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11-12-2017 | 01:16 AM
#1816
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That is what I thought too. Then I drove a cab, with that rich sport exhaust roaring in my ear. My wife decided then and there we are now cab people. I have to agree (although the 997 cab does look a bit funky in comparison to the sleeker 991 profile). Trouble is, she has monopolized the 911. Combination of a cab, C2S manual with every single performance option, and full leather, and it was bye-bye to her BMW 335is very quickly.
I wouldn't mind owning a coupe again, as I like the visual better, but from a driving experience, it's Cab hands down. The exhaust is arguably the most visceral experience of driving a 911, and the coupe just doesn't sound the same. If I had the $, I would buy a 981 Boxster Spyder just for that sound as well.
I wouldn't mind owning a coupe again, as I like the visual better, but from a driving experience, it's Cab hands down. The exhaust is arguably the most visceral experience of driving a 911, and the coupe just doesn't sound the same. If I had the $, I would buy a 981 Boxster Spyder just for that sound as well.
I do have to agree that the sound is a very important factor especially when driving a sports car and nothing butta fabspeed exhaust can easily please your ears.
11-13-2017 | 07:19 PM
#1817
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11-13-2017 | 07:36 PM
#1818
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it is a C4S.... but at 35k ask not sure
11-13-2017 | 08:49 PM
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11-13-2017 | 08:56 PM
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11-13-2017 | 09:13 PM
#1823
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Here's a high mileage 997.2 with 113k miles. How many miles can these cars go before a major overhaul on the engine?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...t&CMP=atempest
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...t&CMP=atempest
11-13-2017 | 09:39 PM
#1824
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High mileage 911s
Here's a high mileage 997.2 with 113k miles. How many miles can these cars go before a major overhaul on the engine?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...t&CMP=atempest
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...t&CMP=atempest
If I liked a particular Porsche 911 and high mileage was the only concern, I would not shy from 100k plus with decent maintenance records and a good PPI.
11-13-2017 | 11:18 PM
#1825
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With proper maintenance, a Porsche flat 6 can comfortably roll past 200,000 miles. But with any used car, "with proper maintenance" is a huge caveat.
If I liked a particular Porsche 911 and high mileage was the only concern, I would not shy from 100k plus with decent maintenance records and a good PPI.
If I liked a particular Porsche 911 and high mileage was the only concern, I would not shy from 100k plus with decent maintenance records and a good PPI.
11-13-2017 | 11:30 PM
#1826
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Debatable, but it will hold its value long as its maintained. I think it depends on how the 992 is received, is it going to be an even more GT car than the 991? Bigger and smoother, while the Caymen and its variants become the sports car? If so, then the 997.2 just might. Its the last hydraulic steering 911 and sort of analog 911.
11-14-2017 | 10:47 AM
#1827
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11-14-2017 | 10:49 AM
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11-14-2017 | 12:14 PM
#1829
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Appreciate in value?
If you want a chance at appreciation, buy a new 911T or a GT3. That said, I think you'll do better with a mutual fund. A number of diversified growth funds returned >30% last year. Porsches are for driving.
11-14-2017 | 12:19 PM
#1830
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No. I think a clean, low-mileage 997.2S or C4S will hold most of it's value, but for appreciation you are better off with an index fund and a ten-year horizon.
If you want a chance at appreciation, buy a new 911T or a GT3. That said, I think you'll do better with a mutual fund. A number of diversified growth funds returned >30% last year. Porsches are for driving.
If you want a chance at appreciation, buy a new 911T or a GT3. That said, I think you'll do better with a mutual fund. A number of diversified growth funds returned >30% last year. Porsches are for driving.
I think we all understand that for investment purposes, cars are not the correct "vehicle". But, it sure is nice to hand-pick a nice example to behold and drive at next to no cost outside of maintenance and insurance.
Look as a used Aston Martin, BMW, or other make. They loose value like crazy.