Think twice before buying a new Porsche
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Was sitting down doing some financial planning and decided to work out the cost of owning the GT3. I was glad I was sitting down! I'll save you the morbid details, but the depreciation alone works out to $1,375/month... and that's over 40 months.
I had owned three pre-owned Porsches before this one, so I don't know what possessed me to buy new. I got caught up in the "order the options *I* want" mentality. Oddly, most GT3's are ordered pretty similar in spec so I could have easily found the right spec had I waited.
If I could go back in time, I would have waited a year and bought a pre-owned one. I would have missed out on 12 months of track fun, but at least the financial hit would not have been so bad.
If you're in the market for a new one now, think about buying pre-owned and save yourself the tears.
I had owned three pre-owned Porsches before this one, so I don't know what possessed me to buy new. I got caught up in the "order the options *I* want" mentality. Oddly, most GT3's are ordered pretty similar in spec so I could have easily found the right spec had I waited.
If I could go back in time, I would have waited a year and bought a pre-owned one. I would have missed out on 12 months of track fun, but at least the financial hit would not have been so bad.
If you're in the market for a new one now, think about buying pre-owned and save yourself the tears.
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my two RS porsches were preowned. It allowed me the extra cash to throw track parts at em'. ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Nothing beats driving a shiny new Porsche off the lot however..... AHHH, new car smell
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Nothing beats driving a shiny new Porsche off the lot however..... AHHH, new car smell
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No tears here. I'm getting to spec the car as I want.; pick up at the factory and
break in the vehicle in its natural setting.![burnout](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/burnout.gif)
Hmmm... on second thought. Maybe tears of joy lol
break in the vehicle in its natural setting.
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Hmmm... on second thought. Maybe tears of joy lol
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Was sitting down doing some financial planning and decided to work out the cost of owning the GT3. I was glad I was sitting down! I'll save you the morbid details, but the depreciation alone works out to $1,375/month... and that's over 40 months.
I had owned three pre-owned Porsches before this one, so I don't know what possessed me to buy new. I got caught up in the "order the options *I* want" mentality. Oddly, most GT3's are ordered pretty similar in spec so I could have easily found the right spec had I waited.
If I could go back in time, I would have waited a year and bought a pre-owned one. I would have missed out on 12 months of track fun, but at least the financial hit would not have been so bad.
If you're in the market for a new one now, think about buying pre-owned and save yourself the tears.
I had owned three pre-owned Porsches before this one, so I don't know what possessed me to buy new. I got caught up in the "order the options *I* want" mentality. Oddly, most GT3's are ordered pretty similar in spec so I could have easily found the right spec had I waited.
If I could go back in time, I would have waited a year and bought a pre-owned one. I would have missed out on 12 months of track fun, but at least the financial hit would not have been so bad.
If you're in the market for a new one now, think about buying pre-owned and save yourself the tears.
Even if I had money to burn, I would buy "right"......I enjoy the hunt
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My two Turbos were bought that way, they 6000 miles and 2500 miles, both basically mint (the 09 was 3 months old!). Saved 25-30% off sticker that way. It's definitely the way to buy these cars. Unfortunately for my RS I was too picky about options and due to the rarity of the color combo and options I wanted, I dove in and bought new. Oh well ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I think if you are not too fussy about options then buying a 6-18 month old car is a no-brainer.
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I think if you are not too fussy about options then buying a 6-18 month old car is a no-brainer.
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Of my 4 Pcars, only my 05 C2S cab was new. Other 3 were garage queens!
Did it once, glad I did, but definitely not in a hurry to repeat the cash burn..... but I`ll never say never!!![Stick Out Tongue](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Did it once, glad I did, but definitely not in a hurry to repeat the cash burn..... but I`ll never say never!!
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My two Turbos were bought that way, they 6000 miles and 2500 miles, both basically mint (the 09 was 3 months old!). Saved 25-30% off sticker that way. It's definitely the way to buy these cars. Unfortunately for my RS I was too picky about options and due to the rarity of the color combo and options I wanted, I dove in and bought new. Oh well ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I think if you are not too fussy about options then buying a 6-18 month old car is a no-brainer.
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I think if you are not too fussy about options then buying a 6-18 month old car is a no-brainer.
When I bought pre owned I just refused to offer more money than a basic car....so options brought no value in my price negotiations.
Now I really wish I did not have full leather, plastic is easier to wipe track scum off of.
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