nowata

I learned of a local guy with a '97 with 22k miles that I could possibly pick up for around $15k more than my '95 with 42k miles. good move or just sit tight for the difference?

goofballdeluxe

I'd keep yours.

The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know

P-daddy

In addition to your 95 or to replace it?

nowata

owner wants $15k more than I would expect to get for my car.

P-daddy

I'd do what goofy suggested. Unless you know it's maintenance history, you could be looking at $$$ in deferred upgrade/maintenance after purchase.

nowata

OK well my car is no virgin. Long story but essentially it was misrepresented to me by a friend of a friend who “helped” me find a car. It has a fully rebuilt motor by Truspeed (seller) and I had a repaint done last fall. It still has a few blemishes (in-op cruise and a missing piece of seat trim) but I now know what I have. The local shops think it’s a very nice example. But, hey, for another $15k I could get a 2 yr newer car with half as many miles and meet the owner. I’m rationalizing now.

goofballdeluxe

….and that new car could be misinterpreted as well, and need a rebuilt motor, etc.

Like I said, what you know is better than what you don't know. Who cares about a few thousand miles or a few years newer? Take the 15 grand that's burning a hole in your pocket, and fix anything/everything you want/need on your car and you'd still have many thousands left over, and quite likely, a nicer car than the one you're coveting.

Seems like a no-brainer to me, no?

nowata

how did you guys get a hold of my wife?

jg291446

Yours has only 42k miles in almost 20 years. Do you really need a lower miles and "newer" car if you don't use it that much?

I know, the grass often looks greener on the other side, but if it was me, I'd do like GoofBallDeluxe suggested.

bcameron59

Well, the 97 will have varioram, which can be nice. OTOH will also eventually be susceptible to plugged SAI ports and the dreaded CEL, with implications for smog check where applicable.

The 97 is also easier to reprogram ECU vs the 96 (chip is soldered in! a fact which vexes me at times). Not sure how the 95 compares on that front.

vincer77

Maybe the question is "How much do you think you can get for your car?"

blackbull

Why not take part of the $$$ and refresh the car to OEM new status!!

pirahna

Buy the car that makes you happy. If a measly $15k will give you a car that you are happier with then go for it. If it isn't going to make you any happier then why bother? $15k in Porshe money is not much.

Knight

I'd suggest you go take a look at the car first, no harm in that.

Sometimes lower mileage doesn't = better condition. I've seen a few sub 30K miles car advertised with the impression it would be mint, like showroom condition, RL owned etc.

Only to see just from a visual check it's not at all, who knows what else has been left unattended mechanically wise too.

600RR

IMHO only - I honestly don't get the "original paint" fetish. I do understand that there are bragging rights about original paint and interior and engine, and the resale is easier, and original paint means no incidents. If you want your car to look its best, then why not a solid repaint and engine refresh. Spend $$$ on making it more unique to you. $15,000 slides you a long ways down the slope. What others say has little to do with what should please you. Guaranteed, 99%+ of the folks looking at a fresh car will not know the diff from an original everything car. The other 1% will prefer the original. Neither is "correct." What pleases you is more important. 22,000 miles (or is it 22,000 km?) is not low, just lower than most. I say this with a 15,000 mile car and with a 65,000 mile car. Both have been "freshened" in one way or another and I like 'em both. I am not planning on selling either. GL with your decision.