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It used to be one of the great benefits of an older 911 is that they were a relatively cheap semi-exotic that you could drive the snot out of because they weren't worth a lot compared to other exotics and they weren't going to lose much value by adding miles and patina to them. Nowadays the value of anything below a 996 has shot through the roof and more of them are becoming garage ornaments.
Even so they're still some of the best vintage sports cars to own and drive because they're still more durable, the parts are still cheaper, and service is still cheaper/easier than other vintage exotics.
If I had the kind of money it took to buy a Singer, I probably would, and it would share the garage space with other cars like it (an Eagle Speedster, a Q division custom Aston, a Ford GT40, etc). People that can afford these are not struggling to get it and have way more money than it takes to buy one. They don't have to choose either/or.
If one of these cars were mine the ONLY time they would see a garage is at night or when there was a blizzard.
i too have always liked porsches, but at this point in my life i doubt that, even if i had the money, i would ever own one. i prefer vettes and panteras myself, and even those i doubt i would own.
that would not preclude me from possibly renting one now and then for a weekend though.
I had a 914 2.0 when I lived out West drove that car every where miss it some times. What I don't miss was the maintenance on it. Been keeping a look out for a clean Miata of late loads of fun and reliable.
I traded a Lincoln in on a Porsche. That car had to be the the biggest POS on 4 wheels. I had my trade in more in the 3 months I owned it than I did the Poorchit. The thing just wouldn't run. Once, it didn't make it out of the dealers garage after they worked on it. The service mangers statement about it I will never forget: "What do you want, it's a Porsche". I got my trade in back after the POS left me walking 250 miles from home. I'll walk before I ever ride in another Porsche. Yer gonna be walking anyway. Yeah, I know, everybody else has a porsche that has never had a problem and pigs fly everyday. There's a one month waiting list at the local dealership if you have problems with yer porsche. So it doesn't seem like the reliability is all that great. I'd much rather have a Vette. Now that's a car! And even with the GM moniker on it, it has a great reliability track record.
Lincolns cost of vehicle to a Porsche, what did you get a $5k 914 or 924 Porsche??? I'm sorry that Porsches ranks right near top of reliability ranking each year. You can run as many as you want back to back 0-60 in 2.5 seconds in a 911 Turbo S, find me another company that can match that? You obviously didn't trade for anything good.
I'm an oddball with a soft spot for a 914. Of course, I'd have to do a restomod for brakes, slightly more powerful and reliable engine and updated electrics. Would probably make component upgrades to the suspension while keeping the same geometry.
It used to be one of the great benefits of an older 911 is that they were a relatively cheap semi-exotic that you could drive the snot out of because they weren't worth a lot compared to other exotics and they weren't going to lose much value by adding miles and patina to them. Nowadays the value of anything below a 996 has shot through the roof and more of them are becoming garage ornaments.
Even so they're still some of the best vintage sports cars to own and drive because they're still more durable, the parts are still cheaper, and service is still cheaper/easier than other vintage exotics.
911s were never exactly cheap, on the used market. Nor will they likely be moving forward. Lot of 996s out there, and I enjoyed my Turbo a number of years. Probably still the most bargain exotic of the bunch. I would not recommend a used 996 or even early 997 non-Turbo to others without the IMS shaft retrofit however . Non- Mezger engines in that era could be a little dodgy .
My 991.1 is the opposite of dull, when on the boil. But they are bigger, more reliable and competent, and get it done with far less drama than yesteryear. That appeals to some, less-so to others. All 911 owners are cultists to some extent, since once you've had them on a track you completely understand why.
At that price point, there are other cars I would buy first. There's no denying the 911 is and always has been a great car, but I've never been a fan of the looks. It looks like someone tried to make a VW Beetle look sporty.
I've only driven 1, a 2008 Carrera 4. The chassis was superb, but acceleration was a bit underwhelming. In fairness, both of my daily drivers are quicker than the Porsche, so I'm a bit jaded. Interestingly, the owner had traded in a Cadillac CTS-V for the Porsche. He only had the Porsche for about 6 months before going back to a V.
Now? Thanks, I'll pass. Cars are simply a necessary evil, I'll take the lowest cost option that'll accomplish the very modest tasks I require.
That's sad.
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I've done the track stuff on 4 wheels and 2, high speed runs, and all the rest of the wallet emptying performance things, I'd rather spend my money elsewhere now.
Why not have both? That's what I do. Spent my money on vacations, travel, food AND cars.
As for the Porsche discussion, I've had 3 911s, a 912, and a couple 914s. Love classic Porsches. These were mine:
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