Rolo

Looks like I'm going to get a decent bonus. Have always wanted a 993TT. Is it worth it to step up from my beloved 4S?

Or should I add to the kids college funds?..They are young, so there is always time to add more. Or they could just work their way through school.

What cost difference would be fair for a TT that is equipted much like my care,...10k,25k, THIRTY K??? What could it be?

Robin 993DX

John,

This is really your own financial choice. I feel that things are so unstable in our society and job market today, unless you have a trust fund you really should save the money for the raining days.

My own personal golden rule in life is to give yourself plenty of financial margin in order to maintain good relationships in all aspects.

The average cost difference between a NA 993 to a TT 993 is about $30-$45k

BTW, what exactly do you do to enable you to earn a good bonus at times like this? If I am not mistaken you were some sort of financial investment broker?

Richard C4S

Get a hold man. Save the $$ for your children. Is 1 second 0-60mph really worth it?

Randy M

Keep saving your money for what you really want, a turbo S !!!

96P993

These cars are great but the kids come first!!!!!

MJBird993

On the other hand... you only live once!

Michael

Bob D.

Well, I am definitely a bit biased here because a few years ago I went from perfect health to a life of intermittent wheelchair use, frequent surgeries and the like.

When I saw the writing on the wall I bought my dream 914-6 (2.7RS engine and 2,000 lbs = yee haw)and drove it for a year before the clutch and manual controls got too difficult for me. Now I figure I have a few years left with this wonderful Tiptronic 993 before I hang up the keys for good. I'd rather live as good a life now as I can; I will have plenty of time sitting in a chair to save for the kids college fund.

I believe that, within reason, you should opt to enjoy things while you even have the choice to do so. So my vote is that if a TT is your dream machine, go for it. They hold their value pretty well so you can always bail out if necessary.

Good luck!

Greg Fishman

Bob,
I agree with you. This past weekend I was at a friend's funeral, he was only 33y.o. Life is short, live well.

chris walrod

Since you have a C4S already, I would do a few upgrades that you have been lusting over, do the PDE (Porsche Driving Experience) and bank the rest. Maybe invest (the market supposed to rebound the latter half of this year) in something and grow it.

If had that type of bonus, I am not sure I could listen to my own advise.

Good luck whatever you decide!

Pete K

I LOVE my TT!! Need I say more.

But then, my kids education is already taken care of.

I agree with Bob, with in reason you should go for what you want. Are you young enough that next years bonus can go to the kids? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Pete

ca993twin

I don't think the delta between a nice C4S and a TT is as great as Robin suggests. You should pay no more than $60 to $65K for a really nice 1996 TT. What is your C4S worth?

When I was looking at C2s then later C2Ss, I found that the TTs had dropped in price to the point where owning one, while still out of my budget, was less crazy than I thought (still crazy). The TT is my ultimate fantasy car, and I'm glad I didn't compromise.

Eric in Chicago

Turbo. Nothing else said that I could say better...

GTR 993

You know what your financial situation is no one else on here does. If your kids are young and you are certain you have time to build that fund back up I would say definately enjoy life and buy a TT. You can always sell the TT a few years from now and put the money back in.

ZAMIRZ

Get the TT.

Rohan Nath

well for starters drive the two cars back to back and see if the difference is truly what you lust after (perhaps you've already done this).

also keep in mind that in addition to the $$s you are stepping into a 7 year old car (i'm assuming you'll go for an early model 993TT to manage cashflow). your c4s you already know; the TT may well have hidden surprises (hopefully not).

i'm not inclined to comment on the financial wisdom of the choice since you know your financial situation better than anyone else.