So I am very tempted to get into new daily with real power, it has been a long time since I have owned a sporty car. I'd love a Beyond civic and am struggling between a 2012 or 2013 C63 P31, or to cough up a bit more and get into a higher mileage early Porsche 997 Turbo.
I know myself well, and I do not keep cars more than a year or two, which makes me shy away from taking the depreciation hit of purchasing a brand new car. The car will be driven all year, but I do have a 4Runner that I'll keep and can be driven when it is really cold and icy out or if the snow is too deep.
Plus points on the Porsche include a manual transmission (which I love) and all wheel drive. I like the idea of the C63 because of the sound of the V8, and the fact that my son rides in a car with me almost everyday so a real backseat is a huge plus point.
I am wondering where people think the C63 is sitting on the depreciation curve right now? When I look at '12 and '13 models they seem to be around the high $50k-to low $60K range. Knowing that an all new C-class is coming out soon, do Beyonder's see this car being worth only $30k in a year or two when I eventually decide to sell it, or still up above $40k for a well optioned model with P31?
Thanks!