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jcoit · 01-05-2011, 04:24 AM

I had two sports cars and three road racing motorcycles when I was your age...oh and a built 67 bronco for desert trips. Here is my point in saying this, at my late teens and early twenties those toys and the pretty little blonde gal that rode with me was about all I cared about and pretty much all I was willing to work for. Soon enough that pretty blonde gal became my wife and a mother of my first son......That ended the motor sports age of my life up until now. As they say often those were the best days of my life......from a purely selfish view.LOL

You know what I say. if your willing to work for it and are going in educated go for it friend. Enjoy life while life doesnt hurt so much. I think if you polled the audience here most would say they had an "unsensible" sports car in their early years too. Were just older and wiser today and conservatism comes with experience. Have fun, be realistic, and learn how to drive in those curves.

I got to take a sideline issue of something I am getting mighty sick of hearing around here.

"others have said it before; i will say it again: there is nothing more expensive than a cheap porsche"

I take issue with this statement because it is misleading at best. I have researched the sports car market extensively during my own boxster shopping experience. Even with all the nightmare stories of engine failure and high dealership hourly rates this car is one of the best sports car buys you can make today.

Here are my reasonings for saying this.

1) You have to consider original sticker price. Out the door these cars are very expensive and well out of reach for a vast majority of folks. 40 -75 k isnt a light hit for a two seater car.

2) because they are considered non collectibles, bottom of the line, and have inherent engine problems that scare the heck out of most folks their resale value has plumetted to ridiculously low prices. Add to that a poor economy affecting luxury goods and you have a perfect storm for a great deal on a great car. 8-15 grand will set you in one under 100,000 any day of the week. Go look at the comparable cars with similar mileage and see what they are bringing....You will realize very quickly most examples with twice as much mileage will break you wallet much worse. BTW they are all expensive to maintain as well.

3) Lets talk about repair costs for saaaay the motor....keep in mind your not replacing a 21 r toyota motor here your replacing a porsche motor that originally came in a 40-75 thousand dollar package. With that mindset 10-15 grand for a new motor is not only reasonable but expected cost. What people knee jerk about is the oversight that the buy in during this perfect storm for these cars is an incredible deal to begin with. In most cases your paying 30-50% of original sticker price for cars undr 100 k. Try that with any of the competitors. Holy cow I only paid 12 k for the car now the motor is going to cost me 10-15. Yes sir and you just purchased a vehicle that was 65,000 ten years ago, and now you will have 22-27 k into a car thats well on its way to being refreshed and lasting another 100 + Oh and its a porsche......It eats the competition in most all regards and is a beautiful piece of work.

Bottom line cheap and porsche do not go together and shouldnt I will agree. However, there is great value to be had here that far surpasses most other offerings if you take the time to research whats out there and available. Haphazard buyers and bottom of the barrel consumers will almost certainly be torn up in the boxster owning experience . A smart sports car enthusiast that has educated themselves on the other hand can likely buy into way more car for their dollar on a boxster than anywhere else in the game.

Thats my nickles worth.

01-05-2011, 04:24 AM	#7
jcoit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florence South Carolina Posts: 7	I had two sports cars and three road racing motorcycles when I was your age...oh and a built 67 bronco for desert trips. Here is my point in saying this, at my late teens and early twenties those toys and the pretty little blonde gal that rode with me was about all I cared about and pretty much all I was willing to work for. Soon enough that pretty blonde gal became my wife and a mother of my first son......That ended the motor sports age of my life up until now. As they say often those were the best days of my life......from a purely selfish view.LOL You know what I say. if your willing to work for it and are going in educated go for it friend. Enjoy life while life doesnt hurt so much. I think if you polled the audience here most would say they had an "unsensible" sports car in their early years too. Were just older and wiser today and conservatism comes with experience. Have fun, be realistic, and learn how to drive in those curves. I got to take a sideline issue of something I am getting mighty sick of hearing around here. "others have said it before; i will say it again: there is nothing more expensive than a cheap porsche" I take issue with this statement because it is misleading at best. I have researched the sports car market extensively during my own boxster shopping experience. Even with all the nightmare stories of engine failure and high dealership hourly rates this car is one of the best sports car buys you can make today. Here are my reasonings for saying this. 1) You have to consider original sticker price. Out the door these cars are very expensive and well out of reach for a vast majority of folks. 40 -75 k isnt a light hit for a two seater car. 2) because they are considered non collectibles, bottom of the line, and have inherent engine problems that scare the heck out of most folks their resale value has plumetted to ridiculously low prices. Add to that a poor economy affecting luxury goods and you have a perfect storm for a great deal on a great car. 8-15 grand will set you in one under 100,000 any day of the week. Go look at the comparable cars with similar mileage and see what they are bringing....You will realize very quickly most examples with twice as much mileage will break you wallet much worse. BTW they are all expensive to maintain as well. 3) Lets talk about repair costs for saaaay the motor....keep in mind your not replacing a 21 r toyota motor here your replacing a porsche motor that originally came in a 40-75 thousand dollar package. With that mindset 10-15 grand for a new motor is not only reasonable but expected cost. What people knee jerk about is the oversight that the buy in during this perfect storm for these cars is an incredible deal to begin with. In most cases your paying 30-50% of original sticker price for cars undr 100 k. Try that with any of the competitors. Holy cow I only paid 12 k for the car now the motor is going to cost me 10-15. Yes sir and you just purchased a vehicle that was 65,000 ten years ago, and now you will have 22-27 k into a car thats well on its way to being refreshed and lasting another 100 + Oh and its a porsche......It eats the competition in most all regards and is a beautiful piece of work. Bottom line cheap and porsche do not go together and shouldnt I will agree. However, there is great value to be had here that far surpasses most other offerings if you take the time to research whats out there and available. Haphazard buyers and bottom of the barrel consumers will almost certainly be torn up in the boxster owning experience . A smart sports car enthusiast that has educated themselves on the other hand can likely buy into way more car for their dollar on a boxster than anywhere else in the game. Thats my nickles worth.