[Bart]

How much do you think one of the four original Turbo RS's is worth?



Just curious....

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[NeedPorscheSpeed]

Okay, I'll bite. I would say around $100,000. Personally, if I had $100,000 to spend, I would put it down for one of those machines before I would a new 997 Carrera S. That is saying a lot, since I have driven my buddy's three times, and was blown away each time.

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[Bart]

I haven't driven a 997 but that would be a difficult decision for me. I really like the new 997 but owning a piece of 968 history would be very attractive. But that piece of history could only be excercised at the track.



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[Porsch968e]

I would say $100k, I have heard of sale prices for $125k somewhere a while back. I would rather have a GT3 though for $100k. Or I would build my own for $100k. Just me though.

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[NeedPorscheSpeed]

[quote name='Bart' date='May 5 2005, 08:18 PM']I haven't driven a 997 but that would be a difficult decision for me. 



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Every time I have driven my buddy's 997 S, I have been completely amazed. It's steering is so precise, its throttle telepathic, and its Flat 6 symphony so mesmerizing! I also had the opportunity to drive the new Boxster S, and I must say, with all its refinement, it is on part with the early 996!



I enjoyed this thread topic, and hope that others will chip in with their thoughts.

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[ds968]

As much as I love the 968, IMO, $ 100,000 is far better spent on a one or two year old Aston Martin DB9 <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> , or, the GT3.. unless of course you're buying it simply as a piece of history which would be perfectly understandable.



I drove my friend's '04 Carrera 4 cab ( not the S ) and was not impressed at all. I'd take my 968 over it any day, any time, even at equal price, much less at 4X the cost ! So it sounds like the 997 must have been refined quite a bit !

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[NeedPorscheSpeed]

[quote name='ds968' date='May 6 2005, 09:08 AM']So it sounds like the 997 must have been refined quite a bit ![right][post="4359"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]



Absolutely! I think that Porsche has made an impressive update. Not only am I pleased with the return to lovely 993-esque lines, but the experience is superb. I am very proud of Weissach for this evolutionary leap! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[SHA-JR968]

About one year ago, a 968 Turbo RS has been sold for EURO 89.000,- in Germany.



The car was advertised in a good condition, and as far as I remember sold quite fast.



So, 100K$ should be the price to pay for one of 12-14 of the best car ever built.



Joerg

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[wjk_glynn]

I'm not 100% certain, but I recall hearing that the price paid by Jason Burkett for his 968 TRS was significantly less than $100K... more like $50K to $60K.



But I could be way wrong.



Karl.

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[NeedPorscheSpeed]

[quote name='wjk_glynn' date='May 11 2005, 07:51 PM']I'm not 100% certain, but I recall hearing that the price paid by Jason Burkett for his 968 TRS was significantly less than $100K... more like $50K to $60K.



But I could be way wrong.



Karl.

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If that is true, it is quite surprising! Wow!

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[Bart]

[quote name='wjk_glynn' date='May 11 2005, 07:51 PM']I'm not 100% certain, but I recall hearing that the price paid by Jason Burkett for his 968 TRS was significantly less than $100K... more like $50K to $60K.



But I could be way wrong.



Karl.

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I don't know what was paid for the car but I hear the price for the same car is around 100K mark now.

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