Is 993 better LT value than K-Man?
What is the best depreciating asset? 993 or Cayman S.
Do you think my money (mid $60s) over a 7-10 year period would be better employed against a beautiful basalt black Cayman S or a used 993 (modest mileage).
Please comment on my crazy "logic"............
The 993 is my favorite p-car with respect to styling. However, the valve wear problems and the likely emission challenges in CT make me weary. Check out the tech forums on 993s (pca.org). The risk with 993s (or any used p-car) will never be totally eliminated through pre-purchase inspections and maintenance records. I also do not have the time or resources or personality to check out 10+ cars in the NE to find what I think is the "right" car (i.e. reduce my risk). You "know what you know" and you "know what you think you don't know". However, you "don't know what you don't know". The car cannot talk and the the seller wants to maximize his gains in the exchange. I price the risk for most used p-cars in the $20s. no seller will sell me a operating porsche at that price.
I am mindful that the Cayman S will likely exchange hands for $20-30K in 7-10 years in a private sell . A new Cayman will offer me a warranty for 4 years (low $ risk) PLUS I know how it was it handled and maintained.
The 993 would cost ~$40K used + ~$20K in repairs/engine replacements over 7-10 year period. The 993 will be worth in the $20s in 7-10 years.
A Cayman S is better value in 7-10 years?
Do you think my money (mid $60s) over a 7-10 year period would be better employed against a beautiful basalt black Cayman S or a used 993 (modest mileage).
Please comment on my crazy "logic"............
The 993 is my favorite p-car with respect to styling. However, the valve wear problems and the likely emission challenges in CT make me weary. Check out the tech forums on 993s (pca.org). The risk with 993s (or any used p-car) will never be totally eliminated through pre-purchase inspections and maintenance records. I also do not have the time or resources or personality to check out 10+ cars in the NE to find what I think is the "right" car (i.e. reduce my risk). You "know what you know" and you "know what you think you don't know". However, you "don't know what you don't know". The car cannot talk and the the seller wants to maximize his gains in the exchange. I price the risk for most used p-cars in the $20s. no seller will sell me a operating porsche at that price.
I am mindful that the Cayman S will likely exchange hands for $20-30K in 7-10 years in a private sell . A new Cayman will offer me a warranty for 4 years (low $ risk) PLUS I know how it was it handled and maintained.
The 993 would cost ~$40K used + ~$20K in repairs/engine replacements over 7-10 year period. The 993 will be worth in the $20s in 7-10 years.
A Cayman S is better value in 7-10 years?