Which c.15k Porsche...

[fido]

probably come to the wrong forum for this question but...

which is the best in terms of running costs (i'm unlikely to do more than 5K/yr), depreciation, and all-round reliability (alot of cold starts, stop-start journeys)?

i've been hankering after a Porsche 968 for some time, but have been advised to go for a Boxster S instead. i'm not really looking to spend much more than £15k, as i have a runaround to do mundane stuff like shopping (though the ability to carry a few sportsbags / guitar would be desirable)?

hairdressers comments aside, as i appreciate cars for their driving qualities rather than the badges on the back, any opinions on which is the better buy. ideally, i would wait for the Coxster (Boxster Coupe) but i imagine that it's going to be a long wait till those depreciate <£20k.

Edited by fido on Friday 27th October 11:02

[fido]

shadowninja said:

I read a thread recently which suggested that 968s were hard to sell on because people in that market prefer a newer looking car ie the Boxster. Much prefer a 968CS, myself, though.

that's my worry, it's alot more than a 944s2 - i've seen a late (93/94) low mileage 968 for about £14k - but then i could get a modern & well-sorted 2001 Boxster S for £19k.
911 3.2 - i can see the charm in driving one of these but the rear-engined handling is likely to catch me out - might be fun trying though...

[fido]

If a Boxster is anything like an MGF to drive (and i've given the throttle full beans round a corner in one of those) it should be fine. I do quite a bit of night / poor visibility driving so a soft-top is definitely not a requirement - in fact i like the practicality of the 968 coupe.

By the sounds of it, i should get a 911 3.2 and load up the front compartment with sandbags. Perfect.
Thanks for the suggestions.

Edited by fido on Friday 27th October 13:22