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Originally Posted by vonsmog View Post
I have owned 20 Porsche's, three 356's two 914's and the rest 911's. I have turned a profit on everyone! But then again I can fix or restore anything on them myself, so that makes a big difference. I am sure I would have lost if I was paying someone to do the work. Most of the ones I would buy were sold to me at a lose from the seller, who was over their head on repairing it.
I'm on Porsche #8 and have made money on every one. But your point is key - I do all of my own work. If I didn't enjoy wrenching I would lose my ass because I'm too picky, the car would constantly be in the shop.
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