What is Depreciation? Someone Just Made a $63K Profit Flipping This Porsche After Driving It for 2,000 Miles | Carscoops

      The seller is said to have acquired the manual 911 at its original price without any markup and fully capitalized on that opportunity.

      On May 4, 2025, at 13:41, Stephen Rivers reported that a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring was recently sold at auction for over $270,000. This resulted in a profit of $63,000 for the initial owner who purchased it at MSRP. There are expectations that the value of such models will continue to increase in the upcoming months.

      Porsche enthusiasts often track prices similarly to the stock market; they analyze trends, anticipate changes, and sometimes make purchases at what appear to be high prices, with the hope of future appreciation. This was evident at a recent auction where a stunning GT3 Touring was bought for $211,670 and later sold for $273,000, yielding the seller a profit of $63,000, even after accumulating 2,000 miles.

      The vehicle in question is a 2024 model, which lacks the extravagant aero features common in many Porsches in this category. Instead, it boasts an appealing selection of options. As a 911 GT3 Touring, it includes chassis tuning suitable for winding roads, understated aerodynamic enhancements, and a powerful 502 hp (374 kW) flat-six engine.

      Additionally, the seller customized the car with Agate Gray metallic paint, a black interior, satin neodymium-finished center-lock wheels, yellow brake calipers, yellow seat belts, and a six-speed manual transmission. Notably, the Agate Gray finish is nearly pearlescent and is no longer available in the configurator, likely adding to the car's allure.

      Although flipping cars or buying them marked up is generally frowned upon, it seems this seller had other motivations for selling. "I can assure you, this car was a dream come true to get the allocation. I spent many sleepless nights finalizing the specs and monitoring every step of the delivery," he stated. "I even tracked the RoRo ship daily until the GT3T was safely at port. Selling was never the intention, but due to some serious life decisions, I ultimately made the right choice to sell the Touring."

      In terms of auction excitement, they must have been thrilled when the first bid came in at $240,000, almost immediately after the auction began. It appears that the new owner may be interested in flipping it again, as one auction participant mentioned they had already acquired 14 other Porsches this year. Why would someone pay such a high price when the MSRP was significantly lower?

      Another commenter shared their perspective: "Great buy – prices will rapidly increase due to new MSRP hikes and tariffs. In six months, this will likely be worth an additional $50,000." Whether that prediction holds true remains uncertain, but there is no doubt that this is a stunning Porsche.