Transitioning from a 986 to a 981

[BruceH]

Excellent story Bob! I know at some point, I will most likely travel down the same path, God willing. I love my 2001 S for the same reasons. The lines, performance and reliability. But I also know that time marches on as does technology which is good and bad. I love the lines of the 981 and I think it is another fantastic car by Porsche. I'm just not ready to give up my 986, yet. Your story though, makes me think. When the time does come, I think I would have to do a private sale, just to make sure it goes to a good home. Thanks again for the write up and enjoy your new ride

[Porsche9]

I feel much the same way and have purposely not driven a 981 cause I know I will lust after one. Motobob's write up makes it tempting to cash out some investments and buy now. Fortunately the only Porsche dealer in the Phoenix area is across town but that is soon changing with one opening this year just 4 miles from the house. Two and a half years of college tuition left for my daughter. At that point I should be approaching 90k on mine and it will be time for either a GTS or GT4. I used to lust after another 911 but once you go mid-engined it's hard to go back and with the power levels in the 981 very similar and 991 having become more of a GT then a sports car it the 981 that I want.

[Motobob]

Originally Posted by BruceH

(snip) When the time does come, I think I would have to do a private sale, just to make sure it goes to a good home. Thanks again for the write up and enjoy your new ride

Agree....yes I really wish I could have sold it to a private owner; one regret. When I was given a fair price for my 986 it was just too easy to drive it down, sign the title over and pick up the new car. Bob