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TouringTeg · 07-09-2015, 01:45 PM

Many here know I bought a 97 Porsche 911 C4S 1.5 yrs ago with 162kms. It has nearly doubled in value since then! It now has 167kms and I consider it a driver.

Now that the honeymoon stage of owning my dream car has passed, I tend to chose my driving times more wisely so that I get quality drives when I do take it out. (IE early mornings, avoiding rush hour and having time to take back roads).

It has crossed my mind more than a few times that I should sell it or not drive it to keep the kms down. I have a work provided vehicle for daily use and love driving it evenings/weekends when I get some spare time. (Which isn't often with a recently purchased 1939 house and a 1yr old daugher).

Here is a 97 C2S that just sold for well over $100 k CDN with currency conversion and 5%buyer fee. (The C2S is more desirable and it has lower miles than mine)
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe | Bring a Trailer

At the end of the day, the car provides more enjoyment for me than having money in the bank.

One thing that I always say is that driving a special car is fun but parking it sucks. Most owners will be worried about damage/theft etc. Your parking situation at work could determine whether you want to commute with it or not.

07-09-2015, 01:45 PM	#20
TouringTeg RS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: An Island Posts: 14,400 Thanked 5,024 Times in 1,083 Posts Failed 4 Times in 4 Posts	Many here know I bought a 97 Porsche 911 C4S 1.5 yrs ago with 162kms. It has nearly doubled in value since then! It now has 167kms and I consider it a driver. Now that the honeymoon stage of owning my dream car has passed, I tend to chose my driving times more wisely so that I get quality drives when I do take it out. (IE early mornings, avoiding rush hour and having time to take back roads). It has crossed my mind more than a few times that I should sell it or not drive it to keep the kms down. I have a work provided vehicle for daily use and love driving it evenings/weekends when I get some spare time. (Which isn't often with a recently purchased 1939 house and a 1yr old daugher). Here is a 97 C2S that just sold for well over $100 k CDN with currency conversion and 5%buyer fee. (The C2S is more desirable and it has lower miles than mine) 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe \| Bring a Trailer At the end of the day, the car provides more enjoyment for me than having money in the bank. One thing that I always say is that driving a special car is fun but parking it sucks. Most owners will be worried about damage/theft etc. Your parking situation at work could determine whether you want to commute with it or not. Last edited by TouringTeg; 07-09-2015 at 01:54 PM.