How much are mods worth when buying a car?

[tlarocque]

cibergypsy- don't sell the Carrera 3.2! I have a 600hp 996tt and an '88 Carrera. I take them both to the track (this doctor does mod and track his cars responsibly) and, honestly, even though cars fly past me when I'm in the old Carrera, it is a FAR more entertaining car out there. The G-50 Carreras are only going to go up in value. Finding a clean and well cared for example gets harder with time. I bought mine from the original owner, my dad, with 128,000 miles and it runs better than ever. Keep it and give it to your kid.

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[cibergypsy]

Originally Posted by tlarocque

cibergypsy- don't sell the Carrera 3.2! I have a 600hp 996tt and an '88 Carrera. I take them both to the track (this doctor does mod and track his cars responsibly) and, honestly, even though cars fly past me when I'm in the old Carrera, it is a FAR more entertaining car out there. The G-50 Carreras are only going to go up in value. Finding a clean and well cared for example gets harder with time. I bought mine from the original owner, my dad, with 128,000 miles and it runs better than ever. Keep it and give it to your kid.

I completely understand you. I got my 3.2 Carrera Coupé a year ago after selling the 1984 Targa I owned since 1991. I much prefer the coupé, of course, and have taken it to the track 3 times to Roebling Road and 1 time to Sebring a month ago. I love the G50 transmission as compared to the 915. Yes, there are cars that fly past me in the 3.2 but I have a lot of fun with it because I am able to exploit the chassis more. For example, there is a fellow who owns a highly modified 993 Turbo and runs in the solo group, just like me, and he cannot keep up with me at Roebling Road once we enter turn 3 up until the last turn leading to the main straight. In Sebring it's a different story since there are many passing zones and I rather let a fast car pass me in those straights so that I can have the track all for myself.

As far as giving the car to my kid, well, since I bought it he told me it was his. I believe that, due to the fact that any POS turbo'd japanese hot hatch can be faster than the 3.2 in a straight line, it makes sense to give it to my son when he reaches driving age as it would prevent him from engaging in stop light drag races knowing he'll most likely lose but, at the same time, he'll have a car that is leagues better and with a charisma and cachet none of those cars have. I am gearing towards having my kids be knowledgeable, well travelled, polyglots, literate and all rounded individuals with their own sense of style, not trend followers per se.

Greetings!

[tlarocque]

Cheers!