Thinking of Selling the Dangermobile ?

[Eric G]

GLWS if you go that route. Cars are a funny thing as they come and go from our lives. I hope if you go down this path you won't regret it as you have poured yourself into this car.

With that said, what are you considering as its replacement?

[jacabean]

Keep The car ! it will not be worth anything close to what you put into it . How long have you owned it ?

[southernstar]

JD, I'm with those who suggest that you hold off on selling the Dangermobile. You have put in not only a huge amount of money and effort, but have personalized the car so that it is not only an incredible example of the 986S, but a reflection of you and your tastes. It is a now virtually a 'one-off' and I can guarantee that you will not - cannot replace it with anything that will provide anywhere near the satisfaction and pride of ownership, for anywhere near the money you would receive on a sale.

In time I believe that the values of good (let alone great) examples of the car will start to rise. I have opined elsewhere that IMO, the 2000 986S dual-row is the best of the breed and yours may well be the best of the best. I believe that in time the furor over the failed IMS bearings will die down and the original 986 will be recognized and admired for not only its design, but its place in the history of an important marque.

From a purely practical perspective, let's put it another way - why buy high and sell low? I, for one, believe that the market has already bottomed. Since you have already invested a huge amount and, now that you have upgraded the IMS, since your cost of continued ownership should be quite low (especially with continued low annual mileage), why not keep it and see if the market improves?

Brad

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Eric G

GLWS if you go that route. Cars are a funny thing as they come and go from our lives. I hope if you go down this path you won't regret it as you have poured yourself into this car.

With that said, what are you considering as its replacement?

Unless I relocate, nothing along the lines of a sports-car.

[recycledsixtie]

I am sorry to hear that you might be leaving us. Be careful what you wish for. I am considering selling my 2001 Box base but would get another P car for sure. I think that you would likely have withdrawal symptoms if you sold yours. Subsequent sale could lead to your buying another P car or sessions with a shrink for P car withdrawal syndrome. We will definitely miss you!

[southernstar]

JD, perhaps an answer is to book the odd weekend or longer period for a road-trip in the Dangermobile through some nice sportscar country (and you certainly have some nearby). Rather than short jaunts, this summer my wife and I took a rather lengthy (11 day ) trip to Nova Scotia where we drove the Cabot trail. We returned back from the Canadian east coast through Maine, Mass, and NY and had a great time. Last weekend we took her to a beautiful area in northern Ontario and in the spring, took a nice road trip to historic Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario and its many wineries. My wife was initially reluctant about longer trips in the Box, but we purchased fitted luggage and she found it most enjoyable, especially when we had the top down.

If you are not a member of the PCA, perhaps you should consider joining. They too run many orgainized drives through great areas with stops at interesting restaurants, etc. Heck, your car should also be shown and I would expect you would end up winning some trophies - fun, but also utlimately a good thing in terms of resale. It may also introduce you to a potential purchaser - a fellow Porschephile who will fall in love with your rather unique vehicle and be prepared to pay for the privilege of owning her.

Brad

[jb92563]

I think for the loss of investment value in the car you should consider moving your abode to a location more suitable to driving your Boxster.

I recommend a warm climate, hilly, mountanous or canyoned area with roads designed by cross eyed road designers who can't draw a straight line if their life depended on it.
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Real Estate and mortgage rates are low now so its a good time to take advantage.
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Quality of Life is often overlooked in ones life adventures and obviously the Boxster is a passion of yours. Selling it will likely lead to depression and anxiety.

I think you should seek counseling before you make any rash decisions to sell your pride and joy and get to the bottom of your malady before you do something you will regret.

I mean really, what brings you more joy, a wad of cash that will get spent into thin air, or driving with the top down on a nice day in your beautiful Boxster, even if only occasionally, when ever the urge/obsession strikes you?