What does the future look like for the 986?

[JFP in PA]

Long term, I see the future for the 986 being rather bright. With Porsche announcing that all Boxster and Cayman's going totally electric in a couple of years, with prices projected in the six-figure range, the internal combustion versions that were well maintained and had issues like the IMS properly corrected are going to become more desirable to enthusiasts. Cars with completely updated engines like those from Raby will probably accrue value even quicker. "Frankenstein" cars that use engines from other years, or even other brands, will not do as well, as they typically are harder to work on and maintain, making them more expensive to own, and often less reliable.

[Silber]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

With Porsche announcing that all Boxster and Cayman's going totally electric in a couple of years, with prices projected in the six-figure range…

Wow, this really sounds like a shoot yourself in the foot move for Porsche. I see very little crossover happening between people that have 100+K to spend, want a Boxster or Cayman, and want an electric car.

Manufacturers are falling over themselves bringing electric cars to market, they don’t seem to really care if the people don’t want them. I guess if they are legislated as mandatory we won’t have a choice, other than to preserve existing internal combustion cars.

Silber

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by Silber

Wow, this really sounds like a shoot yourself in the foot move for Porsche. I see very little crossover happening between people that have 100+K to spend, want a Boxster or Cayman, and want an electric car.

Manufacturers are falling over themselves bringing electric cars to market, they don’t seem to really care if the people don’t want them. I guess if they are legislated as mandatory we won’t have a choice, other than to preserve existing internal combustion cars.

Silber

Actually, I'm lookng forward to performance EVs. It will be nice never having to worry about changing the oil and the rest of the routine maintainence on the internal combustion engine, which, BTW, is an over 100-year-old technology. I don't want to be one of those horse-and-buggy people when automobiles were in their infancy.

Yes, the sound of a well-tuned motor is nice, but I won't mind giving it up for all I'd be gaining. The performance of electric motors is much better than IC engines, especially on the low end. There's a reason why locomotives are diesel-electric.

The only thing holding me back right now is charge time. Once they figure out how to get a full charge in around the same time it takes to fill the tank, I'll be all in!

[Alan Mackew]

I think EV's are the coming thing too, I agree about the range and the price, will improve over time. we have family in Adelaide 800 kms away so the fuel efficiency of th Boxster is appreciated.

Would buy an old cheap EV for runs to th shops if such a thing existed.