Which car to buy and tuck away? Audi TT Mk1 or Boxster Mk1
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TT Coupe, not the roadster, is arguably a more iconic design than the Boxster however the Boxster is a Porsche with a flat 6 engine. One thing to bear in mind is the cost of recommissioning the Porsche after years in storage will probably outweigh any potential gain in value over the Audi!
Not sure you'll get much profit over 3/4 years, I think both still have some way to depreciate still and £5k unlikely to get you an investment grade example. They are both also extremely plentiful still, so rarity will be many years coming.
Factor in any storage costs, basic maintenance, fire and theft insurance and the recomissioning service at the other end, and I am not sure what it would give you.
Personally, I would try and find a low mileage, unmolested, rust free UK spec Mk1 Mx5 and moth ball one of those. Such a car will be rare in a few years and already surely at the bottom.
Factor in any storage costs, basic maintenance, fire and theft insurance and the recomissioning service at the other end, and I am not sure what it would give you.
Personally, I would try and find a low mileage, unmolested, rust free UK spec Mk1 Mx5 and moth ball one of those. Such a car will be rare in a few years and already surely at the bottom.
Indeed, if the point is to make a few quid I'm afraid there's too much choice out there for either of these, and the only ones that will be collectable in that sort of timescale will be mint low milers, which will probably never dip to £5k in the first place.
As suggested that budget buys a very nice Mk1 MX-5, maybe an MR2? But in all reality I wouldn't expect any of them to return more than they cost to keep up together in a few years.
I'd be looking carefully in the local rags for an unmolested 205 GTI, Mk1 Golf or similar, iconic stuff but a touch older, and they still crop up as just another used car from time to time, but increasingly rarely.
As suggested that budget buys a very nice Mk1 MX-5, maybe an MR2? But in all reality I wouldn't expect any of them to return more than they cost to keep up together in a few years.
I'd be looking carefully in the local rags for an unmolested 205 GTI, Mk1 Golf or similar, iconic stuff but a touch older, and they still crop up as just another used car from time to time, but increasingly rarely.
Thanks for the responses.
Yes I think I will probably keep an eye out in the local rags and see if anything interesting comes up?
Rarity value is definitely where its at another car that comes up is a 325i M Tech BMW E30 ???? Compelling proposition seeing that the E30 M3's are in the stratosphere.
Do people think the Mk 1 Golf GTI has further to go? There are some good examples at 6k ish.
Yes I think I will probably keep an eye out in the local rags and see if anything interesting comes up?
Rarity value is definitely where its at another car that comes up is a 325i M Tech BMW E30 ???? Compelling proposition seeing that the E30 M3's are in the stratosphere.
Do people think the Mk 1 Golf GTI has further to go? There are some good examples at 6k ish.
Tough one.
TT coupe was an iconic design. In 10 years it will be remembered as such it is so much much more than a "dressed up golf". Get a 225 in brave launch colour like the blue with blue interior.
Boxster I think will be a slower burn, undervalued like the 914 was for many years. A far superior sportscar if you are going to drive it. These are just about all silver but maybe look out for one with a red interior.
Soon enough we will turn around and wonder where the cheap boxsters and TTs went.
Not convinced its a good "investment" though unless you ar going to enjoy the thing at weekends.
Add Alfa GTV coupe to your shortlist too. A grand will get you a nice 2litre with contrasting leather. V6 engine is one of the greatest,
£6k might get you a Porsche 996 with a failed engine. This might be the best investment.....stick it in a dry barn for 15 years.
TT coupe was an iconic design. In 10 years it will be remembered as such it is so much much more than a "dressed up golf". Get a 225 in brave launch colour like the blue with blue interior.
Boxster I think will be a slower burn, undervalued like the 914 was for many years. A far superior sportscar if you are going to drive it. These are just about all silver but maybe look out for one with a red interior.
Soon enough we will turn around and wonder where the cheap boxsters and TTs went.
Not convinced its a good "investment" though unless you ar going to enjoy the thing at weekends.
Add Alfa GTV coupe to your shortlist too. A grand will get you a nice 2litre with contrasting leather. V6 engine is one of the greatest,
£6k might get you a Porsche 996 with a failed engine. This might be the best investment.....stick it in a dry barn for 15 years.
Edited by was8v on Wednesday 7th October 11:50
The problem is later models of both are still in production, which are at least, if not more highly regarded than these earlier versions.
So although the Porsche would be an enthusiasts's choice no question, of these two the Mk1 TT is a more individual design, and has an athsetic purity later TTs do not.
i don't think either is likely to represent a good investment, but in this instance the Audi would get my nod.
So although the Porsche would be an enthusiasts's choice no question, of these two the Mk1 TT is a more individual design, and has an athsetic purity later TTs do not.
i don't think either is likely to represent a good investment, but in this instance the Audi would get my nod.
was8v said:
Tough one.
TT coupe was an iconic design. In 10 years it will be remembered as such it is so much much more than a "dressed up golf". Get a 225 in brave launch colour like the blue with blue interior.
Boxster I think will be a slower burn, undervalued like the 914 was for many years. A far superior sportscar if you are going to drive it. These are just about all silver but maybe look out for one with a red interior.
Soon enough we will turn around and wonder where the cheap boxsters and TTs went.
Not convinced its a good "investment" though unless you ar going to enjoy the thing at weekends.
Add Alfa GTV coupe to your shortlist too. A grand will get you a nice 2litre with contrasting leather. V6 engine is one of the greatest,
£6k might get you a Porsche 996 with a failed engine. This might be the best investment.....stick it in a dry barn for 15 years.
+1 unless you're going to enjoy driving it in the meantime I'd say you'd be safer sticking your money into another investment!TT coupe was an iconic design. In 10 years it will be remembered as such it is so much much more than a "dressed up golf". Get a 225 in brave launch colour like the blue with blue interior.
Boxster I think will be a slower burn, undervalued like the 914 was for many years. A far superior sportscar if you are going to drive it. These are just about all silver but maybe look out for one with a red interior.
Soon enough we will turn around and wonder where the cheap boxsters and TTs went.
Not convinced its a good "investment" though unless you ar going to enjoy the thing at weekends.
Add Alfa GTV coupe to your shortlist too. A grand will get you a nice 2litre with contrasting leather. V6 engine is one of the greatest,
£6k might get you a Porsche 996 with a failed engine. This might be the best investment.....stick it in a dry barn for 15 years.
Edited by was8v on Wednesday 7th October 11:50
neither, for reasons mentioned above.
mainstream cars don't make any money in a few years, pure fantasy.
Best to buy, drive and enjoy.
later air cooled 911s are iconic and in a bubble yet they start from 'only' 30k.
Get a share in a limited run supercar and you're in. Once the F1 won Le Mans that was probably a sure fire bet. Which is of course why i missed it. (the other being a mortgage).
A serious answer would be a pristine mk1 MX5, enjoy and keep for another 20 years while the others are crashed and rust away.
5k is too little given all the other costs involved.
20 years from now i think they'll be demand for the last of truly great NA cars, such as 911s, M3s and Ferraris.
mainstream cars don't make any money in a few years, pure fantasy.
Best to buy, drive and enjoy.
later air cooled 911s are iconic and in a bubble yet they start from 'only' 30k.
Get a share in a limited run supercar and you're in. Once the F1 won Le Mans that was probably a sure fire bet. Which is of course why i missed it. (the other being a mortgage).
A serious answer would be a pristine mk1 MX5, enjoy and keep for another 20 years while the others are crashed and rust away.
5k is too little given all the other costs involved.
20 years from now i think they'll be demand for the last of truly great NA cars, such as 911s, M3s and Ferraris.
I think mint condition, original Mk1 TT's will become increasingly rare in the coming years. Spending any time on the TT forum, it's a bit sad to see just how many are now being (badly and heavily) modified. Not sure they'll ever be a great 5 year investment, but surely a future classic?
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