(Full disclosure before I continue: I did not inherit the automotive nostalgia gene.)
I took my checkbook with me when I went to drive a 2014 Carrera Cabriolet about a year ago, practically certain it was going to follow me home even though I’d never driven one.
Perhaps in part because expectations were so high, the experience goes on my short list of the most disappointing test drives of all time (more detailed comments here).
Resale value appealed to my frugal side, but that couldn’t overcome the overwhelming apathy for the car itself.
I would consider a newer generation 911, however.