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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,
Bob, appreciate the comments and being that it's all a matter of perspective, you're also correct.
I never said I was going to keep the car 'til it appreciates, and I won't. Probably will trade it on a new convertible hardtop Miata this spring. But, the car is in such good shape, that I will be able to trade for the miata ('07 remaining stock) almost even-up, not too bad for an 8-9 yr. old car. When I had it at the Dealership last fall, that's what we were talking about and they said they'd really go high on trade-in on a car in such good shape.
Also, not everyone in all parts of the country (or even the Midwest for that matter) experience the same kind of winter. Here in Mpls., it's really not a good time to drive. The potholes grow exponentially and both cities use salt like they own stock in Morton's. The potential for wear to the suspension and tires alone make it worth putting the car away, to say nothing of corrosion, impact on the Plastic window, etc. ...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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Jim: I absolutely agree, perspective is everything. I misunderstood your comments about appreciation. You, of course, are correct about different parts of the country. We have had an untypical winter here in KC.. very cold and more snow than in quite a few years. I'm sure the Minneapolis winters are significantly worse than ours. And given the conditions of OUR roads, yours must be worse. Salt? Its everywhere here too. They've used up two year's supply, and almost all their reserves, and had done so by early January. A friend with MODOT, a high up muckety muck supervising bridge repairs, road crews and those damm salt trucks, is a fixture at Church these days, praying for warm weather and no late ice storms!
You WOULDN'T trade the Boxster in on a Miata????????? Total sacrelige. You'll be burned at the stake and then made to walk the plank. (this was humorous... relax)
Z: I wasn't trying to impress anyone, and you shouldn't be! I was just stating a fact that I do drive it daily. And, while its a terrific car, well put together (lets not get into THAT discussion), handles better than most other cars on the road, etc etc, it STILL is something that one can drive and enjoy on a daily basis. I don't feel
obligated to drive it (and never stated that I did)... I want to. I look forward to driving it. There are probably as many reasons why people don't drive their Porsches as there are reasons that they
DO drive them. I was simply addressing Jims statements about his reasons for not driving his. If you don't drive yours, I'm sure you have your reasons, too. I do drive mine, and I love it!! And I drive it for me.. not for you or anyone else. It's the same reason I take it to the track. For me. (One should NOT be allowed to have that much fun in a car.. with one's clothes on)
Bob