Appreciating cars... suggestions ? What's the current trend ?

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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:27 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:23 pm

Evolution vs Revolution.

This one matches the fleet

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory ... =281365934
Although not the illustrious 400, this one is good enough to bring me great joy and since it has a fairly low point of entry I really don't think it will be depreciating much.

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That's the one I referenced last page 😂

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I have the M Sport. I also bought your old 255s from Melon. Probably fucked on the offset but I'll give it a shot. Worst case scenario they are not curbed courtesy of :tits:
:notbad: I didn't realize my old :ramz: made it all the way to CA.
They are in perfect condition.
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max225 wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:13 pm But the only one that will be worth anything is the m2 cs and that is 85-105k :disgust: the others will likely tank in value.

Damn 100k really is the old 50k as far as car pricing goes. I am not sure I’d like to park another 100k in cash like that
Manual M2s of every flavor will be a safe investment, I think.
Safe as in won't be going to the basement like a regular 2/3 series, I agree. I do think the regular M2s will probably end up closer to high 20s as a floor for a nice one, but it's not like you won't lose $10k buying a Camry and driving it for 3 years. Might as well enjoy yourself in an M2.
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coogles wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:32 am
[user not found] wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:18 pm

Manual M2s of every flavor will be a safe investment, I think.
Safe as in won't be going to the basement like a regular 2/3 series, I agree. I do think the regular M2s will probably end up closer to high 20s as a floor for a nice one, but it's not like you won't lose $10k buying a Camry and driving it for 3 years. Might as well enjoy yourself in an M2.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:08 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:41 am

:notbad: I didn't realize my old :ramz: made it all the way to CA.
They are in perfect condition.
I am no [user not found], but I take care of my shit, I'm not curbing wheels.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:05 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:44 am

That's a depreciation nightmare :doe:
You really think so? What are 981 GTS going for?
Boxsters in general seem to just fall. They're by far the least loved Porsches, and the 718 gen seems even less loved. Is the GTS still a 4 cyl? The 6-cyl models might do decently.

edit: did some reading, the GTS 4.0 model will probably hold some value... but I don't think it'll still be $90K in five years.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:45 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:05 am

You really think so? What are 981 GTS going for?
Boxsters in general seem to just fall. They're by far the least loved Porsches, and the 718 gen seems even less loved. Is the GTS still a 4 cyl? The 6-cyl models might do decently.
Because Porsche is a rich mans game and cockster and gayman are for the poors
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max225 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:49 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:45 am

Boxsters in general seem to just fall. They're by far the least loved Porsches, and the 718 gen seems even less loved. Is the GTS still a 4 cyl? The 6-cyl models might do decently.
Because Porsche is a rich mans game and cockster and gayman are for the poors
I guess? They are also kind of better. 911s are just HUGE. Post 997 they really don't do a ton for me, I would rather a Cuckster/Cayman.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:50 am
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Because Porsche is a rich mans game and cockster and gayman are for the poors
I guess? They are also kind of better. 911s are just HUGE. Post 997 they really don't do a ton for me, I would rather a Cuckster/Cayman.
:wat: ? A 2021 911 is shorter than a 2001 C5
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max225 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:52 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:50 am

I guess? They are also kind of better. 911s are just HUGE. Post 997 they really don't do a ton for me, I would rather a Cuckster/Cayman.
:wat: ? A 2021 911 is shorter than a 2001 C5
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I also think the C5 is too big, FWIW.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:59 am I also think the C5 is too big, FWIW.
I agree 911s look big....they are all "widebodies" these days. I think they look fierce/butch and I dig it, but a Miata they ain't.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:15 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:59 am I also think the C5 is too big, FWIW.
I agree 911s look big....they are all "widebodies" these days. I think they look fierce/butch and I dig it, but a Miata they ain't.
They are nice looking cars and turn my head. :iono: maybe I'm just not into them because I don't really bother lusting after cars I can't afford, pal.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:40 am
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I agree 911s look big....they are all "widebodies" these days. I think they look fierce/butch and I dig it, but a Miata they ain't.
They are nice looking cars and turn my head. :iono: maybe I'm just not into them because I don't really bother lusting after cars I can't afford, pal.
Every time I see one... I see 200k :disgust: I am not sure I am THAT much into cars.
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max225 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:41 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:40 am

They are nice looking cars and turn my head. :iono: maybe I'm just not into them because I don't really bother lusting after cars I can't afford, pal.
Every time I see one... I see 200k :disgust: I am not sure I am THAT much into cars.
Maybe I would feel differently if I was rich enough, but I just sort of wonder if I would really be having that much more fun in a $200K 911 versus a $40K used Boxster. Serious diminishing returns at that point, and I would just be embarrassed to own such an expensive car given the wife and I both come from pretty humble beginnings, it feels very :wasteful:
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:04 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:41 am

Every time I see one... I see 200k :disgust: I am not sure I am THAT much into cars.
Maybe I would feel differently if I was rich enough, but I just sort of wonder if I would really be having that much more fun in a $200K 911 versus a $40K used Boxster. Serious diminishing returns at that point, and I would just be embarrassed to own such an expensive car given the wife and I both come from pretty humble beginnings, it feels very :wasteful:
I think externally it will be a "porsche" so the humble argument falls apart quick. To a plebe a 40k cockster and a 200k 911 turbo S are "fancy"
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:04 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:41 am

Every time I see one... I see 200k :disgust: I am not sure I am THAT much into cars.
Maybe I would feel differently if I was rich enough, but I just sort of wonder if I would really be having that much more fun in a $200K 911 versus a $40K used Boxster. Serious diminishing returns at that point, and I would just be embarrassed to own such an expensive car given the wife and I both come from pretty humble beginnings, it feels very :wasteful:
At some point, it just becomes a status thing.
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If you're rich enough to buy a $200k car, it's like buying a $40k or less car for normal people.

But I agree, I'm not sure I'd ever spend that much on any vehicle, it would be low on my list of things to buy when loaded.
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Huckleberry wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:34 pm
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:04 pm

Maybe I would feel differently if I was rich enough, but I just sort of wonder if I would really be having that much more fun in a $200K 911 versus a $40K used Boxster. Serious diminishing returns at that point, and I would just be embarrassed to own such an expensive car given the wife and I both come from pretty humble beginnings, it feels very :wasteful:
At some point, it just becomes a status thing.
Pretty much just this.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:35 pm If you're rich enough to buy a $200k car, it's like buying a $40k or less car for normal people.

But I agree, I'm not sure I'd ever spend that much on any vehicle, it would be low on my list of things to buy when loaded.
Yeah, maybe I would get the $5k roller instead of the $1k roller, and the connecting rods would be Oliver instead of Scat. :lol:
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:07 am
Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:27 am

Although not the illustrious 400, this one is good enough to bring me great joy and since it has a fairly low point of entry I really don't think it will be depreciating much.

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https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory ... =292600489
That's the one I referenced last page 😂

Good choice
:doh: , I only clicked on your more recent link. Great minds think alike!

55k is my mental cutoff for a fun car, you can pretty much have anything you want from a fully loaded off-road Jeep-Cuck, to a C7 'wette, to a V8/RWD luxury cruiser clad it imported Italian leather. Sure there are nicer versions for double the price, but diminishing returns above the half-century point. I also think an MR2 with a 200 HP mid-engine config is the bees knees and this is many levels up from what interests me.
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Huckleberry wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:07 pm
Detroit wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:35 pm If you're rich enough to buy a $200k car, it's like buying a $40k or less car for normal people.

But I agree, I'm not sure I'd ever spend that much on any vehicle, it would be low on my list of things to buy when loaded.
Yeah, maybe I would get the $5k roller instead of the $1k roller, and the connecting rods would be Oliver instead of Scat. :lol:
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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:27 am

Although not the illustrious 400, this one is good enough to bring me great joy and since it has a fairly low point of entry I really don't think it will be depreciating much.

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https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory ... =292600489
You’ve got my attention with that color.
Yeah that thing is super cool. The price seems pretty OK to me, $55k for a bona fide (sp?) exotic that’s amazing to drive and pretty reliable.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:42 pm
Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:27 am

Although not the illustrious 400, this one is good enough to bring me great joy and since it has a fairly low point of entry I really don't think it will be depreciating much.

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https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory ... =292600489
You’ve got my attention with that color.
This is a car that deserves a loud color, anything out of a skittles pack is perfect.
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Tarspin wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:26 am
[user not found] wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:42 pm

You’ve got my attention with that color.
This is a car that deserves a loud color, anything out of a skittles pack is perfect.
I want the dang thing... if I was single I would :doit: but I don't see :tits: hopping on board the $55K train.
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