996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

Thoughts on mileage........

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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BCS996TT
Just drive the damn thing... it's rock solid and meant for driving. I certainly dont classify the 996TT to be an exotic...but that's me.

I dont understand people who buy cars to just sit in the garage cuz they worry about resell value. If you cant enjoy it to the fullest (when you really want to) then it's not worth it and a waste of $$$ IMO.

Now go out and get some snows on that bad boy and drive it!!!! JK...

That is why I put quotation marks around exotic. I don't really consider it that but some do. I had reservations about posting this question, but i did want to get opinions. If no one else is worried about the miles then there is no reason for me to be. Since we just got about 20"s of snow here in NY, it isn't leaving the garage anytime soon anyways.
This car is an absoulte blast to drive, I am smiling everytime I get in it. I don't have this car because I want to prove how "impotent"(correct spelling) I am, I have it because I have always wanted one and now I am lucky enough to be able to afford and enjoy it. Thanks for all the opinions and I am glad to see everyone enjoying their cars to the fullest ........
 
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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You drive the car when you feel like driving it and don't worry about the other crap. Because you weren't the original owner on that car, you are way,way ahead and shouldn't worry about losing $. There's no question a "low" mileage car with good history makes for a better resale but by how much? Usually not enough to worry about it and I'd say unless you are talking about over 10K per year the difference probably isn't significant in dollars and cents. FWIW, I've had my car 3+ years and have put 6000 miles on it but drive 2 other cars on a regular basis. One of my 2006 resolutions was to drive the Turbo more this year and I have already. Now if this snow would just melt ...
 
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruiner
I agree. I have 34k on my '01 and don't feel that I drive it enough at times. Just look at Pierre (I am sure that he will enter the thread sometime). He has 135,000 miles on his '00!
now over 233'000 km (145'000 miles).




My only advice: enjoy it!

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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now over 233'000 km (145'000 miles).




My only advice: enjoy it!

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That is just truely amazing!!!
 
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