996 Turbo owners: What tempts you?
07-21-2018, 07:31 PM
#46
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Got an e90 m3 a few months ago and it really makes me appreciate driving the 996, and visa versa. I can only really see replacing the turbo with another turbo 911, and even that would be a stretch as all the newer ones seem numb compared to our cars.
07-21-2018, 10:22 PM
#50
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07-22-2018, 06:08 PM
#52
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A 997.2 GT3 tempted me and I sold my 996TT to buy one in 2013 after 4 years of happy ownership. But, I persevered and am back with a new-to-me 2002 996TT, ready to start that love affair all over again. Of course I kept the 997.2 GT3 RS! 
07-23-2018, 12:42 PM
#53
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[QUOTE=Shark;15155363]After 8 great years and 55k miles of ownership, I replaced it with a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster, one of only 142 ever made with the revised design. Has more than doubled in value in the 4 years since. Hard to accurately describe the driving experience, its just that good.
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That's the part that's tough to explain to the wife (with a straight face). "Honey, just think of it as a great investment!" Never works for me. But, it is amazing how many exotics end up gaining in value if you can catch them in the right part of their depreciation cycle. The Ford GT never depreciated. That is probably true (or nearly true) for the 918. I'm not a big fan of looking at a car purchase as an investment, but then again, if you buy a sports car right, you aren't going to lose your shirt on it - you'll likely break even or nearly so. It's more like "parking" your money in the car rather than spending it (pardon the pun). But, again, that's a loser of an argument (at least with my wife!).
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That's the part that's tough to explain to the wife (with a straight face). "Honey, just think of it as a great investment!" Never works for me. But, it is amazing how many exotics end up gaining in value if you can catch them in the right part of their depreciation cycle. The Ford GT never depreciated. That is probably true (or nearly true) for the 918. I'm not a big fan of looking at a car purchase as an investment, but then again, if you buy a sports car right, you aren't going to lose your shirt on it - you'll likely break even or nearly so. It's more like "parking" your money in the car rather than spending it (pardon the pun). But, again, that's a loser of an argument (at least with my wife!).
07-23-2018, 02:01 PM
#54
[QUOTE=kcattorney;15160193]
I didn't buy it because I thought it would increase in value, but I did think it wouldn't depreciate much if any. I came very close to buying a new Gallardo at that time (late 2012) that was marked down $35-$40k because the 2013s were already on the lot. With taxes and what not, I would have been $220k into it (financing $100k). Gave them a verbal OK to bring the car in (was at another dealership) on a Friday, by Monday I just had constant buyers remorse feelings over financing $100k for a depreciating toy. So I backed out, and paid cash (and had some money left over) for the Diablo.
Now, that 2012 Gallardo is a $120k car (pissing away $100k) and the Diablo is the $200k+ car......just dumb luck.
I'm at about the same level in my car fund now as I was in Dec 2012 (yep, takes me YEARS to save 6 figures), realize how depreciation adverse I am and trying to be smarter this time.
After 8 great years and 55k miles of ownership, I replaced it with a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster, one of only 142 ever made with the revised design. Has more than doubled in value in the 4 years since. Hard to accurately describe the driving experience, its just that good.
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That's the part that's tough to explain to the wife (with a straight face). "Honey, just think of it as a great investment!" Never works for me. But, it is amazing how many exotics end up gaining in value if you can catch them in the right part of their depreciation cycle. The Ford GT never depreciated. That is probably true (or nearly true) for the 918. I'm not a big fan of looking at a car purchase as an investment, but then again, if you buy a sports car right, you aren't going to lose your shirt on it - you'll likely break even or nearly so. It's more like "parking" your money in the car rather than spending it (pardon the pun). But, again, that's a loser of an argument (at least with my wife!).
[\QUOTE]
That's the part that's tough to explain to the wife (with a straight face). "Honey, just think of it as a great investment!" Never works for me. But, it is amazing how many exotics end up gaining in value if you can catch them in the right part of their depreciation cycle. The Ford GT never depreciated. That is probably true (or nearly true) for the 918. I'm not a big fan of looking at a car purchase as an investment, but then again, if you buy a sports car right, you aren't going to lose your shirt on it - you'll likely break even or nearly so. It's more like "parking" your money in the car rather than spending it (pardon the pun). But, again, that's a loser of an argument (at least with my wife!).
Now, that 2012 Gallardo is a $120k car (pissing away $100k) and the Diablo is the $200k+ car......just dumb luck.
I'm at about the same level in my car fund now as I was in Dec 2012 (yep, takes me YEARS to save 6 figures), realize how depreciation adverse I am and trying to be smarter this time.
07-23-2018, 02:54 PM
#55
Three Wheelin'
Now, that 2012 Gallardo is a $120k car (pissing away $100k) and the Diablo is the $200k+ car......just dumb luck. I'm at about the same level in my car fund now as I was in Dec 2012 (yep, takes me YEARS to save 6 figures), realize how depreciation adverse I am and trying to be smarter this time.
Your Lambo looks awesome. Big presence. How's it feel, others have said they're big and tough to drive (around town I assume).
07-23-2018, 03:02 PM
#56
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[QUOTE=kcattorney;15160193]
In 2008 saw Ford GTs going for 75-80k. Hindsight is 20:20
After 8 great years and 55k miles of ownership, I replaced it with a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster, one of only 142 ever made with the revised design. Has more than doubled in value in the 4 years since. Hard to accurately describe the driving experience, its just that good.
[\QUOTE]
That's the part that's tough to explain to the wife (with a straight face). "Honey, just think of it as a great investment!" Never works for me. But, it is amazing how many exotics end up gaining in value if you can catch them in the right part of their depreciation cycle. The Ford GT never depreciated. That is probably true (or nearly true) for the 918. I'm not a big fan of looking at a car purchase as an investment, but then again, if you buy a sports car right, you aren't going to lose your shirt on it - you'll likely break even or nearly so. It's more like "parking" your money in the car rather than spending it (pardon the pun). But, again, that's a loser of an argument (at least with my wife!).
[\QUOTE]
That's the part that's tough to explain to the wife (with a straight face). "Honey, just think of it as a great investment!" Never works for me. But, it is amazing how many exotics end up gaining in value if you can catch them in the right part of their depreciation cycle. The Ford GT never depreciated. That is probably true (or nearly true) for the 918. I'm not a big fan of looking at a car purchase as an investment, but then again, if you buy a sports car right, you aren't going to lose your shirt on it - you'll likely break even or nearly so. It's more like "parking" your money in the car rather than spending it (pardon the pun). But, again, that's a loser of an argument (at least with my wife!).
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07-23-2018, 06:49 PM
#59
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And, because I live in traffic hell Vancouver, this tempts me:
07-24-2018, 02:56 AM
#60
Motorcycle racing tempts me. I Could sell my 996tt, take the money, buy a cheap race bike and fund my racing for the next 10 seasons.