It's mine and I love it. It replaced my 997.2 Carrera 4S 6-speed. Sure it's not Porsche fast, but the ITR totally lives up to the hype.
Regarding price, I'm not concerned with what the PO paid or how he found the car. Everything was perfect, turn-key, and described very conservatively. I know people hate when opportunists/flippers start buying their favorite car, but I don't think he was the type that does a quickie cosmetic detail and then oversells the car's quality.
I also wouldn't take what I paid as an indicator of market value. I didn't buy an investment. Something like this is a special treat/toy to me. I was willing to pay up for something in original shape, because cars like that don't come around often. You could have 99.9% of the fun for half the money in a less original/higher mileage car, or buy a similar one for less if you're willing to wait around for the right seller.
So don't worry, I'm not going to lock it away and rub it with a diaper. I loved my 90s Hondas and this takes everything to the next level. Driving it is simply a joy: All the little improvements work in harmony and add up to more than you see on the spec sheet, but you guys already know that.
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