The 996 the new 914, Interesting Article. Never thought I'd see the day |
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The 996 the new 914, Interesting Article. Never thought I'd see the day |
914_teener |
Nov 5 2018, 02:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,205 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Interesting article.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/bu...be-collectible/ Never thought I'd see a 914 worth more than a 911....but that day has come. Although initially I didn't buy my teener for appreciation value. |
Racer |
Nov 6 2018, 06:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Collectible does not mean valuable. I can collect used tape dispensers.. but that doesn't mean that they are valuable.
The 996 is a fantastic "car" when you look beyond some mechanical maladies. I liken it more to the 74-77 midyear cars that suffered similar malignment due to impact bumpers, softer ride, less hp, more weight and eventually Thermal reactor issues with the mag cases. It does seem that the current 996 depreciation curve is at its bottom. They are now almost 20 years old.. so the 14 year olds of 1999 can now buy their "dream" Porsche. Much like I did 20 years ago when I bought a then 20 year old 911SC.. its self just an old under powered sports car. The cycles continue.. nostalgia is strong when it comes to cars that we dream about. It also seems no one knows what to do with their money, so they put it in old cars. |
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