Should I keep my 991 Cab forever?
Discussion
Having had 2 Boxsters I finally got around to buying my 1st 911 last year; a 991 Cab. Fantastic car. 10,000 miles now covered; all pleasure miles. Thing is, do I keep it forever or sell when it's 2 (next June) and go back to Boxster? It's not really a money issue as the car is paid for.
991 Cab is terrific, but only you can make that choice.
I think it is commendable when people do keep nice cars long term - remember the one owner 911 Club Sport with 400,000 mls?
I know someone with a 944, bought new, 25 years ago, must have 150k+ mls.
But, many Porsche owners seem to flit between cars on a whim, and then moan about residuals. Keep it forever (and pass on as a family heirloom) and there's no depreciation.
I think it is commendable when people do keep nice cars long term - remember the one owner 911 Club Sport with 400,000 mls?
I know someone with a 944, bought new, 25 years ago, must have 150k+ mls.
But, many Porsche owners seem to flit between cars on a whim, and then moan about residuals. Keep it forever (and pass on as a family heirloom) and there's no depreciation.
Depends which one you prefer and only you can answer that. I presume 4 seats isn't a factor but even still sometimes its handy
Selling the 991 will realise your loss ( depreciation ) but you can probably go into the new Boxster without having to add any money
Both great cars but 991 depreciation will slow and be less than a new boxster I would imagine as fewer in the marketplace
Selling the 991 will realise your loss ( depreciation ) but you can probably go into the new Boxster without having to add any money
Both great cars but 991 depreciation will slow and be less than a new boxster I would imagine as fewer in the marketplace
spice said:
Ady the cab has probably already lost the cost of a very nice Boxster , I have. Decided to run mine for at least three years to iron out the depreciation .
Ironing out depreciation only exists in man maths! The reality is that our cars lose money every day but it lessens over time. Many people don't seem to treat depreciation as a running cost until it's time to sell. I regard my 996 as costing £200 a month in depreciation, £150 in fuel etc etc. And I enjoy it all the more because it's cheaper per mile than a new Mondeo.Koln-RS said:
991 Cab is terrific, but only you can make that choice.
I think it is commendable when people do keep nice cars long term - remember the one owner 911 Club Sport with 400,000 mls?
I know someone with a 944, bought new, 25 years ago, must have 150k+ mls.
But, many Porsche owners seem to flit between cars on a whim, and then moan about residuals. Keep it forever (and pass on as a family heirloom) and there's no depreciation.
This I think it is commendable when people do keep nice cars long term - remember the one owner 911 Club Sport with 400,000 mls?
I know someone with a 944, bought new, 25 years ago, must have 150k+ mls.
But, many Porsche owners seem to flit between cars on a whim, and then moan about residuals. Keep it forever (and pass on as a family heirloom) and there's no depreciation.
Koln-RS said:
991 Cab is terrific, but only you can make that choice.
I think it is commendable when people do keep nice cars long term - remember the one owner 911 Club Sport with 400,000 mls?
I know someone with a 944, bought new, 25 years ago, must have 150k+ mls.
But, many Porsche owners seem to flit between cars on a whim, and then moan about residuals. Keep it forever (and pass on as a family heirloom) and there's no depreciation.
This I think it is commendable when people do keep nice cars long term - remember the one owner 911 Club Sport with 400,000 mls?
I know someone with a 944, bought new, 25 years ago, must have 150k+ mls.
But, many Porsche owners seem to flit between cars on a whim, and then moan about residuals. Keep it forever (and pass on as a family heirloom) and there's no depreciation.
Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff