Advice on Porsche purchase!

Advice on Porsche purchase!

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Mark_H

Original Poster:

334 posts

271 months

Wednesday 19th March 2003
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A friend of mine is looking to get back into Porsche ownership – he has owned several Porches in the past, including more recently a rhd 964 rs. Currently he owns a BMW e46 M3 convertible and a BMW e30 M3 cecotto for fun, both of which he is looking to sell.

He has approx mid 30k to spend and wants a car for everyday use and the occasional track day, and is presently leaning towards a rhd 993 c4s. I suggested that he should also consider a lhd 993 tt. He quite likes the idea of the 993tt but is not sure about living with a lhd car for everyday use, and the potential running costs of the tt.

Any other options, or thoughts would be much appreciated.

Mark

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>>> Edited by Mark_H on Wednesday 19th March 13:06

verysideways

10,256 posts

287 months

Wednesday 19th March 2003
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I'd get your mate to drive two identical cars (within reason) that are LHD and RHD.

I drove 993 C4 in both flavours and personally i much prefer the driving experience proferred by the LHD car which is why i bought the left hook 993 C4S i now have.

Steering and pedals are completely different.

Other than that, choosing between a C4S and a TT is a tough one. Either way he's on to a winner!

Good luck!

VS

clubsport

7,371 posts

273 months

Wednesday 19th March 2003
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Hi VS....are you still potentially selling your fine machine ?
How did things work out Turbo or USA ?

verysideways

10,256 posts

287 months

Wednesday 19th March 2003
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CS,

Not sure, but i will know about USA by mid April. New financial year and all that.

If i go to the US then i will sell the C4S in about May i guess, then when i get to the US i will buy a yank tank SUV or pickup (commuting, airport car-parks) and a 993TT (weekends).

If i stay in the UK there may be a Ruf in my future...



VS

clubsport

7,371 posts

273 months

Wednesday 19th March 2003
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All sounds good whatever the outcome mate....hope to catch up at a VW meet soon,,,all the best.