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I'll just throw in here that I'm kicking around the idea of Porsche Boxster.  Last year of ICE production.  I like ICE power.  Any opinions on the long term value of that vehicle?  Will it hold any value?  The MSRP is in the $90-$100K range for 2025 models, which is really expensive compared to the same model 5-6 years ago.  It's a 10 year old platform and drive train design, but could be a really fun car to have in the garage for all those super nice Houston spring and fall days.

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1 minute ago, CycleTex87 said:

I'll just throw in here that I'm kicking around the idea of Porsche Boxster.  Last year of ICE production.  I like ICE power.  Any opinions on the long term value of that vehicle?  Will it hold any value?  The MSRP is in the $90-$100K range for 2025 models, which is really expensive compared to the same model 5-6 years ago.  It's a 10 year old platform and drive train design, but could be a really fun car to have in the garage for all those super nice Houston spring and fall days.

I imagine that it should hold value reasonably well, but I don't have my finger on the exact pulse of the Boxster market.

But unless you expect to tire of it (or that you might want to "upgrade" to future power plants) then take a moment to consider whether you should even give a shit about retaining value for a car that in many ways isn't about practicality and boring shit like that anyway. 

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19 minutes ago, CycleTex87 said:

I'll just throw in here that I'm kicking around the idea of Porsche Boxster.  Last year of ICE production.  I like ICE power.  Any opinions on the long term value of that vehicle?  Will it hold any value?  The MSRP is in the $90-$100K range for 2025 models, which is really expensive compared to the same model 5-6 years ago.  It's a 10 year old platform and drive train design, but could be a really fun car to have in the garage for all those super nice Houston spring and fall days.

A Boxster would be a great weekend toy. Get a manual 4.0 GTS if you can swing it. Trim and options matter for value retention, but a Boxster will not hold value as well as GT cars or 911s. Porsche has walked back some of its electrification commitment. If they build another ICE Boxster, the 718 will no longer be "the last one."

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I understand that Porsche has sort of reconfirmed its commitment to ICE power but nowhere have I seen any mention of a future Boxster/Cayman/718 ICE version. All electric as far as I can tell. 

Nor have I, just pointing out the possibility.

I strongly recommend the GTS for resale because it has the flat 6. I don’t think the 4 cylinders will command a “last of its kind” premium.

If you’re looking for an open air Porsche and resale is important, maybe consider a 997 turbo cab, a 991 targa, or a Spyder. They’re used and are holding value well.

I have a 991.2 GTS and love it. You can’t go wrong with the Porsche driving experience.
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Saw an Audi ETron GT at a lot. I actually dont like the looks of its, but this one had brakes that caught my eye. Gigantic saucers of a thing, but especially in a mirror-perfect finish.

So apparently, a few companies offer them aftermarket, but Porsche also do them as 'Surface Coated Brakes' using tungsten carbide. Can't be too compromised if Porsche puts them on the Cayenne. And the ETron has regenerative braking so friction brakes arent leaned on too much.

Catchy stuff.

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