New 992 Targa or Keep my 991.1 GTS and get a Boxster Spyder

[Porker911gts]

HI All

woukd appreciate anyone’s thoughts and advice please.

i currently have a 991.1 GTS which I have had for two and a half years and absolutely love. I’ve used this year to do the alps, Porsche factory and various other trips and it hasn’t put a foot wrong, stunning car.

i do however like to change and wanted a bit of open air motoring. thinking about one of three options:
- keep the 991.1 GTS long term, having just bought a new 2 yr Porsche warranty, but think about adding a Porsche Boxster Spyder, ideally the 3.8 if it comes down a bit or an older version Spyder if not.
- keep the 991.1 GTS and add a 993 Cabrio.
- put my name down for a 992 Targa, maybe GTS spec and part ex the 991.

The 992 Targa is likely to be around £130k specced, so cost to change of around £50k (assuming £80k for my GTS) or use that £50k for an addition to the garage.

Using my man economics i think the second car may mean lower depreciation but higher maintenance and running costs.

any thoughts welcomed

 

[JMR]

I'd go for #2 car and try and get hold of a Spyder [8D]

 

[D911ARK]

Given the choice, space and available cash, I'd always opt for a second car. My reasoning:
992s not in manual yet (I believe)
If there is ever a scenario one is off the road, you have another
2 Porsches are better than 1
If you're thinking longer term and possible ROI, I'd imagine you're losing a lot more on the 992 over next few years, than current models (being new to Porsche ownership, and depreciation on new models, I'm just guessing) I know there was a time when build slots were manic that Boxsters were worth between 101 and 110% of their sale price, so people could get one 'there and then', but will that happen again?
What will the issues be with 992.1, that'll they'll fix for 992.2?
993 Cab

But, what do I know. Enjoy first world problems

Mark

 

[Dylan1]

Funnily enough having sold my fab 981GTS box and awaiting my 991.1S end of the month I’m thinking I may get a 987 spyder for summer fun
I always liked these and just missed out on a couple of great ones
now around £35k will bag a pretty good one
unless you like old cars I wouldn’t bother with a 993 - don’t get me wrong- I loved mine but they are 20 yrs old and feel it ( not a bad thing but if you’re used to new it will feel strange)
good luck either way

 

[kennyrobinson]

Dylan ...... GTS & Spyder

 

[Dylan1]

Indeed Kenny
reread the porsche post article on last yrs alps trip whilst on hols here in Dubai just whetted my appetite for the dolomites tour !
Great article

 

[Phil3103]

What is this dolomites tour of which you speak?

 

[kennyrobinson]

Dolomite Tour is set for 15th June this year & fully booked up (see under "Dolomite Tour")
Leter this year I'll be planning/organising a Swiis & Itallian tour together. Keep an eye on the forum as this will fill up very quickly

 

[Dylan1]

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for that one kenny????