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if investing in your personal enjoyment is the goal - you will be happy with the porsche -- just be SURE to get a PPI (Porsche Pre-Purchase Inspection) done before you buy it -- any dealer should do the check for about $200.
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Cheapest in the long run, works particularly well if you intend to keep the car until it is rust on the ground.
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if you have a great business/investment idea, yes, use other people's money to make returns that exceed the borrowing costs.
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if investing in your personal enjoyment is the goal - you will be happy with the porsche -- just be SURE to get a PPI (Porsche Pre-Purchase Inspection) done before you buy it -- any dealer should do the check for about $200.
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I was going to pay cash for an '02 C2 cab. Is this a bad move from a business point of view? Should I invest in the market and hope for returns to offset the cost? I was going to be fat, dumb and happy until I read a thread here a while ago that suggested that you should try and keep capital and let it make money for you. Any advice or thoughts on this? I'm not rich (hardly) so I want to explore all my options. One way or the other, I will buy that '02 C2 cab 6 speed! Thanks, Don
I assume that affordability is not the issue, but more of the better way to get a car. There are a ton of options, each with pros and cons.
Outright buy. Cheapest in the long run, works particularly well if you intend to keep the car until it is rust on the ground.
Lease. Gets you into a car for the least amount of money. Works particularly well if you can do a tax write-off on the lease payments. There is no equity, more like renting the car.
Loan. In between the first two. Costs more than outright buy, but the interest rates are so darn low, and you do get equity.
Getting a car vs investing in stocks etc. A car is not a money investment. You get the car beacuse you want the car.
Just a birds's eye view, and all IMHO. Hope this helps!!
If you trade cars frequently, buy (cash / loan) so that it is easier to get out of. A lease pretty much locks you in for 3+ years. As far as investing the cash money --- how good are you in the market?
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I think it' sa question what you like and how long you like it...
If you think you will keep it more then 3 years, buy it.
If you think market will recoup what you will loose on interest, go for it....
No matter what I can only guarantee that you will enjoy the car
Palting: You are correct. Affordability is not issue, although I am willing to wait for the right deal to come along. And I promise to keep it rust free!
Carrera Mark: I seem to pick winners when none of my money is at stake - go figure!
Gery NJ: I'll keep it for a very long time. Thanks for the guarantee!
brh968: Naw, I'm a working stiff. Just got lucky when I bought my house. I refinanced when interest rates were low and home values shot through the roof.
I was hoping to spend around $60K. Am I in the ballpark or will I have to spend more or wait or both?
yes, it is good to have capital to build investments. but are you investing here to make money, or to enjoy yourself? if you're strickly looking to continue investing for the sake of cash, the sad answer is to avoid the car -- and any car expect a junker for that matter. if you have a great business/investment idea, yes, use other people's money to make returns that exceed the borrowing costs. but we're talking cars, not business.
if investing in your personal enjoyment is the goal - you will be happy with the porsche -- just be SURE to get a PPI (Porsche Pre-Purchase Inspection) done before you buy it -- any dealer should do the check for about $200. TRUST ME -- GET THIS DONE. Even if the car is in good shape and you still decide to buy it, they may find a few things to be done under warranty during the PPI that will save you a headache down the road.
Good luck -- let us know how it turns out.
Don,
I don't know your financial situation but I'm big on paying cash. That being said, if you have equity in your home, get a home equity loan (<4%) and pay cash with that. Then you can write off the interest and invest the cash in a low risk mutual fund (Fidelity) or find a conservative investment advisor...
Food for thought...
Roy
hmmmmmm....................The stock I sold in Feb 2000 to buy my cab is now worth 1/10th of what the cab is worth..............
So the question is (as Clint would say) "Do you feel lucky"
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