language: English Region: Worldwide Share/Save/Bookmark Close

Forum - Thread


    For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    I was trying to get my hands on a 2008 GT3 for someone from the fleet manager at the 1st or 2nd largest porsche dealership in the U.S. For the 2007 year they were allotted 12 GT3s and 7-8 RS. That's quite a few and they did not charge over MSRP. But for 2008, they only were alloted TWO. That's not very many considering how many 2007 they had. He said there just not alloting that many to anyone. In addition they r selling for over 25k over. Something they rarely do, but because there r so few, they justified it. I guess they r not making that many. If you have one consider urself lucky. I truly believe they will hold their value.

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    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.

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    Quote:
    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"....

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    Quote:
    mvn1971 said:
    I was trying to get my hands on a 2008 GT3 for someone from the fleet manager at the 1st or 2nd largest porsche dealership in the U.S. For the 2007 year they were allotted 12 GT3s and 7-8 RS. That's quite a few and they did not charge over MSRP. But for 2008, they only were alloted TWO. That's not very many considering how many 2007 they had. He said there just not alloting that many to anyone. In addition they r selling for over 25k over. Something they rarely do, but because there r so few, they justified it. I guess they r not making that many. If you have one consider urself lucky. I truly believe they will hold their value.



    What dealer, McKenna? $25k over for an '08, '3. Now that's something to tell the grandkids

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    Everyone knows Mckenna overcharges. Beverly Hills Porcshe do not usually charge over sticker, but this time they will.

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    Saw a brand new GT3 from Rusnak on the 710 this morning. White with red wheels. I did not know that the cars were so loud! I heard it 1/4 mile away on the freeway with radio on, windows closed, and air conditioning on. Very nice car.

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    Does anyone know the exact number of GT3's that will be coming into the States for 2008. Also, is there a 2008 designated GT3?

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    Isn't that because the GT3 will be using the new 3.8l ? Maybe they don't have recieved allocations for the MK2 yet.



    Actually I don't even know if there will be a 997gt3 with a 3.8l, I just read that somewhere. (Probably here . )

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    Quote:
    chardonet said:
    Does anyone know the exact number of GT3's that will be coming into the States for 2008. Also, is there a 2008 designated GT3?

    111 per fleet manager at beverly hills porsche

    Re: For those w/ GT3s consider urself lucky!

    I saw the same car in Santa Monica 2 days ago. The red wheels are really very red

     
    Edit

    Forum

    Board Subject Last post Rating Views Replies
    Porsche Sticky SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II) 9/25/23 7:11 PM
    watt
    263513 1645
    Porsche Sticky Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos) 10/1/23 10:48 AM
    Boxster Coupe GTS
    234367 544
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Cayman GT4 RS (2021) 5/12/23 12:11 PM
    W8MM
    163923 288
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022 9/30/23 8:46 PM
    watt
    85171 229
    Porsche The moment I've been waiting for... 9/15/23 2:07 PM
    RCA
     
     
     
     
     
    719671 1344
    Porsche 992 GT3 7/23/23 7:01 PM
    Grant
    522387 3868
    Porsche OFFICIAL: 911 R (2016) 12/25/22 1:02 AM
    CGX car nut
    519945 2663
    Porsche OFFICIAL: New Porsche 911 Turbo S (2020) 4/6/23 7:43 AM
    crayphile
    351045 1276
    Porsche Welcome to the new Taycan Forum! 1/21/23 3:51 PM
    CGX car nut
    265536 1491
    Porsche Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design 7/3/23 12:30 PM
    Porker
    256978 797
    Others Tesla 2 the new thread 9/27/23 2:49 PM
    CGX car nut
    231440 2332
    Lambo Aventador and SV 3/30/23 1:59 PM
    CGX car nut
    222722 724
    Porsche GT4RS 9/12/23 3:26 PM
    tso
    220875 1319
    Porsche Porsche Taycan Turbo S - Short Review 10/6/22 12:37 AM
    WhoopsyM
    207181 580
    Ferrari Ferrari 812 Superfast 4/21/23 8:09 AM
    the-missile
    178654 550
    Porsche Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour 8/1/23 6:38 AM
    Super DariusM
    169236 600
    Others Corvette C8 9/12/23 7:35 PM
    Enmanuel
    158663 484
    Motor Sp. [2022] Formula 1 2/4/23 1:10 AM
    WhoopsyM
    152656 1576
    Lambo Huracán EVO STO 7/30/23 6:59 PM
    mcdelaug
    125691 346
    AMG Mercedes E63 S AMG (2018) - Short Review (updated on a regular basis) 10/24/22 7:42 AM
    RCA
    124566 402
    Others Gordon Murray - T.50 5/6/23 7:40 AM
    Boxster Coupe GTS
    49702 378
    Others Valkyrie final design? 4/28/23 2:45 AM
    Rossi
    40617 219
    AMG Bought a muscle car... 3/26/23 3:31 PM
    WhoopsyM
    32013 303
    Porsche
    USA
    992 GTS 12/5/22 9:56 AM
    boubou
    31957 156
    Porsche Top Gear presented by Chris Harris... 11/1/22 12:55 PM
    WhoopsyM
    30338 136
    Porsche 992 Sport Classic 2/13/23 5:35 PM
    RCA
    25671 213
    Lotus Lotus Emira 6/25/23 2:53 PM
    Enmanuel
    24142 101
    Porsche Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS 6/11/23 5:13 PM
    CGX car nut
    23663 144
    Ferrari [2022] Ferrari Purosangue (SUV) 4/15/23 5:20 AM
    watt
    22240 141
    Porsche 2022 992 Safari Model 8/15/23 11:11 PM
    964C2
    16942 179
    137 items found, displaying 1 to 30.