Buying a Porsche - Advice?

[foxy619]

Hello guys,

I'm new to the forum put wanted some advice/tips on buying a Porsche.

I've always loved the look of Porsche so I've recently decided that in the next year I'm going to go out and buy one!

I'll likely have a budget around 20-25k. So for this budget what model should I look at?

I've been looking at listings (Cayman S) on sales sites and I've seen lots with very high milage. Should I worry about milage being high?

Ideally I'd like the mod cons so what year would I bet best looking at? Bluetooth sat nav etc

Any other advice in general would be greatly appreciated! And even your own experiences buying/driving Porches would help.

Thanks in advance...

[Twinfan]

There are lots of buying guides available on the web - search around and read them before you do anything

[boxsey]

As you want something reasonably modern I would use your budget on a gen 2 Cayman 2.9 as you'll get a good spec and reasonable mileage. For a similar age/mileage S you'll need a budget closer to £30K. For fun road driving the 2.9 is all that you need.

[foxy619]

boxsey said:

As you want something reasonably modern I would use your budget on a gen 2 Cayman 2.9 as you'll get a good spec and reasonable mileage. For a similar age/mileage S you'll need a budget closer to £30K. For fun road driving the 2.9 is all that you need.

Cheers for the response. I'll take a look. I've never had a Porsche so i think the one you've suggested would do the job. What year is the gen 2? Just so I can look on sites.

With regards to milage usually you're advised to find cars with lower miles but obviously buying a car with such high value i'll have to get ones with miles on. Anything in particular to lookout for?

[LordGrover]

Fill yer boots: buyers guides.

[George Smiley]

Buy from Porsche AUP
This comes with their warranty which is priceless (and absolutely necessary)
Put at least some of the car on finance

[g7jhp]

Worth looking at a 987.2 Boxster S as they're great value and you get the benefit of a soft-top.

After all the car was designed as a roadster.

[g7jhp]

anonymous said:

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OK, but what came first the Boxster or the Cayman?

[foxy619]

g7jhp said:

Worth looking at a 987.2 Boxster S as they're great value and you get the benefit of a soft-top.

After all the car was designed as a roadster.

I'll have a look at these for sure! Soft top would be nice for summer.