30k to spend.....where does it go?

[Dan S]

Looking at "investing" some cash in Pork and interested to know where it's best placed for:

a) Fun
b) Value
and if at all possible
c) Limited Depreciation

Initial thoughts are 993C2S, 996C4S, 997C2S. Many many options, but where would you put it as a first foray into Porsche ownership?

[eagle1]

30K - 996TT would meet criteria really well.

[nickfrog]

Do you absolutely have to have a rear-engine car or can it be mid-engine ?

[Dan S]

nickfrog said:

Do you absolutely have to have a rear-engine car or can it be mid-engine ?

Hmm, no preference other than a Porsche badge. Age, running costs etc unimportant.

[gibbon]

I'd try to save maybe 10% more and sneak into a 996 gt3.

[Dan S]

gibbon said:

I'd try to save maybe 10% more and sneak into a 996 gt3.

Interesting.... would £35k get a decent one though? and aren't they on the rise quickly?

[Nurburgsingh]

IMHO only one of your options offers limited depreciation... It all depends on whether you can live with the retro look and feel of the 993

[carparkno1]

996 turbo, and save a few grand for the petrol ;-)

[gibbon]

Dan S said:

Interesting.... would £35k get a decent one though? and aren't they on the rise quickly?

I think imho 35k would get you a decent one. I dont think they are on the rise any times in the near future, i think they have settled at this sort of level, with maybe small depreciation to come, very small for a while.

But thats very subjective stuff, and pretty much guess work, the prices however, have not changed much over the last 18 months or so i have been watching them.

[melv]

993.......

[911Thrasher]

melv said:

993

+1 993

def a very well sorted 993 Carrera for this price, or a S if you are lucky

[khushy]

if you wait 6-7 months - you could probably nab a Spyder!

khushy

[SEE YA]

Maybe not everybody's taste however a 930?.

[mollytherocker]

Dan S said:

Looking at "investing" some cash in Pork and interested to know where it's best placed for:

a) Fun
b) Value
and if at all possible
c) Limited Depreciation

Initial thoughts are 993C2S, 996C4S, 997C2S. Many many options, but where would you put it as a first foray into Porsche ownership?

There are so many answers to this, but you have placed 'fun' as your priority.

What is 'fun' to you?

MTR

[Dan S]

mollytherocker said:

There are so many answers to this, but you have placed 'fun' as your priority.

What is 'fun' to you?

MTR

Fun, I suppose, is a bad word. I should say personal preference. For example, my friend has a 997 Turbo Trip which I think its dull. However, I saw a 997.2 GT3RS in the flesh for the first time last week and was in awe. Completely fell in love with the engineering, no faff or fluff, everything about it was purposeful down to the exposed towing eyes. The noise, like a spanner in a washing machine, is addictive and completely counter intuitive for the ears. Want.

I guess I need to narrow my options and then drive some, but if the 996 GT3 is anything like the 997.2 experience then I'm in.

[blackburn]

Fun? Early Boxster s. Value? Early Boxster s. Low depreciation? Early Boxster s. And with all the money left over you'll be able to do track days, European road trips etc...


ETA I'm biased. And seriously considering a 964 /993 to run alongside our Boxster.

Edited by blackburn on Friday 18th November 18:19

[g7jhp]

Certainly not:

997 C2S - too many produced and engine concerns
996 C4S - as above

I'd look at:

993 C2 manual - these are fun and will retain their value
3.2 Carrera - as above but slightly rawer (watch for rust)
3.2 Club Sport - harder find and will be high mileage but rare and fun
996 GT3 Mk2 - a stretch will need £35k, prettier/newer than Mk1

[slodge]

A nice clean 993C2 is the obvious choice at this budget, but don't discount a mint 964 and keep a nice budget for upgrades and maintenance. At the other end of the spectrum a £30k 6 Turbo is a great proposition as an everyday driver.

Great situation to be in, but reading between the lines on your posted I reckon you should finance the extra / save up and go for the 6 GT3. Winter is traditionally a good time to get one slightly cheaper!

Have fun and keep us posted.

Cheers

SL

[jackal]

993 C2 manual varioram on 17"s
or
964 C2 manual


real driving, as good as it gets

BINGO

[craigjm]

Cayman S with a PSE and sports chrono