TRADE MY 296 / BUY TURBO S 2026

Two very different experiences. I have a 992 Turbo S, like it and will keep it. But it's not giving me thrills at all. The 296 is so much fun to drive. But I wouldn't daily it with the race seats and also because its appearance is too loud to drive to work.

 

That sentence is an oxymoron.

If you truly intend on keeping your 296 "for many years" then depreciation shouldn't really be a concern, much less "massive depreciation."

If by "many years" you mean at least 5 or more years, then even with "massive depreciation" you still got to enjoy the car for 5 years.

Most of the "massive depreciation" of a car like the 296 comes in the first couple of years, then the curve flattens out. So if you keep your car for "many years" it really becomes irrelevant if there is depreciation. I would almost say that the longer you keep the car the more likely depreciation becomes less of a concern.

 

Right, it’s all very confusing.

 

Until you go to trade it in - ordered Porsche Turbo S - requested pts.
Goal GT2RS and next 918 - it won't be easy but nothing ever is when you are late to the party.

 

$15k you’ll move them for sure

 

Uhh, I hope the 296 value continues to tank. As a 296 gtb owner, I can't wait to get my hands on a 296 gts.

More seriously, I really don't see a car at this caliber go for much less than 250k for a long long time. If it does, I will buy another one.

 

It's just personal preference. Both are great cars (well... I'm thinking the 911 will be), but as has been expressed above...buy, or keep in your scenario, what you'll love to drive/look at the most, and put resale aside. Enjoyment > future dollar considerations in this case, IMO.
For me, if I was in your position...it's simple, (unless it's part of a multiple car collection with Porsche & Ferraris) I'm taking a Ferrari over a Porsche everyday.

 

You’re barely using it.

 

Wow, did the first owner use this as a track rental? High mileage.

Are you not driving this because you think it will depreciate more? If this is how little you drive I don’t see the point even getting a Turbo S either. You are paying interest to have it sit in your garage

 

Right? If the goal is just to own a super car and not drive it for fear of any depreciation I would get like a high mileage 458

 

Ask yourself first, why you are really driving these cars?

For emotional or financial reasons?

If the latter, just sell the Ferrari, buy a used base 911 Carrera from any generation that you like and forget about any depreciation worries for ever.

If the former, I can’t fathom why one can go from a Ferrari to a Porsche ownership for a daily driver if you are not focused on track days/RS line of cars.

 

I will have mine within 6 months and no ADM.

 

I can't imagine paying ADM on a turbo.

 

I certainly would not but they aren't that easy to get anymore unless you don't mind waiting a while.

 

If your mileage exceeds the model number (296), poof! your car explodes.

 

Just took delivery of our 296GTS.

Legroom in passenger seat is way better in the 911TTS.
Ingress/Egress is easier in 911TTS

Drive/Ride etc way better IMO in the 296GTS
Level of Road Noise is considerably less in 296GTS
Engine Sound superior in 296GTS

Technology is more complicated in 296GTS

I have both and will keep both for the foreseeable future…
But the 911 resides at our sometimes home away from home. If I could only have one it would be the 296GTS.

ON the other hand, if financially feeling over your skis, sell it now.

John

 

That’s some impressive self control. i put 750 miles on mine in 2 weeks.

 

my local dealer is already asking for a 50k adm. my build would have been over 400k with a pts. I politely declined

 

This is why I purchased a 2nd 296. These cars are in different leagues.

 

Or extreme fear