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Originally Posted by totle
I guess you can build a better car for less, but an original RUF would have a better aftersales market price
A more collectors item I would guess
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As much as I would like to have a real RUF, would the $200K Ruf necessarily increase in value? Especially if I like to drive it, as opposed to letting it sit in my garage so I can sneak out after dinner with a glass of wine to stare at it?
I suppose a $200K Ruf collectable that loses some value, say $$20K, is probably not as bad for the collector...just the same, a $50K replica that is "better" selling for $30K is probably....acceptable. Especially if the replica owner enjoys the replica and drives it as much as he/she can.
I'm not for nor against replicas or real, but I think one should enjoy the fruits of one's hard labor/earned money. If you want a collectable buy art. By a car to drive it.
On a technical level: The original CTR really can be easily superceded these days with a well built turbocharged 3.3 or 3.4 using a 3.2 Motronic engine as a starting point mated to a G50. Suspension parts are easy...go coilover if you want to. Body work? no problem....