Should I trade my 997.1 - and what for?
Discussion
Have a 997.1 Std Carrera and love it. Mint manual and 50k on the ticker.
Pondering because of the (excessive) hype about the IMS and scoring, that they'll (it) will slowly decline in value (I understand my 2007 3.6 is likely to be unaffected but the reputation according to a few dealers is that this affects gen 1 values vs gen 2). I don't want to make £££s just want to make sure the car isn't a white elephant slowly depreciating when a different choice might not - it is used for 1/2k annually.
Assuming maintenance / running costs of the incumbent or another Porsche are ballpark the same (typically). Options:
1) Keep it and enjoy stop fussing it will hold it's value c £22-25.
2) Trade to 3yr newer 997.2 adding £15 for a Std or £21k for an S - this feels a bit painful as cars appear so similar (I know they're not)
3) Been tempted with £40k 987 Spyder - rare and fun looking, nice drive too - with its' rarity will it stay worth 20% over a std boxster?
4) Also found a really good spotless 993 adding £28k (I have no idea if this is plateauing or likely to appreciate.)
Goal is to continue to have fun, ideally with the car being an asset that at least covers its running costs.
Grateful for any experiences or opinions.
Pondering because of the (excessive) hype about the IMS and scoring, that they'll (it) will slowly decline in value (I understand my 2007 3.6 is likely to be unaffected but the reputation according to a few dealers is that this affects gen 1 values vs gen 2). I don't want to make £££s just want to make sure the car isn't a white elephant slowly depreciating when a different choice might not - it is used for 1/2k annually.
Assuming maintenance / running costs of the incumbent or another Porsche are ballpark the same (typically). Options:
1) Keep it and enjoy stop fussing it will hold it's value c £22-25.
2) Trade to 3yr newer 997.2 adding £15 for a Std or £21k for an S - this feels a bit painful as cars appear so similar (I know they're not)
3) Been tempted with £40k 987 Spyder - rare and fun looking, nice drive too - with its' rarity will it stay worth 20% over a std boxster?
4) Also found a really good spotless 993 adding £28k (I have no idea if this is plateauing or likely to appreciate.)
Goal is to continue to have fun, ideally with the car being an asset that at least covers its running costs.
Grateful for any experiences or opinions.
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