Where do you think the sports car market is heading ?

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by GothingNC

G Body 911 market is still going strong

Recent sale of a clean M491 Carrera went for $140K

My friend just sold his 79 Targa for $60K within a few hours after listing.

Like I said on page 4, an M491 is no longer an affordable driver candidate.

The perspectives on air cooled 911s on this forum are pretty funny. Those of us that sold ours back when they were still affordable generally lament the insane appreciation and feel that they are no longer worth the money. Those that still have theirs think they are worth every penny. Human nature is a funny thing.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Like I said on page 4, an M491 is no longer an affordable driver candidate.

The perspectives on air cooled 911s on this forum are pretty funny. Those of us that sold ours back when they were still affordable generally lament the insane appreciation and feel that they are no longer worth the money. Those that still have theirs think they are worth every penny. Human nature is a funny thing.

Well put! All of my cars are worth more to me than I can sell them for.

If I didn't want to open a restaurant next year, I would have bid on this thing and remake my 69E from years ago.

Modified 1969 Porsche 911T Coupe

[faverymi]

I have a few. I bought them to drive them.
I'll let my surviving children decide what to do
I'll be sitting in a urn on top the mantle if I'm lucky.

[greglepore]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Those that still have theirs think they are worth every penny. Human nature is a funny thing.

Actually, no. I've hung on to mine for the simple reason that were I to sell it and regret it, there's no way I'd purchase another-its a singular experience, but not a 50-60k experience.
And I seriously regret what the appreciation has done to parts and repair costs. I understand that these costs have skyrocketed for everything, but its really painful in the aircooled world.

[DrTruth]

Originally Posted by faverymi

i have a few. I bought them to drive them.
I'll let my surviving children decide what to do
i'll be sitting in a urn on top the mantle if i'm lucky.

+1.

[DrTruth]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

There might be some great buying opportunities in the 2026 recession.

Agree. Sports cars tend to be at the leading edge of things that people can do without when money gets tight.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Well put! All of my cars are worth more to me than I can sell them for.

If I didn't want to open a restaurant next year, I would have bid on this thing and remake my 69E from years ago.

Modified 1969 Porsche 911T Coupe

That could either be a diamond in the rough or a total money pit. Seems like a lot of unanswered questions in the comments. A 2.7 with unknown history that leaks and smokes is always concerning.

[Billiam 911 2.8]

With shop rates approaching $200/hour and parts prices growing far faster than inflation, it is hard for an owner to keep up with a car that is driven frequently. Many cars are turning over more frequently as buyers no longer find the juice worth the squeeze.
Early air-cooled cars are a niche market and it is only the passion of owners that keep it going. I fear this like nearly everything else in life won't last.

[911boost]

I took my 997 out today since it was over 70 degrees and no sand has been put down yet.

It still puts a big smile on my face,

So wherever the market goes I still plan on having one.

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by DrTruth

Agree. Sports cars tend to be at the leading edge of things that people can do without when money gets tight.

Hush yo mout.

Food is overrated.

[KFC911]

Not For Sale: '88 CE coupe

Asking $200K.... I could never replace it for that... my blood & sweat are $$$.... sooo...

Nevermind

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

That could either be a diamond in the rough or a total money pit. Seems like a lot of unanswered questions in the comments. A 2.7 with unknown history that leaks and smokes is always concerning.

and it's white, I don't like white cars either and even parted out a very nice 86 coupe because it was white, and I couldn't get $15K for it. My '73 is very happy with the engine.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by KFC911

Not For Sale: '88 CE coupe

Asking $200K.... I could never replace it for that... my blood & sweat are $$$.... sooo...

Nevermind

Did you get that bad boy running yet?

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by faverymi

I have a few. I bought them to drive them.
I'll let my surviving children decide what to do
I'll be sitting in a urn on top the mantle if I'm lucky.

Worked out who gets what already in my case

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Did you get that bad boy running yet?

I'm gonna be redly Optimastic in a few more daze ... she marked her territory, and I can't have a Macan catfight in the garage ... not quite yet.

I have 2 gas cans in my truck ... today she gets a drink or two

250K? Nope.... not fer sale!

Unless it's for a Macan

[ted]

Originally Posted by GothingNC

G Body 911 market is still going strong

Recent sale of a clean M491 Carrera went for $140K

My friend just sold his 79 Targa for $60K within a few hours after listing.

Was it black?

[Deschodt]

I hesitate to qualify it as a sports car, but yesterday my neighbor who is an Audi sales guy told me the Golf Rs at the dealership are now $65K out the door... and selling !
I remember having a "senior moment" 5-6 y ago when they reached $40K... How much for a 4wd GTI ? Now 65 after tax and title. LOL

That makes the 5-6-7y old used Caymans at $50-70K seem cheap, almost.. I wonder if I should not keep my Polestar EV (480hp of teleportation) at lease end instead of paying $$$ for a 5-6 year used last gasp P-car with a stick. I never thought I'd be "that guy" who saw the world change so drastically and kinda got left behind wishing for yesteryear, but it appeared that happened regardless... The sporty/interesting car hobby I enjoyed for 3 decades is kinda out of reach now (oh and if you wanan downgrade, a civic Type R is $55K ;-)

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Greg 72 911T 73 BMW 2002 ....and an EV, maybe forever.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I think the Golf R is a cool car, but not at $65k. But we also live in a world of $100k Suburbans and 1/2 ton trucks. Good reminder why I almost always buy used cars.

[greglepore]

Golf R is really cool and capable. Its probs as much fun as the Cayman but has practical attributes. Buddy who could have anything he wants (his toy is a GT3 Touring) has one as a dd and can't say enough good things. But 65k is ridiculous. Base price before you load it up is 48,500.

[Deschodt]

Not a knock on the Golf R on my part, a knock on 65K... Well, small knock: DSG only.. Like all VW products. Never imagined growing up that I'd live thru the end of manuals (and a force switch to EVs). "May you live in interesting times" eh ?