Shall I get a 968???

Elite Detailing · 24 Mar 2006

Hi

What do you think? Shall I buy a black 968 for a budget of upto 12k and save the rest of my money for an apartment/house deposit for this year? Then try and get a 993 next year.

Or keep saving and buy an awesome C2/C4 993 after the summer and no house.

I will defo track which ever car I get. Only thing that worries me is I'll be a "pretender 911 wannabe"

regards

G

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nic_ · 24 Mar 2006

968s are near enough perfect for track use....

Have a look on here, will give you all the info you need..... My mate runs the site.

http://www.porsche968uk.co.uk/

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alan sweeney · 24 Mar 2006

Hi M8,

I would definately get on the housing ladder. Property is always an investment. Prices presently are from observation open to negotiation in the present market.

You never know you could get a bit of equity within 12 months and add to your Porsche fund!!!!

My own rule was to get a good house then the 911. I stuck to it. Although the plan was House, 911, baby, but it has been house, baby then 911!!! Searching for a baby seat.

regards alan.

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Carrera · 24 Mar 2006

Hi G,

I'd concntrate on business, get a house/flat, then safe up for the car you really want. For now, a 968, esp a CS is a fantastic track car! but you'll always want a 911, something to aim for in the very near future! I always wanted an RS and have to wait for yrs for it due to financial and various practical reasons. You can use the 968 to improve driving skill on track and get use to Porsche ownership (although not much different from any other fast cars) so when the time comes, you can really enjoy your 911!

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Porsche · 24 Mar 2006

or a 964 ?

g, what do you currently drive ?

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Elite Detailing · 24 Mar 2006

Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by Sundeep on 24 March 2006

or a 964 ?

g, what do you currently drive ?

964's are a little pricey mate. I would prefer a reliable no stress car for about 12k, well Porsche. I really want to try and buy a house/flat this year and get a mortgage. I drive a highly modified audi tt atm.

I was thinking the 968 wont depreciater anymore so when the time comes and I can afford a 993 I wont lose hardly any cash on it.

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poon · 24 Mar 2006

Get a LHD 968CS, depreciation proof (almost) and room for the detailing kit!

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Carrera · 24 Mar 2006

Agree with that! Great for the track and lots of space for the kit to bring to track days!

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Elite Detailing · 24 Mar 2006

Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by poon on 24 March 2006

Get a LHD 968CS, depreciation proof (almost) and room for the detailing kit!

Wont the RHD be depreciation prrof matey? My gf may want to use itsometimes so RHD is better for me.

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Porsche · 24 Mar 2006

Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by G-Unit on 24 March 2006

Previous poster said:

964's are a little pricey mate. I would prefer a reliable no stress car for about 12k, well Porsche. I really want to try and buy a house/flat this year and get a mortgage. I drive a highly modified audi tt atm.

I was thinking the 968 wont depreciater anymore so when the time comes and I can afford a 993 I wont lose hardly any cash on it.

Click to expand...

968's are a tad over priced...... as will said their premium over the 944 S2 seem too high......

TT atm (mtm ?) ? looks like an A4 Cab in the pic...

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Carrera · 24 Mar 2006

RHD 968 CS might be a bit more than 12K, a "normal" 968 won't keep value as well. Is it going to be your fun wkend car, or your main daily car? If it's a fun car then go for a LHD CS, it won't take long to get use to LHD, if my wife can manage it anybody can! shhheee hope she dosen't see this!

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David Ogle · 24 Mar 2006

Had the same problem , wedding,baby & new house all in the stretch of two years. Each time it ate into the 911 fund but getting on or up the housing market was by far the best decision made. Now happy in the home and ready for 911 ownership

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Parts · 24 Mar 2006

I have waited about 4 years to get a 911. But it has been well worth the wait. Really glad in my case that I didn't go for a boxster. However, now I want a C4S - but that is the way it works with porsches!

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F1_Dragon · 24 Mar 2006

damn right...got a 996 C4S and i can't stop thinking about 996tt or 997 C4S...once its in the blood.... :wink:

G, IMHO get on property ladder and get 968...I had same dilema, bought flat and had to wait 18mths for Porsche...well worth it...C4S's came in to my budget

best things in life and all that, at the end of the day 968CS...awesome car...

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Parts · 24 Mar 2006

Previous poster said:
Quote: Originally posted by F1_Dragon on 24 March 2006

damn right...got a 996 C4S and i can't stop thinking about 996tt or 997 C4S...once its in the blood.... :wink:

That's just greedy! :wink:

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