986's a rare breed?

[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.