TRADE MY 296 / BUY TURBO S 2026

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

oh wow, not good!

 

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.

 

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!

 

I would 100% keep the Ferrari. Consider the price increases from porsche, Turbos will be $300k+....that makes ZERO sense.

 

How do you think the first owner felt, lol.

Sounds like you got a hell of a deal on this car, benefited like crazy because of the depreciation, but now you want it to stop abruptly. It may drop more; no one knows for certain. You have an amazing car. My suggestion is that if you love the car and can afford to keep it, you should.

 

Ya you’re asking people to predict the future

 

I just sold my 911 Targa GTS4 to get a 2nd 296. The depreciation will soften as the supply falls off. Eventually- the market will realize how great these cars and the FUD regarding hybrids will lift. So- I am betting that it will be fine.

Note: The new turbos s is a hybrid (which may change the resale value equation). Turbocharged 911’s are great cars but have become more like appliances and they don’t sound anywhere near as good as the 296, interior isn’t as nice- nor as much fun to drive.

 

I have a TTS cab coming, I'll definitely put an exhaust on it if the sound isn't there

 

That’s exactly how I felt- so I sold it for a 2nd 296.