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Originally Posted by Superman
Honestly, regardless of current/past wild fluctuations, I think these cars have a robust intrinsic value. They are virtually as iconic as ANY car EVER. They are cute as a bug's ear (especially the G-body cars). Relatively speaking, they are inexpensive and easy to maintain. Parts are available, at non-Ferrari prices. Ease of maintenance is deliberately designed right into these cars. Brilliant, simple design. Last but not least: They are a BLAST to drive. I think they are, legitimately, $40-$50K cars.
One more: They are reliable. We can repair and maintain these cars to the point where a 10,000 mile trip can be undertaken with nearly complete confidence in reliability. These cars were designed to run near redline for 24 hours.
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Relative to what - Lambo, Ferrari and light aircraft?
I consider these very expensive to maintain at a high level (when used - not when parked in a garage where the owner waxes poetic about the 911s' bulletproofness. . . not implying that is you), and when something major goes wrong (which it will, as these are ancient machines), then be ready to grab your ankles for lengthy
periods of time. Now throw in having to hire the work out, and you've got a ginormous money pit on your hands.
Yes, parts are available - not expensive compared to Ferrari, but ridiculously expensive relative to most other machines, and often the new parts are shiit quality (garbage rubber components, garbage electronic components, etc.).