Help buying and older Porsche

[S 8 GRN]

Hi All,

I'm thinking about buying a 911 and I’m hoping you guys can help with some advice. I’ve got a budget of £15,000 and if I shop around privately I reckon I could get a 10 year old manual, cabriolet with a hard top, with about 50,000 mileage.

My question is what do I need to be aware of when buying? Can anyone help?

[Solarized]

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[Solarized]

Haven't owned this particular model however - ideally you'd buy a cherished example from an ethusiast or someone who has looked after the car properly. Condition and history are paramount. Like any car purchase have a good test drive in it and if you're happy then have a PPI carried out. Some of these cars do appear to be great value.

I've found that Dec/Jan is generally a good time of year to buy a convertible as prices are favourable.

Happy hunting and good luck.

[S 8 GRN]

Solarized - thanks for your support and comments.

[boxsey]

Don't get hung up on having to get a hard top with it.....there's really no need for one.

[thegoose]

boxsey said:

Don't get hung up on having to get a hard top with it.....there's really no need for one.

Perhaps not, but they were supplied with every 996 cab so it should still have it.

[douglasgdmw]

I know it may not be your cup of tea but at that price point you could also get a 964 (Targa or Convertible)

Admittedly it is double the age of the 996 but you can be assured that it will not lose the same value as the 996 and if you buy a good example you will easily get your money back when you sell it. It may cost a little bit more to maintain but if you are thinking of it as a weekend car then it could be a good option? Also they are a lot less of them around compared to the 996 so you won't see as many when you do drive it.

I would also recommend Peter Morgan for a PPI as their knowledge of the marque is excellent and means you don't buy a lemon.

George

[boxsey]

thegoose said:

boxsey said:

Don't get hung up on having to get a hard top with it.....there's really no need for one.

Perhaps not, but they were supplied with every 996 cab so it should still have it.

I'll bet a few have now been separated since their birth.

[David Hype]

£15K is dangerous territory... as it crosses many areas of both air and water cooled cars and many mint to rough condition examples will fall into this area.

My advise would be to try as many different versions of each type of 911 Cab - 3.2, 964, 996 and even 993 (but 993 will cost you more) then when you get the feel for which one suits you best, go hunting.

A mate of mine paid £12K for a silver facelift 996 cabriolet recently and it is a bit leggy but good value.

Happy hunting