911S/911L Cars for Sale

[EARLY911ZOO]

Amen +1........."There aren't many of us who don't have at least one story of heroism in our chosen area of earthly treasure hunting. Why is it that we think we are entitled to more than that?" very well put, tho I'll answer "because we can"
also because of the economic mess we're in, more and more people are grabbing hold of "our" little limited supply of a very cool and enjoyable/driveable commodity and using them as if a negotiable instrument.
trade in your CD's for a longhood (s)... satisfaction guaranteed...or put in Canadian banks..EH?: http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mo...banking-system

[sithot]

Too funny. Thanks!

[steve shea]

Amen+1 more. Speedster #1 1495.00 '63, #2 3000.00 '73, #3 39,000.00 '90, #4 51,000.00 '97, #5 60,000.00 GT parts pile no engine '98, #6 70+ '02, and on and on. They were all expensive at the time! There is no looking back! There are many more that I had the pole position for but did not act. Those are the ones that got away, my read it and weep wall of photos. A 550 for... No looking back. Just enjoy what you have!

[BrentF]

Amen-1. Coulda, woulda, shoulda has nothing to do with it, as I wasn't even looking at buying a 911 back in 1990. If memory serves me correctly I bought that edition of Hemmings in search of a K code '66 Mustang 2+2.

I actually found the 911S ad to be more a matter of curiosity and humour than anything else. Just think, in the same magazine you could have spent almost twice that amount and been the proud owner of an '86 928s. Now that's really funny (or for some, merely an illustration of how relative values can change over time).

[Frank Beck]

Brent,

If the term "if only" in your original post doesn't imply at least a subtle bit of regret, what does it mean?
Contrary to what postmodernism promotes, words matter. A LOT.

This is a wonderful discussion as it hits at the very heart of what motivates us to buy.

Over the years I have had dear customers that have owned very "average" Porsches and if I had the chance to own those cars I would be inclined to purchase them before some remarkably good "investment" car. Memories are priceless.

[BrentF]

Brent,

If the term "if only" in your original post doesn't imply at least a subtle bit of regret, what does it mean?
Contrary to what postmodernism promotes, words matter. A LOT.
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Well Frank, since you asked, the words "file that under if only" (as it pertains to my situation) would have been amplified by the words "if only I had actually been looking for a Porsche 911s back in 1990, I might have came across this nice sounding specimen". However, since I wasn't even in the market at the time, how could there be any regret? Only mild curiosity about the state of 911 prices back in 1990 upon coming across this old Hemmings yesterday at the cottage. I won't tell you how much my cottage has gone up in value since 1990, as that would put 911 price appreciation to shame.

I could just as easily have ended my post with the observation "file that under g for garbage", since the past is the past and of no relevance to the present insofar as car values are concerned.

The interesting thing about the print version of Hemmings (and other printed publications) is that you can actually go back and ascertain what relative values were. The internet doesn't allow for archiving of information in this manner, unless you want to rely on some third party's representations about what relative values were.

BTW: I never did find a K code '66 Mustang 2+2 that was to my liking and have no regrets about that either. In retrospect, why would anyone want a car that is without 4 wheel fully independent suspension?

Other people, might have their own interpretations of "if only", borne out of their own unique circumstances. Those are mine.

[gdj911]

what goes up comes down...can you guys say bubble? i'd be careful buying at the top.
they're fun to drive , but really...

[BrentF]

I'd be interested in your thoughts/critique on this reputed '70 911S that sold on Ebay for $40k. The listing is shy of a few key details (an understatement) and no pics of the engine:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...orcev4exp=true

[sithot]

That one is gone and so it this one. The photography reminds me of the joke "wouldn't look good in dark alley with a bright light behind her".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-...#ht_500wt_1182

[schnell]

Watched that one as well, inquired about the car and wanting to see more pictures but that never came. Is that an 'E' engine I see?

That one is gone and so it this one. The photography reminds me of the joke "wouldn't look good in dark alley with a bright light behind her".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-...#ht_500wt_1182