[biotechee]

Well, being the wishy-washy type when it comes to cars.... I am considering moving on from 968 ownership.

It bascially comes down to some simple reasoning (I hate using that word!):

- I barely drive the car at all.
- I find myself not interested in working on it and doing all the little upgrades and goodies.
- When I do get to drive it, I do enjoy it, but unfortunately, I don't get to really DRIVE it - simply back and forth for small trips... No 2 hour jaunts or anything like that where I can really appreciate the car
- Having only a 2 car garage is a royal pain in the ass, contributing greatly to the lack of attention the 968 gets.
- Makes no fiscal sense at the moment to keep it, in other words, it's a big chunk of money sitting there that would be better used elsewhere.

I think I am hitting my midlife crisis... Sometimes I think I have the car just to have it, and that doesn't feel right to me. I thought I would enjoy it more, but I haven't.

So, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

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[flash]

we just went through this with the M3 - while it was a great car, and the wife loved it, a 4 seater with a manual trans just did not fit the bill for our current needs

the problem with a 968, especially a rare one like yours, is that if you let it go, and want to come back later, you will be hard pressed to find one like it

tough call

the chinese say to sleep on any big decision for 3 days - i think i'd sit on it for a while and see how it goes, but in the end, if nothing changes, i'd probably sell it

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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[biotechee]

My biggest problem at the moment is I don't know what I want.

I do know that common sense is telling me I don't need a toy car... But I currently don't need to sell it and I could keep it and perhaps things will change, but I do not know.

Been mulling this over for a couple of months already. There are some other "hobbies" that I am interested in and at least one, maybe two could be easily funded by the sale of the 968, with cash left over.

Another aspect is do I wait until next year to see if prices go back up a little?

And I do worry about the regret of selling should I desire to get back in a few years down the road.

So much to think of...

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[94SilverCab]

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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[rhudeboye]

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.

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[Lear35A]

WWID? My decision was to keep it.
When I discovered a cracked cylinder wall, I didn't want to just sell it for parts; I wanted to push it off a cliff. However, the overhaul has been interesting and even somewhat therapeutic. It got me hooked up with this great forum, for example.
Since the cars are worth relatively little now, if you have the space and aren't desperate for the cash, I'd say keep it. I really don't think you'll be sorry.

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[Darryl]

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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[94SilverCab]

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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[jeff968]

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

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[flash]

i made the mistake once of selling a car that i had for a very long time, spent a ton of money developing, but thought i could not longer drive

now i want it back - unfortunately i will have to start all over again, and it will cost me about 10 times the amount i sold it for to get to the same point - the older i get, the less energy i have for such projects

just be sure you have no reasonable alternative, or just plain don't want it anymore

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[firefish]

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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[rxter]

I hear you, and I identify with many of your considerations. My solution was not to get rid of it, but to rather spend more time enjoying it, like setting out in the mist of a Sunday morning to enjoy the peace and quiet of my own thoughts and a monstrous 4-banger. I have determined that this car is not an asset that will increase in value, but a toy that I need to use to enjoy, just like any toy. And when I'm done playing with it I might just give my DD away to my son and drive the 968 until it wears out.

I'm with others here - give it some time. And drive it. Take a break from the demands of daily life and take your SO out to lunch in Scranton. Then wind around a couple of nice slow bends with the sun glinting off that magnificent yellow slab of a sports car. Things will look different.

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[Scott Collins]

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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[Johannvb]

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

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[SHA-JR968]

If there is no other replacement car planned, I would recommend to keep it.

The car is not representing that big monetary value at the moment and does not cost a fortune in upkeep.
If you sell it and than miss it you will never get it back (like me with my inka gold metallic MB 280 SE W116 [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img] )

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[sbdrivingdotcom]

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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And who might that be? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]

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[ebarone968]

I just went through the same scenario with a rare motorcycle I had for many years. I recently sold it and bought something new and different. I got used to the new ride. Very much unlike the old bike that had so much power and a different feel. Now I am missing the old cruiser. I have been hunting around trying to find another one. It's hard to replace it. It's really insanity or a midlife crisis I suppose. But we do get attached to this plastic and metal

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[biotechee]

Well, had some time to think about it.... She's staying put for the moment.

Perhaps that will change down the road, or the financial situation will change, who knows. But for now I'll keep her. I think I've been a little overwhelmed lately with the house project and some other things that I really haven't had any time to spend with the car.

That will hopefully change soon.

Not to mention that my garage is a mess from all the construction and just taking the car out for a quick jaunt is a PITA.

Thanks for everyone's input and thoughts. Nice to know there's a sounding board!

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[ds968]

'twas the right thing to do [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

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[biotechee]

Hope so! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

I really, REALLY need to spend some time with it. There are a bunch of little things I need to do and she needs a thorough cleaning without a doubt!

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