thinking of getting out of the porsche Game

[stealthn]

Just sell everything and buy a 458 spider, you'll be glad you did

[Baz]

It's moments like this that I find You Tube properly conveys my thoughts.......

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by mb911

The trans ams of the newer are pretty reliable from the research I have done.

also I could have multiple cars and infact do right now I am in a simplify mode right now and want to have a ma investment of 12k in a hobby car.

My 964 is nice and needs a couple things to be near perfect which would cost another 2k or so just not sure I want to do that.

as to coming back to a p-car there is no doubt I will be back but want to try many other things. I also owned american muscle in the past and it was fun so I am making full circle I guess.

Yep, I enjoy my GTA and the AC is colder than the AC in my Carrera..
But I'm looking to trade it off as I'm not driving as much right now and looking to change things up & thin out the heard a bit..

[Zeke]

Well, Ben, you and I have been acquainted for many years now. I still have that spool of stainless MIG wire you sent me. We shared a lot of thoughts on the '77. I moved on and don't have an inkling of a regret. I, too, moved from an early car to a heavier car. At one time I thought I wanted a 964. I think the heavy cars eventually kill the spirit.

Whatever you do, you will have some fun. Things just don't last forever for everyone. Die hards are the exception.

That's why we have a name for them.

[strupgolf]

Those early Mustang's fron the late 90"s are a blast, both to drive and work on. I'd like to have a 5.0 mustang to have fun with and not have to worry about those little German things.

[Zeke]

Oh yeah and if you get some aftermarket suspension goodies they can cut some laps.

[944Larry]

you can think about-but you can't do it!!!

[aigel]

The main issue with selling the 911 is that you may find yourself priced out of the market down the line. I have noticed that all air cooled cars have really pulled up in price, especially a decent 964 isn't as cheap as it used to be. That said, your asking price seems pretty steep, so that may solve the issue for you, unless you will take considerably less.

I used to tinker with a lot of domestic cars and cheap projects. I have started to value my time however and don't want to throw my labor after a $2k car that's going to be a $2k car at best down the line. On a 911, the effort is much better spent IMHO.

G

[mb911]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

Ben, keep in mind that only Porsche owners get avocado shipments from Supertec.

My dad still has his so does that count?

[mb911]

Originally Posted by aigel

The main issue with selling the 911 is that you may find yourself priced out of the market down the line. I have noticed that all air cooled cars have really pulled up in price, especially a decent 964 isn't as cheap as it used to be. That said, your asking price seems pretty steep, so that may solve the issue for you, unless you will take considerably less.

I used to tinker with a lot of domestic cars and cheap projects. I have started to value my time however and don't want to throw my labor after a $2k car that's going to be a $2k car at best down the line. On a 911, the effort is much better spent IMHO.

G

Yeah asking price is just that asking you never know unless you ask I am very motivated to sell so all offers are considered

[VaSteve]

I have thoughts of getting out of the game but most of my friends are PCA folks from the track and such. I dont think i could sell my 911...there's really nothing similar i could deal with since i dont weld. The 944 would be easier to let go, but thats the one i use more/at the track.

Good.luck with your decision

[intakexhaust]

mb911-
My goodness, I would keep some sort of Porsche in the stable, but to get thru the crisis, prep it for storage and cover it. Pick up some Stang', Vette', vintage Mopar, whatever and live with it for as long as you can take. For sure get one of those Camaro's or TA with matching interior of puke. Really beat that mofo too! The day will come, you'll uncover that Porsche and be cured. It worked for me.

[mb911]

What do most of you feel would be a realistic price for the 964? I searched and found wide ranges of 32k-18k and felt mine was on the lower part of that but a very solid car none the less.

[mossguy]

With the wheels and the dash cracks I think $20-22k would be more reasonable.

[mb911]

Originally Posted by mossguy

With the wheels and the dash cracks I think $20-22k would be more reasonable.

Yeah Defiantly what I am thinking as well. I have listed for 24k and thought someone would offer 20-22 so we are right on. now gotta find the buyer. Interesting you dont care for the wheels? the car came that way and really grew on me.

[mossguy]

The wheels are a little blingy for my tastes, and while they might grow on me as well, a potential buyer may not want to wait for the "growth".

[aigel]

Ben,

Your 964 looks too much like a fixer. Maybe you are just more honest than the average seller, but I'd fix the oil leak and the fender. I would also look into the dash crack - a used dash may be reasonably priced for the 964, I am not sure.

Of course, you may be ready to move on and not work on the 964 any more at all. That's fine, but I don't think that's a $22k car right now. I may be off, however, I am a little out of touch with the market.

Good Luck whatever you decide to go for and do stick around (PPOT has large fraction of former Porsche owners!)

George

[Jagshund]

In many states it's written into the law that 1990s Firebird/Camaro owners either wear mullets, chew tobacco or support the University of Alabama. Wisconsin may have similar laws- might want to check.

[mb911]

Originally Posted by aigel

Ben,

Your 964 looks too much like a fixer. Maybe you are just more honest than the average seller, but I'd fix the oil leak and the fender. I would also look into the dash crack - a used dash may be reasonably priced for the 964, I am not sure.

Of course, you may be ready to move on and not work on the 964 any more at all. That's fine, but I don't think that's a $22k car right now. I may be off, however, I am a little out of touch with the market.

Good Luck whatever you decide to go for and do stick around (PPOT has large fraction of former Porsche owners!)

George

George I think its a little of both I am trying to be as upfront as possible so there are no surprises . I may have the fender fixed as I dont have time. I do have someone real interested that is looking for a driver. he just bought an F430 and does not consider that a driver car.

[mb911]

Originally Posted by 1968Cayman

In many states it's written into the law that 1990s Firebird/Camaro owners either wear mullets, chew tobacco or support the University of Alabama. Wisconsin may have similar laws- might want to check.

Well that is a problem I have no hair