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Old 05-20-2022, 06:23 PM
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If it puts a smile on your face, then drive the hell out of it! That's what they are meant for imo.
Old 05-20-2022, 06:26 PM
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101,522 miles
ordered April 2012
delivered 6/15/12
enjoyed every frickin mile over 10 years.
i smile every time i look at it




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Old 05-20-2022, 06:33 PM
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Enjoy your car. I log almost 1,000 miles each month. no regrets.

It's not a showpiece Ferrari - most of those guys say "I love my car, it's perfect and only has 4,000 miles on it". I think Jay Leno has a couple interviews where he talks about this.
Old 05-20-2022, 06:34 PM
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A 911 GTS isn't that special.

A low mileage 2018 911 GTS is not going to be anymore appreciably more special than a similarly spec'd low milage 2018 911 GTS.

Go drive it.

Don't use your cars to make money, or preserve wealth.

There are better and more profitable ways to do that.
Old 05-20-2022, 06:39 PM
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don't even give it a second thought my friend. what ever the depreciation amounts to in the end, it's peanuts compared to the fun you seem to be having. i purchased my 2013 S about 2 years ago as a DD and have put 25k miles on it so far. i'd be bummed if i wasn't driving as much as i do. that is what i bought it for. keep enjoying your awesome GTS and wear the miles as badges of honor! (i do). and don't worry....Porsche will build more so you can get another one after you drive this one into the ground. =)
Old 05-20-2022, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by capiii
2018 GTS bought as a DD in Oct of 2021 with 14k miles. Just blew past 28k last week. I have loved every single 14k miles that I have put on the car but damn the miles are piling up. I have the Rennsport event in a few weeks and that will add an another 2k in less than a week..
Should I just suck it up and keep driving?? At what point does the mileage really start affecting the value of the car?
I am not looking to sell it anytime soon so that may be my answer! But thought I would ask the RL.
I recently sold my 911 for MSRP. It was a 2018 4s with 20k miles that I bought new. I think 4-5k miles per year is typical for a 911 user and I see many used ones offered for sale with fewer miles. At that rate (4-5k) of miles driven per year. the car seems to retain its value pretty well. I wasn't planning to sell mine either but needed to for various reasons. If I were you, I would just drive it especially if you are enjoyning it and not worry about the miles.
Old 05-20-2022, 08:43 PM
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Might of been said before, but it may be like marrying a super model or hot wife - what are you saving her for - the next guy?

my wife at 51 years old
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Old 05-20-2022, 08:48 PM
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This post just influenced me to walk away from this computer and go drive my car ... see ya.
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Old 05-20-2022, 09:00 PM
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If you are worried about miles you can't afford the car....
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Old 05-20-2022, 09:19 PM
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Heck with reading these post my car should be in the scrap yard already.

Still scaring me at times with 133K on the clock.

Life is too short to drive boring cars.
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yowzaa, lucky man
Old 05-20-2022, 10:08 PM
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Really, you own a Porsche, it's made to be driven. I've got 19k in 3 years and plan to keep driving.

You only have a finite time to enjoy life don't waste it worrying.
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Originally Posted by Sporty
Might of been said before, but it may be like marrying a super model or hot wife - what are you saving her for - the next guy?

my wife at 51 years old


well played sir!
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Old 05-20-2022, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by capiii
2018 GTS bought as a DD in Oct of 2021 with 14k miles. Just blew past 28k last week. I have loved every single 14k miles that I have put on the car but damn the miles are piling up. I have the Rennsport event in a few weeks and that will add an another 2k in less than a week..
Should I just suck it up and keep driving?? At what point does the mileage really start affecting the value of the car?
I am not looking to sell it anytime soon so that may be my answer! But thought I would ask the RL.
At 28,000, it already has gone way past the value inflection point! Just enjoy it. It’s not an investment.



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Old 05-20-2022, 11:03 PM
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It’s not an F40, even then drive it. A GTS isn’t a huge collector car.


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