neil.c said:
you can figure it two ways. Get an older car lose less on depreciation and spend more on running costs or get a newer car and lose your cash on depreciation (hopefully),
True, true...
I went for new because
a) I wanted such a specific spec that I'd never find it used
b) I had a decent redundancy package burning a huge hole in my back pocket
c) I'm a bit stupid and have never been known to think sensibly about cars...they are emotive decicisions, not rational ones.
I don't regret the decision I made...and since there is still nothing out there that I lust after more than my current 911...I can see 'us' being together for a very long time.
either way it will cost you a few thousand to run a 911 but you can keep costs down by staying away from the OPC (although their labour rates are similar to Audi's)
I find mine no cheaper or dearer to run than my S3.
Similar fuel economy, similar servicing costs (dealer costs), parts are dearer for the 911, but then again it doesn't chew through them like the S3 did (dampers, bushes, track rod ends)
Brake wear/costs is about the same...same with tyre wear.
If you have the finances to own a 911 then do it, at least once anyway
I agree...but only if the challenge of a 911 floats your boat. They aren't easy to drive compared to some...they take learning...but are very rewarding.
If you lust after one...do what you need to do to get one whilst you are young enough to really enjoy it for the car it is, rather than the badge on the front.
I just dug this photo out of the new ride
Not quite so lairy as a speed yellow C4S but fun all the same
Very nice!
Much more subtle than my beast.