TonyC911
Barcelona
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- 6 Jun 2016
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Hi Guys, here's my latest car dilemma... I would appreciate some thoughts / opinions, as I can be rather impulsive!
About 26 months ago, I finally realized a boyhood dream and bought a 911 and I am pretty hooked!
It is the spec I wanted, it had an engine rebuild and new clutch fitted by an OPC about 8 months before I bought it and I have kept it under warranty. It is a Gen1 2007 997S Manual with a FPSH. It is my weekend toy and I am not interested in using it as my daily driver.
I am expecting to clear my loan on the car next month and now I am contemplating what to do next;
1. Do nothing... just celebrate!
2. Sell the car soon with warranty, take another loan and buy a Gen2
3. Sell the car, take another loan and buy a newer Aston Vantage or Maserati Gran Turismo... life is short!
My heart is saying buy a Gen2 for a few reasons:
1. Better future residuals
2. Less flakey mechanics
3. I would much prefer a PDK gearbox
4. Some more modern improvements and slightly better performance
In my head I am now trying to rationalize spending another circa £14k (my max budget), in order to buy pretty much the same car which is only 2 years newer! Or, do I just move on next year and experience some other petrol fuelled dreams? :?:
About 26 months ago, I finally realized a boyhood dream and bought a 911 and I am pretty hooked!
It is the spec I wanted, it had an engine rebuild and new clutch fitted by an OPC about 8 months before I bought it and I have kept it under warranty. It is a Gen1 2007 997S Manual with a FPSH. It is my weekend toy and I am not interested in using it as my daily driver.
I am expecting to clear my loan on the car next month and now I am contemplating what to do next;
1. Do nothing... just celebrate!
2. Sell the car soon with warranty, take another loan and buy a Gen2
3. Sell the car, take another loan and buy a newer Aston Vantage or Maserati Gran Turismo... life is short!
My heart is saying buy a Gen2 for a few reasons:
1. Better future residuals
2. Less flakey mechanics
3. I would much prefer a PDK gearbox
4. Some more modern improvements and slightly better performance
In my head I am now trying to rationalize spending another circa £14k (my max budget), in order to buy pretty much the same car which is only 2 years newer! Or, do I just move on next year and experience some other petrol fuelled dreams? :?: