Maintenance costs are what keeps me away from an old 911 . . . LUST is what keeps me looking . I would use an old 911 as a toy just as I use my Crossfire. What scared me off was the thought of the rare date night my wife and I get WOC (with out children) would be totally ruined when after dinner and a movie the car doesn't start. I don't fear that with my Crossfire do to the fact it's new and has a 3 year 36 bumper to bumper and Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. The Crossfire turns heads and my wife loves to drive it, she say's it reminds her of the fun she had when driving her former 2000 1.8t GLS Golf. . . before kids. Oh crap, I realized I said my 03 Passat was a 2.0t . . . VW enthusiasts will shoot me on sight, it was a 1.8t as well. I guess I have been away to long. Thanks for this thread . . . it's like viagra for an old V Dub enthusiast. Fact is, if I didn't have a demo and could not keep my Crossfire as a toy (can't put three kids in a Crossfire legally. . . but you can in a 911) I would be all over another VW. Make it a 4dr GTi. . . . . Anyone have the # for APR.
As for types of Crossfire enthusiasts. I find there is a wide mix on this forum. I really enjoy corresponding with hard core car enthusiasts who like to modify there cars. These are great value sports cars, that take to mods really well. Your not going to find (unfortunately) the list of tuners and suppliers of hi perf parts that you will for VW, Porsche, BMW, and Audi. But you should find enough to keep you hooked. Besides, you will see all of the above (except Porsche) in any parking lot you pull into. Unlikely you will see two Crossfires in any other parking lot outside a Chrysler dealers. There is something to be said for individuality and exclusivity. Besides . . . I work at a Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer.