Thinking of Selling the GT for Something Newer
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Erik, I know you said you fit in it at 6'1"- any place to put your feet? I sat in William A's 512BBi a few weeks back. Between my 2 giant paws covering all 3 pedals, and my right knee occupying all of the R-1 shift plane, I would be totally unable to drive his car. At 6'4"/215 would I have a prayer in a 355 6-speed?
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Anthony I do appreciate all of the input. I will probably continue to attend concours since I enjoy it but I'm not sure I will actually participate. Too easy to win with a newer car IMHO. If I don't sell then maybe we'll have an opportunity to compete. I was actually considering coming down in July for the next concours in Long Island, this will really depend on if I have the car or not or if someone is seriously interested or not.
There are technically three factors for this purchase, they include Fun to Drive, Reliable and I have to like the way they look. I realize the last one is purely opinion. I did drive a DE prepped 964 and I liked it but I didn't walk away thinking "I want one". The handling is excellent but it just doesn't feel modern. It is very mechanical and I really want something that isolates that feeling. I realize that some of the steering feel will be lost but overall if the car does what I want I really don't mind.
There are technically three factors for this purchase, they include Fun to Drive, Reliable and I have to like the way they look. I realize the last one is purely opinion. I did drive a DE prepped 964 and I liked it but I didn't walk away thinking "I want one". The handling is excellent but it just doesn't feel modern. It is very mechanical and I really want something that isolates that feeling. I realize that some of the steering feel will be lost but overall if the car does what I want I really don't mind.
The 997 is a huge improvement, not as nice as the 993 on the outside but definitely attractive and compelling visually. I've thought about a used 997 Cab and I may need to test drive it but overall the Spyder seems more like the type of car I'm after. There is talk about a Clubsport version of the Cayman S which sounds interesting but I really think a convertible would be cool and suit this region of the country better. Supply/Demand and appearance IMHO, not much else as Anthony has pointed out.
I would test drive the spyder. It is leaps and bounds beyond a boxster in both looks and performance and worth the $70k asking price IMO. Although that depreciation is always a concern. Suspension is a bit on the stiff side though.
I have a friend who has some cars you might be interested in I will send you a PM.