[kaisen]

I think you need a 911. As others have said, it's not going to go down in value.
Life is short, do what makes you happy. And a 911 will make you happier than a 914 or Boxster or 996. It's really just like money in your 401K, which you should know by now could go up or down in value. If you ever get into a serious financial jam, just sell the 911. You're gigging and working at gunsmithing for a reason....might as well reward yourself.