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New purchase dilemma....vintage BMW vs newer Porsche |
Cal |
Dec 11 2019, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
Dumb question....I know these two cars are like comparing 'apples and oranges' but I'm attracted to both for different reasons. I'm considering which one would be a better purchase and I'm looking for advise. The two cars in question are a 1968 BMW 2002 or a 2000 Porsche Boxster S. The 2002 would sit adjacent to my '74 914 2.0L in the garage and would be used occasionally for nice weather weekend drives while the Boxtser would probably be used more often.....but not as a daily driver. Both cars are in excellent condition.....the 2002 is in mint driver condition while the Boxster is concours with only 8K miles and had the IMS bearing replaced already. The 2002 is more $$$ than the Boxster but would probably retain it's value better in the longer term. I'm very open to hearing anyone's experience with these two cars and any advise / suggestions.
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Gatornapper |
Dec 12 2019, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,235 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States |
For pure FUN driving, the Boxster S will beat the BMW 4-to-1 - and it will be a joy every time you drive it - just like the 914.
Is it FUN DRIVING you want? Or another classic? Seems the appreciation/depreciation element is not an issue, and the difference isn't significant anyway. And then there is the convertible element - do you love the wind in your hair? If so, how important is that? Who needs 2 classic cars? if you are not a collector? Having 2 completely different driving/handling/age vehicles brings variety - the spice of life. I collect vintage Triumph motorcycles - but all are for sale but one......so I can focus more time and money on my 914....... Yeah, I'm biased. On my 2nd Cayman S.......and just my opinion......there is no right or wrong here....... GN (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i890.photobucket.com-21449-1576156491.1.jpg) (IMG:https://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/rahanes/Vehicles/Cayman%20S/IMG_6853_zps4ctvemi8.jpg) |
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