NAC911 Posted 11April, 2022 Report Share Posted 11April, 2022 1 hour ago, MFX said: I worry about cars with too few kms just as much. These cars (and all cars really) work better when they are driven, and a car with say 20k kms that is over 20 years old has potentially just as many problems as a 250k km car. IMHO, with old cars, kms become less and less relevant. Buy on overall condition K's are a rough guide, but only 1 piece of the puzzle. You cant expect 20+ year old cars to have warranty period K's still on them, proper regular maintenance and sympathetic usage are more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 12April, 2022 Report Share Posted 12April, 2022 On 09/04/2022 at 20:04, LeeM said: And a 924...and a 944...and a 928... How many times did they need saving? 😅 It’s us who need saving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 12April, 2022 Report Share Posted 12April, 2022 19 minutes ago, michel said: It’s us who need saving Have you heard about our lord and saviour, Wolfgang Porsche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 12April, 2022 Report Share Posted 12April, 2022 1 hour ago, michel said: It’s us who need saving Too late for me mate. I'm well passed that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimar666 Posted 14April, 2022 Report Share Posted 14April, 2022 Hi All, Any forum members looking at moving on their Targa by chance? PM me if you are. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 14April, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 14April, 2022 4 hours ago, Trimar666 said: Hi All, Any forum members looking at moving on their Targa by chance? PM me if you are. Thanks. Porschaden have got one in but it’s pretty expensive maybe make sure you are sitting if you take a look online 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimar666 Posted 14April, 2022 Report Share Posted 14April, 2022 44 minutes ago, MARTY said: Porschaden have got one in but it’s pretty expensive maybe make sure you are sitting if you take a look online 😆 Wowsers! MARTY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted 15April, 2022 Report Share Posted 15April, 2022 19 hours ago, MARTY said: Porschaden have got one in but it’s pretty expensive maybe make sure you are sitting if you take a look online 😆 Sweet baby Geezus! $105k 😮😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 15April, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 15April, 2022 1 hour ago, Sherpa said: Sweet baby Geezus! $105k 😮😆 I know it’s expensive isn’t it,but they sell some great cars so you’d expect it to be in amazing condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 15April, 2022 Report Share Posted 15April, 2022 ^^ Not sure how long it can keep going , but each time I’ve been in his cars are exceptional. Only after they’ve sold they seem cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15April, 2022 Report Share Posted 15April, 2022 38 minutes ago, Joz said: ^^ Not sure how long it can keep going , Only after they’ve sold they seem cheap. I bought my first Porsche in 2014. It was an air-cooled 911. This question has been asked from as far back as then and relates to all models of Porsche. Many a "bargain" has been missed due to people trying to speculate about the market ... such as "they are too expensive now .. or don't buy yet, wait till they drop". Some of them have been waiting since 2014 ... LeeM, luzzo, Fishcop and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 15April, 2022 Report Share Posted 15April, 2022 ^^ I know the feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 "Speculative Porsche Buyers" are mostly why I lost my passion for the early cars... As soon as money makers get involved in anything, it gets ruined. Not just because it drives values insanely up, but because the 'crowd' becomes infused with pests. Sherpa, Jason E and Dalai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 34 minutes ago, Fishcop said: "Speculative Porsche Buyers" are mostly why I lost my passion for the early cars... As soon as money makers get involved in anything, it gets ruined. Not just because it drives values insanely up, but because the 'crowd' becomes infused with pests. I just bought an MX5, at least I got in before they've gone completely stupid. I can probably afford a Boxster - maybe. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jason E said: I just bought an MX5, at least I got in before they've gone completely stupid. I can probably afford a Boxster - maybe. There's a few early manual Boxsters floating about on the market sub $20k, but needing love. If I had extra space, I'd maybe consider one as a hotrod project. The MX5 makes sense - at least keeping one on the road won't kill you financially. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 51 minutes ago, Fishcop said: There's a few early manual Boxsters floating about on the market sub $20k, but needing love. If I had extra space, I'd maybe consider one as a hotrod project. The MX5 makes sense - at least keeping one on the road won't kill you financially. If you could find a well loved 986 with good history & the IMS done sub 30k they'd make sense. I picked up a 1 owner, 2013 car with 129ks & complete service history for 18k. Hard to beat for cheap sports motoring. Fishcop and Schnell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 On 15/04/2022 at 22:00, Dreamr said: I bought my first Porsche in 2014. It was an air-cooled 911. This question has been asked from as far back as then and relates to all models of Porsche. Many a "bargain" has been missed due to people trying to speculate about the market ... such as "they are too expensive now .. or don't buy yet, wait till they drop". Some of them have been waiting since 2014 ... This was the first thing I soaked up from this forum. If you want one, buy it and cry once. Then just get into the ownership aspect of it and stop obsessing with values. I bought mine in 2014 as well. After the first year of worrying about impending costs I learnt to just relax and enjoy. Plenty of other ways you can suddenly cop a $20k+ Expense , and they all suck. So whether that’s from major engine work or a crash in values in the end you work it out. Best to just dive in and buy the best car in the budget and then see if you like the scene. Dalai, Shedpest, Fishcop and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 2 hours ago, Jason E said: If you could find a well loved 986 with good history & the IMS done sub 30k they'd make sense. I picked up a 1 owner, 2013 car with 129ks & complete service history for 18k. Hard to beat for cheap sports motoring. I had a 6spd NB new (almost 20 years ago) and absolutely loved it. They’re a blast to drive on a twisty road. I’d own one again in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 47 minutes ago, Sherpa said: I had a 6spd NB new (almost 20 years ago) and absolutely loved it. They’re a blast to drive on a twisty road. I’d own one again in a heartbeat. Agreed. I had a 2007 series 1 NC that I sold to by my 944S2. It was great. I'm looking fwd to picking up the new one in 13 days. Sherpa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 On 15/04/2022 at 15:09, MARTY said: I know it’s expensive isn’t it,but they sell some great cars so you’d expect it to be in amazing condition. Still, that is HUGE money for a tip, cab with a notoriously leaky hard top... Fishcop and Sherpa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 15 minutes ago, MFX said: Still, that is HUGE money for a tip, cab with a notoriously leaky hard top... If you must have a Targa, the pick is the 997 C4S Targa of which I understand only 7 were delivered here, and only 3 in manual. Same "leaky hardtop" I imagine, but such a rare car is unlikely to be getting wet these days MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 54 minutes ago, Fishcop said: If you must have a Targa, the pick is the 997 C4S Targa of which I understand only 7 were delivered here, and only 3 in manual. Same "leaky hardtop" I imagine, but such a rare car is unlikely to be getting wet these days I saw a blue one in Flinders today! Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 23 minutes ago, JLD said: I saw a blue one in Flinders today! I might have my number wrong, a mate owns a black manual and was explaining what an oddity they ended up being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 52 minutes ago, JLD said: I saw a blue one in Flinders today! Me too..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 17April, 2022 Report Share Posted 17April, 2022 3 minutes ago, luzzo said: Me too..! Silver trim highlights on the steering wheel and interior. And a tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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