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Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 12:52 pm
by 535dboy
All models on second hand market are on the up value wise it would seem so as doodles says they can sell quickly

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 5:41 pm
by chunky79
Now is not the time to be buying a 2nd hand Porsche, prices are crazy.
I'd be trying a different dealer as well, all treat you differently.

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 1:01 pm
by don0301
chunky79 wrote:
Sun May 16, 2021 5:41 pm
Now is not the time to be buying a 2nd hand Porsche, prices are crazy.
I'd be trying a different dealer as well, all treat you differently.
Didn't even get a chance to try any, let alone buy :roll:

Funny thing is my available budget has increased a lot in the last 18 months, which I made them aware of.

Yeah, no way they are seeing any business from me now.

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 2:44 pm
by chunky79
If you could hold on another 6 months hopefully the shortage of microchip (whatever they're called) should be sorted and the used car prices will start to drop for you.
I looked at the prices of 991.2 4s' the other day just for shites and giggles, they've gone up about 8k since Christmas :shock:

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 10:34 am
by don0301
Thanks for the advice.

Yeah, I'm in no rush. Still love the RS6.

My problem is storage/garaging at the moment.

At least viewings of my home are picking up, 1 today and tomorrow.

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:38 pm
by don0301
Prices are crazy.

Porsche Colchester have a 2018 GTS on at £108500!

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:39 pm
by doodlebug
Supply and demand.

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:43 pm
by chunky79
Yeah, I was looking at 2017 911 gts' last year and they were around £80k.
We've been offered £6k more than we paid for our Macan in April.
Car market is nuts at the moment.

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:50 am
by don0301
Testing a F8 tributo tomorrow. :biggrin2:

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 1:51 pm
by PSB1
This is the only car I need for now. Seriously addictive.

It's ruined the idea of an ICE suv, estate though. For me, it's ice sports / super car and everything else is EV.

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:16 am
by don0301
Viewing the 296 GTB today >.<

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:50 am
by doodlebug
don0301 wrote:Viewing the 296 GTB today >.<
That’s a somewhat different prospect to a 911. Are you actually interested in ordering?

I’m likely to move the F12 on. Ferrari ownership is a million miles away from Porsche and further still from Audi. You need to be prepared…..

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:09 am
by don0301
My situation has changed a lot in the last 2/3 years.

Yes, I'm now interested to buy a Ferrari, instead of a Porsche although I do still look at 911.2 turbo S's. 458/488/F12 initially but they then booked me a test drive in a F8 2 months ago or so.

My problem is garaging/parking such a car where I live.

Tried to sell my home last year, will go on the market again this Spring.

I will be moving to another property I own, a marina penthouse but again no garaging.

Will try living there to see if I like, if not I will sell that too.

Then I will build again, or buy a property with at least a double garage and will be buying then.

I looked at storage but doesn't suit me for now, so although frustrating I will wait.

Ferrari colchester are fully aware of my situation, they invited me to the 296 launch, at the moment I'm not looking to buy.

I didn't realise you had a F12, how long have you had it? Ho do you find it?

I'm piqued by the myth that it's an animal. Although I'm very attracted to a mid engined car. Until I drive I'm open to what exactly I will buy.

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:09 am
by 535dboy
:cry:
doodlebug wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:50 am
don0301 wrote:Viewing the 296 GTB today >.<
That’s a somewhat different prospect to a 911. Are you actually interested in ordering?

I’m likely to move the F12 on. Ferrari ownership is a million miles away from Porsche and further still from Audi. You need to be prepared…..
I assume you mean in a bad way!!??

Re: Porsche sweet spot?

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:15 am
by doodlebug
535dboy wrote::cry:
doodlebug wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:50 am
don0301 wrote:Viewing the 296 GTB today >.<
That’s a somewhat different prospect to a 911. Are you actually interested in ordering?

I’m likely to move the F12 on. Ferrari ownership is a million miles away from Porsche and further still from Audi. You need to be prepared…..
I assume you mean in a bad way!!??
Depends, I guess

911 get in a mind go, anywhere, anytime.

F car, not so. Don’t really do rain. Definitely do crowds. You cannot turn up anywhere unnoticed!

The F12 requires 100% attention, you cannot take your eye off for a moment. Really fast steering and boggling performance. Delivered in a different way to a 911. Tyres MUST be warm else the tail will wag the dog. Come to the realisation that I just won’t drive it enough, it really is a warm Sunday car.

It’s a beautiful thing, though plenty of foibles.

Your paying for running gear, not fit and finish. If you’re vaguely OCD about these things expect to be triggered!

A good time to get out, IMO a very bad time to get in.

And, yes, secure garage is a must.

I’m going to get back into a new TTS.