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Discussion in '296' started by Dbops618, Sep 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM.

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  1. Dbops618

    Dbops618 Formula Junior

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    #1 Dbops618, Sep 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
    OK. Listen up before I get bombarded from different angles here. I am seriously asking this question to get intelligent feedback. the difference in my monthly payment on my 296 as compared to a nicely specced Turbo S992.2 will be roughly $1000 more on the 296…. so it’s not a significant amount…. my concern is that we know that through history a Turbo S depreciate a lot less than what this 296 has been doing in the market because I have a big concern of further depreciation on the 296 and that honestly has me very concerned,…. so do I opt for this trade or do I stick it out with the 296 and yes I do like the 296 alot…. is it bleeding gonna stop on the value of these 296 ?
     
  2. ipsedixit

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    #2 ipsedixit, Sep 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
    Which car do you enjoy driving more?

    Figure that out, and buy (or keep) that one.

    Choosing a car based on resale is basically buying the car for the next buyer. Why would you do that? That next buyer probably doesn't even know you, and could care less about you.

    Buy the car, and you'll never really about the deal. Buy the deal, and you'll never really enjoy the car.
     
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  3. Dbops618

    Dbops618 Formula Junior

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    #3 Dbops618, Sep 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
    i would keep my 296 for many years.. and as i previously mentioned ny concern with further massive depreciation . i am not in a position to see my car go from a 595msrp ( i paid 390k a few months ago ) to 250k as an example
     
  4. willcrook

    willcrook F1 Rookie
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    #4 willcrook, Sep 24, 2025 at 6:32 AM
    the new hybrid turbo s is super expensive from new and i'd expect it to lose a bit

    the thing about the turbo s imo is it's a treat car and the kind of thing you know you'll lose money on but if you've just had a nice bonus at work or came into money you think "fk it"

    as an ownership experience there's nothing quite like it though imo as you get so much less hassle than driving other exotics but they drive insanely well
     
  5. appdev

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    #5 appdev, Sep 24, 2025 at 7:45 AM
    You will regret, the new T-Hybrid 911 is the most boring sounding 911 I have ever driven. I have a 911 Targa 4 GTS, I don't even want to drive it at all.
     
  6. Gh21631

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    #6 Gh21631, Sep 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
    The new Turbo has hasn't been released, how could you have experienced it? The Targa 4GTS is great car but its not special, nice driving DD that IMO looks very nice. There will definitely be more of an occasion driving the 296 or many Ferrari but it depends on how you use it.
     
  7. willcrook

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    #7 willcrook, Sep 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
    oh wow, not good!
     
  8. appdev

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    #8 appdev, Sep 24, 2025 at 8:17 AM
    It's the same T-Hybrid technology used on the new GTS, I know it has one more turbo, but it's a similar experience. Watch the Nurburgring lap videos, it sounds boring.

    One thing I agree with you is the new 911s look pretty good, that's probably the reason why I still keep it.
     
  9. jumpinjohn

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    #9 jumpinjohn, Sep 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
    I have driven neither yet. But, I have an F8 as well as 911TTS Cab. The ride/drive in the F8 is really better IMO than the 911. However, the 911 flies under the radar which is nice. It also has more passenger leg room which means my bride much prefers to ride in it than the F8.

    The F8 is leaving for a 296GTS. The 911 will stay - no compelling reason to trade for a new one, although I think it will be fantastic.

    If this is a DD, pick the one you feel most comfortable in.
    If it is an occasional drive, get the one that you love the most.
    If the decision is purely financial, get the one you can afford with no regrets. Both will be fantastic.

    That’s my thoughts. Free of Charge and worth every penny you spent on them! :)
     
  10. 09Scuderia

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    #10 09Scuderia, Sep 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
    I would 100% keep the Ferrari. Consider the price increases from porsche, Turbos will be $300k+....that makes ZERO sense.
     

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