late model RS

lusso · 10-08-2005, 08:24 AM

I'm just wondering how hard is it to get 964, 993, and even gt3 RS's in the USA. There was a 993 RS and a couple of GT3 RS's at the Porsche Parade this year w US plates.
I'm aware of the 964 carrera cup cars that Andial brought in, but what I'm talking about are real RS's. Would love to find out how this works.
Dave
Here is a pic. of the 993 RS

And the gt3 RS

Kevin Stewart · 10-08-2005, 08:32 AM

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

lusso · 10-08-2005, 08:38 AM

Yes I understand expensive. Even in Europe they are expensive. HOW do you bring them in and make them legal.

Kevin Stewart · 10-08-2005, 08:41 AM

man im not sure, if they are not dot then i believe your gonna have to pay some serious cash to get them in, it may be better to get a new gt3 and change it over, just a thought, Kevin

PorscheGuy79 · PorscheGuy79's Garage

I imagine if you do get one over here its going to be preatty tied down, as in restricted to tracks or car shows and thats about it. But im far from an expert on this.

m325ix · 10-08-2005, 11:15 AM

there was white GT3 RS on ebay 2 weeks ago...

livi · 10-08-2005, 11:27 AM

How come you didn´t get the RS models ?

Does Bush hate RS ?

fryardds · fryardds's Garage

This site has a lot of good information on importation of the 964 and 993 RS models. They will also help you find and convert an RS car for importation.

http://www.euro-rs.com/importFAQ.htm

You can blame a number of things on Bush these days but this is not one of them.

lusso · 10-09-2005, 06:47 AM

Thanks Brian.

lusso · 10-09-2005, 07:12 AM

Great website. Thanks for the info. This helps a bunch. No purchase in the near furture, but allows me to plan properly,
Dave
My problem is for roughly the same money I can purchase a 964 carrera cup car that is already legal in the states. And it is basically an RS.

livi,
We did not get them due to stange DOT rules. Porsche had said at a certain point that the US was not going to be denied models (around the realease of the 996 GT2) but that has not held true, we still can't get the GT3 RS From a dealer that is.

fryardds · fryardds's Garage

I agree when you add up all the costs of the car, conversion, shipping, duty, and the poor exchange rate it makes sense to consider a 964 Cup car (you have to like white cars though

) . They are very rare and as you said, basically an RS. Look for the nicest one and don't modify it permanently. Over time it should hold its value well.

k9handler · 10-09-2005, 11:42 AM

try Larry Miller at Cars International, Stuttgart. He may have some info on getting them to the U.S.

lusso · 10-09-2005, 02:52 PM

Brian and Mr. Smith, I will keep you posted. Thanks for the info.
David