£40-50k to spend, what to get?

[skilly1]

I can spend up to £50k, but rather it was nearer 40k on a Porsche.

I'n not great on the different models but it has to be manual and convertible, what would you get? (I was also thinking S for the extra power)

I will use to commute (only 15miles each way) and do around 8k miles per year.

I'm used to driving cars that other might find uncomfortable (Atom), so ultimate luxury not a concern, but I would need to consider re-sale value if missing options make it harder to sell later on.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

[WCZ]

996 turbo /997 turbo (might be too much) / boxster gts or r8 v10 spyder

there's not a huge amount of choice in that price bracket for convertable manuals with a bit of power

[DKL]

Personally I'd compromise a fraction on the soft top and have a gen2 997 4s targa. In manual.

[skilly1]

Thanks for the replies, has to be 911 as it has 4 seats (kids!)

[Shaoxter]

skilly1 said:

Thanks for the replies, has to be 911 as it has 4 seats (kids!)

The rear seats in convertible 911s are pretty unusable as they are more upright than the ones in coupes, I would try to see if your kids will actually fit first.

[AB]

My 5&7 year olds have no problem in a 911 cab, certainly on the passenger side, other side depends how tall you are as the driver.

[NDA]

£50k might get you close to a 991.1 cab - you'd need to shop around.

I have one, but if your child is over 3 months old, I doubt it'll fit.

[scrounger73]

981 Boxster GTS or 718 Boxster S if you can find one. You might be able to get into a 718 Boxster GTS (2.5) if you try hard enough.

[skilly1]

NDA said:

£50k might get you close to a 991.1 cab - you'd need to shop around.

I have one, but if your child is over 3 months old, I doubt it'll fit.

Luckily I have small children! I have another car for back-up when needed. 911 will be used to pick them up from clubs etc.

[NDA]

scrounger73 said:

981 Boxster GTS or 718 Boxster S if you can find one. You might be able to get into a 718 Boxster GTS (2.5) if you try hard enough.

Do they have rear seats?

[malc993]

Helpful tip of the day… leave the kids at home, and get a cayman r, preferably manual, or better still high end Caterham!

[PushedDover]

Shaoxter said:

skilly1 said:

Thanks for the replies, has to be 911 as it has 4 seats (kids!)

The rear seats in convertible 911s are pretty unusable as they are more upright than the ones in coupes, I would try to see if your kids will actually fit first.

But the Targa does not struggle with this, and has Coupe seats. A win.

[Jones the cat]

For £45K this seems like a good one (no affiliation to the seller)

Rhodium Silver with Espresso Leather

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202605082...

[Ed.Neumann]

skilly1 said:

.....but it has to be manual and convertible, what would you get? (

Jones the cat said:

For £45K this seems like a good one (no affiliation to the seller)

Rhodium Silver with Espresso Leather

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202605082...

Nice car, but neither of the two must haves, convertible or manual.

[Jones the cat]

Ed.Neumann said:

Nice car, but neither of the two must haves, convertible or manual.

Save £20K of your budget and get this

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20335932

and use your other car for the kids (when both needing a ride at the same time).
This will be a lot of car for the money.

[maz8062]

A Boxster is not a 911 - not even close. A Boxster is comparable to a Z4, TT, SLK, 370z. A 911 is up against Aston Martins, SL, LC500.

With the OP’s budget I’d be looking at a gen 2 997 or a leggy 991.1, although prices for these cars seem to be on the up in the preferred spec.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202605122...

[Jones the cat]

maz8062 said:

A Boxster is not a 911 - not even close. A Boxster is comparable to a Z4, TT, SLK, 370z. A 911 is up against Aston Martins, SL, LC500.

With the OP s budget I d be looking at a gen 2 997 or a leggy 991.1, although prices for these cars seem to be on the up in the preferred spec.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202605122...

I acknowledge that hence my reply. I feel for the money, for open top Porsche experience, they should reconsider matters.

[nickfrog]

maz8062 said:

A Boxster is not a 911 - not even close. A Boxster is comparable to a Z4, TT, SLK, 370z. A 911 is up against Aston Martins, SL, LC500.

Their main differentiator is the position of the engine and therefore the way they drive.

I personally can't stand the 911 lazy turn in and don't need the extra traction when finally balanced compared to how a mid engine changes direction but that's pretty subjective/personal.

Comparing a Boxster chassis to a Z4, TT, SLK or 370Z is a bit silly.

[skilly1]

Thanks for all of the replies.

What’s your thoughts on this car. Fits the bill but 26 years old, looks like it has been well looked after.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/20407314?u...