Quote from: marcus_go on June 28, 2023, 05:32:55 pmQuote from: TheHire on June 28, 2023, 11:55:38 amSo I have a line on a good friend's '97 993 Targa. Widebody car, smoke silver on light grey interior. He's the original owner, about 84,000km, not a huge fan of the colour but it's a full history car and been serviced at my place for a couple decades. I could have this car significantly below market value; we're talking 30-40%. There's a part of me that's thinking of unloading the 964 while the values are still insane, pocketing $100k or so, and putting that towards an investment pile that I'm calling "The Diablo Fund". I subjectively prefer the 964 (especially the spec of mine, and the story behind this particular car) to the 993, but this would still allow me to own an air-cooled, timeless car and make some $$. Thinking about it.993 Targas were all narrow body from the factory. Only coupes came in widebody from the factory (C2S or C4S). In any event, it sounds like a nicely sorted car. I do prefer the old fashioned Targas over the glass roof styles from the 993 through 997 generations. It seems like the market for both 964s and 993s are still very strong, and this could be a good time to try something different.Huh; that's interesting about the narrow body. I can't say I've seen the car in a year; I just happened to ask the guy to confirm that it's a wide body or a narrow, and he said wide. Guy could definitely be wrong, and my quick research online confirms what you're saying. I think I'm out; the only way I'd want a 993 is if it were a wide body.
Quote from: TheHire on June 28, 2023, 11:55:38 amSo I have a line on a good friend's '97 993 Targa. Widebody car, smoke silver on light grey interior. He's the original owner, about 84,000km, not a huge fan of the colour but it's a full history car and been serviced at my place for a couple decades. I could have this car significantly below market value; we're talking 30-40%. There's a part of me that's thinking of unloading the 964 while the values are still insane, pocketing $100k or so, and putting that towards an investment pile that I'm calling "The Diablo Fund". I subjectively prefer the 964 (especially the spec of mine, and the story behind this particular car) to the 993, but this would still allow me to own an air-cooled, timeless car and make some $$. Thinking about it.993 Targas were all narrow body from the factory. Only coupes came in widebody from the factory (C2S or C4S). In any event, it sounds like a nicely sorted car. I do prefer the old fashioned Targas over the glass roof styles from the 993 through 997 generations. It seems like the market for both 964s and 993s are still very strong, and this could be a good time to try something different.
So I have a line on a good friend's '97 993 Targa. Widebody car, smoke silver on light grey interior. He's the original owner, about 84,000km, not a huge fan of the colour but it's a full history car and been serviced at my place for a couple decades. I could have this car significantly below market value; we're talking 30-40%. There's a part of me that's thinking of unloading the 964 while the values are still insane, pocketing $100k or so, and putting that towards an investment pile that I'm calling "The Diablo Fund". I subjectively prefer the 964 (especially the spec of mine, and the story behind this particular car) to the 993, but this would still allow me to own an air-cooled, timeless car and make some $$. Thinking about it.
I got notification this morning that the Macan is on a ship headed to the port in Halifax. So far the first six stages have been completed right on the earliest side of the estimates.
Quote from: Shorlaw on July 07, 2023, 11:16:07 amI got notification this morning that the Macan is on a ship headed to the port in Halifax. So far the first six stages have been completed right on the earliest side of the estimates.You forgot about the story about your European delivery! LOL [emoji38]
Quote from: rrocket on July 07, 2023, 03:18:26 pmQuote from: Shorlaw on July 07, 2023, 11:16:07 amI got notification this morning that the Macan is on a ship headed to the port in Halifax. So far the first six stages have been completed right on the earliest side of the estimates.You forgot about the story about your European delivery! LOL [emoji38]I wish, I’ve read about that experience and it sounds amazing! If I’m ever in the situation of buying new again, I’d definitely try to schedule that in.
Quote from: Shorlaw on July 07, 2023, 03:50:41 pmQuote from: rrocket on July 07, 2023, 03:18:26 pmQuote from: Shorlaw on July 07, 2023, 11:16:07 amI got notification this morning that the Macan is on a ship headed to the port in Halifax. So far the first six stages have been completed right on the earliest side of the estimates.You forgot about the story about your European delivery! LOL [emoji38]I wish, I’ve read about that experience and it sounds amazing! If I’m ever in the situation of buying new again, I’d definitely try to schedule that in.I've done BMW's M European Delivery tour and it's spectacular. My wife and I have a goal to do either BMW or Porsche's someday. There are rumblings that the G99 M5 Touring will be sold in North America so if that happens, we're going to order one to do the trip.
Quote from: TheHire on July 07, 2023, 04:01:36 pmQuote from: Shorlaw on July 07, 2023, 03:50:41 pmQuote from: rrocket on July 07, 2023, 03:18:26 pmQuote from: Shorlaw on July 07, 2023, 11:16:07 amI got notification this morning that the Macan is on a ship headed to the port in Halifax. So far the first six stages have been completed right on the earliest side of the estimates.You forgot about the story about your European delivery! LOL [emoji38]I wish, I’ve read about that experience and it sounds amazing! If I’m ever in the situation of buying new again, I’d definitely try to schedule that in.I've done BMW's M European Delivery tour and it's spectacular. My wife and I have a goal to do either BMW or Porsche's someday. There are rumblings that the G99 M5 Touring will be sold in North America so if that happens, we're going to order one to do the trip.Didn't BMW end Euro delivery during COVID and never bring it back?
After a few days hanging out in Halifax, I got notice this morning that my Macan is on a train, should be at the dealership in a week or so
. I might be getting old because while it's a sensational daily in every sense of the word, it's actually quite a b*tch to get in and out of.
Quote from: Shorlaw on July 21, 2023, 09:07:49 amAfter a few days hanging out in Halifax, I got notice this morning that my Macan is on a train, should be at the dealership in a week or soHopefully your car was actually shipped out before the rail line got damaged .https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/main-rail-line-to-halifax-washed-out-after-heavy-rains-flooding-1.6491429
Quote from: Seafoam on July 24, 2023, 09:00:14 amQuote from: Shorlaw on July 21, 2023, 09:07:49 amAfter a few days hanging out in Halifax, I got notice this morning that my Macan is on a train, should be at the dealership in a week or soHopefully your car was actually shipped out before the rail line got damaged .https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/main-rail-line-to-halifax-washed-out-after-heavy-rains-flooding-1.6491429Was thinking the same!
Quote from: TheHire on July 21, 2023, 11:30:45 am. I might be getting old because while it's a sensational daily in every sense of the word, it's actually quite a b*tch to get in and out of.The reason I sold my Boxster. That sucker was low! And my janky back wasn't having it.Broke my heart as it was absolutely wonderful to drive.
Trains are going in and out of NS again which is good news for Shorlaw. https://twitter.com/CreesonCTV/status/1684946887822938112?s=20
Quote from: rrocket on July 21, 2023, 12:01:09 pmQuote from: TheHire on July 21, 2023, 11:30:45 am. I might be getting old because while it's a sensational daily in every sense of the word, it's actually quite a b*tch to get in and out of.The reason I sold my Boxster. That sucker was low! And my janky back wasn't having it.Broke my heart as it was absolutely wonderful to drive.Really eh? Personally I'd just let my back suffer and keep the car....
