Value of 993 RS Tribute

[SkunkWorks]

I have a 95 993 C2 RS Tribute (WP0AA2994SS323022) that I hope the Pelican brain trust can help me get a ballpark value of. Apart from a near identical car sold in July 2014, I haven't seen anything comparable at all.

I was originally going to sell my SC and keep this, but with the way the CAD is going, I'm tossing around the idea of selling both and move to a GT3 before our dollar is worth pennies.

6 speed, no accidents with a clean Carfax, and originally a Florida car, it was imported into BC in 2004 and has undergone a ground up, bare-metal, glass-out build into a RS Tribute 2k miles ago. Currently has 80k miles on it and has about 10k of maintenance receipts within the past few years, not including cost of the RS build. Documented top end rebuild at 48k miles as well. There is a mileage discrepancy on it from 1999 where it dropped to 20k miles from 36k the year before, and it's been consistent with the lower 20k miles since. So likely the car has 96k miles on it currently although I wouldn't know for sure.

Ordered from the factory as a Speed Yellow, LSD, and some Porsche Exclusive options example.

Has aftermarket replica RS exterior bits, similar RS treatment to the interior with OEM RS steering wheel, shift knob, radio delete and colour matched belts and Recaro Pole Positions. Engine-wise, it is Steve Wong chipped with OEM sport cats and OEM sport exhaust tips ($1k on Suncoast!). Is near stock otherwise and very healthy with 195-205 psi compression across the board and 5-7% leakdown numbers. Suspension is JRZ RS coilvers with Tarrett Engineering bits and Yoko Advan AD08R tires with aftermarket Speedline RS replica wheels.

I've got it Opticoated and freshly paint corrected and caught up on all maintenance. A near identical car sold for $69.5 back in July 2014 but that had authentic RS wheels and was originally ordered as a sunroof delete model whereas this one has a CF sunroof delete panel when all the bodywork was done. The only blip with this one is there is a 16k mileage discrepancy in 1999 per the Carfax with mileage consistent before and after that, so quite possibly this has 95k miles. Wasn't an issue for me given the condition of the car and the extent and quality of the rebuild, but would affect value on paper.

Given the current 993 market, I presume this would be somewhere in the $62-65 range? Am I silly for selling both my minty aircooleds for a water pumper with a big silly wing???

[CountD]

Yes, you are silly for selling. I have no idea why you are selling. If I had those two cars I'd be done with it and enjoy them for the rest of my life.

[Rick Brooklyn]

Originally Posted by CountD

Yes, you are silly for selling. I have no idea why you are selling. If I had those two cars I'd be done with it and enjoy them for the rest of my life.

The man has a point

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by CountD

Yes, you are silly for selling. I have no idea why you are selling. If I had those two cars I'd be done with it and enjoy them for the rest of my life.

This is the best answer. Unless you need the money, and badly, keep the cars.

[Matt Monson]

We only ever learn that we made a mistake unless we make one... I wouldn't sell that car.

[SkunkWorks]

If I had the means, I'd keep both and add the GT3 but alas, that's not the case.

[JZ98-993]

I realize your question wasnt should you keep it or not, but I agree with others I'd hold vs. the gt3

As for value, I truly believe there is/will be a market for well done 993 rs tribute cars. The reality is the 993 rs is a $300-$500k+ car now and thats not even including the US market which will hit wild fire once the 25 year DOT ban is lifted on the cars. Sky will be the limit and the originals are made of unubtanium. People will be/are on the hunt for well done tributes, which I believe authenticity is key. Personally, I see your car at $65k all day long as it sits now and any other OEM bits should add to the value i.e RS uprights, EVO tie rods, etc. This is a great starting point for someone who would want to take the car all of the way, I dont think it would be unrealistic for a well executed, authentic 993 rs tribute with the proper drivetrain build (re-gear, quality built 3.8, etc) to be priced in the $125k range. Your car is already over half way there... just my $.02

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by SkunkWorks

If I had the means, I'd keep both and add the GT3 but alas, that's not the case.

Let's take it from this direction... What about the GT3 appeals to you that the 993 RSrep doesn't give you? You've already got the GT3s daddy in your garage. What makes you think the son is a better expression of the breed?

ps. for your value question I think you are in the ballpark, which if you are 996 GT3 swapping it's a straight across. If you have your heart set on a 997, you might have to sell both your air cooled cars and still put in money or settle for a rough example.

[SkunkWorks]

Thanks Pelican. Appreciate the valuation and insights but for me, the GT3 has always been the holy grail of my pcar obsession. As awesome as being able to own these 2 cars is, they're not a GT3.

I'm looking for a 996 GT3, and a non-bagged example would require selling both the SC and RS for it.

[David in VA]

I might be able to provide some perspective on the cars, have no idea on value. I would echo Matt's question, what do you want to do with the car(s)? I have a 993 which is mostly set up for the track, a 996 GT3 which is mostly stock except for suspension/seats/harnesses and an '87 with similar mods to the GT3.

The GT3 gets driven the most, has functional A/C and heat, a radio and is a blast to drive. Despite what the water cooler naysayers might say, it is every bit a 911 and a fantastic one to boot. There is great appeal to driving a car that was built from the factory to go racing.

The 993 is also tons of fun but in mine (and I think most) the A/C is marginal. Mine is loud, so no long road trips, but great for short trips like work or cars and coffee. Subjectively it is better looking, most seem to agree.

Do you drive on the track at all? My 993 is extremely fun, however the GT3 is much faster and better in just about every way. Motors appear to be quite sturdy after a few things like coolant lines are fixed.

The 911 rarely gets driven these days as both of the other cars are more fun to drive in my opinion. Great looking car and good to drive but truthfuly the others scratch the itch much better.

Any chance you can sell the SC and keep the 993 and a GT3? That would be the ideal combo for me.

Hope that helps
David

[SkunkWorks]

Thanks David for the excellent comparison.

The GT3 will serve as the weekend/road trip/mountain carving/weekend grocery getter car. I appreciate everyone's reservation, however my "newest" car is the 993 with the oldest being a pair of Datsun 240Zs - time to try something new.

Grass is always greener I suppose. Or in this case, yellower?

[Matt Monson]

Sell the SC and buy a 996 Carrera C4S. It's 80% the car the gt3 is and 1/3 the cost.

[SkunkWorks]

Had a 964 C4 before. Great car but vowed never to get an AWD 911 again.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by SkunkWorks

Had a 964 C4 before. Great car but vowed never to get an AWD 911 again.

Not really comparible vehicles. While everyone who owns a 964 C4 talks about the 959 connection it's an overly complex system and just doesn't compare to the modern systems.

But I mostly said the C4S for the wide GT3 style hips. The AWD is easily removed on those cars. A lot of the track guys do it and just leave the parts in the garage until they are ready to sell the thing.

[David in VA]

Good point, you could pick up late 996 C2 for bargain prices right now. Great cars and if you're not going to the track will provide most of the GT3 experience. They make amazing daily drivers.

[Rick Brooklyn]

Originally Posted by David in VA

what's the little red one in the middle?

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by David in VA

Good point, you could pick up late 996 C2 for bargain prices right now. Great cars and if you're not going to the track will provide most of the GT3 experience. They make amazing daily drivers.

They actually make great track cars too. A couple years back I got to run a retired Grand Am Koni car at The Ridge in Wa. The 997 GT3RS guys were giving me wave bys.

[David in VA]

Rick, that's my son's GT3...by Power Wheels.

Power Wheels Porsche 911 GT3 | ToysRUs

[SkunkWorks]

Fair enough. As might as the C4S is, there's absolutely no way I'm getting rid of my SC for a waterpumper - unless if it had a GT badge

[SkunkWorks]

Just want to update the thread, car sold to a local dealer for close to my asking of 82.5 CAD. Thanks for all the advice!