Interesting discussion points, particularly TME's comments. However, it seems to me his analysis of annual cost leaves out the initial investment expense. A $100k purchase with a $55k sale 5 years later does result in a $45,000 loss which equals @ $750/mo. but at a 5% capitalization rate you also left $5,000 a year on the table. So your cost is actually $25k in lost interest plus $45k depreciation which totals $70k or a monthly expense of $1333 over 5 yrs. This also does not factor in sales tax or warranty coverage/repair issues.

 

If you want to really get it right then you take the present value of 100,000 in 5 years (78,352) which leaves 3,900 a year on the table so it cost you 19,500 in lost interest and you need to put a value on making a 1,000 a month car payment so lets low ball it and call it 5,000. 45,000 depreciation + 19,500 lost interest - 5,000 payment equivalent equalizer = less than 1,000 a month. Both cars need maint & insurance, repairs ect.... Where can you lease a 125,000 car for under 1,000??? And have turbo fun!!!

 

any updates?

 

bump for an update. thx

 

wow there are some killer deals out there

 

Yeah, an update would not hurt...

 

For '07 TT

 

Precisely. And i also think .2 owners will also see some pain very soon when the new 991/998 carrera car is released which is not so far off hence me not changing my 08 till 991/998 arrives. Ie: why take two baths etc.
Even tho 997tt.2 will remain "current" until 991/998 997tt arrives any new iteration of the 911 will bring about a devaluation in all models. I recall the 996tt taking a significant drop when the 997 was released as it was a new designed car inside and out. The signs of change in the wind for the turbo bought about some market jitters. I saw that many turbo owners dropped out of their 996tt's to be in the new 997S cars instead. Crazy this may sound for some, but for those P owners who wanted to be seen in the latest and the greatest they were prepared to sacrafice a bit of performance....and the new 997S wasnt slow. I recall when i bought my new 997S that there were some really nice 996tt's around for much less dollars. Very tempting...but i stuck with the 997S purchase.

 

wow! thanks for that info

 

Any new updates?

 

. . . ask, and you shall receive.

 

I got lucky on my 08 TT deal!

 

Thanks for the update rep for you

 

Can I get a Mannheim update for 2008 Turbo coupe and cabs?

Thanks!!

 

Great information!