Prices Keep Drifting Up
Racer
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The live auction sites function as social media platforms for auto enthusiasts. It makes sense that they would be the most reactive to price trends, real or imagined. I think fear is driving prices right now. People are expecting a massive crash when in reality its more of a gradual tightening, but that fear causes the crash to become self-fulfilling.
Some GREAT deals to be had as a result! Personally I would list my car for sale at pre-crash price, through traditional avenues, and wait for a bite and then try to snipe something in an auction.
Some GREAT deals to be had as a result! Personally I would list my car for sale at pre-crash price, through traditional avenues, and wait for a bite and then try to snipe something in an auction.
Last edited by pulpo; Jul 18, 2022 at 02:56 PM.
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Unfortunately, we have run away inflation. Fed won't be able to do anything gradual. Remember, the world's central banks are all tightening except China and Japan, for now...
Brace yourself, this won't be pretty.
Brace yourself, this won't be pretty.
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Just watched the new Car Wow video on the new 911R. Beautiful car with incredible technology. But all I could think about was how the heck will you trouble shoot and service it after the warranty is up.
Sure, the performance is incredible, but the technological complexity of the new 911s is out of control. Can't imagine what the costs will be to service the car and replace worn parts.
As the covid stimulus induced euphoria goes away quickly, we will be left with the typical depreciation cycle of a 911, littered with the quirks, issues and costs of every new 911 model that aren't known and won't be realized for years.
After watching the video, I realized once again how special 996 ownership is. We already know the issues, every issue has an affordable solution, and the car is aging beautifully as a classic, and it is a true visceral driver's car, one that you drive instead of one that drives you.
Call me old school, but I can't help being bullish over the next few decades on the 996. What's not to love?
Sure, the performance is incredible, but the technological complexity of the new 911s is out of control. Can't imagine what the costs will be to service the car and replace worn parts.
As the covid stimulus induced euphoria goes away quickly, we will be left with the typical depreciation cycle of a 911, littered with the quirks, issues and costs of every new 911 model that aren't known and won't be realized for years.
After watching the video, I realized once again how special 996 ownership is. We already know the issues, every issue has an affordable solution, and the car is aging beautifully as a classic, and it is a true visceral driver's car, one that you drive instead of one that drives you.
Call me old school, but I can't help being bullish over the next few decades on the 996. What's not to love?
Last edited by GC996; Jul 20, 2022 at 09:02 AM.
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Since green interiors get lots of comments, what do people think of this one?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
Last edited by Optionman1; Jul 20, 2022 at 10:51 AM.
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Since green interiors get lots of comments, what do people think of this one?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
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Since green interiors get lots of comments, what do people think of this one?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
Never heard of "victor junior" wheels lol
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Since green interiors get lots of comments, what do people think of this one?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...SACEgJGAPD_BwE
Racer
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Just watched the new Car Wow video on the new 911R. Beautiful car with incredible technology. But all I could think about was how the heck will you trouble shoot and service it after the warranty is up.
Sure, the performance is incredible, but the technological complexity of the new 911s is out of control. Can't imagine what the costs will be to service the car and replace worn parts.
As the covid stimulus induced euphoria goes away quickly, we will be left with the typical depreciation cycle of a 911, littered with the quirks, issues and costs of every new 911 model that aren't known and won't be realized for years.
After watching the video, I realized once again how special 996 ownership is. We already know the issues, every issue has an affordable solution, and the car is aging beautifully as a classic, and it is a true visceral driver's car, one that you drive instead of one that drives you.
Call me old school, but I can't help being bullish over the next few decades on the 996. What's not to love?
Sure, the performance is incredible, but the technological complexity of the new 911s is out of control. Can't imagine what the costs will be to service the car and replace worn parts.
As the covid stimulus induced euphoria goes away quickly, we will be left with the typical depreciation cycle of a 911, littered with the quirks, issues and costs of every new 911 model that aren't known and won't be realized for years.
After watching the video, I realized once again how special 996 ownership is. We already know the issues, every issue has an affordable solution, and the car is aging beautifully as a classic, and it is a true visceral driver's car, one that you drive instead of one that drives you.
Call me old school, but I can't help being bullish over the next few decades on the 996. What's not to love?