01-25-2022, 11:44 AM | #2541 | |
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I’m not saying I would get a 2021/2022 GT3. Those cars are $220k plus the $150k markup. Plus CA tax (~10%). I would stand behind a CPO last gen GT3 manual (2018 car) or the 2022 GTS manual, which is not 2X, it’s like 150-180k. I think the 5% improvement is a subjective rationalization for someone who wants to have that. I’m not saying that I do.
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01-25-2022, 11:48 AM | #2542 |
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I wouldn't get much use out of a $1,000 beater Miata. But I also wouldn't get much use out of a $20,000 pristine, 3,000 mile NA Miata. I've put some thought into this as I contemplate what vehicles I'd like to own. Would I occasionally, on nice days, take a beater Miata on a grocery store run? Or to go climb? Or just out for a drive? Probably, occasionally, and I'm sure it'd be enjoyable for those use cases. Would I take it on a 300-400 mile trip to a vacation destination with Marisa? Undoubtedly not. So ultimately such a car holds roughly zero value to me.
When we bought the 987, I contemplated purchasing an ND Miata instead. Ultimately we decided not to, because for roughly $10k more in purchase price, we got a lot more car that cost us less in depreciation in the long run. Emotions are complicated though, and who knows why certain cars tug at us in certain ways? |
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2022 GT3: $370k including markup. 180k x 2 = 360k... what am I missing? Were you not considering a new GT3? |
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01-25-2022, 11:51 AM | #2544 |
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If your question refers to why the multiple over a Miata or a GR86 or ZL1 or C8: here are my thoughts —
The top end speed. Build quality. Confidence in the design/engineering principles and how well they are executed when reduced to practice. It’s been 20+ years of trying to figure out what is worth the money, what I can justify plus reaching the right economics. And it’s incredibly subjective beyond $50,000. And intensely personal. I don’t have a lot of hobbies. Or a lot of free time. Driving is the one thing. Twice a day. And it’s priceless to me.
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01-25-2022, 11:52 AM | #2545 |
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I was, until I realized how stupid the markups are.
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01-25-2022, 11:53 AM | #2546 | |
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So market forces are actually pricing them at what a new 992 GT3 costs at MSRP, if you could get one without the ADM.
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01-27-2022, 02:57 PM | #2547 |
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This car went for less than I expected. Can't tell if it's the "high" miles (14,000) or the murdered out look, but might be a combination of the two.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...t3-touring-21/ |
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01-27-2022, 03:06 PM | #2549 |
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That's more like attempted murder.
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01-27-2022, 03:13 PM | #2550 |
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Yeah I was gonna say the same thing. So black paint and black wheels = murdered out?
Nah
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