50th Annv? Club Coupe? Rennsport?
07-24-2016, 12:25 PM
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I have a 50th (see the registry thread on top) but honestly I don't consider any of the three you mentioned as collectible. They made plenty of 50th and yeah, just look at how the 40th are trading now. Maybe 2-3 thousands more than a regular 996 S?
Club coupe and Rennsport are more scarce, but fundamentally just a paint/sticker combo thing.
A REAL collectible would be something like a CGT, 997 4.0 RS, 2.7 RS, 993 RS, 918 (maybe?), 911R (the way it's hyped up on EBay). Or any of the old ones Jerry Seinfeld has.
Get whichever you like out of the three. Drive the **** out of it. Enjoy it. Don't worry about the money. You may make a few bucks if you seal the car up in a can but even then they are not that worthwhile.
Club coupe and Rennsport are more scarce, but fundamentally just a paint/sticker combo thing.
A REAL collectible would be something like a CGT, 997 4.0 RS, 2.7 RS, 993 RS, 918 (maybe?), 911R (the way it's hyped up on EBay). Or any of the old ones Jerry Seinfeld has.
Get whichever you like out of the three. Drive the **** out of it. Enjoy it. Don't worry about the money. You may make a few bucks if you seal the car up in a can but even then they are not that worthwhile.
Rennsport and Clubsport are rather Porsche North America Editions then Porsche Editions. There is also a very limited Swiss Edition, I dont think anybody really cares.
If you want a car that does not depreciate, get a 996. :-)
07-24-2016, 03:23 PM
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One thing to keep in mind is that the 50th was a global car commemorating a significant point in Porsche's history and will no doubt be worth a lot more than the other two in the long run....especially considering it is also NA.
The other two are just USA only sticker jobs which get zero attention in the ROW.
So there will be ongoing global interest in the 50th which should ultimately influence the value in the long run. Indeed, in Europe 50ths are already listing at 30-40K Euro over MSRP.
The other two are just USA only sticker jobs which get zero attention in the ROW.
So there will be ongoing global interest in the 50th which should ultimately influence the value in the long run. Indeed, in Europe 50ths are already listing at 30-40K Euro over MSRP.
07-24-2016, 03:32 PM
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Rennsport (only 25 produced). The modern GT cars are by far the safest bet if your worried about resale/collectable values.
07-24-2016, 04:51 PM
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One thing to keep in mind is that the 50th was a global car commemorating a significant point in Porsche's history and will no doubt be worth a lot more than the other two in the long run....especially considering it is also NA.
The other two are just USA only sticker jobs which get zero attention in the ROW.
So there will be ongoing global interest in the 50th which should ultimately influence the value in the long run. Indeed, in Europe 50ths are already listing at 30-40K Euro over MSRP.
The other two are just USA only sticker jobs which get zero attention in the ROW.
So there will be ongoing global interest in the 50th which should ultimately influence the value in the long run. Indeed, in Europe 50ths are already listing at 30-40K Euro over MSRP.
This makes it a safer bet it will hold value IMO. Perhaps potential bigger upside with other 2 choices but current prices they are trading for can make it riskier.
Also, we should also specify MT vs PDK for the 50th. Not sure so please don't flame me but I believe only about 100 manual transmission US 911 50ths (if anyone knows please confirm)
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07-24-2016, 06:39 PM
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The 996 40th was a dog (and this comes from someone who loves 996's)
Please don't compare it to the 50th.
The 964 30th for example (which was also kinda special: Turbo body, special color, etc...) now goes around 130k Euro's, while a regular 964 starts from 40k.
With the 50th Porsche really outdid itself: custom colors, stitching, dials, upholstery, wide body, trim, etc... You name it an the 50th has got it.
Please don't compare it to the 50th.
The 964 30th for example (which was also kinda special: Turbo body, special color, etc...) now goes around 130k Euro's, while a regular 964 starts from 40k.
With the 50th Porsche really outdid itself: custom colors, stitching, dials, upholstery, wide body, trim, etc... You name it an the 50th has got it.
08-07-2016, 02:13 AM
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I agree with Bart. The 40th was nothing. Not even comparable.
One of the least knowledgeable statements I have seen.
40 is a meaningless number unless its your anniversary and Porsche didnt do anything other than paint and a number. The new 911R is the only other car that has some of the things the 50th does as far as like the Pepita seats and dials etc. (the 911R has the awesome 4.0 motor but isnt as nice for cruising but its a beast) The North American 50th has the power kit and a much better package.
If you want to see how these will fare as an "investment" in 10 years, look at the 40th anniversary 911. If you want to invest in enjoyment, just buy whichever GTS you like the best and drive the snot out of it.
40 is a meaningless number unless its your anniversary and Porsche didnt do anything other than paint and a number. The new 911R is the only other car that has some of the things the 50th does as far as like the Pepita seats and dials etc. (the 911R has the awesome 4.0 motor but isnt as nice for cruising but its a beast) The North American 50th has the power kit and a much better package.
08-07-2016, 02:20 AM
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I have a 50th (see the registry thread on top) but honestly I don't consider any of the three you mentioned as collectible. They made plenty of 50th and yeah, just look at how the 40th are trading now. Maybe 2-3 thousands more than a regular 996 S? Club coupe and Rennsport are more scarce, but fundamentally just a paint/sticker combo thing. A REAL collectible would be something like a CGT, 997 4.0 RS, 2.7 RS, 993 RS, 918 (maybe?), 911R (the way it's hyped up on EBay). Or any of the old ones Jerry Seinfeld has. Get whichever you like out of the three. Drive the **** out of it. Enjoy it. Don't worry about the money. You may
make a few bucks if you seal the car up in a can
but even then they are not that worthwhile.
make a few bucks if you seal the car up in a can
but even then they are not that worthwhile.
08-17-2016, 02:38 AM
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another vote for the 50th here but it will take awhile. As others have said, look at how the 40th anniversary has fared. The other two baffle me. They are basically "sticker jobs" . I think their place in history is shakey at best. The real modern classic: 987.2 Spyder. But I might be biased just a little.
08-17-2016, 09:55 AM
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I agree with Marvinta!
I picked up a slight used (5600 miles) 987.2 Spyder just yesterday!
Manual tranny in the Spyder - PDK in the 50th. Best of both worlds, IMHO.
DaveGee
I picked up a slight used (5600 miles) 987.2 Spyder just yesterday!
Manual tranny in the Spyder - PDK in the 50th. Best of both worlds, IMHO.
DaveGee
08-17-2016, 11:24 AM
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08-17-2016, 03:57 PM
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Hey Tony, and thanks!
BTW, acid green all the way!
DaveGee
BTW, acid green all the way!
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