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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
I see a lot more water cooled 911 than 986. I agree people deferring the maintenance and repairs now exceed the resale of the car and that has taken a toll. In states with perfect year round weather the 986s are in way better shape at this point, so you see more of them. Everywhere else they're dropping like flies. Winter is brutal on these cars and the cost of repairs do not scale down over time...
Also, I'm seeing a lot fewer air cooled 911 and 944. One have become too valuable to drive regularly the other too niche, not a lot of younger drivers into 944/968/928. Gen x and older have by now given up their toys for $50k SUVs and pickups to haul the kids.
Got pulled over this morning for no front plate. First time in 16 years. 19 if you count the previous roadster.
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You're spot on on these comment. I'd like to add a few.
We are seeing a lot more water cooled 911's because they're all water cooled since 1999. I do see more 996 than I do 986 here in the Bay Area.
Some of us 944 owners have moved on to newer Porsche's but also keep the 944. From what I see those that have one in good condition have kept them and not use them as often. I'm one of them and know of another 5 individuals in the Bay Area that did this. I drive my 944 turbo only once last year.
Did they actually give you a ticket for no plates or just a fix it ticket? I've been lucky so far. I do know not to go to SF without front plates. They give tickets while you're parked.