WTB: 355 or Modded 996 TT

Shark01 · Feb 8, 2008

blabardi said: ↑

Let's be clear that I don't mean to suggest that any of the cars mentioned are collectable. Only that the Porsche has a steeper deprecation curve than the Ferrari. For example, I paid about $5,000 more for my 348 than I would have 6 years ago when I bought the Porsche while at the same time the Porsche deprecated about $9,000.

In the end it has to be personal preference. Personally, I found that although the 996 Turbo was a great car, I found myself wondering whether I was driving the car or whether the car was driving me. I also could not put up with the cheap plastic interior of the 996. The Ferrari on the other hand, at least in my view, offered a greater degree of driver involvement.
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But is comparing the real-time depreciation of a '92 348 to a '01 996TT really fair? The 348 is WAY further down its curve. Its like me saying a 2005 430 depreciates like a rock compared to my 2001 996TT.......which is true. Thats why I was focusing my points on the last year 355, the first year 360 (both '99) and an early 996TT.

As far as the interior goes, you could upgrade a Porsche to your taste. I don't have a lick of plastic showing in mine, its all leather or carbon fiber. To me, a 348 is loaded with plastic......and sticky plastic at that.

I certainly don't blame someone for buying a Ferrari, thats why I'm here......

blabardi · Feb 8, 2008

Shark01 said: ↑

But is comparing the real-time depreciation of a '92 348 to a '01 996TT really fair? The 348 is WAY further down its curve. Its like me saying a 2005 430 depreciates like a rock compared to my 2001 996TT.......which is true. Thats why I was focusing my points on the last year 355, the first year 360 (both '99) and an early 996TT.

While real time deprecation may be skewed on those two cars, I group them together because in real life they are not too distant in price on the used car market. I think it's a fair comparison inasmuchas many exotic buyers are rationalizing that very decision (355 or Turbo) so the deprecation they will experience in ownership is reflective of that comparison.

The problem I had with the 996 interiors is that they either had too much Boxster like plastic or, in the carbon fiber ones, the carbon fiber was lifting in the corners (a cardinal Porsche sin whether driving or in interior workmanship). This was the case even in the ultra low mile cars I looked at. Don't have to sell me on Porsche, I've had many and loved every one. And the 996 Turbo drives great it just doesn't speak to me the way the older cars did. We should all be so fortunate to be faced with the 355 or Turbo choice.
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vvassallo · Feb 8, 2008

I really like my Turbo, but I am in love with the Ferrari. If I had the means, I would keep the Turbo and mod it out to 500 Hp. My list above the coil overs I already did: exhaust, chip, intake, intercooler, short shifter, maybe tires and wheels and brake pads. It's about $10K, maybe less. I got to sell it before I talk myself into another project!

rad911 · Feb 9, 2008

I agree that you really want to have ferrari. sort of dumb statement on my part. who doesnt want one. but you have to balance the impractical side of having such a car. I will probably never take either the TT or 355 to a track/race. just don't have time or real interest. just want an exotic to drive on the weekends to make me feel better about the hard work between mon and frid, not that i don't work a bunch of weekends as well.

practically aside, the thought of having a red ferrari to drive is exhilarating.

but the thought of warning lights, shrinking dashes, gummy whatever, manifold, valves, gives me chest pain..

schizo that i am.

thanks for the great discussion guys.

rketex7 · Feb 9, 2008

rad911 said: ↑

I agree that you really want to have ferrari. sort of dumb statement on my part. who doesnt want one. but you have to balance the impractical side of having such a car. I will probably never take either the TT or 355 to a track/race. just don't have time or real interest. just want an exotic to drive on the weekends to make me feel better about the hard work between mon and frid, not that i don't work a bunch of weekends as well.

practically aside, the thought of having a red ferrari to drive is exhilarating.

but the thought of warning lights, shrinking dashes, gummy whatever, manifold, valves, gives me chest pain..

schizo that i am.

thanks for the great discussion guys.
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Hey Doc, hope you will be happy with 996TT I have a feeling you will be coming back to the 'dark side' someday, may be you can dig this thread back up and tell us "WE TOLD YA!" LOL...

rad911 · Feb 10, 2008

my friends, i have not fully decided on what to do quite yet. every day its different.

David1266 · Feb 11, 2008

I am sure someone else has asked. Have you driven a 355 yet? They are very different cars. In my opinion, and I also have a 911, the Ferrari is more beautiful to drive. Forgive the poor English but I can think of no better way to say it. As an aside, I had a chance to drive both cars this weekend - except the Porsche would not start so I had to drive the Ferrari twice. In either event buy the nicest car you can afford.

David

rketex7 · Feb 11, 2008

rad911 said: ↑

my friends, i have not fully decided on what to do quite yet. every day its different.
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Believe me, I was in the same dilemma... I never look back to Porsche, may be when I get my second sport car, not exotic car...

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