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YOUR RESEARCHBuy 2002 996 targa now or saving money for 991 in next 5 or 6 year?
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Disconnect from the car so personally i wouldn’t suggest waiting
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I felt disconnected from the car so personally I wouldn’t suggest waiting for a 991.
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If you're thinking of a change, I'd definitely go for a Turbo.
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Or saving money and wait for used 991 on sale in 5 or 6 year?
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Hi, which is better,
I can afford 996 targa 2002, 25000km on the clock right now,
Or saving money and wait for used 991 on sale in 5 or 6 year?
Please give me your advise,thanks
I recently drove the 991 and was extremely underwhelmed by its electronic steering. I felt disconnected from the car so personally I wouldn’t suggest waiting for a 991.
But I stress that’s just my opinion and others may have different.
Go a drive both then you can make an informed decision based on your own preference
Nice problem to have though!
Jack
Go Targa now. I think you will find that the 996's have depreciated pretty much as much as they can. In five years sell it and go 991.. or better yet 996/997 Turbo.
You are getting older everyday while not owning/driving a Porsche, are you really going to wait that long? Get the Porsche that you can afford and justify today, and go enjoy it to the fullest!
You already have a classic and wonderful Porsche. Think of the 996 as a newer, more aerodynamic, lighter, more technologically advanced version of what you have. Drive one, I think you'll be impressed. If you choose to buy a 996 now, it's hard to say what you may want several years in the future.
If you're thinking of a change, I'd definitely go for a Turbo. If you like the Targa, you'd be blown away, ha, by the Cab.
Buy now and enjoy to drive. In 5 years you can sell your '03 and upgrade to 9997 or 991 .. that's what I plan to do. 25km sounds low miles however which is not good on these cars ... make sure you budget ims replacement ( or at least educate yourself on the risk here)
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