philnotts said:
GD said:
I would get an older 997 (06/56 reg), as it's taken quite a hit on depreciation already.
Then i guess we get into no warranty, or less then and high mileage! Swings and round abouts!
Not at all. The new OPC used car warranty is more in line with a new car warranty (or so my OPC tells me). You can up at an 06/56 reg with about 12k no problem.
The only things that would sway me to a gen 2 are:
1. 4 and 4S have the reflective light (no big deal)
2. Minor engine mods to improve RMS and Intermediate shaft (bigger deal, but not data to prove that this hasn't introduced other issues or is more reliable)
3. PDK v Tip (same argument as above)
4. Bluetooth and iPod connection (Bluetooth can be added to Gen 1 as aftermarket with factory fit look. iPod can connect through CD changer)
So on reflection, if I was buying now, I'd go Gen 1 for 2 reasons, 1) plenty of 997 Gen 1s about that avoid the big first year hit, 2) I wouldn't buy a new generation anything for 2 years, so that the problems are ironed out
You need to balance all this up against the point that G is making. OPC are doing fantastic trade in deals to shift new stock, so really look at the cost to change.
Market is depressed, but if you are thinking about trading up, there's never been a better time!!