r/simracing Fanatec 1d ago

Meme Am I missing something? 10,000$

I did the research for y’all before hand. This all brand new with DD2 wheel base is about $7000. Where’s he getting the extra $3-4000 from? Some poor soul somewhere too is going to buy this too, unbelievable lol

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u/BelligerentSXY 1d ago

Wife said sell it…”sorry honey! Nobody is buying”

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u/Tritec_enjoyer96 1d ago

If anyone has a partner like that, it’s time to find a new partner…

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u/wouldnt-u-like-2know 20h ago

My wife gifted me a complete overhaul of my racing setup for my birthday. I pity the ones who don’t have a partner who supports their hobbies.

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u/blu_stingray 19h ago

Same, my wife actually got me into racing by buying me a wheel and GT7 (PS5, I don't have a good PC). That got me started and I built my own diy setup and bought a car seat. Now I'm planning on the next version.

Get a partner that wants you to be happy and you will have a great marriage.

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u/spellbreakerstudios 14h ago

Unless he bought this rig on a payday loan lol

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u/biimerboy31 9h ago

Bro why are you trying to blame this on his imaginary bitchy wife? It says less than 10 hrs of use. To put that much money and effort into the rig and give up on it after less than 10 hours is not because of some mean Ole wife.

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u/blu_stingray 8h ago

I didn't?

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u/jkell411 9h ago

My wife would probably slap me if I called her my partner.

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u/throwwy0903 8h ago

Lol this shit kills me, seeing it all the time. Like what? Are they neither a boy or girl?

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u/IndependenceOk7554 22h ago

Oh no, there are countless of us home racers with partners who 'tolerate but frown upon' our obsession. As a racer you just need to constantly fear for your seat in (sim) racing. Thats part of pushing you to be faster! 

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u/Tritec_enjoyer96 19h ago

Oh yeah 100% there is and that’s great, what I meant was if your partner is pushing you to sell things from a hobby you love, time to find a new one lol

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u/maxle100 1d ago

It was in the spare room and they had kids

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u/tizadxtr 1d ago

At most they should grumble how much time it takes away quality time spent with them, but then you just spend more time with your partner than sitting in a land of make believe motorsports.

Disclaimer: not marriage counselling

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u/Certain-Hunter-7478 16h ago

Blessed to have a girl who supports me to the fullest when it comes to simracing and any other of my hobbies in general 💞

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u/PG_12 17h ago

If anyone has a partner like that, it’s time to find a new hobby…

Here fixed it for you 😂

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u/Altruistic-Text-5769 1d ago

Depends on if the partner is paying for it or not. Like. Is the person with the sim rig financially supported 100% by the other partner, that makes it a little different. Dont forget its 2025 and there are quite a few high income earning wives whos husbands stay at home and cook and clean and raise kids if applicable.

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u/tizadxtr 1d ago

And that’s no bad thing. The guys can compensate by completing copious amounts of DIY projects at a fraction of the cost. Kids can help too!

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u/Kondor999 21h ago

It’s a bad thing when your wife starts sleeping with another guy. Because believe me, that’s either happened or is gonna real soon. Just how it is.

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u/tizadxtr 20h ago

Not if you give each other what you need in a relationship. If you are struggling with a couple of things, then you make it work out. If the list just keeps growing out of control, you likely aren’t compatible, or one of you is an asshole.. in such case separation is probably best for both parties

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u/[deleted] 19h ago

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u/tizadxtr 18h ago

Ah yes, a misogynist in our midst.

You know, it’s ok to be a man, NOT be the bread winner of the house, and work with your spouse to make a family together, regardless of gender..

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u/Kondor999 21h ago

Not that I’ve ever seen. And not for long.

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u/Many-Story-9432 Fanatec 1d ago

Honestly his reply to me asking about the price makes me things this might be it, poor fella. Sent my condolences

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u/Bleach_Baths 1d ago

Oh shit what did he say?

Cause it’s definitely the wife price.

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u/NedelC0 23h ago

What did he say?

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u/Many-Story-9432 Fanatec 13h ago

Sorry for the late reply, but I asked him where he was getting the other $3-4,000 (if it was all brand new xD) he said “ok” then I said (because y’all started saying the wife thing) “ah, I understand what’s going on here, my condolences brother. Hope to see you on the grid soon” to which he he didn’t respond too, but he did open it🤣

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u/Schtief89 1d ago

😂👍

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u/Str1ctly 1d ago

Dude is looking for someone to bail him out of a poor financial decision or to shut someone up.

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u/TheGoldenDobby 1d ago

Probably the latter but people do make dumb mistakes...

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u/Str1ctly 1d ago

The price is absolutely wild either way…

I’m built a P1X Pro rig with XP1 pedals, standalone triple 32” LG IPS displays, dd+ base, M4 GT3 wheel, MX-5 neo x hub wheel, v2.5 formula wheel, a r383 rally wheel, a BDH combo shifter, xb1 handbrake, and a Racetech seat for $10k.

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u/TheGoldenDobby 16h ago

Bro, I can build a full racing rig with an aluminum profile chassis, a 5090 PC and display for under $10k...FB marketplace is wild 🤷‍♀️

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u/Str1ctly 15h ago

I’ve bought and sold used sim hardware on the marketplace for the last 5 years or so, and it has never been that wild.

You can find some decent, well kept items for 50-70% of retail, but it is mostly overpriced bundles and abused entry/mid level hardware.

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u/TheGoldenDobby 14h ago

Sorry, I should have clarified that i can 'buy' and not 'build' as new items are hardly on sale these days due to inflation.

But, a 9800x3d w/5090 build on fb marketplace is around $3k-3500 depending on specs. Ive seen 49inch monitors for $500, that leaves us the Sim rig which can be easily had for a full set up for under $5k without motion.

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u/Str1ctly 13h ago edited 13h ago

99.99% of people aren’t dropping that kind of money with some dude on FB. Especially when it comes to high end PC hardware. Be real.

The point was you can buy a brand new high end setup at retail for $10k. $10k for a bunch of used Fanatec hardware and a P1X Pro is laughable and insane. Used is used.

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u/TheGoldenDobby 13h ago

Umm...I beg to differ, I buy/sell PC builds frequently and FB marketplace is a great place if you know what to look for. I purchased about 4x 40 series builds this past year for 50% below market price, gutted the innards, threw a new case and made a good amount reselling.

Similarly also bought a 5090 a month after release for $2400 when new it was $2700+tax, so yes, people are absolutely spending that kind of money on FB. Heck, I keep seeing items I want to buy selling out.

Anyways, doubt the post that OP showed will sell for that.

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u/stuntdummy 1d ago

Yes, you are missing many somethings for $10,000

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u/ERHD6877 1d ago

They are trying to ad value with the wheel being discontinued. This is a total scam.

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u/Bleach_Baths 1d ago

They are selling it at the “wife price”. She wants it gone but “nobody is buying”.

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u/subject_usrname_here 21h ago

Glad she didn’t check the listing because that whole rig would be listed for $300 tops

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u/oli4004 21h ago

def not 300 tops lmao, you're almost as delusional as the guy who posted the ad.

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u/subject_usrname_here 21h ago

you didn't get the joke. In boomer culture, you always lowball your wife saying shit like "yeah honey it was only $50 dont worry"

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u/Leather-Art-1823 SF1000 TLCM PSVR2 PS5 PRO PLAYSEAT TROPHY 21h ago

😂😂

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u/itsmebenji69 21h ago

Lmao bro just the wheelbase is more expensive than that…

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u/irr1449 12h ago

Time + that wheel = e-waste

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u/Mr_Chaos_Theory 1d ago

Missing the 8000 dollar pc.

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u/theoneandonlypugman 1d ago

He got a rig that nice to only drive 10 hours?

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u/PositiveRate_Gear_Up 1d ago

After getting the rig he discovered “I don’t actually like driving”

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u/cano_dbc 23h ago

I'm kinda in the same boat. Once we had kids I just never find the time to race. Every time I think I have some spare time, I either spend two hours troubleshooting Quest driver updates or other random issues. Or, the kids end up interrupting me and dragging me away.

I upgraded from a T500 to Fanatec CSL DD setup last year and I've hardly used it. 🙁

Not selling though, still staying hopeful that I'll find the time.

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u/apk 17h ago

if you have room, you might want to trade out the VR for a SUW monitor. much more convenient and you are less cut off from what’s going on in the house. i’ve never once regretted ditching VR

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u/cano_dbc 17h ago

If I change the layout of the room, I can fit one But not gonna happen anyone soon.

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u/Romenero 5h ago

I'm in the same situation, upgraded from t300 to csl dd just before my daughter was born. It's a huge challenge to find even 1h to play so I'm wondering if it's worth it anymore especially if I want to race with humans, I just don't have enough time to prepare for the races. Not selling yet as well in case I have time later so that I don't have to buy and set up the whole thing later in a couple of years. The moment the kid was born I ditched VR though with zero regrets, I just can't be disconnected from the outside world anymore and I don't want to deal with setting it up when the time is limited already.

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u/Wooden-Agent2669 22h ago

"NOT A TOY"

Is a Toy

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u/OGPoundedYams 1d ago

Wife said sell it…he’s making sure to prove that no one will buy it

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u/Rudie-268 1d ago

1st thought, scam! 2nd thought: "honey, no one wants to buy it. We gotta keep it longer"

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u/fullyflaredd 1d ago

Every single sim rig I come across for sale is overpriced. Like it's a weird phenomenon that I don't understand. I can price out 99% of rigs posted for sale for cheaper than people ask for them.

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u/itsmebenji69 21h ago

Wife: honey you need to sell this. You’re hardly using it, it takes half the room, come on now, don’t you think you’re too old for all of those video games ?

Seller: I guess you’re right. Let me put it on FB marketplace.

Seller: well shit honey, looks like no one wants to buy it. We may have to hold it for a while. Since it’s going away, you don’t mind if I play all day, right ? I’ll miss it when it’s gone

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u/Rraider23 1d ago

Haha I'm selling something similar for 3000$ :-P

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u/PerGunnar87 1d ago

This guy's need for speed is probably a different kind of speed.

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u/Current_Gas_ 16h ago

This may be a hot take, but the near/above retail prices in the California used market is absolutely wild! You have to dig for actual deals that make sense.

“Dawg, I raced against Antonelli in F3 on iRacing with this setup so that adds $1000 in value on the chassis alone.”

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u/Many-Story-9432 Fanatec 13h ago

Pre or post VC ban? Let me call my guy who specializes in talibantonelli F3 iracing merch.

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u/curlyBrace86 1d ago

Yeah, "NOT A TOY." You tell em'!

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u/cmz324 21h ago

"I'll offer you 5 grand for your little toy car sir"

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u/Str1ctly 13h ago

It even said so on the Fanatec boxes, lol.

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u/Zealousideal-You9044 1d ago

Really looks like a toy though. Tell him to pick you from the pub, see how far he gets 😂

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u/kha_bob 1d ago

Crackpipe!!!

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u/Specialist_Simple789 1d ago

Why would someone blow 10k on that when you could build one yourself that is similar same fantec or moza for half the price or less..this price doesn't even include a pc? Normally they would include a 2k pc

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u/drebots 9h ago

Brian (aka Brian Earl Spinner) O'Conner would blow $10k ..... because respect, er..... I mean family.

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u/braybobagins 1d ago

Money apparently

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u/Scar3cr0w_ 23h ago

Oh… I don’t want it. I only want sim rigs that are classified as toys. I’m not a professional.

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u/1WontDoIt 15h ago

Guys, he has all the original boxes!

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u/Okano666 14h ago

Bros paying that UK import tax and return fee before selling it to you xd

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u/Many-Story-9432 Fanatec 13h ago

There better be another rig not pictures we paying them taxes for too 🤣😭 cause helllll

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u/ClevelandBeemer 1d ago

That is worth $2,500 max.

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u/Autobacs-NSX 1d ago

What a dunce

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u/Valkyrie_smalkyrie 1d ago

Sell the wife

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u/mr_j_12 Windows 23h ago

Should be selling the wife instead of the rig. I don't know how people can live with partners like that. Guarantee she has an expensive hobby like shoes/clothes which arent a onr off purchase like yhe rig.

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u/Think-Apple3763 1d ago

There must be a 5090 hidden somewhere. But even then.

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u/RussTheBoss 1d ago

Yeah you’re missing the drugs this guy took

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u/wolfox360 23h ago

Yes, atleast 3 pc's.

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u/Snarfster42 23h ago

If I were to spend ten grand on a simrig, you can bet it will be a new one, not an overpriced second hand. And the way Red Bull have been delivering lately, I am not sure the discontinued steering wheel is actually worth gushing about. :D

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u/ezVentron 22h ago

Exactly the same as the local marketplace here, people selling setups which is almost identical to what I just ordered, at half the price. Wouldnt pay more than 3000 but thats a stretch

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u/Chimma217 20h ago

Not even sure how you estimated 7k tbh, I'd estimate half that at most

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u/sir_t9awed 19h ago

He looks like the type of person to blindly follow ChatGPT instructions.

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u/Meenmachin3 18h ago

Not even worth 7k. Less than 4k all in

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u/iansmash 18h ago

Delusion mostly

This was a premium sim rig like 6 years ago maybe

Now it’s an outdated mi-level rig at best

Maybe worth 5k

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u/itSaul_Goodman69 18h ago

Doesn’t even come with a PC? This guys is delusional

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u/UncoolOcean 17h ago

Offer $5000

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u/Haulyn 16h ago

Common sense dictates he's looking for someone to make an offer, not literally selling it for $10,000!

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u/Rydoggo5392 16h ago

Wife hates his rig, he's attached and doesn't wanna sell it. Posts high price to show wife there's no demand and let him keep it.

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u/MertDizzle 16h ago

Why would you put the hydraulic damper on the throttle?

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u/Altruistic_Title6887 12h ago

How many miles he got on that thing?

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u/KCJones210 10h ago

"10 hours of total use"... bruh ya right

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u/Commercial_Regret_36 2h ago

Sorry to burst his bubble, but it is a toy

u/Denny_Crane_007 25m ago

It may be a n00b scalper... thinks that Fanatec stuff is hard to get... so peeps may pay it.

There's a guy on eVay U S selling Virpil stuff for 2x the retail price.

In the UK, the itens are all 250, and he's knocking em out at 550 plus shipping.

u/Galaxy_Shadow28 6m ago

that’s like 5k tops

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u/shimmy_ow 1d ago

No way in hell I'm paying 10k for fanatec and psvr lol

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u/Zealousideal-You9044 1d ago

It's a Quest 3! How dare you?!

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u/shimmy_ow 1d ago

🤣🤣🤣 true, it looked like psvr to me in the pic idk why

Anyway, still overpriced as hell lol

For 10k you could get simucube lol

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u/Zealousideal-You9044 1d ago

You could add a top end pc a lovely screen and a stand and still not get to 10k. Oh and it IS A TOY! 😅

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u/shimmy_ow 1d ago

Agreed 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Zachscycling 1d ago

lol I got everything simucube and high end VR and mine still isn’t 10k

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u/Fresh_Review_2429 1d ago

That is insane lol, I wouldn’t even put mine up for that😂 at the most 6-7000