This has been a tough day for me - I thought I wanted to sell my 356 but now I'm not so sure...
Background information: I've owned "Three" for just over 7 years and really like it. It's fun to drive although is a little rough. I currently only have my 914 and 356, but only live a mile from work and ride my bike there. Between both cars, I only drive about 5,000 miles per year. Over the past two years, there have been many times that I haven't driven my 356 in over a month...
So, for a long time I've been thinking about selling it. I don't have an immediate need for the cash, but I'm definitely not super rich. It would definitely make a better financial decision to have the cash invested than slowly putting more money into my 356 (storage, maintainence, insurance). But, especially since they have been climbing in value, it's really not that expensive to hang on to either.
So, I actually did write an ad and post the car on eBay about 10 days ago. The high-reserve was not met but now I have found another buyer outside of eBay. We've agreed on the price and he's ready to move forward tomorrow. (yes, I'm the annoying seller now who's thinking about backing out). I think the price we have agreed on is fair, and I'm pretty happy with it.
So, what do I do?!?! My girlfriend (soon to be wife on Friday!) really likes Three too, but we don't drive him that much. We had our first date in Three (but as she points out I had many first dates in Three; true). I'm super busy with work now and don't have any time for the projects that I'd like to start on the 356 (paint, interior). I feel bad when he's just parked and dirty and I go to start him and the battery is dead.... Hmmm... I'm rambling, but would appreciate any insight you guys might have.
Move on, there are always other cars? (Lotus 7? GTI for a "normal" car?)
OR
Keep it, you can never replace those memories (and it's a great car/color combo, etc...)?
-Steve
Here are some photos:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=110160194245http://www.914.com/356/