As you can see by my sig, I've had a few of these. Whenever I sell one to get into something else, I eventually come back to the fold. That being said, I went into my 40th thinking I would drive this one for at least five years, maybe longer. Of course, with the depreciation I've already endured thanks to PCNA's trunk money decision last summer, that is now all but assured. I've never had a car go from $90k to $70k in six months, but that loss is only incurred if I were to sell. Good thing I love the car. Since I've got two other daily drivers to choose from, it makes it easy to keep this one a bit longer. At least that is what I told the wife...

 

i might be living a pipe dream but i hope that the Targa will become somewhat of a collector down the line, and hold it's value, regardless of this happening or not i have no intention of getting rid of it, i love it too much!

 

Defintely keeping mine maybe for a decade or so. Have so much money and time into it, its not worth selling.

 

if i buy a car, its because i plan to keep it forever.

that, and these are classics!

 

that's not what International Playboys do.

 

Had my 996 C2 for a little over 6 years. Plan to keep the GT3 for at least that long too.

 

Before I ordered my 2001 C2, my wife was concerned that I'd want a new one everytime Porsche came up with a new body style, which looked like it would be every 3-4 years. So she asked if I'd be content keeping the car for 10 years. My response was that if I had a 10 year old 911 right now, which I had ordered in the color and options I wanted (rather than buying it used or off the lot), I'd be quite content. So, she made me sign an affidavit in blood that I'd keep the car for 10 years. Now, almost 4 years and 3,500 (yes 3,500) miles later, I have no urge to buy a replacement 997 (though I do like the round headlights). Bottom line, all 911's are classics and they never go out of style.

 

D'OH

 

you dont need to replace, when you can MOD and mod to your hearts content

on a 996 3.4, aerokit, supercharger, suspension, rims.... the list never ends

 

I was told a clutch every 25K to 35K miles. Oil changes at the dealership are $180. Brakes, I thought were in the $500 area( more than my other cars) The tires are a grand for the full set plus mounting etc. ( also more than my other cars)
But I see your point.
I just didn't want to get stuck doing an engine or having a screwed up electrical system or something.

 

<<<I was told a clutch every 25K to 35K miles. Oil changes at the dealership are $180. Brakes, I thought were in the $500 area( more than my other cars) The tires are a grand for the full set plus mounting etc. ( also more than my other cars)>>>>


If you have to replace the clutch every 25K - 35K then buy a TIP. The clutch should last over 100,000 miles. If you want to spend the money to have a dealer change your brakes and oil, then obviously money is of no concern to you.

 

Whether it's a VW, Honda or Porsche , if you are under warranty or just past it I would always have the dealer do the maintenance. Porsche has given people new engines out of warranty because they had full dealer service records. Also I don't know about your dealer but mine always give the car a once over to find any warranty items when the car is in for service.

 

<<<<Whether it's a VW, Honda or Porsche , if you are under warranty or just past it I would always have the dealer do the maintenance. Porsche has given people new engines out of warranty because they had full dealer service records. Also I don't know about your dealer but mine always give the car a once over to find any warranty items when the car is in for service.>>>>

Maintenance items DO NOT need to be performed by the dealer in order to maintain the warranty. Keep records and you are fine. If you want to fall for that threat by a dealer, then you are welcome to, but in the US, it is illigal to require these services to be done by the dealer. I wouldn't allow a dealer to touch my car unless it was absolutely necessary. Most of the service techs have never driven a Porsche except one's that are in for service. If you're looking for an expensive "parts changer" then take it to the dealer. Otherwise, either do all the work yourself or find a good independent repair shop.

Most people do not know that the majority of income for car manufacturers is SERVICE INCOME which far exceeds the income generated by vehicle sales. It's no wonder with the prices they charge and the ridiculous recommended services they push. But what I find more ridiculous are the people who fall for the sales pitch.

 

I know that you don't need to have the service done by the dealer, but porsche seems to actually go beyond what is required when you use their dealers for service and the dealers themselves go out of their way to do more(you also get a much bigger discount when you buy another porsche due to your relationship)

 

I only do the scheduled maint. at the dealer, all else is done at independent shops, 1/2 the price.