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Anyone know of one coming up for sale? I'm keen to get back in one. Will probably sell my 4.0 as I just don't believe its half as good again! I'd also be happy to put miles on the 3.8 and use it with less of a conscience. Thanks in advance.

Just use the the 4.0 ! Why own the better car and not use it ? If you bought it new you are always going to be in pocket.

I paid a lot for it, so it owes me a big chunk. Plan is to sell it to someone who thinks the car will be worth twice what is now in x months/years, then buy one back when it all returns to normality. If that doesn't work then I'll be stuck with a 3.8, no big loss there! The 3.8 at c 95-100k is the car to have at present given the values of 4.0's! I just want a car to use and enjoy.

Jamie, try Rupert, looks like he's selling my old Spider-Man. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=...

Hi Naz How you doing? Took out a 458 and loved it so only thinking about selling. Not definite as I absolutely love the RS and by the amount of messages I have received there seem to be a lot of people trying to find good ones. Not that it's all about money but a 458 does look like financial suicide as everyone keeps pointing out!!

Hi Rupert, the 458 is a great car as well. You might miss the manual shifts, but otherwise nothing not to like. Great pace, steering is lovely and it's quite playful. Financially, the 7.2 has to be the better bet despite the ridonculous offer you seem to have had from a dealer.

Alpinestars said: Hi Rupert, the 458 is a great car as well. You might miss the manual shifts, but otherwise nothing not to like. Great pace, steering is lovely and it's quite playful. . So much faster.............at losing your licence.

pistolp said: Anyone know of one coming up for sale? I'm keen to get back in one. Will probably sell my 4.0 as I just don't believe its half as good again! I'd also be happy to put miles on the 3.8 and use it with less of a conscience. Thanks in advance. Selling the 4 litre would be an act of insanity if you ask me. Just use the damn thing - there are so few UK RHD ones in existence that in the long term it shouldn't actually be that mileage sensitive. Only sell if you need the money I would say - they are never going down in value {spoken with resentment - if I could have got one for retail price I would have, but I'll never own one now }.

DiscoColin said: Selling the 4 litre would be an act of insanity if you ask me. . Only time will tell. Ultimately a sound investment yes, but short/medium term?

OP What's your preferred spec 3.8rs ?

Nothing goes up forever, investors are buying cars not enthusiasts. As soon as there is an inkling that the market is plateauing everyone will try and dump their cars.......you can guess the rest. It doesn't make sense, exponential rises as we are seeing now. As for my 3.8 spec, don't mind. Prefer grey with gold, but apart from that I'm relaxed. Relaxed full stop actually.

pistolp said: I paid a lot for it, so it owes me a big chunk. Plan is to sell it to someone who thinks the car will be worth twice what is now in x months/years, then buy one back when it all returns to normality. If that doesn't work then I'll be stuck with a 3.8, no big loss there! The 3.8 at c 95-100k is the car to have at present given the values of 4.0's! I just want a car to use and enjoy. For what its worth, I think you are making a HUGE mistake. These are only going one way. And its not down. Never. Keep and enjoy! Don't be afraid to use it!

I agree with MTR. Yours has what 5000 miles on it. So with 20,000 miles on it it will be worth what zero less. Enjoy it as lifes to short. He who dies with the most toys with the minimal of miles wins. Don't think so

pistolp said: Nothing goes up forever, investors are buying cars not enthusiasts. As soon as there is an inkling that the market is plateauing everyone will try and dump their cars.......you can guess the rest. It doesn't make sense, exponential rises as we are seeing now. As for my 3.8 spec, don't mind. Prefer grey with gold, but apart from that I'm relaxed. Relaxed full stop actually. Pistol, you've admired mine previously, but unlikely to be for sale, especially after the 991 debacle. Seawise has first dibs if I do sell, but he seems to prefer older ones again at moment. However, will keep you in mind if circumstances change, as they so often do in life. It's got about 8k miles and is a 2011. Pics in profile and in recent 6RS Spa thread. Quite rare in this colour combo. Only other one I've seen was the original PGB press car. PF

Just buying a 997.2 RS 4.00 so my 3.8 will be available soon. Blue/Gold. Half Cage, Sport Chrono and Lift. 13500 miles. Anyone interested please PM me.

Unless you need the money (and it seems you probably don't!), why not just buy a 7.2 RS and store away the 4.0? in 5 years time, assuming the world hasn't gone to the s tter, the 4.0 will likely be a good amount higher than now (even if apolo1's expectations are a bit high). Plus the 7.2 probably would not have lost anything either...

MSR12c said: Just buying a 997.2 RS 4.00 so my 3.8 will be available soon. Blue/Gold. Half Cage, Sport Chrono and Lift. 13500 miles. Anyone interested please PM me. PM sent.

I might just do that!

pistolp said: I might just do that! 4.0 RS value have just gone up £10k

No doubt the 997.2 RS is in demand it seems – I posted a picture of mine on Twitter earlier today and have had several unsolicited enquiries as a result… After all the soul searching I did earlier in the year about whether to sell it on or use it, I’ve just brought it back in to use and even with only a few extra miles under it’s belt it has reminded me why I love these cars so much. There really is nothing like it any more.

Unless you are a collector the joy of ownership is in the fact that you can use your vehicle for its intended purpose and as an added bonus probably not loose money on it. To buy a 997.2 and then stack the 4.0 away makes very little sense. If you have surplus cash buy some shares, property or bonds as statistically they are probably going to outperform 4.0 Porsches over the longer term anyway.

I am not a collector and I do intend to use my 4.0, I just might use a 3.8 as well. I don't really care whether the price goes up or down. The only reason I contemplated selling my 4.0 was because I felt I could get someone to pay obscene money for it today. Then for a bit of fun, I can sit and wait for the market to turn. For me, in real world terms, there just isn't that much difference between a 4.0 and 3.8 that's all. As for property and shares, you make a valid point. But I work in property and that is covered. I always seem to be pretty poorly with shares and I have no interest in them. I like cars and have so far made money from them, which has been a bonus but also a distraction. It makes me think more about values then ideally I'd like to.

pistolp said: I am not a collector and I do intend to use my 4.0, I just might use a 3.8 as well. I don't really care whether the price goes up or down. The only reason I contemplated selling my 4.0 was because I felt I could get someone to pay obscene money for it today. Then for a bit of fun, I can sit and wait for the market to turn. For me, in real world terms, there just isn't that much difference between a 4.0 and 3.8 that's all. I like cars and have so far made money from them, which has been a bonus but also a distraction. It makes me think more about values then ideally I'd like to. Good post

pistolp said: I am not a collector and I do intend to use my 4.0, I just might use a 3.8 as well. I don't really care whether the price goes up or down. The only reason I contemplated selling my 4.0 was because I felt I could get someone to pay obscene money for it today. Then for a bit of fun, I can sit and wait for the market to turn. For me, in real world terms, there just isn't that much difference between a 4.0 and 3.8 that's all. As for property and shares, you make a valid point. But I work in property and that is covered. I always seem to be pretty poorly with shares and I have no interest in them. I like cars and have so far made money from them, which has been a bonus but also a distraction. It makes me think more about values then ideally I'd like to. any use? http://www.hippoprestige.co.uk/porsche-911-gt3-rs-...

Tripe Bypass said: any use? http://www.hippoprestige.co.uk/porsche-911-gt3-rs-... Sensibly priced.

Tripe Bypass said: any use? http://www.hippoprestige.co.uk/porsche-911-gt3-rs-... I cant see this one hanging round for long!

4 owners already!

AndrewIC said: 4 owners already! Does it matter on this type of car if the condition is OK? heavily tracked by 4 owners for 10k miles would have me think again.

Wonder if the engine has been rebuilt.

Mermaid said: AndrewIC said: 4 owners already! Does it matter on this type of car if the condition is OK? heavily tracked by 4 owners for 10k miles would have me think again. My concern would be that clearly none of these owners looked upon the car as a keeper... So if you knew you were only keeping a car for 3 months and 2K miles why wouldn't you "ride it like Sea Biscuit" - so to speak?

did they not come with "RS 3.8" on the seats?

Nurburgsingh said: My concern would be that clearly none of these owners looked upon the car as a keeper... So if you knew you were only keeping a car for 3 months and 2K miles why wouldn't you "ride it like Sea Biscuit" - so to speak? Alternative - 4 devoted owners who lavished a lot of attention, after all it is an expensive purchase. Current condition and rev-range data would interest me more than a 1 owner car if that was not in good condition.

Mermaid said: Alternative - 4 devoted owners who lavished a lot of attention, after all it is an expensive purchase. Current condition and rev-range data would interest me more than a 1 owner car if that was not in good condition. Indeed, goes without saying.

+1 condition and rev info over number of owners. That means nothing IMO. I'm 4th owner on a 7.1 RS 1st and 2nd owners over serviced and it got everything it needed. 3rd had it a short time but still spent money on it before the sale. More owners isn't always bad. And let's not start the high miles debate... I'm another looking for the correct spec Gen2. Missed out on a grey one at an OPC recently by a few hours. Ideally I want PCCB as I'm a tart and don't like cleaning wheels

Mermaid said: Sensibly priced. This car looks familiar. Isn't it the one discussed in another thread on here with aftermarket buckets etc

Mermaid said: AndrewIC said: 4 owners already! Does it matter on this type of car if the condition is OK? heavily tracked by 4 owners for 10k miles would have me think again. Pads & rotors replaced at 5,231mls so that looks quite likely. Oh and a deposit has already been taken. Pops

SonnyM said: This car looks familiar. Isn't it the one discussed in another thread on here with aftermarket buckets etc No, you're thinking of my car, and the only aftermarket thing in it is ME This Hippo car was underpriced, the same age spec in Europe is now £105K, theres lots of love for the 3.8RS

Looks so much cooler without the decals......but then I am biased! There really are not many cars about at the moment, glad I got in before Christmas when there were at least typically two cars available at any one time.

Looks so much cooler without the decals......but then I am biased! There really are not many cars about at the moment, glad I got in before Christmas when there were at least typically two cars available at any one time.