Is it worth it

[heliguy]

Crod...we hate you...seriously, if you don't post pics it doesn't exist.

[crod]

Originally Posted by heliguy

Crod...we hate you...seriously, if you don't post pics it doesn't exist.

Ok here we go. The V12 and the V10 beasts. Will arrange for a nice family pic showing the Boxster S, the 750iL and the Gallardo all together.
Oh and my scooter too.

CR

[wawa]

Aqua blue discontinu?? My salemam didnot told me that when we were looking at color combo for exterior and interior in the show Room. You're sur about that?

I just check, the name of the color is blue saphire.

I just test drove a Lamborghini gallardo last week-end. WOW, simply awesome car and I was surprise how confortable and easy to drive it was. You could easily use it as a daily in summer.


Chris

[patssle]

For a brand new Boxster - the Cayman is very close in price. And unless I really want a convertible...I think the Cayman is the nicer car and is the better purchase.

But I wouldn't buy a new Porsche - it's just not worth it. It's fairly easy to find a low mileage Porsche that has been well taken care of. And you'll save $40,000 for basically a brand new car.

[recycledsixtie]

You could consider doing a matrix like this.

For instance what might be say 5 important factors in choosing a car?

These might be mine. You could consider what do you value most.

On these value factors attribute numbers from 1 to 10. Ten being the highest value.

For me five factors would be and attribution of values to them are as follows:
1. New 5
2. Reliability 10
3. Driveability - steering, brakes, suspension 10
4. Discounted price due older 10
5. Options that I want 9
Total score 44 out of 50

Now set up a matrix like this with some value factors that you value and attribute scores to them. It can help you make a decision.....other factors might be P warranty, engine, S or base etc etc....
You could put a matrix next to it of say a 4 year old Boxster and see how it rates next to new. Hope this helps!

[Meat Head]

Ultimately it is your decision but for me.......HELL NO IT'S NOT WORTH IT! If you look at it from a depreciation point of view, the 986 has hit close to rock bottom and the new car will drop like a rock over the next 10-15 years.

If you look at it from a fun factor (this is much more personal preference) I can think of many ways to better spend my money...............

Nice Porsche 986 = $15,000
Nice used motorcycle (Harley Davidson) = $15,000
Nice muscle car (Corvette) = $20,000

You can have all 3 and still have $20,000-$30,000 to travel all over the country/world sky diving, scuba diving, hiking, fishing, hunting, track days or what ever is your fancy.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by crod

Ok here we go. The V12 and the V10 beasts. Will arrange for a nice family pic showing the Boxster S, the 750iL and the Gallardo all together.
Oh and my scooter too.

CR

Super cool!