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Originally Posted by PushingMyLuck
Mitch,
I guess I'm not interested paying new car prices for a 25 year old DIY hobby car.
When I buy a DIY hobby car, I pay DIY hobby car prices.
If the car was $8k-$15k it would make more sense.
But, at $30-$50k, there is a huge "who's the sucker at the table?" element at play,
when you consider the dozens of substitute goods you could get for that price point.
Yea, I guess that sums it up.
It may be hard for some to understand, and that's ok.
It is not possible to share an irrational passion for something I do not own.
Not much different than single people who don't know the joys of parenthood.
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Hey, I bought my 1980 911 for $8,000 last year and it runs like a swiss watch.
Maybe you just don't know where to look.
Just because it is not on E-Bay or Craig's List does not mean there are not great 911's out there in the $8k to $15k range.
These cars are not just going to fall in your lap.
If you really want one you are going to have to get out and look.
Or just keep your eyes open till the planets align and you get lucky.
Most of the 911 owners on this forum work on their own cars and that helps create good deals when buying their 911's. The skills they have honed from years of experience help them to make their own luck.
and yes this forum is special in that the members genuinely care for one another and their cars.
I don't know of any other car forum where members send tools half way around the globe to help fellow owners.
It's a Band of Brothers and if you buy a 911 you will be welcomed into the club and have all the years experience of some very knowledgable
Porsche owners at your finger tips.
Why do I love these cars ?.........well I am an old VW guy.... it's only natural.
Love these cars and love the people who are so generous with their time and knowledge on this forum.
Good luck with your search.