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pete.g said:
I get it, right up until 'low mileage'.
Original, unmolested and meticulously well maintained would be a much better way of thinking.
What's the point in having a car that's great to drive if its value is enhanced by not driving it?
I was referring to the 'collectible' market where sale values are enhanced by lower mileage. For many others there is greater accessibility if higher mls is not a concern.Original, unmolested and meticulously well maintained would be a much better way of thinking.
What's the point in having a car that's great to drive if its value is enhanced by not driving it?
And it doesn't necessarily follow that low mileage cars don't get used. I know quite a few owners who drive modern Porsches, and the like, everyday, but have an aircooled 911 in the garage, under a cover and trickle charger, that will do a couple of thousand mls pa when the weather and mood suits.
I'm with CMoose on this one. I've sold several cars in the past year because putting miles on them reduced their value. I understand where Mike is coming from,but then he knows some very wealthy guys for whom having a 2.7RS under a cover in the garage alongside a Sport Classic is a very real situation. And I don't mean that as an insult in any way, Mike. But, 'keeping it real'.....
....I think that's why Boxsters seem such good value for money - buy a 3.2S for as little as £4k and drove it without worrying about the mies devaluing it! Now that 996s are being talked up in value, watch the price of the C2S/C4S rise again...
....I think that's why Boxsters seem such good value for money - buy a 3.2S for as little as £4k and drove it without worrying about the mies devaluing it! Now that 996s are being talked up in value, watch the price of the C2S/C4S rise again...
Sorry, the point was making wasn't to do with values, it was all to do with the unique pleasure I believe the 'aircooled' 911s provide - whether spending £30k or £100k++.
In this context, I particularly like the 3.2s/964s/993s models, which offer reasonable affordability, with some capital protection, a good service/parts network, modern(ish) features and, for me and many, a driving experience that is always rewarding.
I know it's a much used analogy, but I put these, and the pre-74 911s, in the same category as vinyl albums, 35mm rangefinders, mechanical chronometers........yes, you can still use them everyday (and for many years I did), but probably best savoured on the right occasion.
In this context, I particularly like the 3.2s/964s/993s models, which offer reasonable affordability, with some capital protection, a good service/parts network, modern(ish) features and, for me and many, a driving experience that is always rewarding.
I know it's a much used analogy, but I put these, and the pre-74 911s, in the same category as vinyl albums, 35mm rangefinders, mechanical chronometers........yes, you can still use them everyday (and for many years I did), but probably best savoured on the right occasion.
Geneve said:
Sorry, the point was making wasn't to do with values, it was all to do with the unique pleasure I believe the 'aircooled' 911s provide - whether spending £30k or £100k++.
In this context, I particularly like the 3.2s/964s/993s models, which offer reasonable affordability, with some capital protection, a good service/parts network, modern(ish) features and, for me and many, a driving experience that is always rewarding.
I know it's a much used analogy, but I put these, and the pre-74 911s, in the same category as vinyl albums, 35mm rangefinders, mechanical chronometers........yes, you can still use them everyday (and for many years I did), but probably best savoured on the right occasion.
Couldn't have put it better. Everyday (10 miles to work, each way) I choose between my 2004 C4S manual coupe and my 964 C4 manual cab. If the weather's fine, I grab the 964 keys every time! It's just so...analogue.In this context, I particularly like the 3.2s/964s/993s models, which offer reasonable affordability, with some capital protection, a good service/parts network, modern(ish) features and, for me and many, a driving experience that is always rewarding.
I know it's a much used analogy, but I put these, and the pre-74 911s, in the same category as vinyl albums, 35mm rangefinders, mechanical chronometers........yes, you can still use them everyday (and for many years I did), but probably best savoured on the right occasion.
Well.......slight change of plan. I have decided to work with 911 Retro Works and am now on the lookout for a GOOD impact bumper 911.
This will open a whole new can of worms amongst the forum members and the purists........
So any suggestions where to find a decent example (may have dodgy bodywork) but mechanically sound, please let me know.
Regards,
Martin
This will open a whole new can of worms amongst the forum members and the purists........
So any suggestions where to find a decent example (may have dodgy bodywork) but mechanically sound, please let me know.
Regards,
Martin
KIPSTER said:
Well.......slight change of plan. I have decided to work with 911 Retro Works and am now on the lookout for a GOOD impact bumper 911.
This will open a whole new can of worms amongst the forum members and the purists........
So any suggestions where to find a decent example (may have dodgy bodywork) but mechanically sound, please let me know.
Regards,
Martin
still buy the best as you can afford dodgy bodywork can easy be £20k to fix right !This will open a whole new can of worms amongst the forum members and the purists........
So any suggestions where to find a decent example (may have dodgy bodywork) but mechanically sound, please let me know.
Regards,
Martin
you want the best start imo.
anonymous said:
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Accent aside you'll be interested to watch this.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sQDR1-ns8s
KIPSTER said:
Well.......slight change of plan. I have decided to work with 911 Retro Works and am now on the lookout for a GOOD impact bumper 911.
This will open a whole new can of worms amongst the forum members and the purists........
So any suggestions where to find a decent example (may have dodgy bodywork) but mechanically sound, please let me know.
Regards,
Martin
I look forward to seeing this project unfold! The IB scene seems very vibrant: https://www.impactbumpers.comThis will open a whole new can of worms amongst the forum members and the purists........
So any suggestions where to find a decent example (may have dodgy bodywork) but mechanically sound, please let me know.
Regards,
Martin
I see that Retro Works is in Mirfield. These guys are good and may know of something coming up for sale: http://www.revolution-porsche.co.uk/about-us
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