[speeder]

I like the new Mustangs for what they are, haven't driven the new GT yet. That said, those two cars are such an apples/oranges comparison. The Mustang has the advantage of being massively cheaper, (if both were new or both were the same age used), bang-for-the-buck, etc...

There is a HUGE delta between the two in terms of quality of construction and just value. The Mustang is the same disposable car that it's always been and the 911 is the same *built like a bank vault* car that it's always been. The build quality of a new 997 is phenomenal, the Mustang is a typical Ford. I like Fords and think that they build as good of a car or truck as any car company in America but to compare it to a Porsche is not fair.

Some people have "new car fever" and just want a brand new car. That's OK, without it there would be no world economy as we know it. I've never understood it as a car nut, though. I'd rather have a 3 or 4 year old BMW that has depreciated in half than a new car that costs the same. The BMW is still a $60k car and the new car is a $30k car, if you know what I mean. I'd rather have more car for the same $$ than have a new car. If I could afford a new 911, that would be a different story.

People keep talking about the 997 breaking down, etc... Those cars do not break, as a rule. They are tougher than tough. I would not expect any new-ish car to break under normal use, that would be very unusual and it would suck no matter what you are driving. I know multiple people with 2005 997s, (first year), they drive the piss out of them and have had exactly zero issues with the cars. They are as good as motorcars get.

I know of a super low-mileage '08 997S coupe in black/black for sale here in SoCal if you're interested. I think that it's around $65k. Different animal than a Mustang.