Originally Posted by p-cardriver

good inputs all, thanks. I drove a C-class today and liked it well enough, but of course its no p-car. I can pick up a 2007 for under $20k, and it is suitable for short drives with 4 adults, as well as year-round utility use.

Will drive some other cars over the next couple of weeks, and probably go the route of getting a second cheap car for now. That way I can dump it without much loss if I decide to go to one car later, and I can keep the Porsche through another summer season.

The car does need to be sort of business professional which rules out a lot of potential fun (I am CFO of a utility), like the Fiat 500 which might be a real hoot! Of course since my commute involves narrow roads and encounters with pickups and school busses, I'm not wanting anything too Citroen-esqe (2CV that is).

Thanks again - really helpful input as usual on this board.

Originally Posted by Alstoy

The car and/or the three sets of wheels may have had something to do with your new status. So, enjoy the trappings of bachelrodom with vigor! The advise about taking your time with decisions is good. A simple 2nd car with some ability to transverse snow may be great.

Cheers

Originally Posted by ajayabb

Not to pry, but will the money you get from the sale of your car be subject to being distributed?

Originally Posted by p-cardriver

The settlement is final and so whatever I do won't impact distributions, etc.

My ex will get a CaymanS, three sets of wheels, a spare engine, track tires, tools, extra suspension and exhaust plus a Trailex to load the CaymanS on and the Mercedes ML320CDI to pull all that with, so I'm pretty sure my meager little 997S and wheels had nothing to do with this!

Originally Posted by Deansdream

If you sold it, what would you track??? Keep it for that reason alone

Originally Posted by jrotsaert

Keep and lease a cheap VW with folding back seats for when you need to carry stuff around. Every time I was Porscheless (twice for a year between ages 18 and now 41) I felt miserable every time I would get in my car. It'll cost you 6 grand a year all in (lease, insurance, maintenance, ...)... if that's affordable to you and you like the 997, don't hesitate!

Originally Posted by p-cardriver

A little advice, please...

I'm about to become single and will only have one car - 2007 997S. The car has just under 70k miles, I am the original owner. It is black (not metallic) over sand, coupe. I have three sets of wheels (winter 18s, silver lobster 19s and newly black powder coated lobster 19s). Winter tires are fine, summers should be replaced shortly. The car has been tracked beginner/intermediate and super well maintained. Options are Power Seat package, Self Dimming Mirrors, Heated front seats, Wheel caps with colored crests, Sport Chrono Package, Nav, Bose, Remote CD, Porsche crest in headrests. It also has Dension iPod adaptor in the Frunk. MSRP was $91,360. Never wrecked or dented, but has been driven year-round in winter climates. Clear bra on front bumper, but not on the hood which has many small chips. Windshield has the common tiny pitting. If I was going to keep the car I would respray the hood and replace the windshield.

Commute is 24 miles of country roads with some nice twisties and elevation changes. A blast in this car, provided the weather isn't too bad.

Problem is this isn't a great only-car. No way to carry dry cleaning for example, or anything large I might need to buy - and I hate taking it to the grocery store because of the ding risk.

So I'm thinking of selling it and getting a more useful vehicle, or keeping it and getting something $20k or less as a winter daily, errand runner, etc.

If I sell it, I'm going back and forth between Mercedes C-Class, BMW 335d, maybe a small SUV, or Audi A4, A5 or Q. I want high mileage since I take several longer trips and the commute can eat up fuel too.

If I keep it, I'm thinking used A4, new Fiesta, or ???

So would appreciate thoughts on keep vs sell, what to replace or augment it with, and if sell, what price you all think is reasonable (I've been all over KBB and Edmunds as well as the usual Porsche sites - so just want your thoughts).

TIA
Mike aka p-cardriver

Originally Posted by JW911

Okay, first of all, if I was newly single, the last thing I would do would be to get rid of the Porsche. In fact, if I didn't own one, the first thing I would do would be to buy a Porsche.

Second, I don't know what you're talking about with the daily driver issues. My dry cleaning sits just fine in the back. And I shop at the grocery store all the time. Park in the far corner on the end spot and put your car at the far end of the corner spot. That is what I always do. Dings are impossible. You have to walk an extra 100 feet. Or you could drive a dinged up VW. Which do you prefer?????

Keep your car, you've obviously been enjoying it for 70K miles. Keep it up man, keep it up!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by p-cardriver

A little advice, please...

I'm about to become single and will only have one car - 2007 997S. The car has just under 70k miles, I am the original owner. It is black (not metallic) over sand, coupe. I have three sets of wheels (winter 18s, silver lobster 19s and newly black powder coated lobster 19s). Winter tires are fine, summers should be replaced shortly. The car has been tracked beginner/intermediate and super well maintained. Options are Power Seat package, Self Dimming Mirrors, Heated front seats, Wheel caps with colored crests, Sport Chrono Package, Nav, Bose, Remote CD, Porsche crest in headrests. It also has Dension iPod adaptor in the Frunk. MSRP was $91,360. Never wrecked or dented, but has been driven year-round in winter climates. Clear bra on front bumper, but not on the hood which has many small chips. Windshield has the common tiny pitting. If I was going to keep the car I would respray the hood and replace the windshield.

Commute is 24 miles of country roads with some nice twisties and elevation changes. A blast in this car, provided the weather isn't too bad.

Problem is this isn't a great only-car. No way to carry dry cleaning for example, or anything large I might need to buy - and I hate taking it to the grocery store because of the ding risk.

So I'm thinking of selling it and getting a more useful vehicle, or keeping it and getting something $20k or less as a winter daily, errand runner, etc.

If I sell it, I'm going back and forth between Mercedes C-Class, BMW 335d, maybe a small SUV, or Audi A4, A5 or Q. I want high mileage since I take several longer trips and the commute can eat up fuel too.

If I keep it, I'm thinking used A4, new Fiesta, or ???

So would appreciate thoughts on keep vs sell, what to replace or augment it with, and if sell, what price you all think is reasonable (I've been all over KBB and Edmunds as well as the usual Porsche sites - so just want your thoughts).

TIA
Mike aka p-cardriver