element

wash it, wax it and love it.. it will take the outside abuse and these things were made solid to use everyday

MDamen

I leave mine outside all the time with no car cover and drive it every day. A cover in Seattle would just trap moisture and promote mildew. I do have to keep after the paint as it picks up stuff that falls off trees or otherwise finds its way out of the sky.

Flying Finn

For sure I'd rather leave 996 outside (how is this even a consideration is beyond me) and most likely also the same thing for 997 but regardless, which of these cars will be with you the longest? That's the one that stays on the garage.

Alcav5

How much head room do you have? If you have ~ 12' you can put in a lift...

Al

Quadcammer

A nice 996 Turbo costs as much as a nice 993 non-turbo.

why wouldn't it be a consideration.

CorrdoBrit

OP's looking at a 996 NA DD (maybe), not a turbo. No contest. The 996 can stay outside

Flying Finn

I didn't pay attention (that it was a 6 TT), in that case it's a toss up although I think 10 years from now, a nice 996 Turbo will probably cost less than a nice 993 non-turbo.
(That's why I also asked which car OP plans to keep the longest as then IMO that stays inside.)

Quadcammer

am I missing something?

Quadcammer

who knows what the values will be in 10 years, of if any of us are even still here in 10 years.

A 996 is not inherently less worthwhile of garage coverage than a 993. Its not somehow less worthy. (not saying that you in particular said that, but thats the impression I get from others)

CorrdoBrit

Yes
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Quadcammer

Now I'm all confused.

So the guy has a 993.

his wife will be getting a 996 turbo or 997

and he's now wondering if he should buy ANOTHER 993 or a 996 NA?

is this accurate?

CorrdoBrit

Tis a little confusing. I think the OP should clarify what is currently occupying his side of the garage. Then all will be clear..... maybe.

The way I'm reading it is that he wants another 993 or a NA 996 as a DD.

Quadcammer

I think he's looking for either another 993 or a 996...then again, i've been wrong before

justin-in-athens

Another idea is to check with your neighbors--alot of folks have at least one empty garage bay!

RudyP

I'd try to find a storage garage. In fact, I am trying to find a storage garage for my 2 extra cars.