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Originally Posted by madmods
Now that my friend is all you need to know about cars to make a decision. It is indeed just a car! What "if" this What "if" that.... is BS
What "if" you have a heart attack tomorrow? You will have never had the chance to drive a Porsche even if it's for 1,000km of pure pleasure.
Buy the car, fix it "if" it really needs and enjoy the ride
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Could not agree more!
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Originally Posted by dghii
....He'd didn't want to spend the money and purchase a new Solstice...
So what's the point? Nothing really. I wasn't looking for the projects but I've enjoyed bring the maintenance back up to snuff and seeing the cars pass on to new owners. I'm not trying to act like the cars are good as new, but that they are great, fun little cars for the money.
I'm not trying to do this for a living, nor was I really looking for a project. I just like these cars and know that they're well built, and bargains are out there.
BTW, my 'everyday' car is a 2000S that I've had for 5 years. I purchased it with 76K and now have 112.5K on the clock. So far so good.
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Great summaries! Yes, these cars are well engineered/built. Yes, there are some issues but they didn't just roll off of the show room floor. Life is too short to buy/drive a, gasp, Solstice! Have you guys driven one of those
I drove a Sky(same thing) because a dealer insisted(I had gone to see a Boxster but it had been sold already) and I could not believe how poorly it drove in comparison to......anything!
Every car you buy, used or new, is a gamble. They are mechanical things built by humans, what could possible go wrong? I am always amazed at how much more reliable modern cars are compared to just a few short years ago. Worrying about the next repair is no way to live. If a car starts to cost more than the enjoyment you get out of it, then it's time to sell, there is always another guy around the corner willing to give it a go.
