996 getting close to 986 prices ?

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Originally Posted by cfos

Interesting observation. But, to answer you question, no; I think you are among the newer (and more restrained) members (posters). Most others have adapted to Jake and either find humor, reminisce about their own lost youth, or ignore it/him/me. Personally, I'm still wondering about his thread on the Boxster being the best track car. Can't think of a thread where he ever said he's been on the track or an autocross from which to develop an opinion, yet opinions are free and, from what I've learned, you can't teach a new dog anything - I've tried. Jake is quite young and I think they now learn l33t in kindergarden instead of cursive in elementary.

Your obsession with Jake is...odd.

[cfos]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Your obsession with Jake is...odd.

You call it an obsession, I call it a hobby. Would you rather I spend time wondering why you've chosen to put "potato" in your name/avatar? I mean you put it there for a reason, right? Are you trying to be funny? What is it about the potato that perks your interest? Does it have something to do with Dan Quayle and tomato?

Oh, before I forget, how was that time you spent hanging with Danger in the nether? Remember? You said something about an absence with your 2000th post - how did that work out for you? What was it like? Was it potato-rific? Inquiring minds want to know!

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by LagerAle

Is there a posting contest that i am unaware of? So many, so little substance...

I'm unaware of any such contest, but in case there is, I nominate BigJake111 for MVP of the last 2 years!

In refreshing contrast to the usual drop in for a couple weeks to ask the same old troubleshoot my salvage/auction/beater Boxster I just found to flip for profit. Too lazy to search for the info that's been repeated adnauseum for years.

BigJake has a unprecedented number of unique but relevant threads & posts. I am thankful for the variety Big Jake contributes to this forum. I find myself logging on less & posting even less due to the endless posts on topics that have been covered multiple times with zero new info in the last 5 years. Big Jake actually has bought & sold a 986 in 2014, giving him actual experience in this threads topic. A few "contributers" decided to derail the thread by highlighting small errors in BigJake's post. Maybe you would be happier on 6-speedonline.com where you will have more chances to "contribute".

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

I'm unaware of any such contest, but in case there is, I nominate BigJake111 for MVP of the last 2 years!

+1 for Jake.

And he has a really nice looking S car.

[BIGJake111]

http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=385007167&numRecords=5&firstRecord=6&zip=29673&searchType=both

Prime example of a nice car, one thing I have noticed with these cheap 911s is that they have fairly low miles, there are a decent amount of 120k plus boxsters but few 911s with over 90k miles.

[Joe B]

I agree about the wood. That spoiler is gross too! I wouldn't mind having the back seats so my wife could come along when my dog and I go for a ride.

[RedTele58]

That is a hella nice 996. Lots of options and good miles. It was probably a $100k+ sticker car when new. The aerokit by itself adds $10k to the car. For you guys that don't know, that aerokit w/ the taco spoiler is the body kit that was on the first year GT3 that was introduced in Europe.

There is nothing wrong with the 996. They have fantastic performance and their reliability and potential maintenance problems are the same as the Boxster. If you love your Boxster, you will love a 996.

I own a '99 996 with the aerokit. I paid $19,300 for mine w/ 85k miles. It was/is worth every penny and then some.

Rick

[Pdwight]

Originally Posted by jacabean

this car is for sale down the street from me . i decided to stop in and take a look . as i already own a 996 i was curious. this car was in really good condition and has some really nice options . The wood is gross but overall a nice car . you could probably get this car for 18k that is real close to 986S prices . Curious to know what others up here think about low priced 996s ? 2001 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE , 74K MILES, 6-SPD, MUST SEE!!!!

Not a bad looking car....except that spoiler is hideous .....If I had it that would have to go

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Originally Posted by thstone

Hey, let's not forget this $10K 996 - its still parked in my driveway. Very low priced 996's are out there; you just have to look a little harder and show up with a stack of cash.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/44227-986-wrecked-got-996-today.html

I was going to mention your $10k find...amazing!

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Not a bad looking car....except that spoiler is hideous .....If I had it that would have to go

Respect The Taco!

[j.fro]

I Picked up my 996 almost two years ago. 1999 Carrera 4, 6sp, 50k for $18000. It's everything my 986 isn't: all-wheel drive, bone stock, both my wife and the dog love it!
It sometimes seems 996/986 prices are going up!

[thstone]

Hey, let's not forget this $10K 996 - its still parked in my driveway. Very low priced 996's are out there; you just have to look a little harder and show up with a stack of cash.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/44227-986-wrecked-got-996-today.html

[JayG]

Dont get me wrong, I LOVE my Boxster, but this ain't no ugly duckling and my wife loves it, as well as it being a blast to drive

[BIGJake111]

My assumption is that while fairly stagnate, the Boxster has already bottomed out and people are asking for a little bit more than they did a year or two ago, while 996s are just now bottoming out.

With word of turbos, 4 cylinders, and electric drive in the future, water cooled 6 cylinder porsches are about to be the second chapter for porsche with the first pages of the third chapter already visible in the e hybrids and now turbo GTS cayanne as well as the 919, if history repeats itself porsches latest and greatest is usually off of last years race car. Notice the comparison of the 996 gt3 and gt2 with the gt1 racecar.

Of course many of these watercooled porsches were mass produced so they are are not big collectables, but the watercooled era particularly the fore runners can likely expect to stop dropping in price at the least, the 996 is essentially bottomed out or at least will be soon, so if you want one, by my inept 17 year old analysis, now would be the time to buy.a

[ChrisZang]

In my neck of the woods even 2002/3 996 are now in the lower $20k range

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There's nothing bad about a potato

You catch more flies with honey...

[BIGJake111]

Darn, this topic was interesting and now it's another jake thread, let me get the popcorn. I used ever instead of even as I found even to be disrespectful. Yes I posted opinions but the point of the post the link, "not hey everyone I think the boxster is best track car look at this link that agrees."

Anyways back to your pedophiliac accusations, I mean you know what they say about men that drive convertibles .

My personal diagnosis would be that cfos secretly sees a bit of himself in me.

[cfos]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

... I used ever instead of even as I found even to be disrespectful...

*sigh*

[kjc2050]

No pun intended!

[cfos]

Originally Posted by kjc2050

No pun intended!

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by cfos

Now that's just wrong! These days half of it is autocorrect or my lack of attention when posting as I am usually multitasking. @timco don't get me wrong I know as well as the rest of you that my spelling and grammar is not great. I try to keep the delusions of grandeur to a minimum as well .