Maybe time for a change

Since getting back from London I've been debating about a change Here's some details: 2000 C2 23k miles Speed Yellow - full black leather interior Full Aero Kit 19 inch Champion RG5b's wrapped with PS2s TechArt Exhaust (Race ver) TechArt Suspension TechArt Pedals and Shift **** B&M short-shifter Painted Rear Bumperettes RSS Plenum Just wanted to see if there's any interest

Personally, I think you are nuts to even think of getting rid of such a prime example of a SY pre-facelift aero. STUNNING!!!

Mick, I guess you are moving on. What's next?

What kind of price were you thinking? You can send me a PM of your ideal price if you'd like. thx

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Dell I think your right but I wanted to feel the market out, I'll still have to run it by the wife who will probably hit the roof if/when i mention it.....

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I have no clue buddy.....

The market should be STRONG for your car. There have been quite a few requests lately for Aero 996 cars. And IIRC, there was an individual recently that specifically wanted SY. Chad just sold his white aero 996 and from what I could tell he priced it at the top end of the 996 market and got it b/c f the condition as well as the aero....and very quickly it sold.

I really think your car is stunning. Personally if I didn't have my mind 100% made up that I was ready to move on and already had a car picked out I'd think it was a mistake to get rid of something I already owned.

"The market should be STRONG for your car. There have been quite a few requests lately for Aero 996 cars. And IIRC, there was an individual recently that specifically wanted SY." Thats me! We have spoke on many occasions but were never able to meet on terms. Sent you a PM, let me know your thoughts. Cheers, David

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If you don't know, I would not get rid of your car unless its on your terms. I like my aero but your car is pristine; one of the cleanest I have ever seen.

Very nice looking car with lots of tasteful mods- you will have no problem selling that one.

Good luck with the sale...you can and should get a good price for it too

Thanks Chao and I have the price in mind and will only let it go at that. Steve I hope your well man, it's been a long time and I hope your feeling much better now... Bavorak the price is what it is considering a few people on this board have seen the car in person.

great looking car.

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Thanks for asking and I am feeling much better but I do miss my SY but oh well, there will be another car in my future but probably not for a little while though. Yeah I haven't been around that much since the loss, but I do like to check in now and then. Actually Wellard informed me about your car as he wants me back in one ASAP. Good luck with your sale and you can easily get whatever you are asking for as your car is pristine and rare.

Does your car have a sunroof? Sunroof delete? I can't see from the pics.

Arnee it does have a sunroof, I need to take some nice snaps of her standing still.

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Thanks man and I'm really happy your back on the mend!

I'd take your car in a heartbeat if I were in the market.... gotta love SY. You car looks so good that it makes me want to add the taco on my tail.

Thanks Mac, my first choice was white but the speed yellow is great. I think it's time to get serious about letting her go and looking for a new set of wheels.....

what is your asking price? I am looking at some 2002s but that looks nice.

I am looking at 39k.

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That is a very fair price. There is not a finer example around.

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Totally agree. Anything in the mid 30's the buyer get a good deal and anything in the high 30's the seller get a good deal. I think 39 is fair and depending on how quick he wants to sell he should be very close to that number.

Hi Dell! Did you know that it was your praise of my aero for sale in Chicago that caused me to pull the trigger within 48 hrs? Congratulations on the fatherhood thing.

Thanks Chao! Glad I could be of help It also helps that (well at least my opinion) I think that next to the GT3, the pre-facelift 996 Aero is one of the most beautiful cars there is! Trust me on this one, if I had the space (already have 5 cars and a 4 post lift) and a wife that wouldn't lose her mind if I bought another car, I would buy this one in a heartbeat as my DD. The only problem is my DD is also my tow vehicle and I can't get rid of that. This one will be gone quickly as soon as he decides to part with her. (wrong choice IMHO )

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Dell why do you make my decisions even harder ;-) I did take a long glance at her this morning and it's friggin hard to decide if i should let her go or keep her for another few years.... One of my daughters gave me the evil stare yesterday when i mentioned it and she' just turned 5, her reply was "not again dad!"

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Mick, I agree with Dell. The market has shown that a well cared for MK1 aero is keeping its value while others, even if well kept, are still depreciating. My personal agenda is that I still have not had a drive with you yet so the car cannot go.

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Let's arrange that drive soon!

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Be careful what you wish for. The drive will convince you to keep it.

The problem with me is that I don't get rid of cars I love so I won't make your decision very easy . My wife and I still have our 2000 CAB that has almost 80K miles on it and even after 8 years it still doesn't get old driving it! And the GT3? That is a rare car that is something everybody in the P-Car community (correct that, EVERYBODY, period) should experience which is why I find great joy in giving rides at track days. I will NOT ever get rid of that. It sure helps that I have so much sunk into it that it makes no sense to sell it ever.

Do Not Sell! Do Not Sell! (chant continues)

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LOL

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Do you think that this is true for "factory optioned" aeros or any MK1 Aero? I'm thinking about adding a full aero kit to my car but I hate to put $ into it that I will never get back out...Don't mean to hijack the thread, but what are you opinions about this? Sounds like Suncoast sells them for +/-$4500 plus paint. I'm guessing my car is worth high 20's...would an aero make it worth $35Kish? thanks

^^^ Very interested in opinions on this as well

Mark, I think it has to do with if its a factory optioned aero or if its with aftermarket bits. Mileage and service records are also factors. I think his techart upgrades makes it highly desirable and worth more. I bought mine last year with 66K miles including many options at what people thought was a very good price. Mick's ride is just that much nicer because there aren't that many of them around.

The OP's ride is very nice and the looks are what I would like my 1999 artic silver car to look like. Just as an FYI on recreating/adding the Aero package, the euro to dollar conversion is really hitting us hard. I asked for a quote from Suncoast today for all the factory pieces that they sell for the MKI Aero: Front Nose = $1800 Side skirts/rear strakes = $1010 Rear tail including wiring harness = $4790 This quote is for new factory pieces. So if you include taxes and such it's low $8K's for the parts alone. You would then need to add the cost of paint and install, or at least paint if you plan on doing the install yourself. If you turn key it it's close to a $10K plunge. Going used parts and f/g pcs would lessen the dollar bleeding but would be aftermarket pieces. Almost makes more sense to find a car with the Aero already on it like Exlonder's unless you got a killer deal on your base car. Bill P.

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Thanks for the generous words mate. For everyone reading there is never a weekend that goes by without people stopping and asking questions or just to praise her - she is a real stunner and catches a lot of attn. i had this car shipped from Florida from the previous owner two years ago who has two F cars and a few spec race cars in his stable. My decision was made when I saw that the car had the full Aero kit and suspension. All I've added since is 6k miles, a short shifter, a TA shift **** to match the pedals, an RSS Plenum installed by me, prof painted rear bumperettes and a set of champion wheels - it also came with the silver crested steering wheel.

Mitch... didnt you go through this selling phase about this time last year.... you should go through your SC plans and also think you're nuts to get rid of such a fine example.