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Why is the Ruf RGT Worth So little being only 17 were made?

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  1. F355 Fan 82

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    #1 F355 Fan 82, Dec 8, 2016
    There is one for sale near me for $81K asking and its a 2001 and 1 of 17 made. Seems like a no brainer classic? Why are these cars so cheap, how much were they originally? Im trying to gather some info on it
     
  2. SupercarGuru

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    #2 SupercarGuru, Dec 8, 2016
    Where did you find one for $81k?

    Sounds too cheap...
     
  3. Prancing 12

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    #3 Prancing 12, Dec 8, 2016
    That does sound cheap.

    Make sure it is a proper, RUF-vin'd car and not a conversion.
     
  4. Gran Drewismo

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    #4 Gran Drewismo, Dec 8, 2016
    I feel like I have seen this car recently. Blue with high miles?
     
  5. F355 Fan 82

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  6. nickmb

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    #6 nickmb, Dec 10, 2016
    Did this sell? I cant find it
     
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  8. GuyIncognito

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    #8 GuyIncognito, Dec 10, 2016
    that's a 100% premium on the 996 turbo....
     
  9. DreamCarrera

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    #9 DreamCarrera, Dec 10, 2016
    I think the price is legit. RAC Performance in Dallas was selling the car for $75,900 in June 2012 so I think the current price is in line with the previous asking price. Perhaps the, let's say unique, color scheme of this car hurts its resale value a bit.
     
  10. amenasce

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    #10 amenasce, Dec 11, 2016
    It's not particularly pretty.
     
  11. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #11 BMW.SauberF1Team, Dec 11, 2016
    I agree. It doesn't scream Ruf when I see it and I'm not fond of its style nor color. And I drive a metallic orange/copper colored car lol!
     
  12. Sterling Sackey

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    #12 Sterling Sackey, Jan 25, 2017
    Just noticed this thread, cool to see some RUF discussion...

    This car is now with my friend David Cashion at Shift Bespoke Automotive, wish I could buy it myself. :)
     
  13. F355 Fan 82

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    #13 F355 Fan 82, Jan 26, 2017
    I see he's got it for sale for like $9k more than they had it in houston 2 months ago, whats the deal with this car, is it a collectible worth something or no? Is this a future $250k+ car or just a cool one of a kind worth sub $100k I mean its 1 of 2
     
  14. patina

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    #14 patina, Feb 14, 2017
    I love odd color combos but I must say that is one very off-putting interior.
     
  15. onboost

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    #15 onboost, Feb 20, 2017
    I believe there is another one for sale here in the mid-Atlantic, speed-yellow/black, authentic Ruf car w/upgrades.

    If anyone is interested please PM and I'll get you in contact with the owner.
     
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    #16 jvmax, Feb 23, 2017
    It looks like these were similar to a GT3 before the US Gt3 made it to market in 2004?
     
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  19. DreamCarrera

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    #19 DreamCarrera, Feb 26, 2017
    Yeah, the specs do seem to closely resemble those of the period GT3s. Ruf lists the car's H.P. at 385 which is right in line with the 996 GT3 figures. It looks like the car uses a 3.6 L Mezger based engine and not the 3.4L M96 engine that came in the MKI 996s.


    The car is for sale on eBay right now at a BIN price of $85,000 (owner is also taking offers). 2001 Porsche 911 | eBay

    This car really intrigues me. I'd love to get more technical info on the MKI version of the 996 Ruf RGT. A quick search doesn't turn up too much reliable info. I'd like to know more about the engine and suspension upgrades that Ruf made to the car.
     
  20. 911-AL

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    #20 911-AL, Feb 28, 2017
    Kudos to whoever buys that Ronald McDonald interior rust orange RGT. It's so ugly only a mother could love it. It's not worth anywhere near that asking price. You would be much better off buying a stock 996 GT3 for less than that asking price.

    I'm a huge RUF fan but that just isn't the right car.

    Al
     

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