The next classic?
Discussion
Assuming we are all agreed the 2.7rs, 964rs, 993rs and 993gt2's are all classics (which older ones have i missed?), will any 996's be viewed as classics in 10 years i wonder?
maybe gt2's again on account of their relative rarity (assuming oil doesnt go mental) but then people dont seem passionate about them in the same way they do gt3's, and renault will probably be doing a clio trophy 550 by then anyway
, but are there too many gt3's? the gt3rs i suppose is the obvious choice but its still 50-60k, i suppose they continue lower for 5 years before the gooduns turn round and start appreciating as classics.
hmmmmm
maybe gt2's again on account of their relative rarity (assuming oil doesnt go mental) but then people dont seem passionate about them in the same way they do gt3's, and renault will probably be doing a clio trophy 550 by then anyway
, but are there too many gt3's? the gt3rs i suppose is the obvious choice but its still 50-60k, i suppose they continue lower for 5 years before the gooduns turn round and start appreciating as classics. hmmmmm
steve rance said:
Porsche dont make em like they used to do they?
no they dont. a db4gt zagato isn't as "good" as a dbr9 either. doesnt make it any less desirable. i think the modern cars (996gt2 etc...) will have a harder time being "accepted" as classics because ability is only half the equation, arguably looks and rarity are as important. that said i want, no need, a gt2 to share the garage. if in 10 years people start to think of it as a classic too, i'll be even happier.
steve rance said:
It's ill informed opinions that effect these cars residuals.
thank god. it means us peasants can afford them
Edited by francisb on Tuesday 20th June 11:06
911addict said:
...pointless thread...
hey 99% of the threads on PH are pointless, im just doing my bit to keep teds bandwidth bill up. besides the opinion of a bunch of porsche freaks with too much time and money on their hands is what (as sr points out) drives 'classic' prices, so maybe it is relevant.
iguana said:
Yeh indeed, but think he ment financially
you know me, im shallow like that!
gfreeman said:
If you want to invest in something - try land.....
im not talking about investing (after running, insurance, repair, restoration costs i'd be amazed if any car MADE money) but its clear that the variants considered classics trade at a very healthly premium or multiples of the same age c2. in porsche's 'classic' and 'expensive' seem to go hand in hand. as for the land - im working on it
Edited by francisb on Thursday 22 June 17:33
pugsey said:
I imagine a hot lap of the 'Ring next to Walter in the new GT3 would disabuse anyone of the notion that driver aids make a car boring!
LOL walter rohl - the ultimate driver aid ?
WRSM i think you unwittingly hit the nail on the head there. some of us would rather drive a 8:45 lap than be driven round in 7:45
Edited by francisb on Monday 26th June 12:25
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