BED997

Maybe a 993 Turbo S. Check out Sloan cars on the Internet- he gets some unique cars if you want a Porsche.

Aerokitted

weird question... if you're including making good memories as part of that ROI equation then sure... but $ returns? almost laughable

utkinpol

you got to be kidding about 'return on investment', right? any 100K+ car is a toy and is an expendable, not an investment.

for street only car i would get 997.2 turbo car with PDK - just as I do not like audi R8 much, and hate any 'flash' effects, 2010 turbo is stealth, you can drive it anywhere with minimal attention drawn but it is one great car. nissan GT-R for street is also not bad.

as of lambos, ferraris etc 'flash' cars - decide for yourself if you can absorb ownership costs. I would get into that territory if you have at least $40K+ free annual budget you can burn on a car with no issues. If you do have such a bidget - get 430 scuderia, hands down. it is closer to $200K but it is a hell of a car.

At Law

Well said, Dan.

Writing a check for a $175,000.00 should only be done if you have the guaranteed income, interest, residual coming in that can justify this type of expense.

Just the return on investment of $175k alone should gross you near $10,000.00 annually.

Farm ground is at a premium right now, so it may be wise to try and "steal" a commercial piece of property that will, for the present time, cover your expenses, and in the future, most likely see some appreciation.

Then again, I am a conversative old 35 year old who doesn't like to have any fun.

blk on blk

save until i could get an F458. and when i got it, i would drive it. a lot.

ivangene

that's why I dont have a couple 356's in the garage NOW WORTH $150-$300k!!!

that old junk aint never going to be worth anything

JonasJ

Ok, my choice would be be an gt3 rs 4.0, as I have the porsche bug now.

Another car that hasn't been mentioned, thats very unique and has proven not to loose to much value over time would be a wiesmann roadster. Maybe a GT MF5, it's limited to 55 cars. Not sure if you can pick one up in the states though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiesmann

cpbmd

+1 Dan

winkingchef

No question, 993 Turbo, especially a very cherry 1998 Turbo-S if you want the "exclusivity" and "guaranteed classic" status
Here are some good examples from Sloan:
* Black 1997 Turbo-S (ask $185k) : http://sloancars.com/2184/1997-993-t...ck-9710-miles/
* Arctic Silver 1997 Turbo-S (ask $165k) : http://sloancars.com/1972/1997-993-t...0-22121-miles/
(I personally feel the darker colors look better on the 993 as I don't like the panel bonding lines on the "face" of the car)

I am more of a cheapskate so I would go for this one (almost as good) with a few more miles so I wouldn't feel guilty driving the heck out of it.
* Black/Cashmere 1996 Turbo (ask $68k) http://sloancars.com/2219/1996-993-t...e-31762-miles/

These cars are the most modern 911's with the iconic shape (omg flame incoming - FWIW I am a happy 997 owner) and will likely hold steady if not driven excessively.

cpbmd

Driving around your $175K investment on public roads with all the idiots texting and driving is risky business (great movie btw). All you need is one fender bender at a stop light and you will see your investment evaporate. I would get a car you can enjoy and drive the hell out of it without worrying about investment return. Use the balance of the funds to invest in a real investment like real estate.

Great problem to have, however.
CB

alexb76

Get the RAREST CAR you can get within that $175K, absolutely SKIP any regular 997, TT, TTS, etc... way too many of those.

The only Porsche I recommend would be RS 4.0, or GT2 RS... but be prepared to lose money on both.

Ferrari always keeps some value... so F458 with rare options/color would be something to look at (but out of your price range).

At the end of the day, you will NOT be able to use a sports car as investment!

nkhalidi

If you're going into the purchase with the mindset "I have x amount to spend... go!" then you're looking at the wrong thing to buy. Cars are emotional - not pragmatic - purchases. There are some cars that will likely appreciate - historically significant Ferraris, for example - but they're generally beyond the $175 threshold. And it doesn't seem like you have an emotional connection to cars in general, given your criteria.

Buy something that you personally like. A Spyker should be comfortably under $175 and they're plenty unique, apparently an ok drive also.

For my interest, that $175 would go one of two ways: 1) the Skip Barber "lifetime pass;" or 2) a new 7GT3 with lots of spare consumables.

Nidan

I would get the Bentley Continental GT.

JG 996T

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...n-911tt-3.html

OP just sold his "Slate Green" 996 Turbo for $96,000 (almost doubling market) where the original bid was $90K. Looks like he's got the midas touch. So, in the end, any "investment" car he buys will likely beat normal market depreciation curves.

No HTwo O

This.