Feels like I've been here before

*clyde* · 03-17-2020, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kognito

In the financial crisis back in 2008, new car sales tanked like we think will happen now. Back then, the used car market actually ticked upward.

What is going on today is not exactly the same as 2008, but results to the used car market might mirror what happened then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

It will probably mean that non-DD sportscars may also suffer. I got a great deal on my 987S in 2009.

I don't know if we have a good reference point to act as a model for the future, but yeah.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

I'm going to guess that this season's autocrosses are all canceled, so you have some time, right?

National office led events through end of March are "suspended." If life starts moving back towards normal by mid-July, I can see the National Championships possibly happening on time. Or not. It would be an asterisk year, for sure, though.

2020 autocross season is not currently a driver because, yes, I have some time.