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Originally Posted by Odsherred
Hi 930 experts.
I would like your opinion on witch year of the model to choose.
If you are to decide witch model of the 930 to purchase and the two options are a 930 1978 usa specs. and a 930 1987 German specs.
The price and condition of the two cars are much alike.
Witch one will be your choice? and why? 
All the best to all of you. TM Odsherred, Denmark |
Welcome to the board, one Dane more :-)
If you live in Denmark and want to drive it in DK, and dont have a hard-disc full of bitcoins, then the question is really a "no-brainer" if you ask me. This is due to the tax rules in Denmark. Only choice IMO is the 78, sadly.
DK has the highest car registration tax add-on in the world together with Norway. Many countries have none, Denmark adds 180% + 25% VAT on new cars, and ridiculous more when importing used cars less than 35 years of age with stable or increasing DK market price (like the 930's since last 6-7 years). Cars more than 35 years of age however are considered veterans and gets a lower fixed tax of somewhat 60% (as I recall) of original DK porsche dealer selling price added. Meaning the 930 1975 is cheapest in tax, increasing up to 1982 with highest veteran tax in 2017. If less than 35 year of age (83 upwards), simply walk away or prepare for a major DK-envey-tax-whiplash....
The 78 is veteran and "only" appr. 100-120 TDKK (appr. 15-20 TUSD) added in registration tax "veteran-afgift", + 5% added in import-veteran tax of purchase price if outside EU, and as I recall no VAT if veteran. The 87 is not veteran before another 5 years from now (and alot more expensive in original selling price in 87), and hence it would proberly either way be several hundred thousand DKK in registration tax (registreringsafgift), then plus normal import tax (10-20%? cant remember exact figure) + 25% VAT added to the purchase price to get it registered and on the street as non-veteran. A 87, with todays DK market price, I would not be surprised if it doubled your cost of purchase price to get registered for the street in DK. For the 78 you get the veteran fixed DK-love-whiplash of "only" 15-20 TUSD added on top. Most imported 930 in DK last 7 years are 1975 -1982 veteran models for that reason. Oh, and one last note, veteran tax is non-refundable if exported again out of DK, non-veteran tax is 85% refundable if exported. Dont you just love DK
If racing or showroom only, or money is no subject, then go for the one that you like most. And as Jsveb pointed out, if you provide more info on the two, we might be able to help you choose based on specs and condition. Also, if this is your first porsche, maybe consider get someone who knows porsche to help you inspect the car(s) before you decide.