Turbo S 22k Mi $484 out the door at Gooding
02-02-2016, 08:14 PM
#31
Three Wheelin'
02-04-2016, 02:25 PM
#35
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Been enjoying it as intended for 12 years now!
02-04-2016, 02:45 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by pstoppani
I was going to say the same thing, but, in reality, it is a fun sideline to watch and in my small world, I enjoy my 993TT knowing it will never fall into this increasing prices discussion (modified for street/track, 70K miles, pure driver)
Been enjoying it as intended for 12 years now!
Been enjoying it as intended for 12 years now!
02-04-2016, 03:04 PM
#37
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
I continue to "rack up the miles on my cars." What's the point in having them if they don't get used? Buy a painting then. I do get a little uncomfortable now if the weather isn't perfect, or if I can't get a parking space far away from everybody else. So I have changed from the years of driving my Turbo S in the rain bc it was awd, and it always rains in Germany... To now taking the 430 spider in the rain (worthless)
02-04-2016, 04:07 PM
#38
Race Director
I continue to "rack up the miles on my cars." What's the point in having them if they don't get used? Buy a painting then. I do get a little uncomfortable now if the weather isn't perfect, or if I can't get a parking space far away from everybody else. So I have changed from the years of driving my Turbo S in the rain bc it was awd, and it always rains in Germany... To now taking the 430 spider in the rain (worthless)
nice.
02-04-2016, 07:13 PM
#39
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
02-04-2016, 08:10 PM
#40
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I was going to say the same thing, but, in reality, it is a fun sideline to watch and in my small world, I enjoy my 993TT knowing it will never fall into this increasing prices discussion (modified for street/track, 70K miles, pure driver)
Been enjoying it as intended for 12 years now!
Been enjoying it as intended for 12 years now!
02-05-2016, 12:41 AM
#41
QUOTE=mickfluff;12984884]Enjoyed air cooled Porsches more when it wasn't all about the increasing values....meh...[/QUOTE]
Now I sip from a water cooler; albeit a modded one. Great to see some people driving their 993TT but the days when this forum lit up with lengthy threads regards to modifying, upgrades and so forth are just less and less. (understand that's just what happens when cars go into collector status of high value) I truly enjoy the 997 forum where mods, upgrades, spirited debates and threads of guys driving across country with their old man to retrieve their first Porsche purchase are the norm.
That said, I may hate the price focus but but will always love the 993TT.. Those that had one prior to the boom and kept it through the rise, congrats!
But when you want to add another P car to be a stable mate to your 993TT the 997 cars are a tremendous value these days.
Sorry for the derail from the OP.
Now I sip from a water cooler; albeit a modded one. Great to see some people driving their 993TT but the days when this forum lit up with lengthy threads regards to modifying, upgrades and so forth are just less and less. (understand that's just what happens when cars go into collector status of high value) I truly enjoy the 997 forum where mods, upgrades, spirited debates and threads of guys driving across country with their old man to retrieve their first Porsche purchase are the norm.
That said, I may hate the price focus but but will always love the 993TT.. Those that had one prior to the boom and kept it through the rise, congrats!
But when you want to add another P car to be a stable mate to your 993TT the 997 cars are a tremendous value these days.
Sorry for the derail from the OP.
Last edited by mickfluff; 02-05-2016 at 09:36 AM.
02-05-2016, 04:16 PM
#42
Race Car
There's a huge supply - around 40 993tt's on cars.com alone - and dealers need to move vehicles to make money. Also, many of the very successful dealers and collectors are older and probably want to cash in before it's too late. Look at Marshall Goldman's inventory - massive. And what's with Seinfeld unloading all of those cars? I'm thinking and hoping this is the beginning of a decline 'cause I'm just starting to look for my next one.....RS America, 3.0 or 3.2 litre coupe, maybe an Outlaw - the dream never ends.
02-05-2016, 05:10 PM
#43
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Ray, thanks for taking the time to post. As a +1 I'd observe that a truly original, well maintained, time capsule car sold at top dollar is usually a bargain compared with a lesser car that needs restoration. A full restoration is a $2-300K proposition, which creates a valuation 'buffer zone' that separates a perfect car from one with needs. Add the 12-18 mos of time and effort taken up by managing a restoration, with all the concomitant uncertainties and headaches, and a truly exceptional car not only doesn't cost a premium, it is a good value.
02-06-2016, 10:13 AM
#44
Ray, thanks for taking the time to post. As a +1 I'd observe that a truly original, well maintained, time capsule car sold at top dollar is usually a bargain compared with a lesser car that needs restoration. A full restoration is a $2-300K proposition, which creates a valuation 'buffer zone' that separates a perfect car from one with needs. Add the 12-18 mos of time and effort taken up by managing a restoration, with all the concomitant uncertainties and headaches, and a truly exceptional car not only doesn't cost a premium, it is a good value.
02-06-2016, 11:36 PM
#45
There's a huge supply - around 40 993tt's on cars.com alone - and dealers need to move vehicles to make money. Also, many of the very successful dealers and collectors are older and probably want to cash in before it's too late. Look at Marshall Goldman's inventory - massive. And what's with Seinfeld unloading all of those cars? I'm thinking and hoping this is the beginning of a decline 'cause I'm just starting to look for my next one.....RS America, 3.0 or 3.2 litre coupe, maybe an Outlaw - the dream never ends.