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Sold my well running 2007 100 series with 195k last week while it was still worth a good amount. I knew it was a matter of time before rust issues took things over, ran like a dream but I did not want to invest more in that kind of vehicle. My fault for purchasing one that used to live in WI and MN! Currently daily driving a 2000 996 C4 as I search for something else. My wife has a 2023 Highlander, great car but I honestly preferred my 100
I have watched numerous videos and looked at many posts about the 200 series vs the new 250. I know the 200 is much beefier, bigger, and more solid of a car....though it is $$$$ even used. Being an owner of older German cars (while Porsches are pretty darn reliable), I do not like spending time in an out of the shop, another reason why I sold the 100 series, age catches up to anything, even mine which was very well maintained.
My next SUV preferably would be CPO, unless you guys think that is not a necessity in the LC world? Only interested in something with under 75k miles if I go a 200, and something from down south or out west since I am in Chicago. Seems foolish to spend 40-50k on a used one with 100k miles which needs lots of money put in. CPO 200s are usually in the 60s and 70s, though brand new 250s can be had for that amount or less, depending on model. While I understand the value and quality in a 200 series, they are priced to a point where it just makes since to get a newer car, not to mention potential rust issues. Gas mileage is an obvious winner with the 250.
Not going to lie, I prefer the 200 as it is more refined and premium versus the basic 1958 model, also has the split tailgate and the v8.......but the new one seems better for daily driving with its gas mileage, is more nimble, not to mention full warranty of a new car as well.
We have a smaller border collie around 30ish pounds and will be having a child in the next year for some background info.....thanks for listening, any advice is appreciated
Sold my well running 2007 100 series with 195k last week while it was still worth a good amount. I knew it was a matter of time before rust issues took things over, ran like a dream but I did not want to invest more in that kind of vehicle. My fault for purchasing one that used to live in WI and MN! Currently daily driving a 2000 996 C4 as I search for something else. My wife has a 2023 Highlander, great car but I honestly preferred my 100
I have watched numerous videos and looked at many posts about the 200 series vs the new 250. I know the 200 is much beefier, bigger, and more solid of a car....though it is $$$$ even used. Being an owner of older German cars (while Porsches are pretty darn reliable), I do not like spending time in an out of the shop, another reason why I sold the 100 series, age catches up to anything, even mine which was very well maintained.
My next SUV preferably would be CPO, unless you guys think that is not a necessity in the LC world? Only interested in something with under 75k miles if I go a 200, and something from down south or out west since I am in Chicago. Seems foolish to spend 40-50k on a used one with 100k miles which needs lots of money put in. CPO 200s are usually in the 60s and 70s, though brand new 250s can be had for that amount or less, depending on model. While I understand the value and quality in a 200 series, they are priced to a point where it just makes since to get a newer car, not to mention potential rust issues. Gas mileage is an obvious winner with the 250.
Not going to lie, I prefer the 200 as it is more refined and premium versus the basic 1958 model, also has the split tailgate and the v8.......but the new one seems better for daily driving with its gas mileage, is more nimble, not to mention full warranty of a new car as well.
We have a smaller border collie around 30ish pounds and will be having a child in the next year for some background info.....thanks for listening, any advice is appreciated
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