Is 992 depreciation dead?
Racer
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Another way to look at it, in 1994 for $110,000 you could purchase a brand new 911 Turbo 3.6 (unsure if ADM existed back then as I was sucking my thumb but I think it was a strong economy at that point. I’ve heard 91’ was a bad year). The performance specs on that turbo are very similar to the 992.1 Carrera T which we’ll call a $135,000 car in today’s dollars.
Based on the Fed’s inflation calculator and performance per dollar, today’s 911s are cheap compared to the cars of the 90s. We really shouldn’t be complaining at all with current pricing.
Based on the Fed’s inflation calculator and performance per dollar, today’s 911s are cheap compared to the cars of the 90s. We really shouldn’t be complaining at all with current pricing.
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From: SLC, UT
It’s two different worlds. Can’t compare a classic air-cooled 911 to a 992. You have to compare the 992 to a modern car. And because the 992 is still way more analog and visceral than a lot of run-of-the-mill modern cars, in 20 years, it will be sought after. Remember that many modern cars are electric or hybrid, aren’t sports cars, are much heavier, have automatic transmissions, etc.
Instructor
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From: TN
Another way to look at it, in 1994 for $110,000 you could purchase a brand new 911 Turbo 3.6 (unsure if ADM existed back then as I was sucking my thumb but I think it was a strong economy at that point. I’ve heard 91’ was a bad year). The performance specs on that turbo are very similar to the 992.1 Carrera T which we’ll call a $135,000 car in today’s dollars.
Based on the Fed’s inflation calculator and performance per dollar, today’s 911s are cheap compared to the cars of the 90s. We really shouldn’t be complaining at all with current pricing.
Based on the Fed’s inflation calculator and performance per dollar, today’s 911s are cheap compared to the cars of the 90s. We really shouldn’t be complaining at all with current pricing.
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I remember in 96 going to a dealer as a 16 year old with my buddy and checking out new 911 Turbos sitting there and some others too. Yes there were multiple turbo cars just sitting there in the showroom. Trying to fit in the back seats was a challenge. The cars were new and untitled with orig Monroney's. So doubt any ADM existed at that point.
