Anyone else going to hold on to their 991 longer than usual . . .
11-20-2018, 02:08 PM
#16
Instructor
Same - I intend on keeping my NA 991 for a while. Predicting they might appreciate a bit with cars being forced to go turbo/electric but mainly want to keep it because I like the sound.
11-20-2018, 05:34 PM
#18
Racer
I just picked up a 2016 GTS Cab with 5700 miles and CPO. I wanted a low mile dark color GTS and searched for awhile. I wanted a NA car back in the garage. This car sounds great! I plan to keep it for awhile...
I am curious what the 992 brings but being turbo I prefer the NA!
I am curious what the 992 brings but being turbo I prefer the NA!
11-21-2018, 12:46 AM
#20
+1 agree with this. People who start threads like this seem to have lost all sense of perspective and history and think this is a unique moment or something. No its not. Porsche will continue to sell 911s like always. 997 owners bashed the 991 for being too big and GT like and no longer a true 'sports car' ..
11-21-2018, 01:41 AM
#21
CSK 911 C4S wrote: My 991.1 C4S is my 1st and probably my last Porsche so I'm going to keep it until it's not logical to fix.
Having had two job changes in the last 4 years if an when another car is in my future I'm going to get something a bit more inline with my new financial outlook.
BTW I love this thing..... The only other cars I've fallen for were the 08 Audi RS4 and the 00 Audi S4... both long term high mileage keepers..... and anything VW Scirocco related.
I'm with CSK 911 C4S. I purchased a 2013 991.1 C2S (weekend warrior) that does it for me. I still own (first owner) and drive a 2003 VW Jetta GLI with a VR-6 motor and a 6 speed MT with +230,000 miles. I cannot bring myself to sell it. It was my DD for many years and still scoots around very well. Retired USAF, still working as a part time contractor, so when the law of diminishing returns $$$ starts rubbing ups against upkeep, will re-evaluate ownership/sell.
Having had two job changes in the last 4 years if an when another car is in my future I'm going to get something a bit more inline with my new financial outlook.
BTW I love this thing..... The only other cars I've fallen for were the 08 Audi RS4 and the 00 Audi S4... both long term high mileage keepers..... and anything VW Scirocco related.
I'm with CSK 911 C4S. I purchased a 2013 991.1 C2S (weekend warrior) that does it for me. I still own (first owner) and drive a 2003 VW Jetta GLI with a VR-6 motor and a 6 speed MT with +230,000 miles. I cannot bring myself to sell it. It was my DD for many years and still scoots around very well. Retired USAF, still working as a part time contractor, so when the law of diminishing returns $$$ starts rubbing ups against upkeep, will re-evaluate ownership/sell.
11-21-2018, 09:10 AM
#23
Some people like dinasours, and the Amish still get around by horse and buggy. For me though, I will take the newest technology every time! The new 911’s will out perform the older generations in every meaningful way. If I am spending in excess of $100k, the damn thing better stack up against the competition. Their are plenty of old cars for the purists to buy.
11-21-2018, 09:43 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
I'm getting to the point where I appreciate my 997, and having driven a 991, sort of prefer the smaller sportscar feel of the 997 vs. the GT Touring feel of the 991. I have driven a 991.2 GT3 at the PEC in Atlanta and would love to have one, but the incremental money for one, in conjunction with a feeling I'd miss my GT4, keeps me out of the market. The GT3 engine is a masterpiece, but in terms of incremental fun in the type of driving I do vs. the $$$ outlay, I can't really justify it.
Thinking about Porsche's offering, particularly 911's, in the coming years - every time I go to my Porsche dealer it seems they have few 911's, but plenty of Cayenne's, Macans and Panameras. Also not sure the 718 has been much of a success, there are few of those on the lot as well. Maybe this is due to the pending switch to the 992, but the lots used to be full of 911's. I recently participated in an annual Porsche group drive up in the Ozarks (my 8th year), with what is usually a big group of drivers. I'm in my later 50's, and I was one of the youngest there. I'm not seeing the influx of drivers in their 20's, 30's and 40's that will be the next generations of 911 fans. They have different priorities and financial limitations, and new 911's are now so expensive, those that have an interest in Porsches most likely will go the pre-owned route. So it will be interesting to see how Porsche navigates a changing market over the next 10 years. The older enthusiasts with financial means may be mostly satisfied with what is in their garage, and this could have implications for 911 sales going forward.
Thinking about Porsche's offering, particularly 911's, in the coming years - every time I go to my Porsche dealer it seems they have few 911's, but plenty of Cayenne's, Macans and Panameras. Also not sure the 718 has been much of a success, there are few of those on the lot as well. Maybe this is due to the pending switch to the 992, but the lots used to be full of 911's. I recently participated in an annual Porsche group drive up in the Ozarks (my 8th year), with what is usually a big group of drivers. I'm in my later 50's, and I was one of the youngest there. I'm not seeing the influx of drivers in their 20's, 30's and 40's that will be the next generations of 911 fans. They have different priorities and financial limitations, and new 911's are now so expensive, those that have an interest in Porsches most likely will go the pre-owned route. So it will be interesting to see how Porsche navigates a changing market over the next 10 years. The older enthusiasts with financial means may be mostly satisfied with what is in their garage, and this could have implications for 911 sales going forward.
11-21-2018, 09:48 AM
#25
Love my .1s. Only thing that will make me part with it is power and perfect price point combination. My previous cars were big hp straight line monsters. The p car provides a better overall driving experience and I am glad I switched, but I do miss the brute acceleration light to light. So, the .2 mod potential is attractive, as is the .1 turbo. I typically don't buy the brand spanking new versions of anything as there are always bugs to be sorted out.
11-21-2018, 12:03 PM
#26
I didn't order a Porsche NOT to drive it.
This vehicle is NOT an investment. There are investment grade vehicles out there by the thousands, none of them interest me one iota, don't need to fill up a garage with things just to look at, been there, done that. Just my opinion, personal choice.
I plan to keep mine as long as I can drive it, I'm older now and though in good health and fit (except for the pulled muscles when I overdo it), one never knows what can happen, which is exactly why it will be driven.
Ordered a 991.2 to avoid the new model run issues as others have indicated, it is scheduled for a partial wrap and I will add some small items after delivery. Other than that, I will leave leave it bone-stock while I own it.
This vehicle is NOT an investment. There are investment grade vehicles out there by the thousands, none of them interest me one iota, don't need to fill up a garage with things just to look at, been there, done that. Just my opinion, personal choice.
I plan to keep mine as long as I can drive it, I'm older now and though in good health and fit (except for the pulled muscles when I overdo it), one never knows what can happen, which is exactly why it will be driven.
Ordered a 991.2 to avoid the new model run issues as others have indicated, it is scheduled for a partial wrap and I will add some small items after delivery. Other than that, I will leave leave it bone-stock while I own it.
11-21-2018, 01:14 PM
#28
I recently participated in an annual Porsche group drive up in the Ozarks (my 8th year), with what is usually a big group of drivers. I'm in my later 50's, and I was one of the youngest there. I'm not seeing the influx of drivers in their 20's, 30's and 40's that will be the next generations of 911 fans. They have different priorities and financial limitations, and new 911's are now so expensive, those that have an interest in Porsches most likely will go the pre-owned route. So it will be interesting to see how Porsche navigates a changing market over the next 10 years. The older enthusiasts with financial means may be mostly satisfied with what is in their garage, and this could have implications for 911 sales going forward.
I turned 40 in July, and to the best of my recollection I've never seen someone younger than me at one of our drives or meetings. A few 40s and some 50s, but the vast majority of our region is 60s and 70s. I've been an honorary senior citizen since my early 20s though, so I really feel like I've found my people with this group.
11-21-2018, 01:24 PM
#29
My goal is to hold on to my 981 Boxster GTS and 991.2 Carrera as long as they are under warranty. Both are covered through April 2021.
Neither of my cars have given me any reason to worry about maintenance or repairs. I just like swapping cars. Being under warranty is a good excuse to keep me from switching too much.
Neither of my cars have given me any reason to worry about maintenance or repairs. I just like swapping cars. Being under warranty is a good excuse to keep me from switching too much.
11-21-2018, 03:32 PM
#30
Three Wheelin'
991.1S 7MT.
i will be holding on to this for a very long time.
i will be holding on to this for a very long time.