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Budget £12k - £15k - Porsche wanted
The car will be used predominantly for business milage - approximately 15k pa - mainly motorways although will also be pressed into action for the odd track day and trips to Le Mans.
I've owned a 911SC in the past which was fantastic fun but I didn't quite fit. Sad as it may seem comfort becomes an issue with all the motorway driving.
There seems to be a lot of choice in terms of type of car but I just can't decide.
What do you guys think ?
The car will be used predominantly for business milage - approximately 15k pa - mainly motorways although will also be pressed into action for the odd track day and trips to Le Mans.
I've owned a 911SC in the past which was fantastic fun but I didn't quite fit. Sad as it may seem comfort becomes an issue with all the motorway driving.
There seems to be a lot of choice in terms of type of car but I just can't decide.
What do you guys think ?
May I add a voice of moderation here (or perhaps I'm getting old !)
As a daily driver and with comfort figuring in the requirements list, I'd have thought a 968 Sport would fit the bill better. Virtually as accomplished as the CS, but with a few creature comforts (like not needing to check the girth of prospective passengers before offering a ride !)
Also not sure I'd go M030 for a road biased usage mix - The press cars that got all the accolades when new were largely non M030 - A slightly less brutal road setup but still pretty competent on track.
As a daily driver and with comfort figuring in the requirements list, I'd have thought a 968 Sport would fit the bill better. Virtually as accomplished as the CS, but with a few creature comforts (like not needing to check the girth of prospective passengers before offering a ride !)
Also not sure I'd go M030 for a road biased usage mix - The press cars that got all the accolades when new were largely non M030 - A slightly less brutal road setup but still pretty competent on track.
I largely agree.
However, the 968CS will hold its value better than a Sport over the next few years, as they are more sought after... and the 968CS isn't that hardcore if you can live with the bucket seats. Ride is pretty forgiving.
I'd ditch the M030 for predominant road use (although good for resale if you can get a car with them on), but I'd still upgrade the brakes for serious track work (maybe AP aftermarket). If trackdays are a rarity the standard brakes are fine.
Always good to have a note of caution with me around - my shopping car will soon be a 964RS so what I consider practical and everyday isn't what others would
However, the 968CS will hold its value better than a Sport over the next few years, as they are more sought after... and the 968CS isn't that hardcore if you can live with the bucket seats. Ride is pretty forgiving.
I'd ditch the M030 for predominant road use (although good for resale if you can get a car with them on), but I'd still upgrade the brakes for serious track work (maybe AP aftermarket). If trackdays are a rarity the standard brakes are fine.
Always good to have a note of caution with me around - my shopping car will soon be a 964RS so what I consider practical and everyday isn't what others would
"However, the 968CS will hold its value better than a Sport over the next few years, as they are more sought after"
i hope not tho im pretty sure youre right, there are apparently only 306 UK sports made and alot of "968 as daily driver" conversations mention the Sport so there should still be healthy demand hopefully
O/T
ive settled into my 968 nicely now and im beginning to feel that the engine and gearbox are healthy examples (touch wood),
the car is in major need of new dampers and discs tho, so ive been window shopping on the paragon products website, 2k's worth of parts are seriously tempting my wallet, big reds, koni yellows, H&R's and M030 sway bars just look too good,
must resist
i hope not tho im pretty sure youre right, there are apparently only 306 UK sports made and alot of "968 as daily driver" conversations mention the Sport so there should still be healthy demand hopefully
O/T
ive settled into my 968 nicely now and im beginning to feel that the engine and gearbox are healthy examples (touch wood),
the car is in major need of new dampers and discs tho, so ive been window shopping on the paragon products website, 2k's worth of parts are seriously tempting my wallet, big reds, koni yellows, H&R's and M030 sway bars just look too good,
must resist
If you
around with a mod's comments you will not allow others to see why you got binned in the first place - which normally explain our actions to the wider community. This just adds to the confusion, so by deleting my comments, I can only assume you are trying to cause trouble. 
>> Edited by domster on Tuesday 26th August 23:52
>> Edited by domster on Tuesday 26th August 23:57
Got to say that although MO30 is always touted as the dogs danglies, IMHO for road use the standard set up is great & even though the big reds offer retina detaching stopping power, the standard set up is great for road use even if you drive like a fecking lunatic (on track however they (or as dom says AP etc) are a very wise investment.
Flying in the face of many peoples opinions I actually prefer most cars without an LSD & certainly the 944.
I do like a bit of tail out frollics & in theory should therefore love LSD's, however despite some daft angles achived at speed I've never had a real 'oh my god' moment in a normal diff equipped 944/68 or older 911, but I've had a few with MO30 LSD'd 944's & 911's ie RS's etc particually in the wet.
Yes you can get the powerdown earlier on track with an LSD but perhaps im just not a good enough driver yet to take advantage of its pros. The amount of spanked LSD'd motors I've seen about & know of may prove many drivers are in the same boat as me but won't admit it.
>> Edited by iguana on Tuesday 26th August 19:28
Flying in the face of many peoples opinions I actually prefer most cars without an LSD & certainly the 944.
I do like a bit of tail out frollics & in theory should therefore love LSD's, however despite some daft angles achived at speed I've never had a real 'oh my god' moment in a normal diff equipped 944/68 or older 911, but I've had a few with MO30 LSD'd 944's & 911's ie RS's etc particually in the wet.
Yes you can get the powerdown earlier on track with an LSD but perhaps im just not a good enough driver yet to take advantage of its pros. The amount of spanked LSD'd motors I've seen about & know of may prove many drivers are in the same boat as me but won't admit it.
>> Edited by iguana on Tuesday 26th August 19:28
Are you not allowed to express your opinion?
No. Not in an inflammatory way here. Slagging off Porsches on a Porsche forum is not very clever.
Grow up? Seems like you need to, not me.
If the T350 is so good, chat about it on the Tiv forums.
>> Edited by domster on Tuesday 26th August 23:47
No. Not in an inflammatory way here. Slagging off Porsches on a Porsche forum is not very clever.
Grow up? Seems like you need to, not me.
If the T350 is so good, chat about it on the Tiv forums.
>> Edited by domster on Tuesday 26th August 23:47
John we've had many a bit of 'friendly' banter between the Porker boys & the TreVoR lot & its is all part of the PH thing but calm down 'eh you seem to be verging well away from friendly.
Whats the beef then mate? its only metal & rubber you seen to want to fall out over, well ok in the case of a TVR its plastic from old washing up bowls & rubber & engines that break down a lot -see thats a bit of humour no harm intended or malicious, a bit of that & you might not get ya posts binned.
Right ive no idea what you said in ya binned post, but ref ya last post, come on get a grip there is no right or wrong ref cars, only what suits you best, lots of the pork lot have done the TVR thing and a few of 'em have one along side a porker and how can one type of car satisfy all types of motoring? its always a compromise no matter what marque the car happens to be.
I've no idea if you are genuine & have owned/own what you say on your profile. Or a sad little 13yr old boy, only able to be on the computer this late coz your folks are out and the baby sitter has passed out on the sofa after getting pi$$ed out of her head on your mummys babysham. So I won't waste my breath or time perhaps fruitlessly anymore.
Any reasoned & logical debate can, im sure, wait until tomorrow.
Whats the beef then mate? its only metal & rubber you seen to want to fall out over, well ok in the case of a TVR its plastic from old washing up bowls & rubber & engines that break down a lot
-see thats a bit of humour no harm intended or malicious, a bit of that & you might not get ya posts binned. Right ive no idea what you said in ya binned post, but ref ya last post, come on get a grip there is no right or wrong ref cars, only what suits you best, lots of the pork lot have done the TVR thing and a few of 'em have one along side a porker and how can one type of car satisfy all types of motoring? its always a compromise no matter what marque the car happens to be.
I've no idea if you are genuine & have owned/own what you say on your profile. Or a sad little 13yr old boy, only able to be on the computer this late coz your folks are out and the baby sitter has passed out on the sofa after getting pi$$ed out of her head on your mummys babysham. So I won't waste my breath or time perhaps fruitlessly anymore.
Any reasoned & logical debate can, im sure, wait until tomorrow.
mr john said:
[quote=AJLintern]Yes your T350 is very nice.
Thank you and my apologies. It wasn't my intention of belittling the Porscheuntil Mr moderator got involved ! I was just trying to suggest alternative manufacturers closer to home.
ohh bugger a long rant from me & while i was writing it all seems to have blown over. Seems it was all a storm in a tea cup-holder
iguana said:
John we've had many a bit of 'friendly' banter between the Porker boys & the TreVoR lot & its is all part of the PH thing but calm down 'eh you seem to be verging well away from friendly.
Whats the beef then mate? its only metal & rubber you seen to want to fall out over, well ok in the case of a TVR its plastic from old washing up bowls & rubber & engines that break down a lot
Right ive no idea what you said in ya binned post, but ref ya last post, come on get a grip there is no right or wrong ref cars, only what suits you best, lots of the pork lot have done the TVR thing and a few of 'em have one along side a porker and how can one type of car satisfy all types of motoring? its always a compromise no matter what marque the car happens to be.
I've no idea if you are genuine & have owned/own what you say on your profile. Or a sad little 13yr old boy, only able to be on the computer this late coz your folks are out and the baby sitter has passed out on the sofa after getting pi$$ed out of her head on your mummys babysham. So I won't waste my breath or time perhaps fruitlessly anymore.
Any reasoned & logical debate can, im sure, wait until tomorrow.
Unfortunately this 13 year old has to be at work tomorrow so I will have to reply now.
In my first thread I made the point of recommending a couple of British manufacturers and helping to keep alive the 'Great British' companies. So many have gone to the wall over the years and it would be sad to see any more crumble at the expense of Foreign makes.
If only it had been so politely put first time around.
mr john said:
John we've had many a bit of 'friendly' banter between the Porker boys & the TreVoR lot & its is all part of the PH thing but calm down 'eh you seem to be verging well away from friendly.
Whats the beef then mate? its only metal & rubber you seen to want to fall out over, well ok in the case of a TVR its plastic from old washing up bowls & rubber & engines that break down a lot
Right ive no idea what you said in ya binned post, but ref ya last post, come on get a grip there is no right or wrong ref cars, only what suits you best, lots of the pork lot have done the TVR thing and a few of 'em have one along side a porker and how can one type of car satisfy all types of motoring? its always a compromise no matter what marque the car happens to be.
I've no idea if you are genuine & have owned/own what you say on your profile. Or a sad little 13yr old boy, only able to be on the computer this late coz your folks are out and the baby sitter has passed out on the sofa after getting pi$$ed out of her head on your mummys babysham. So I won't waste my breath or time perhaps fruitlessly anymore.
Any reasoned & logical debate can, im sure, wait until tomorrow.
Unfortunately this 13 year old has to be at work tomorrow so I will have to reply now.
In my first thread I made the point of recommending a couple of British manufacturers and helping to keep alive the 'Great British' companies. So many have gone to the wall over the years and it would be sad to see any more crumble at the expense of Foreign makes.
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