Thinking of selling the ACR Am I Crazy

[ViperJon]

If you have a 250k offer with 9k miles, I'd take the money and run.

You're not kidding. But talk is cheap. Not referring to Zee but lots of people talk big and make offers till the actual time to pony up the quarter million. Then they thin out.

[zee]

You're not kidding. But talk is cheap. Not referring to Zee but lots of people talk big and make offers till the actual time to pony up the quarter million. Then they thin out.

This is definitely true. But based on the convos I’ve had it seems legit, but I agree, until it’s actually done you never know.

[13COBRA]

Don't get me wrong, I love the Viper platform. I think it's one of the most phenomenal cars on the planet and ticks all the boxes for me.

Your Performante is a better car in just about every category. Selling your ACRE with 9k miles for $250k is SOLID.

[zee]

Don't get me wrong, I love the Viper platform. I think it's one of the most phenomenal cars on the planet and ticks all the boxes for me.

Your Performante is a better car in just about every category. Selling your ACRE with 9k miles for $250k is SOLID.

Appreciate your feedback and I would have to agree. I am definitely leaning toward letting her go . At this moment right now it feels bitter sweet. I’m gonna go for one more drive soon and make my final decision.

[Mikey]

This is definitely true. But based on the convos I’ve had it seems legit, but I agree, until it’s actually done you never know.

With what they're offering you, you could turn around and purchase a lower mileage example for 200k and keep the extra 50 in your pocket.

[jpmst3]

If I could buy and sell cars of that caliber, yes, it probably would be just be another car. It is amazing how few Vipers you see of any generation.
That would be a tough one to part with if you enjoy it that much. Go with your gut/heart. If you need the money, now might be the time. If not, and you have the space...

They will always be churning out more Italian exotics that arguable are improved over time.

[swexlin]

I know this is a very personal decision as everyones situation is different, but lately I have been thinking about selling my ACR as I really just don't drive it much anymore. I am trying to think long term and I know I will probably regret selling it, but at the same time, I think I can get $250k+ for it right now which sounds fun too lol. I have had the car for over 2 years now and just crossed 9k miles.

I know that I will never find a spec like this again for the price that I paid. I know they are getting more and more rare and nothing will ever be built like it again.

I don't NEED to sell it, and I was looking at buying some other toys because I'm bored, but time is of the essence. With 2 little kids and my business, I maybe take the ACR out one a month or so.

Am I insane? Just post thing seems kinda ridiculous but curious how other people feel with the market where it is on these cars (biased or unbiased as it may be lol).

Not insane. I went through the same thing last year. While not an ACR, I made the decision to sell. I didn't need the money, but I just wasn't driving the car much anymore. So, I sold it to Cable, and he's now building an intense machine out of it. No regrets. This market will dive sooner or later. If you're gonna sell, I'd do it now. Funny, I don'tmiss the car much as much as I thought I would.

[swexlin]

Yup. Gone. Sayonara. Adios. However many ways to say it.

This!! LOL. Bye bye!

[BSLSK]

Good luck with the sale!

[darbgnik]

I wouldn't replace it right away. I would invest the money in some other things and chill out for a while. Yes I was looking at GT3's but everything is just way too high right now and want to see what the market does over the next year or 2 before adding anything else to the stable.

Haha, you say that now, till the garage space opens up......... I just went through it, and replaced my 70 Charger garage space with a completely unrelated track car. That space was filled in less than a week. lol.

I would have a VERY hard time owning a McLaren outside of warranty.

They have gotten better as far as reliability...but they still have a ways to go before being able to be called reliable.

My dad almost bought a 620R last week, ended up passing, and it sold yesterday.

I have heard nothing but horror stories on McLarens reliability from a few of my dealer friends as well. Enough to scare me off.

[Policy Limits]

OP doesn't need 1/4 mill that badly & he knows it. Ha.

[Scott_in_fl]

While to some it may be just a car but to some it may be the life long achievement of hard work and savings. It could be something that represents a bond you had with a father or brother and it means more than any other 4 wheeled appliance on the road. I wouldn't say the OP is in that bucket but to some it's not just a car.

Consider yourself to be of the few who had the pleasure owning and selling, and not caring, for 6+ Vipers. Not everyone is in that boat where they can do that. I know I can't but if it came down to it I could sell the car without hesitation if I needed but in the same breath I don't treat it like a cup of coffee.

This is a great post and hits home for me. I love cars primarily for the memories that I've had in them, from high school when we were racing everyone in my '89 Mustang GT that was willing to go, to college cruise nights, and since then with memorable drives with memorable people, they were all done in muscle cars and Vipers. Those memories seem to come back much more vividly when I take the ACR-E out than they did when I would drive my pcars, or GT-R, or any other automatic shifting, turbo six, etc. So it's more than just a car. It's a time machine.

[commandomatt]

While to some it may be just a car but to some it may be the life long achievement of hard work and savings. It could be something that represents a bond you had with a father or brother and it means more than any other 4 wheeled appliance on the road. I wouldn't say the OP is in that bucket but to some it's not just a car.

Consider yourself to be of the few who had the pleasure owning and selling, and not caring, for 6+ Vipers. Not everyone is in that boat where they can do that. I know I can't but if it came down to it I could sell the car without hesitation if I needed but in the same breath I don't treat it like a cup of coffee.

I agree, this is a great post.

My ‘special’ cars, past and present, has been in my possession because of passion and emotion....no other reason. Because of that, I get attached and usually miss those I have sold. Anymore, I am a buyer, not a seller. They all represent something. It can be design, memories, performance or just something that stirs me.

That’s enough and what I want. Also the reason I don’t have to drive them all the time to enjoy them. They are here to stay long term.

Sure, it’s nice to know the 17 acre is going up in value but it would not mean any less to me if it wasn’t. It has my damn name on the build sheet and to me, that’s priceless

[SnakeEyes]

That auction estimates value between $300,000.00 - $400,000.00.

I paid $127k.

So no one wanted to pay $300K for that 72 mile Dealer Edition with a week long auction. I think my valuation was right on the money. Never believe these auction houses as they always wanna pump it up! Zee go for it for $250 before your buyer gets to see the latest results

[zee]

So no one wanted to pay $300K for that 72 mile Dealer Edition with a week long auction. I think my valuation was right on the money. Never believe these auction houses as they always wanna pump it up! Zee go for it for $250 before your buyer gets to see the latest results

Ha - if it doesn’t sell I still win because I can keep her lol. Nothing against the dealer edition but I feel the GTSR scheme is much more desired even if mine isn’t numbered.

[ViperJon]

The main reason I never regretted selling a car is I almost invariably had something “better” coming in. Guess I get bored faster than most. I went from a basic red Gen 2 GTS to a B&W GTS to a Gen 4 ACR to a better Gen 4 ACR to an Orange Gen V TA to a Gen V ACR-E to finally the current GTS-R. Usually had two at the same time. With a Lambo Superleggera thrown in the mix too. Lost money on every one till now lol…… enjoyed them all but never got attached.

[Policy Limits]

So no one wanted to pay $300K for that 72 mile Dealer Edition with a week long auction. I think my valuation was right on the money. Never believe these auction houses as they always wanna pump it up! Zee go for it for $250 before your buyer gets to see the latest results

So it hammered for 233% more than I paid in a short period of time. Nothing short of exceptional.

I did a transfer registration and at the time had to debate the registrar as to whether or not my 15k manufacturer loyalty voucher should count as part of the sales price or not. I convinced them that as a rebate it did not so 7% sales tax was saved on the difference. Everything about the car has just been a win. Imagine if it ends up having seven figure value in the end...

I think zee is missing the 25th Anniversary badge, numbered car component & it's model year 2016 instead of 2017, factors which might impact value. So if he can grab 1/4 mill i do opine that would be a good deal.

[Policy Limits]

The main reason I never regretted selling a car is I almost invariably had something “better” coming in. Guess I get bored faster than most. I went from a basic red Gen 2 GTS to a B&W GTS to a Gen 4 ACR to a better Gen 4 ACR to an Orange Gen V TA to a Gen V ACR-E to finally the current GTS-R. Usually had two at the same time. With a Lambo Superleggera thrown in the mix too. Lost money on every one till now lol…… enjoyed them all but never got attached.

Funny I have lost on every single car until now too. This includes Bentley, Lamborghini, Maserati, etc. It is refreshing & extremely rare to have the opposite occur. However, I still did predict this from jump street and naysayers were the majority at that time. I suspect that they are still upset at how well these cars are doing & I find it so strange.

[Gen5snake]

Cash is King, not bitcoin....I had to throw that in there...from another thread, anyway... Take the cash and you sold it for a break even at your purchase price if you know what I mean.

[Scott_in_fl]

Needing the money for another use, or just wanting to use the money for another use is not a terrible reason to sell any asset. I think our discussion here is assuming that you do not need or want to use the money for something else.

In that case, it's emotion/enjoyment/attachment to the car vs. freeing up space in the garage/stopping ongoing costs of ownership, etc.

Which side of the balance outweighs the other for you?

[Toxic]

I have 7,800 miles on my Dealer Edition. I was offered a legit $250,000 at the Viper Days Reunion as I rolled off the track at Road America. He looked over the car in the paddock and offerred again the next day. I already have too many memories with my father and the car. He helped my at NVE 3 and 4. We went to Daytona together. We enjoyed debating selling or keeping over dinner. Several long road trips trailering to events. Four more of those trips planned this year. I probably won't let the car go until I can no longer share the experience with him. Who knows where the car value and my feelings on the car will be then, but I'll be suprised if it's not at least worth what I paid for it.......which means it's a win.

I know this much, if it's going to take not driving it to increase the value then I will continue to drive it. I enjoy it too much. In the past when I started considering selling I typically did it without looking back. If you already have your eye on another toy and don't feel the joy or attachment then go for it. $250,000 for a '16 is solid money.

[ACRSNK]

I just added an FGT to the stable. It is something that I have been looking to do for quite some time thinking it would be the end all be all and while it is truly beyond words and amazing I’m happy that I still have the GTSR in the garage. I honestly can’t say I like the FGT better than the Viper. Kind of a tie. My point in saying this is I really feel the Viper is going to be extremely difficult to replace and I know if I ever sold it would be instant seller’s remorse. If you don’t need the money, hold onto it. These cars are not going to get any cheaper. Inflation is a bitch and with less than 1K units total ACR-E’s are keepers for many reasons.

[ACRSNK]

Did you decide to sell or keep?

[Aevus]

with less than 1K units total ACR-E’s are keepers for many reasons.

that much were produced?

[zee]

Did you decide to sell or keep?

After a nice long drive and hitting cars and coffee with my son, I just don’t think I can part with it. Staying for now!!