I went from 100th on the list to be able to order in 6 months. Then off the list and back to porsche.

 

In fairness, the Z06 version is a different beast.

 

agreed. I've seen 2 in person. Way better overall look plus the engine sings like something I haven't heard live before.( similar to 458 which they based it on)

 

Agree with both pts. The c8 in either form simply lacked the charm of a 911 (for me). Even the c8's interior whilst certainly high tech etc, just felt GM-ish. Both in design and texture. I'm glad I had the chance to experience the car as it's always fun to swap cars but I did realize what I "do" and "do not" want for a long term keeper.

 

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I'd rather use that money as a down payment on a 911 GT3 RS or a Viper ACR...

 

I've owned a number of Corvettes with my last being C6 Grand Sport. I sold it just before the C7 was revealed thinking that I would pick a C7 up. However, that is when the designers started with all of the angular design elements and I just don't care for them. Had deposits on a C8 early on and an E-Ray when it was first announced. As much as I tried to "love" the designs, I just couldn't and pulled my deposits. Before GM stopped subsidizing the Cdn dollar, it was very difficult to find a better fun car value, but now with a nice vert at $120K, it's just not worth it to me any longer. Obviously, many others feel the same way because the waiting lists disappeared within a few months of the last price increase of over $12k IIRC.

 

Car culture is changing rapidly for many reasons, it's interesting to watch...

 

I think that is true...even for someone like me who has been into cars for over 40 years. I am really struggling with how much cars in general have increased - at least with the initial cash outlay. $50k used to be a decent weekend fun car. Then $75K a few years ago. Now, it's $100k plus even for a 10 year old 911 with lower kms. I guess it doesn't matter if the resale values remain high, but I'm struggling to get my head around that. Honestly, I think it is cheaper in the end to just buy new and keep it for 6-10 years.

 

remember the craze just a couple of years ago ? guys were buying GT3s on allocation , driving them for a year then selling for a hefty profit. At least that was the plan

Im sure more than a few guys got caught out.

 

Did that with my R8, guy is still trying to sell it (now below what he paid me) and I did well by investing the cash...once a trader always a trader...lol

 

nice job
pigs get fat Hogs get slaughtered ? is that the saying ? lol

 

so as i have not been in a dealership for a long time

Are Porsche dealers still playing the used car game ? "used cars" with a couple hundred km on them going tens of thousands even 100K of dollars over list ?

 

Yes from what I can see.

Though some now could be people walking away from the cost. But yes, bunch with less than 1000 km.

 

Some were doing that for profit reasons alone for sure. Some would buy and trade on the next new model, whether GT4/Spyder or GT3 range. Some do it for various other reasons, example below. Nothing wrong with the market paying what it does.

Personally enjoyed making some on a Spyder (drove 6000 km in a year), then GT4 (drove & tracked about 4000 km) in a year or so but had to sell it to fund an Airstream. Wish I still had the GT4 for track season this year. I didn't move the Spyder to make money, rather I didn't enjoy it in the configuration for convertible use (relaxed drives), it was my first convertible and I wanted the GT4 for track as I'm not using my Touring for track.