Trade 964 for 996T?
Discussion
I've currently got a low mileage 964 C2 Tip as my weekend car. I'm very happy with it, but considering a change. If I trade it against a 996T, will I regret it?
The 964 has been relatively cheap to run, and recent price rises mean that it hasn't cost me a penny, may even sell for enough to make a small profit, should be a straight swap for a decent 996T.
Is a 996T a "good investment" at the moment, or will keeping the 964 be a better bet for the next year or two?
How do running costs compare?
I didn't buy the 964 as an investment, I bought it to drive it. I just got lucky with the timing of my purchase. This will be the first time I could potentially make a profit on a car, and I don't really want to swap it for something that will depreciate - I've got two other cars that are losing value every month!
The 964 has been relatively cheap to run, and recent price rises mean that it hasn't cost me a penny, may even sell for enough to make a small profit, should be a straight swap for a decent 996T.
Is a 996T a "good investment" at the moment, or will keeping the 964 be a better bet for the next year or two?
How do running costs compare?
I didn't buy the 964 as an investment, I bought it to drive it. I just got lucky with the timing of my purchase. This will be the first time I could potentially make a profit on a car, and I don't really want to swap it for something that will depreciate - I've got two other cars that are losing value every month!
Thanks for the input guys.
I haven't driven a 996 yet. It'll mean travelling, and I've only recently started to think about a 996 as a possibility.
I do prefer the look of the 964. 99% of the time, it's quite fast enough for me. I don't take it out when it's raining very often, because the wipers and ventilation system are pretty "old school", and I like to see where I'm going. I guess I'm spoilt because my daily driver (E61) is such a competent car. In the wet, I'm a lot happier "making progress" in the BMW.
However, the classic looks and feel of the 964 bring a smile to my face when I'm driving it just for the sake of driving. No attitude problems from other road users either, as they see it as an old car. I don't get flashed when I overtake, and people let me out of side roads.
I admit that a small part of considering this change is financial. I am on a limited income now (less than £20k p.a., pension and a minimum wage part time job), and I used my redundancy money to buy the 964. I've got enough money saved to cover a big bill, but I can't afford too much depreciation.
The reason I'm considering a 996T is because it's really the only other Porsche that makes sense for me - a more usable car, better reliability (hopefully) than the other 996 models, and possibility that the increase in value will cover the running costs.
I'll be talking to the chap that sold me the car about the feasibility of changing, take one for a drive, then, if I like it, see if he can source me a suitable car.
I haven't driven a 996 yet. It'll mean travelling, and I've only recently started to think about a 996 as a possibility.
I do prefer the look of the 964. 99% of the time, it's quite fast enough for me. I don't take it out when it's raining very often, because the wipers and ventilation system are pretty "old school", and I like to see where I'm going. I guess I'm spoilt because my daily driver (E61) is such a competent car. In the wet, I'm a lot happier "making progress" in the BMW.
However, the classic looks and feel of the 964 bring a smile to my face when I'm driving it just for the sake of driving. No attitude problems from other road users either, as they see it as an old car. I don't get flashed when I overtake, and people let me out of side roads.
I admit that a small part of considering this change is financial. I am on a limited income now (less than £20k p.a., pension and a minimum wage part time job), and I used my redundancy money to buy the 964. I've got enough money saved to cover a big bill, but I can't afford too much depreciation.
The reason I'm considering a 996T is because it's really the only other Porsche that makes sense for me - a more usable car, better reliability (hopefully) than the other 996 models, and possibility that the increase in value will cover the running costs.
I'll be talking to the chap that sold me the car about the feasibility of changing, take one for a drive, then, if I like it, see if he can source me a suitable car.
metsta said:
Don't do it, the 996t is just too much like a normal car, you will miss the smells sounds feel and fun of the 964.
I own a 964 a 993 and an e61 also and having owned a 996t at the same time as my e61 they are more similiar than I wanted so I moved the 996 on for air cooled.
That is something that worries me. The E61 is a very competent car, but that makes it boring. Once the novelty wore off, I didn't want to drive it just for the sake of driving. I'd hate to feel the same way about a Porsche.I own a 964 a 993 and an e61 also and having owned a 996t at the same time as my e61 they are more similiar than I wanted so I moved the 996 on for air cooled.
No "old boots" smell in my 964, but it does have the whiff of petrol/oil inside after a few days parked in my garage.
I have no idea what my car is worth. It was in for a service last week at Williams Crawford, and I asked them to check it over, and give me a valuation as I might be tempted to sell or trade.
When I bought the car from Adrian, he asked me to let them know if I ever wanted to sell it. He is going to contact me for a chat, as he was tied up with a customer when I collected the car.
I would likely go for a tip again, so hopefully the 996T would be cheaper too?
BTW, for anyone living in Cornwall or Devon, I'd recommend Williams Crawford for servicing. Their new setup is spotless, very friendly guys, and labour rates are reasonable. Service cost me £300, plus £82 for new drive shaft boots.
One stumbling block may be the size of the 996. It's around 6" longer and 7" wider than my 964, and would be a very tight squeeze in my garage - I have to walk around the car to get to the washing machine and tumble drier.
I have no idea what my car is worth. It was in for a service last week at Williams Crawford, and I asked them to check it over, and give me a valuation as I might be tempted to sell or trade.
When I bought the car from Adrian, he asked me to let them know if I ever wanted to sell it. He is going to contact me for a chat, as he was tied up with a customer when I collected the car.
I would likely go for a tip again, so hopefully the 996T would be cheaper too?
BTW, for anyone living in Cornwall or Devon, I'd recommend Williams Crawford for servicing. Their new setup is spotless, very friendly guys, and labour rates are reasonable. Service cost me £300, plus £82 for new drive shaft boots.
One stumbling block may be the size of the 996. It's around 6" longer and 7" wider than my 964, and would be a very tight squeeze in my garage - I have to walk around the car to get to the washing machine and tumble drier.
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