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One item briefly touched on is the maintenance issues.. Most 20+ year old 911s, for instance, have had a motor rebuild ($5-15K). Per the internet, almost all 996/boxster engines will need to have a replacement motor ($10-20K). These are large ticket items that often can't be financed.

Leasing a new one finances the depriciation but in many cases, the maintenance can be either "free" or financed in, so true OOP expenses would be the Lease, gas, oil, insurance.

Buying a new car is rarely ever the smart economic choice.. it is the emotional/irrational choice and a Porsche should be both an emotional and irrational enjoyment!