Thoughts & first impressions

[Twin headlight Ernie]

I'm a new member here with a recent purchase of a 2002 986S. I've only had it a couple thousand miles and so far it's been a blast and cooperative. I have worked as a mechanic in a previous life and have a engineering and fabrication background which I'm sure will come in handy with this purchase. I guess I was rather shocked that most of these cars are what I consider to be low miles and can be had pretty cheap even in excellent condition. I would have thought a car that sold in the 50K area would hold it's value better. These cars also seem to have a high cost to maintain and the IMS reputation doesn't help out either. I looked at the BMW Z3 and Mazda Miata but the mid engine won out. My last Jeep had 365K and I have motorcycles that are high mile too.
I hope I can expect the same out of this new toy without breaking the bank.
I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Cheers. Ernie