Hella-Buggin'

I say don't sell. Here's my reasons....

Time is limited but as your kid gets older you can take them with you and enjoy some Dad time.
My kids have lots of time in the 997 S and 997 GT3.
Your spec is special being a .2 Manual and chances are you won't fine another down the road as rewarding as what you have.
I personally think the 997 is perfect 911. Sure, older has more feel and newer has more power... but the 997, to me is the sweetspot.

wardrive

Damn. I have a 986 Boxster S. I didn't beat up a hair dresser for it.

bxstrCA

If you are going to sell it, use 'Bring A Trailer'. You could sell a can of tuna for 30% more than the grocery, on that site. I'm pretty sure it's a site stalked by personal shoppers spending other peoples money 😂
You will get a way higher price than if you list elsewhere. Sell there and buy somewhere else.
Good Luck! (I'd keep it - in about 4 more years you're going to need to get in a car and go for a drive) Happy Father's Day!

RobPosha

I assure you, you will regret it right after you sell it! You are not the first one. There is nothing like a 997.

VT Blue

Learn from my mistake...

I had a '97 993 C4S. Second owner. LOVED the car. Had almost the EXACT same arguments you're making about why it might be a good time to sell (not used as much, preoccupied with your child, etc.).

All very good reasons, to be sure.

Anyway, I sold the 993 and, aside from the fact that it doubled in value six months later (which really isn't the point, but it did hurt the ego), I regretted it every single day. And then, when there was more time, I regretted it even more.

Now I have my 997.2 C2S which, in every way is BETTER than that 993. However, I still wish I had that car.

Don't do it. You don't need the money, so consider it on sabbatical.

You've clearly dialed it in nicely...love what you've done.

Keep it.

Bob

kellen

Don’t. That is all.

sandwedge

Work mostly out of my home office these days so much less driving the GTS than I used to. Much less and I miss it but it is what it is and the miles are getting up there on it so that's the only positive about having it sit like I never thought it would. So what's your opinion on the best fuel stabilizer for a car that's being driven 2,000 - 2,500 miles a year? Maybe less than that. Thx.

Vince Vincent

As said above, make time to drive it. For some thats easier said than done, but sounds like you have to be more intentional about it, so get serious, find a local group (Porsche friends) and spend a day just really enjoying the car, bring the kid (s), make it a fun thing..
I think most people treat these like an asset or possession, but when you start looking at them like part of the "family" or something personal that also needs/wants attention, it gets easier to dedicate some time and enjoy it. believe it or not, the car will actually thank you for it and the memories you make along the way will make you want to keep it (or help you move on in a better way)....

GoBlueBirkett

From my perspective, if there is any chance you'll want to buy another 997 in the future, keep it. Think about all the work that goes into finding a car you like and trust, not to mention all the effort that you put into getting it to where it is now. For me it was combing over listings non-stop, setting up calls with owners, flights to different cities for test drives, coordinating PPIs when out of town, uncertainty whether you're missing something or the seller isn't disclosing an issue, etc. I didn't do much after buying the car, but I still feel like I have in investment in the car beyond the money. And this is all before the idea that prices certainly could be higher when you try to get back in the market.

Also, I barely make it to 2,000 miles per year and don't use fuel stabilizer. I'm in a cold weather area, so don't drive between December and March/April depending on snow and then in the summer/fall months it's a second car used for fun drives, sometimes to the office, kids sporting events on the weekends, etc. Maybe I'm being foolish by not using stabilizer, but the car starts right up every time with no issue, including in March/April after sitting for 4 months. Oil change 1x year and top off as needed. I do use a battery tender if I know it's going to sit for longer than a month.

Ripking

Going thru the same thing now, our first baby is two months out. I’ve decided to keep my .2 and get a 3rd car as a baby hauler / commuter. I love it, was my dream for a long time just like you, and I know it will be even tougher to get into a good one down the line. Mine has many more miles than yours and I drive it on Angeles crest at least once a months. Plenty of road rash from all the adventures, not gonna let the baby force me to sell my other baby!

Choon01

Hey Everyone,

OP Here. I just wanted to thank everyone for their replies, I've read thru every one and really appreciate you all taking the time to post your thoughts. I think my post was a way of confirming my beliefs and even though letting the car sit more than I'd like isn't very practical, I wanted to make sure it was worth it. As many of you have suggested I think I just need to be more intentional and find more time to enjoy her. And eventually when my son is a little older we can enjoy her together.

All the awesome feedback really speaks to the wonderful Porsche community that exists out there. I want to always own at least one 911 in my life and the P-car community is one of the major reasons why.

Hope everyone has a great day

DesmoSD

Great decision. I was going to say, keep it until your son is in elementary school and make memories with him. I don't have any kids but my two nephews are in 4th and 5th grade. I take them to the PCA social gatherings, TechTactics and canyon drives. They absolutely love these events and I keep reminding them that if they do well in school, they will be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. The last TechTactics in Ontario, California, we spend the entire day there and they weren't even bored.

saxonite

You're going to be glad to keep the car. Yes prices are high right now but Porsche isn't building anymore 997's and having a low mileage, manual will always be a desirable car. I didn't see this thread earlier but what I would have said is to keep the car. My dad went through a similar situation over 30 years ago with his 280z when I was about the same age as your child. He didn't get another sports car for over a decade and I was in high school by that time. If you sold the 997 and waited for a more practical time to purchase another 997 or get a 964, who knows how long that could be.

It sounds like the P-car you really want is a 964, I would suggest keeping an eye out for one and wait for the exact spec you want. It could take a few years but the value of the 997 will help offset the cost of a 964.

My schedule lately hasn't allowed my to drive my 997.1 as much as I would like either but I can tell you from experience between owning that car and watching my dad wishing he still had the Z when I was growing up. It's a lot less painful to have the car in the garage and not drive it than to not have it at all.

groovzilla

We gave our set of Twins up for adoption and kept the Porsche's

3rdpedal

Sell it. Definitely sell it.

The G20 330i Msport that is.

Then you won't be able to drive anything but 997. Life is too short.