997 turbo or VX220 turbo +£50k in the bank??
Discussion
Ok so please don't crucify me for starting this topic! But I'm out to get a new toy which will be (almost) a daily driver - but something fun and fast. I have 2 small kids aged 2 and 6 but a second car - a family shed so not too concerned about practicality. This will be used 3-4 times a week but with 80-120 miles per trip.
Should I get a VXT which have always appealed to me based on pure driving fun and rapid performance or a Porsche 911 997 Turbo (convertible). Likely a Gen 1 unless you can convince me a Gen 2 is worth the extra £10k?? Oh yes and you get an extra £50k in the bank and lower running costs with the VXT.
I know the 997 is the better car - obviously - but is it worth all that money vs the VXT?
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated :-)
Should I get a VXT which have always appealed to me based on pure driving fun and rapid performance or a Porsche 911 997 Turbo (convertible). Likely a Gen 1 unless you can convince me a Gen 2 is worth the extra £10k?? Oh yes and you get an extra £50k in the bank and lower running costs with the VXT.
I know the 997 is the better car - obviously - but is it worth all that money vs the VXT?
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated :-)
slipstream 1985 said:
so 400 miles a week? gotta be the porsche. If its only combined 80-120 miles per week then more likely the vx220
No it is around 400 miles a week! My job is erratic, it may sit outside for a week untouched or take me on a 200 mile round trip. But average is 80-120 miles, 3-4 times a week. Thanks for your advice!The wife drives a very safe car - a new diesel Nissan. Not quite a shed but a boring box.
I dont think of cost as money outlaid. Cost to me is depreciation and the reason for choosing these 2 cars is that I believe both are at or near the bottom of their depreciation curve. A 2015 Lotus will drop in value overnight and 'cost' a lot more. Plus both the 997 and VXT are fast, fun and convertible. That's really my only considerations in choosing a car and arriving at these 2.
I dont think of cost as money outlaid. Cost to me is depreciation and the reason for choosing these 2 cars is that I believe both are at or near the bottom of their depreciation curve. A 2015 Lotus will drop in value overnight and 'cost' a lot more. Plus both the 997 and VXT are fast, fun and convertible. That's really my only considerations in choosing a car and arriving at these 2.
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