The same like every other sports car out there. They all just have varying magnitudes. The 964 could be bought for pennies not even 15 years ago. You could commonly find somewhat mint ones for less than $20k. Now? You can’t find a rusty roller with no engine or interior for less than $30k. Mint examples are commanding nearly $100k or more. I think the fact that EVs becoming more prevalent and cars are becoming way more digital is subconsciously driving people to want more “analog and pure” driving experiences.

It’s a numbers and statistics game. I dunno what the actual number of EV to ICE is, but it’s probably 1000:1 or more, but it’s the only time I’ve seen the minority be more expensive.

When I was in the military a shipmate was 21 and had a brand new Corvette. His insurance was cheaper than the kid the same age with a brand new Camaro, and a lot cheaper than the kid with a brand new Mustang. Why? Because there’s hardly any 21 yo driving a new Vette, let alone wrecking them like they are the Camaro and Mustang. So statistically he’s less of a risk.

My buddy’s full coverage Murcielago insurance is cheaper than my insurance for a fucking Macan. Low numbers, even if repairs are more expensive (his windshield replacement was $12k lmao) there’s just not enough data out there.

My own personal example is how my insurance for an MV Agusta Brutale is 1/8th what it is for my BMW S1000R despite having the same HP and being the same genre of motorcycle. All the squids are wrecking and getting tickets on S1000Rs, so it’s more expensive despite being nearly 1/2 the cost. There’s hardly anybody wrecking MVs so there’s no data…therefore it’s cheaper.

Probably this. Also, “911 coupe” pretty much umbrellas every model of 911 unless it’s a targa or a cab as every model is a “coupe”.

Additionally, those Bugattis and Ferraris don’t have the multiple models to help pad those numbers. A Chiron is pretty much it, meanwhile the 911 has the ST, GT3, GT2, R, anniversary editions, RS iterations, R, GTS, S, Turbo, Turbo S, etc…that helps quite a bit from a mathematical pov.

When put into context, it makes sense. When you have 2 year old GT3s selling for more than what their sticker price is, yeah, that can affect how “a 911 has the lowest depreciation” statistically/mathematically.

I can get the oil changed for a 911 for $65 too if I use shit oil and shit filter at any jiffy lube. Same goes for tires. You can’t compare shit oil and tires to fully synthetic oil and z rated tires….

I dunno where you’re getting your rotors and pads for, but I just got all 4 rotors, and pads for $800 for my 911 2 years ago. Not some crap either, I got Pagid ceramic pads and Zimmerman rotors. I just bought rear pads 2 days ago cause they needed to be changed and the pads ($65) with sensors ($13) including 2 hours of labor to rebleed to entire brake system with fluid was just over $300. Brake sensors are $13 for a pair. Porsche brand ones are $26…so I dunno where you’re getting $150 for sensors and $1500 for brakes…. It took 2 years for the rear pads to wear out and I daily and track this car 3 times a year.

Those prices are slightly higher than that of a Civic using comparable oil, pads, and tires…but it’s not outrageously more.

The 911 ST. Aka the 60th Anniversary edition. It’s a GT3 but it for the most part looks like a base model. It’s different from the GT3 Touring in that it doesn’t have all the electronics and racecar stuff. It’s a true daily driver GT3. It’s also a manual. It’s as analog of a 911 that you can get these days…with the GT3 drivetrain.

I don’t get how maintenance is expensive? Yeah, if you go to a dealer it’s outrageous, but going to a dealer for a Civic is also outrageous. Indy mechanics pretty much level the field as far as maintenance cost goes…

When I saw this, it immediately flooded memories. This was the poster I had on my wall as a teenage. I remember my parents buying it for me at a mall kiosk that sold calendars and posters 😂