What to buy and where from (911) ?
Discussion
Currently I have three old TVRs, two of which PetrolTed has sold through this very site, when the 3rd one's gone, I want to swap my Audi A8 3.7 Sport for a 911. The 3 Tivs plus the Audi would give me a budget around 20K-25K (depending whether I trade the Audi or sell privately).
Want a 911, cos I now have two young kids (and I don't trust Cerberas). The car will not be an everyday car, but will be used a couple of times a week and for trackdays/sprints/hillclimbs. I want to run in a Standard class, so no 4 wheel drive.
What do you guys suggest pre-964 or 964. I don't want running costs to get away from me (though the Audi as a benchmark is not exactly cheap). I want the car to feel reasonably quick (I have had a modified Impreza and a Griff500 in the past)
or should I go for a very clean 944/968 and put some money in the bank?? (had a 944 in the past, reasonably impressed)
Want a 911, cos I now have two young kids (and I don't trust Cerberas). The car will not be an everyday car, but will be used a couple of times a week and for trackdays/sprints/hillclimbs. I want to run in a Standard class, so no 4 wheel drive.
What do you guys suggest pre-964 or 964. I don't want running costs to get away from me (though the Audi as a benchmark is not exactly cheap). I want the car to feel reasonably quick (I have had a modified Impreza and a Griff500 in the past)
or should I go for a very clean 944/968 and put some money in the bank?? (had a 944 in the past, reasonably impressed)
Thanks for the replies, not even considered that a little extra might stretch to a 993.
I also might get a better trade in on the A8 against a more expensive motor.
How do 993 running costs compare with pre964 models??
I currently live in Surrey, but will be moving to mid-Wales in December, and since a lot of the specialists are in M4/M40 area, I start looking soon
I also might get a better trade in on the A8 against a more expensive motor.
How do 993 running costs compare with pre964 models??
I currently live in Surrey, but will be moving to mid-Wales in December, and since a lot of the specialists are in M4/M40 area, I start looking soon
mr tony - please publish your findings next week
nick-moss - I could live with LHD, but does the RS have rear seats? one of the reasons for getting rid of so many two seater cars is that I can take my (young) children with me. Harsh on the road is no problem having already got a near race spec suspened TVR and having had a modified Impreza and Griff500. I have no fillings and my children already have neck muscles like Mike Tyson!!
Thanks for the replies
nick-moss - I could live with LHD, but does the RS have rear seats? one of the reasons for getting rid of so many two seater cars is that I can take my (young) children with me. Harsh on the road is no problem having already got a near race spec suspened TVR and having had a modified Impreza and Griff500. I have no fillings and my children already have neck muscles like Mike Tyson!!
Thanks for the replies
Thanks for all the help guys.
I reckon I should be looking at a 964RS or perhaps if funds stretch an early 993. However I will need rear seats for the cubs so might have to increase the weight a little on the RS to fit them. I suppose I could go on a diet to compensate.
As soon as I have sold the Taimar, I'll start looking otherwise I'll turn into a tyrekicker!
David
I reckon I should be looking at a 964RS or perhaps if funds stretch an early 993. However I will need rear seats for the cubs so might have to increase the weight a little on the RS to fit them. I suppose I could go on a diet to compensate.
As soon as I have sold the Taimar, I'll start looking otherwise I'll turn into a tyrekicker!
David
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