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JFP in PA · 09-24-2021, 08:31 AM

Long term, I see the future for the 986 being rather bright. With Porsche announcing that all Boxster and Cayman's going totally electric in a couple of years, with prices projected in the six-figure range, the internal combustion versions that were well maintained and had issues like the IMS properly corrected are going to become more desirable to enthusiasts. Cars with completely updated engines like those from Raby will probably accrue value even quicker. "Frankenstein" cars that use engines from other years, or even other brands, will not do as well, as they typically are harder to work on and maintain, making them more expensive to own, and often less reliable.

09-24-2021, 08:31 AM	#2
JFP in PA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: It's a kind of magic..... Posts: 6,273	Long term, I see the future for the 986 being rather bright. With Porsche announcing that all Boxster and Cayman's going totally electric in a couple of years, with prices projected in the six-figure range, the internal combustion versions that were well maintained and had issues like the IMS properly corrected are going to become more desirable to enthusiasts. Cars with completely updated engines like those from Raby will probably accrue value even quicker. "Frankenstein" cars that use engines from other years, or even other brands, will not do as well, as they typically are harder to work on and maintain, making them more expensive to own, and often less reliable. __________________ “Anything really new is invented only in one’s youth. Later, one becomes more experienced, more famous – and more stupid.” - Albert Einstein