Thinking of Selling the Dangermobile ?

[Johnny Danger]

I'm thinking of selling the Dangermobile. My decision comes for no other reason than I simply don't have the time to enjoy it anymore. Any thoughts on what it might be worth ?

2000 S with 22k original miles that's in beyond pristine condition with no "stories" and nigh on to 40k in the following upgrades:


-Hamann front bumper and side skirts - CSR Automotive Germany 997 GT3 style rear bumper
- Factory painted console, yellow seat belts and stitching
- M&M Exhaust Germany - custom headers and HJS cats
- Secondary cat delete
- 9ff custom catback exhaust
- BBI AutoSport LWUP
- FVD/Brombacher ECU program
- Modified plenum
- Evolution Motorsports high flow air intake
- 9ff custom PSS9 coilovers
- H&R front and rear swaybars
- Mantis Racing rear stress bar
- Rennline front and rear strut braces .
- Champion RS-98 one piece forged wheels with Goodyear F1 tires
and more ....
- Recently performed LNE dual row IMSB retro-fit and new RMS
- A recent re-alignment and thorough corner balancing by a leading race prep facility

[Crono0001]

What the hell? This isn't JD

[trimer]

hey boss...sorry to hear about this. I hope you keep it. I sold my first one, bought my second 356 and missed my boxster so much i bought another one.

I know you have been on these boards for a long time and you have seen the same question come up time and time again and I want to be sure to be real with you but I am zero expert on this. I paid way too much for mine because it was local and I know the story on the car. that to me was worth a bunch... I am sure you know that with these cars...reality is any mods you do will not come back in the form of a huge payday.

it is a 2000s with low miles, which if anyone reads these threads, most are told that low miles are voodoo...but I would assume yours is one that is in perfect condition just by looking at it and knowing your passion for it.

I am seeing people buy these cars on here for dirt cheap...even the S models. I am not an expert but I would say you have to take most of the mods and forget about them and you will probably see 18 to 20K for the car tops...But, I hope with all that you have done, someone on here will snap that thing up and pay you a boat load as it is obviously worth it. I hope you get more than 25K for it. I would have offered you that if not more...but I am not a huge fan of the yellow. It is toooo damn fast looking...

Good luck man. I hope you get what you want for it!

[jaykay]

So does this mean the Mayans were off by a year?

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by jaykay

So does this mean the Mayans were off by a year?

I liked that one........

Reasons not to sell:

-you are bored with it (look at all the stripe talk) for now, let it sit until spring
-you will likely replace it (you like performance cars, buying another would be inevitable) and start modding whatever that is all over
-as stupid as it sounds, to a degree that car defines you, unless you've moved on or grown beyond that stage of your life
-it is beautiful. even if it is a 986 it looks better than anything else of that or the 987 series does
-dealing with the schmucks trying to lowball you during the selling process will cause you to commit several felonies
-you will lose your arse, but that is inevitable also when you sell
-etc.

[BYprodriver]

Wow, that's hard to say. I'm sure it will be limited by what else can be bought with the same sum. I have wondered the same about my car with the rebuilt original engine.
I would guess $29,995 for a 6 month or less time on the market. Probably make more money putting it back stock & selling parts separately.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Wow, that's hard to say. I'm sure it will be limited by what else can be bought with the same sum. I have wondered the same about my car with the rebuilt original engine.
I would guess $29,995 for a 6 month or less time on the market. Probably make more money putting it back stock & selling parts separately.

The stock parts are long gone !

[Trey T]

What's the value in the aftermarket parts?

[BruceH]

Unfortunately, nothing near what it's worth to you. I would guess somewhere in the mid twenties by someone who would appreciate what you have put into it. I would start with what BYprodriver said. Advertise on here, Excellence Magazine and PCA. The thought of you selling it makes me sad though. Personally, I would still hang on to it and enjoy it what little time you can. Life has a way of changing. Six months down the road, you might find you have the time. I am sure you have thought it through though. It's just such a nice car, I hate to see you part with it.

[Timco]

Got a cup holder?

Glove box?

Great looking ride, but too flashy for my taste!

[j.fro]

This isn't a personal shot, just a question...
You don't put on a lot of miles, so how much "less time to enjoy it" can you go? Are you traveling and concerned about storage?

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by j.fro

This isn't a personal shot, just a question...
You don't put on a lot of miles, so how much "less time to enjoy it" can you go? Are you traveling and concerned about storage?

Because the road I live along is 2 mile stretch of unmaintained gravel, I've been forced to garage the D-mobile elsewhere for the last 2 1/2 years. Unfortunately, the only available garage that I could find - was located 10 miles away (that's 10 miles of backroad driving) With that said, unless I plan on going for a substantial drive , it's never convenient to take it out. In fact, the amount of time it takes for me to swap cars back and forth adds about 40 minutes to whatever I'm doing. So, I'm always discouraged from wanting to just hop in the car and take it out around town or on short drives. This probably sounds trivial to most, but it's a total pain in the a**. For that reason, I probably only drove it 1,000 to 1,500 miles this Spring/Summer. Prior to this, the vehicle was kept at a friend's place that was located 70 miles away, and for that reason it never got driven.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Because the road I live along is 2 mile stretch of unmaintained gravel, I've been forced to garage the D-mobile elsewhere for the last 2 1/2 years. Unfortunately, the only available garage that I could find - was located 10 miles away (that's 10 miles of backroad driving) With that said, unless I plan on going for a substantial drive , it's never convenient to take it out. In fact, the amount of time it takes for me to swap cars back and forth adds about 40 minutes to whatever I'm doing. So, I'm always discouraged from wanting to just hop in the car and take it out around town or on short drives. This probably sounds trivial to most, but it's a total pain in the a**. For that reason, I probably only drove it 1,000 to 1,500 miles this Spring/Summer. Prior to this, the vehicle was kept at a friend's place that was located 70 miles away, and for that reason it never got driven.

Easy solution... get yourself one of these:


Or one of these:


And a beater car/truck to pull it with.

Now you can drive your two mile gravel road, pulling the Dangermobile, find a parking spot, unload the Dangermobile and GO!

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Jager

Easy solution... get yourself one of these:

I could use one of those now that my car is parked outside most days.

[Uller God]

Originally Posted by Jager

Easy solution... get yourself one of these:


Or one of these:


And a beater car/truck to pull it with.

Now you can drive your two mile gravel road, pulling the Dangermobile, find a parking spot, unload the Dangermobile and GO!

Or one of these.

[Eric G]

GLWS if you go that route. Cars are a funny thing as they come and go from our lives. I hope if you go down this path you won't regret it as you have poured yourself into this car.

With that said, what are you considering as its replacement?

[jacabean]

Keep The car ! it will not be worth anything close to what you put into it . How long have you owned it ?

[southernstar]

JD, I'm with those who suggest that you hold off on selling the Dangermobile. You have put in not only a huge amount of money and effort, but have personalized the car so that it is not only an incredible example of the 986S, but a reflection of you and your tastes. It is a now virtually a 'one-off' and I can guarantee that you will not - cannot replace it with anything that will provide anywhere near the satisfaction and pride of ownership, for anywhere near the money you would receive on a sale.

In time I believe that the values of good (let alone great) examples of the car will start to rise. I have opined elsewhere that IMO, the 2000 986S dual-row is the best of the breed and yours may well be the best of the best. I believe that in time the furor over the failed IMS bearings will die down and the original 986 will be recognized and admired for not only its design, but its place in the history of an important marque.

From a purely practical perspective, let's put it another way - why buy high and sell low? I, for one, believe that the market has already bottomed. Since you have already invested a huge amount and, now that you have upgraded the IMS, since your cost of continued ownership should be quite low (especially with continued low annual mileage), why not keep it and see if the market improves?

Brad

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Eric G

GLWS if you go that route. Cars are a funny thing as they come and go from our lives. I hope if you go down this path you won't regret it as you have poured yourself into this car.

With that said, what are you considering as its replacement?

Unless I relocate, nothing along the lines of a sports-car.

[recycledsixtie]

I am sorry to hear that you might be leaving us. Be careful what you wish for. I am considering selling my 2001 Box base but would get another P car for sure. I think that you would likely have withdrawal symptoms if you sold yours. Subsequent sale could lead to your buying another P car or sessions with a shrink for P car withdrawal syndrome. We will definitely miss you!