18 GTR or 20 GTR Pro with salvage title?
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I have the opportunity at equal value to exchange my 2018 GTR for a theft recovery, VIN swapped, now cleared 2020 GTR Pro.
My 2018 was bought with a bunch of Weistec mods installed (down pipes, ECU and TCU tune, blow off valves), full Xpel stealth ppt an ceramic coated. I have since done engine, trans and diff oils changes and fixed a couple of minor issues - I do the work on my cars. I added Ansix cooling ducts before my first track day to keep those CCBs cool. Car is sorted and known, and a beast on the track and had a > $200K MSRP so it is loaded with all the goodies - love the ceramic brakes and all the carbon fiber bits. It is in mint condition in and out. This weekend I will put on Nankang CRS tires and run it (alongside my GT3 with my son) at VIR. I have 20K miles on it now.
The 2020 GTR Pro has the Venturi intake (not necessarily a good thing or big value item in my opinion) and the seller cant tell me if there are any other performance mods on it since they bought it at auction. The car has had 3 VIN numbers (Original, molested and NY state issued) The picture from the auction show some minor front lower lip damage that has been repaired. I like the aero and would appreciate the stiffer handling on the track. It's one of 750 - but it has a branded title that will always reduce the appeal (and price) of the car. 15K mostly undocumented miles.
Add the minor hassle of selling my car to a buddy of mine and driving 4 hours to pick up the Pro.
I am torn but leaning ever so slightly towards keeping my car. Would be interested to hear opinions from the experts and others in the peanut gallery :-)
My 2018 was bought with a bunch of Weistec mods installed (down pipes, ECU and TCU tune, blow off valves), full Xpel stealth ppt an ceramic coated. I have since done engine, trans and diff oils changes and fixed a couple of minor issues - I do the work on my cars. I added Ansix cooling ducts before my first track day to keep those CCBs cool. Car is sorted and known, and a beast on the track and had a > $200K MSRP so it is loaded with all the goodies - love the ceramic brakes and all the carbon fiber bits. It is in mint condition in and out. This weekend I will put on Nankang CRS tires and run it (alongside my GT3 with my son) at VIR. I have 20K miles on it now.
The 2020 GTR Pro has the Venturi intake (not necessarily a good thing or big value item in my opinion) and the seller cant tell me if there are any other performance mods on it since they bought it at auction. The car has had 3 VIN numbers (Original, molested and NY state issued) The picture from the auction show some minor front lower lip damage that has been repaired. I like the aero and would appreciate the stiffer handling on the track. It's one of 750 - but it has a branded title that will always reduce the appeal (and price) of the car. 15K mostly undocumented miles.
Add the minor hassle of selling my car to a buddy of mine and driving 4 hours to pick up the Pro.
I am torn but leaning ever so slightly towards keeping my car. Would be interested to hear opinions from the experts and others in the peanut gallery :-)
Last edited by Green_Hell; 08-28-2024 at 05:18 PM.
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Don’t do it.
Put more mods on your car if that is what attracts you to the harpie.
Put more mods on your car if that is what attracts you to the harpie.
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HHS550 (08-28-2024)
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1) Salvage cars are rarely market valued above 50% & Lemon buybacks are at 75%.
2) Purchasing pool of buyers for both is extremely small.
3) The alure and novelty will quickly turn to "Why the hell did I do that?"
4) The best pillow in the world is made out of your own peace of mind.
Having said all that, I would buy a salvaged Enzo or F40 at 50% of market value any day.
Good luck.
2) Purchasing pool of buyers for both is extremely small.
3) The alure and novelty will quickly turn to "Why the hell did I do that?"
4) The best pillow in the world is made out of your own peace of mind.
Having said all that, I would buy a salvaged Enzo or F40 at 50% of market value any day.
Good luck.
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chassis (08-28-2024)
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The 2020 GTR Pro has the Venturi intake (not necessarily a good thing or big value item in my opinion) and the seller cant tell me if there are any other performance mods on it since they bought it at auction. The car has had 3 VIN numbers (Original, molested and NY state issued) The picture from the auction show some minor front lower lip damage that has been repaired. I like the aero and would appreciate the stiffer handling on the track. It's one of 750 - but it has a branded title that will always reduce the appeal (and price) of the car. 15K mostly undocumented miles.
https://www.copart.com/lot/54857323/...ny-long-island
Curious, who is the current Seller?
To echo the majority sentiment: Absolutely no go on the GT R Pro
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Is this the same GTR Pro referenced above?:
https://www.copart.com/lot/54857323/...ny-long-island
Curious, who is the current Seller?
To echo the majority sentiment: Absolutely no go on the GT R Pro
https://www.copart.com/lot/54857323/...ny-long-island
Curious, who is the current Seller?
To echo the majority sentiment: Absolutely no go on the GT R Pro
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MalibuScott (08-30-2024)
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The GTR is perfect in many ways and better than a factory car - the green is growing on me but a bit too much flash for my taste. The Pro aero bits, stiffer chassis, less compliant suspension and color - and the possibility of getting a good deal make this appealing. But I remain unconvinced at the current price point. I think the current owner paid a bit too much for it to leave them "used cars sales" margin (probably into it mid $120s with fees and transport) Assuming nothing wrong with the car, I think $110-$120 would be good and a fun car to track. Not sure if in time it would gain or lose value.
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1) Salvage cars are rarely market valued above 50% & Lemon buybacks are at 75%.
2) Purchasing pool of buyers for both is extremely small.
3) The alure and novelty will quickly turn to "Why the hell did I do that?"
4) The best pillow in the world is made out of your own peace of mind.
Having said all that, I would buy a salvaged Enzo or F40 at 50% of market value any day.
Good luck.
2) Purchasing pool of buyers for both is extremely small.
3) The alure and novelty will quickly turn to "Why the hell did I do that?"
4) The best pillow in the world is made out of your own peace of mind.
Having said all that, I would buy a salvaged Enzo or F40 at 50% of market value any day.
Good luck.
#2 - I agree in one sense - The pool of prospective buyers is smaller - for those that are looking for a pro. It is in a different sense "larger" if the price is low enough. So agin this goes to buying it right.
#3 - yes especially if there are hidden problems.
#4 No doubt and with you on that one.
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Green Hell:
You obviously have a lot of experience maintaining vehicles. IF you’ve inspected the Pro and are convinced that the only damage to it was cosmetic and minor, and that mechanically the car is sound, then IF you can purchase it for what to you feels to be a good price, then in retrospect perhaps it is something to consider. The caveat being that as others have said, resale is going to be an issue for sure. However if you bought that car with the mindset of keeping long term as your track car and not using it for a season and then flipping it, it might even be a good deal.
You obviously have a lot of experience maintaining vehicles. IF you’ve inspected the Pro and are convinced that the only damage to it was cosmetic and minor, and that mechanically the car is sound, then IF you can purchase it for what to you feels to be a good price, then in retrospect perhaps it is something to consider. The caveat being that as others have said, resale is going to be an issue for sure. However if you bought that car with the mindset of keeping long term as your track car and not using it for a season and then flipping it, it might even be a good deal.
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I appreciate the conversations on this post. I am keeping my car for now and tracking it this weekend with new more track focused alignment and track tires.
Thank you all!
Thank you all!
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thebishman (08-29-2024)
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I find myself asking the same question on this car and several cars in the past. I love to experience cars. I love to buy them right, drive them hard, track them, fix them, obsessively maintain them, flip them and repeat. I will buy almost any high performance car if the deal is right - I am lucky to be able to do this.
The GTR is perfect in many ways and better than a factory car - the green is growing on me but a bit too much flash for my taste. The Pro aero bits, stiffer chassis, less compliant suspension and color - and the possibility of getting a good deal make this appealing. But I remain unconvinced at the current price point. I think the current owner paid a bit too much for it to leave them "used cars sales" margin (probably into it mid $120s with fees and transport) Assuming nothing wrong with the car, I think $110-$120 would be good and a fun car to track. Not sure if in time it would gain or lose value.
The GTR is perfect in many ways and better than a factory car - the green is growing on me but a bit too much flash for my taste. The Pro aero bits, stiffer chassis, less compliant suspension and color - and the possibility of getting a good deal make this appealing. But I remain unconvinced at the current price point. I think the current owner paid a bit too much for it to leave them "used cars sales" margin (probably into it mid $120s with fees and transport) Assuming nothing wrong with the car, I think $110-$120 would be good and a fun car to track. Not sure if in time it would gain or lose value.
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