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[flash]

not exactly what one is hoping for when somebody comments that you were "burning up the track"

[94SilverCab]

I don't know why we are surprised that the value of these cars are rising. They made 12,000 cars (Porsche made 76,000 356s).The number continues to drop because even enthusiasts don't believe they will be worth anything.

 

When I show up in my car, most people instantly recognize it as a Porsche, but don't know the model. They generate interest at the track.

 

All Porsche's have been rising dramatically for the last few years. Naturally, the interesting and low mileage cars will be the first to rise.

 

JMO,

 

Jay

[flash]

true enough.  that's why i put this thread up to begin with.  in the last couple of months there have been a few cars priced at over $30k.  they may not get it today, but it won't be long before they do.

 

good news for me, if i can wait long enough

[ds968]

Hold on to those N/A engine cars, if the rumors about Porsche discontinuing production of all N/A engines by 2018 ( and manufacturing only turbos after that ) are true, tne prices of the 968s should skyrocket... Supposedly they made that announcement at the end of last week, but I can't find any related news verifying the story so it could be just a rumor.

[Waylander]

there are hints at it.....

 

http://www.insiderca...orsches-future/

 

http://www.autocar.c...ft-new-pictures

 

http://blog.caranddr...arrera-in-2016/

 

http://carbuzz.com/n...-Turbo-7723184/

[ds968]

We play soccer with a few guys who work at BMW US and one of them said Porsche confirmed that plan on Monday by making a public announcement , but that's what I could not find . He also said BMW is following suit and will do away with all N/A engines in a few short years . I would expect by 2020 most manufacturers will slowly but surely move toward all electric or at least all hybrids vehicles . Maybe not Ferrari or Lamborghini though.. But with Tesla's brand new upgrade which reportedly gives the car a 2.9 sec. 0-60 and a 10.3 sec. Q-mile ( holy crap ! ) the gasoline engine horsepower race may be over..what would be the point ? Now only if electric cars can come up with a 500 mile range before charging AND a decent exhaust sound, I may even consider one :-)
But hanging on to my 968s, maybe some day when I'm too old to drive it anymore it'll be worth $ millions .
Yeah, right...

Edited by ds968, 22 July 2015 - 06:03 AM.

[MCL968]

Along with an exhaust note, Tesla needs to engineer into their acceleration program the electric equivalent of turbo lag to give those of us who are used to turbos a real internal combustion engine driving experience.

[Bulti]

A new exciting Turbo-era is developing fast! Lol, pretty soon they'll slap 'Turbo' stickers on just about everything again... From vacuum cleaners to toasters. How cool is that? :-)

[kzem1]

My friend has a Tesla Model S P85D.  It is weird with no sound.  The dash is a giant LCD TV.  But the car is fast as hell.  When he hit the gas it was like someone punched me in the gut.  0-60 in 3.0.  I don't doubt it.  Still love shifting gears and hearing the engine in my 968.  

[flash]

back on topic - while i don't think we are going to see any cars going for over $30k just yet, it is likely within the next year.  of course, these will be the rarer and cleaner examples, but i think we will see that barrier broken soon

[MCL968]

I believe that car values rise when the generation that lusted for the car when they were in their teens finally gets to the point in life when they can afford them. Look at the guys buying Hemi Cuda's and SS Chevelle's. These were the cars of their youth, and the prices (like their body mass and the sizes of their Hawaiian shirts) are still going up, albeit not as fast as they once did.

 

Now consider the prices of Packard's, old LaSalle's, and the like. Those prices are dropping because that demographic is aging and now they want cash more than they want the car.

 

It will happen with the 968, once the kids that wanted them when they were young finally make enough money to afford the car and the upkeep.

 

Now we all need to invest in mint JCW Mini's and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo's, and wait for that next group to age into jobs where they have adequate disposable discretionary income.

[rxter]

I guess this means ill be driving a car worth slightly more than it was rather than slightly less. No way i sell. The car is too much fun and can't be hacked. 

[Rap]

I would hate to give up all the compliments I get on my cars!

[wildcat]

Yeah, but you got to get a Cab while they're still affordable... I know a guy selling one cheap that's immaculate with a Supercharger. 

[flash]

lol - get him drunk enough, and that's probably bang on

[JTP]

lol - get him drunk enough, and that's probably bang on

Might not want to put "drunk" and "bang on" in the same sentence...

[wildcat]

lol - get him drunk enough, and that's probably bang on

 

Well "cheap" is relative... compared to the price I thought you should go for... 

[Waylander]

http://www.carandcla....uk/car/C612386

 

 

http://www.carandcla....uk/car/C609232

 

getting expensive here

Edited by Waylander, 24 July 2015 - 11:23 AM.

[ds968]

     "  30-45 MPG "   ?!      Is that meters per gallon ?     30-45 miles per gallon is roughly what I get also...when I let roll in neutral, downhill...   

[JTP]

That has to be a typo meaning kilometers per gallon. Roughly converts to 18-27 mpg which is close to what I get.