![]() |
|
|
|
|
![]() |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Rate Thread |
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Manchester,NH
Posts: 659
|
911 PCA club coupe .. extreeemly rare .. but is it highly valuable ?
Porsche is making a VERY limited production of just 50
911 club coupe cars in recognition of the PCA 50 year history 1 will be retired to Porsche museum 1 will be raffled off ..for FREE to a lucky PCA member so only 48 will be sold ..and buyers are only selected by random drawing for thier chance at buying one ! specs are impressive near 400HP ..see... http://www3.us.porsche.com/english/usa/clubs/pca/50thanniversary/default.asp So is this car going to be a highly valued collectible ?, that you should buy if you are lucky enough to be selected ??? There is only a small number of them ..but at its $99,000 cost ..do you think the future value could be much higher ..meaning to buy as a investment for high returns ..or a fad car ? Just some thoughts .. chime in with yours - Joe - |
||
![]() |
|
Crusty Conservative
|
I think it will have some added collector value eventually, but like the 89 Speedsters, it will depreciate to some level, then hold a better value than an "everyday 997".
Not an investment, IMHO
__________________
Bill 69 911 T Targa, 2.4E w/carbs (1985-2001) 70 911 S Coupe, 2nd owner (1989- 2015) 73 911 T Targa, 3.2 Motronic (2001- ) |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Boston, Mass
Posts: 927
|
I saw the one Porsche brought to Hershey last month, it was very nice, I liked the standard option groups, and it basically comes with everything you'd want in a fast cruiser.
-the blue paint is very metallic, so try to see one in person to see if you like it. I found it too "sparkly!" but others may like it just fine. |
||
![]() |
|
MBruns for President
|
I'd rather win one...
__________________
Current Whip: - 2003 996 Twin Turbo - 39K miles - Lapis Blue/Grey Past: 1974 IROC (3.6) , 1987 Cabriolet (3.4) , 1990 C2 Targa, 1989 S2 |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Manchester,NH
Posts: 659
|
I was thinking there 'Might' be a intrinsic value on top of the 99k as the car model is so rare.
So ..its not worth buying one ? .. if you had the chance or just pick up a 997 with the options you wanted Not like i have the money to do either .. ![]() Im with Jeremy .. win one at zero cost ![]() |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Boston, Mass
Posts: 927
|
The problem I think now is that since the 997 is so new, who knows if Porsche will make up 5 more "collector" models in the next few years. They seem to be doing a lot of them lately so, if they come up with an RS or GT ect... the PCA model may not be so significant. But, hey, it is unique, and I think that optioning it in a similar manner would cost about the same, but you wouldn't get the extra power, or the unique color, so hey it's probably a cool car to own.
|
||
![]() |
|
![]() |
Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 13,333
|
Personally, I'd buy a regular model with the power option before I got in line for the PCA version. But so long as the 997 ends up as a collectible, the PCA version will likely be worth slightly more. (But not like a Speedster. They're a different story -- easily identifiable at a glance. This model is only different when someone shows you the little badge.)
__________________
Jack Olsen 1972 911 My new video about my garage. • A video from German TV about my 911 |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
|
I think this one will be high value collector car. In the past, special editions such as the Weissach 911sc, the 25th anniversary 911, etc were standard issue 911s with some tarting up. The increased horepower and higher specifications of this edition will additionally enhance its collectability-in the future.
I still can't afford one.
__________________
PCA National, BMW Club, SCCA HPDE Instructor. MSF Level 2 '23 BMW 540 iX (wife's driver) '14 Cayenne Diesel DD and tow vehicle '16 GT4 '22 911 Date night vehicle |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Posts: 1,861
|
It would take 30 years for one to break even on this "investment". Five years from now it's lost half it's value. Assuming that it's a garage queen and you never drive it, it might hold its depreciated value and then over the next 25 years it might creep back up to what you pair for it. Not much of an "investment". If you were going to buy a 997 anyway, it might be something to look into though.
|
||
![]() |
|
Registered
|
Investement? Who said anything about an investement?
Porsche ownership is a disease- not unlike priapism (look it up).
__________________
PCA National, BMW Club, SCCA HPDE Instructor. MSF Level 2 '23 BMW 540 iX (wife's driver) '14 Cayenne Diesel DD and tow vehicle '16 GT4 '22 911 Date night vehicle |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Manchester,NH
Posts: 659
|
Remember .. ONLY 50 of these cars in total .. as compaired to a thousand speedsters or thousands of aniversary /Weissach 911sc editions..
|
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Aliso Viejo, Cailfornia
Posts: 298
|
You need to read the fine print on the Porsche web site about the cost of this car! $99,000 is the price but...you have to pre-name the Porsche dealer for delivery than PCNA walks, and you then "negotiate" the price with the dealer. Value will be determined by desire and that dealer. You probably should tell them to deliver it to Montana, where they sell more trucks than sport cars.
Just for example the local Ford dealer has a GT 40 and the suggested price from factory is $160,000....dealer price $270,000 and the dealership says they have some serious inquiries, although the thing is still in the showroom. Got to love the OC! |
||
![]() |
|
Irrationally exuberant
|
It's got the "big Boxster motor" in it right? Or does it have the race bred dry sump GT3 flavor?
-Chris
__________________
'80 911 Nogaro blue Phoenix! '07 BMW 328i 245K miles! http://members.rennlist.org/messinwith911s/ |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Dublin, CA
Posts: 6,269
|
Suggested Retal Prices is actually $99,911. Catchy - you gotta handed to the PCNA Marketing Department.
__________________
Sergio The GT Lid Whisperer PCA 42yrs / Ex-RGruppe #197 '19 718 Cayman S (9th Porsche/1st with PDK) '14 Subaru Forester XT (Porsche support vehicle) |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: South NJ
Posts: 2,516
|
Big Boxster motor.
__________________
Todd Doing business with leebparts? http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/555068-attn-leebparts-please-contact-me.html |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: camp hill, pa
Posts: 408
|
If it was a 997 club SPORT not Club Car. Light weight = higher resale ie. 73 RS 911 R, 911 ST, RSR, 911 Carrera Cup car. Give us a real limited edition. This limited list that we can't always get in the US list can go on for a while. From just about every mfr.
__________________
Gemini Blue 73.5 911 T Sold 1994 C4 Widebody Sold |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 546
|
Just do a comparison with previous model "limited" additions and that may give you an indication of value over/under cooking models.
ie '88 aniversery cars don't really hold a huge premium over the regular carrera's. Simon
__________________
85' Carrera 3.2 02' Mazda MX5 |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Posts: 1,360
|
Wasn't there also a late-80s club coupe? I thought it was a lightweight 3.2, maybe 20 of them imported or something like that.
__________________
1981 Porsche 931 w/S1 engine & g31 transmission. Water-cooled intercooler |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
|
Ahg! I'm gonna have to join the PCA!!
__________________
Matt J. 69 911T Targa - "Stinky" 2001 Boxster "Stahlgewehr" |
||
![]() |
|
Registered
|
I'll take it, no problemo!!!
__________________
Gruppe B #22 Current: Biarritz White ‘01 996 Turbo GT2 look & 1972 Targa Carrera RS Clone w/3.6 Past: ‘75 911, ‘75 914, ‘76 914, ‘66 912, ‘68 912 & ‘01 Arctic Silver 996 Turbo |
||
![]() |
|