1988 Porsche 911 M491 Cabrio
Writing, editing, and promoting How Not to Invest sucked up a lot of time over the past 2 years. One of the items that fell off my calendar was the weekend car posts. Other than an update on the 911 EV June 2025, I have not had time to get to much about… Read More The post 1988 Porsche 911 M491 Cabrio appeared first on The Big Picture .
In 2024, a writer purchased an 1988 Porsche 911 Cabrio for $67,000, investing around $10,000 more in repairs and maintenance. The car had made quite a splash wherever it went, often being mistaken for a 930 Turbo. The writer's wife longed for a safer, more modern vehicle, but the writer appreciated the charm of this classic car.
However, the writer's life took a turn when they were involved in a severe crash with a 2017 Panamera 4S. The 1988 Porsche was totaled in the accident, leaving the writer to ponder whether to sell the beloved car. Despite the car's age and some drawbacks, it was ultimately sold for $78,000, resulting in a break-even situation.
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