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I think you should hold onto it for several reasons.
1) regret, as Flash stated, you have a highly desireable car in excellent condition. You will probably never be able to replace it.
2) and more financially prudent... I believe that we will soon enter a period of high inflation. During high inflation collectibles become more valuable. If you hold out for even a couple of years, you could see tremendous growth in automobiles, coins, art, wine (I'm stashing vintage Port, just for investment), etc. The market for these cars is very soft right now (maybe the all-time bottom), in a couple of years the value may simply rise with the tide, whether or not Porsche 968's gain particular favor.
JMHO,
Jay
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For some reason this post makes me sad. Perhaps because we've been following you since you got the yw car.
Sounds like you made a good honest assessment of things. With the economy the way it is, the majority of us could use a bit more breathing room. However, I actually find myself cutting corners to keep my car even though its a weekend toy. But this was the intended purpose when I got the car.
So WWID
Unless my families financial demands called for it, I wouldn't sell my 68.
BTW- It does serve a purpose, driving it is my therapy.
I love my 968 for what it is & don't hate it for what it isn't!
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Other than insurance, does keeping it cost you money? (That is, assuming you don't drive it often and nothing major breaks.) You could always cancel the insurance for the winter months. I'm with Flash and Jay being that it's a rare color and in nice condition, it'd sure be a last resort before I'd sell.
- Darryl
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If you do decide to sell I will be happy to offer $500...<b>CASH</b> ! (couldn't help myself) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
Jay
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Jim,
The 968s are rare and unique and you have one that is even more rare and unique (1 of 10!). Like Bob said, you won't easily be able to get to that position again. if I were you, I would drive some others and, hopefully, you will not find one that stirs your soul and you'll decide to keep the SY cab.
Jeff
92 968 cab, 1 of 1 Mint green cab, full leather black intr, PCNA promo car, 9th cab for NA market, 6 spd, 968 coupe and cab registry keeper. PCA 968 register advocate.
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Common sense and Porsches doesn't usually go hand in hand. But in the case of the 968, especially a with nice and slightly oddball one, they actually do. If yo meet these criteria, I'm willing to bet that in ten years time you'll find that keeping your 968 was the best choice you ever made as our cars, with the good looks and the low numbers produced, are likely to be at their low now (price wise) like the E30 M3 was a couple of years back and good luck finding one of them at a price that isn't at least 50% up from what they went for five years back.
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Bio,
I have often said that if I every have a mid-life crisis, I will be prepared because I already have the car. So, there you go. You're already ahead of the game!
Seriously, try to remember why you got the 968 in the first place. If that doesn't make sense anymore, then see if you still feel that way Aug 1st. You'll know what to do. All things considered, late summer is probably not the best time to sell a sports car, IMHO.
-Scott
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It sounds to me like you are just a little depressed. IIRC many things have happened in your life the past year job wise. Is it only the 968 that has you feeling this way or are there more things in your life right now that is being neglected or not making sense?
If I were you, I would take some me time to figure things out. Pack a small bag load up the 968 and drive somewhere far away. Go see the great lakes, or the biggest frying pan or something like that. When you come back and your love for the 968 is not restored, sell it and move on.
But speaking from experience, you will miss that car and you will probably never be able to replace it. But there are many cool cars out there that you will love differently. Just like children, you love all your cars but none of them for the same reasons.
In the end it's just metal and plastic, no more.
Good luck with your decision
Johann van Biljon
'60 Aetna Blue 356B T5 Coupe
'94 Midnight Blue 968 Coupe - No Sunroof, RS Barn Stage 1 Chip, Airbox mod, RS Barn Cat-back, NGK irridium spark plugs - Sold
'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
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the good news is that you probably won't have a problem selling it, and there is likely to be a line to get it - in fact, i think i know somebody already
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