Its not that easy...for most on here that interest income will be taxed at 37-45% or more (including federal and state where applicable).

 

That’s a high tax rate that I don’t think anyone actually pays because they have wizards for accountants. Every tool you use to arbitrage will have taxes here and there, but I’m just saying there are ways to get your effective rate down into a more tolerant level.

If it’s not worth your time to click a mouse button here and there, then you’re really not affected by high borrowing costs because you’re so rich.

 

Maybe not effective rate but definitely marginal rate. There’s limited tax deductions if you’re a W2 earner and don’t want to risk an audit. Loopholes like syndicated easements are getting shut down with some regularity these days.

 

I had similar; bought my 2009 C2S manual at 25% off; it had been on the dealers floor for 8 months. Nobody wanted the manual either, they had 3 to choose from.

 

Not quite 5% - but I've seen HYSA as high as 4.65%.

You can also find plenty of dividend stocks over 5% that have never decreased their dividends with a long history.

It's not a guarantee - but artwork is also a damn near lock for 5%+

 

Truth be told, a lot of folks would be happy with a Base Carrera and probably be unable to find the limits of that car.
Gordon Murray believes in everyday drivability on roads. It's also why his cars have actual ground clearance -- it's a touted feature of the T50.

 

Yeah, and who would have thought that a C2 base Carrera would now be the unicorn allocation. At the moment it’s easier get a GTS and T build slot than a base (actually just about any trim is easier to get then a C2).

 

They want to sell the more expensive models first. If they can only make so many, why not focus on the money? I don't see how that's surprising.

 

I think there's actually less 992 C2 produced than there are 992 GT3.

But that's only one side of the equation.

Right or wrong, the demand for a GT3 far outstrips that for a C2.

 

Because historically C2 and C2S production would have outweighed the higher trims. Of course yes, in todays market the focus on the money not at all surprising. Just strange to think if I would have told someone 4 years ago that it will be easier to get a GTS, Targa, Turbo S etc. then a C2, they would have thought thats crazy talk. A new world for sure.

 

Maybe that is why Porsche is all of a sudden pumping out so many Ts. Basically, the only "base" Porsche will make in order to still have that profit margin and not look like it is cranking out only GTS and up trims

 

Not so sure about that. While the demand for a GT product will always be well higher then GT production, it is still a niche market in the grand scheme. I would think far more potential "everyday" customers out there for a C2 or C2S on the budget side alone (not to mention characteristics) vs. a GT3.

 

Indeed, the T is taking up most of the C2 build slots now.

 

The demand for a 911 outstrips a GT3 if you include all iterations of the 911, i.e., C2, C2S, C4, C4S, GTS (GTS4S) and all the Cabriolet variations of the former, Targa's, etc.

Yes, if you include only C2 then, the demand is probably on parity with the GT3.

 

This is why I "gave up" and went CPO for a C4. I couldn't get allocation and the situation was bleak for us "poor" buyers. There were ZERO C4 allocation in the USA last round. I get to stay on the list, so I can always spend more money later if I choose to.

At least it came with full PPF, so I got something for overpaying for a CPO.

That said, my own personal ADM as such, was a great decision, because I'm smiling just thinking this beast is sitting in my garage waiting for another run! Yes, I feel like the C2/C4 have enough power to be beasts in my mind. Good times!