Looking for a sensible fun investment.

[phazed]

I am in the fortunate position to have about 50K to play with for a couple of years or so.

I have never owned a Porsche being a serial TVR fan. I had nearly moved from the dark side on a number of occasions which would have been exchanging the TVR for a Porsche but it never happened.

The plan is to keep the TVR for the odd jaunt, TD and sprint and ease myself into Porsche ownership with the following proviso: I need to buy a car that won't drop in value, in fact preferably rise!

Now I know we all would like this but I am in the position to be open to any Porsche suggestions, I really am not fussy as to which model is best to fulfil that criteria.

That may sound shallow but I live in Surrey, the roads are jammed and I have my 400bhp TVR for the fun content which gets used on track.

I have this vision of a beautiful Porsche with excellent road handling and with definitely more comfort then my TVR offers. I want to use it at weekends and for the odd longer trip/tour.

The plan would be to sell it in a few years time and pay off my mortgage.

I always do my own spannering, engine rebuilds etc so having to maintain the Porsche service history will be a disappointment to say the least.

I would very much like to hear sensible suggestions as my Porsche knowledge is better than basic but far from expert!

[boxsey]

987 Cayman R or Spyder.

Thread closed.

[Twinfan]

I'd possibly add a 981 Cayman or Boxster GTS to that list if you fancy a slightly newer car, but the 987 Cayman R/Spyder is probably the default choice!

[yajeed]

997 turbo? Now within your budget, and if they follow the 996, prices should start to rise?

[ooid]

Some might find this very controversial but on 50k, for a fun car, I would not touch any of the modern porks. Try to find a really clean air-cooled 911, and enjoy, like TVR they are very special cars imho.

[phazed]

Of course, who wouldn’t want a turbo? They always strike me as overpriced compared to other 911s but what do I know.

I do know that there is an ultra low mileage Sag at a dealer for £100k, where’s the logic in that?

I will look into Cayman Rs, I have really hadn’t considered them. Any specifics?

[phazed]

ooid said:

Some might find this very controversial but on 50k, for a fun car, I would not touch any of the modern porks. Try to find a really clean air-cooled 911, and enjoy, like TVR they are very special cars imho.

I do like this train of thought. Whereabouts would I look for a good example.? I know absolutely nothing about these apart from the fact that they are really the best looking Porsche’s .

[kevs 172]

ooid said:

Some might find this very controversial but on 50k, for a fun car, I would not touch any of the modern porks. Try to find a really clean air-cooled 911, and enjoy, like TVR they are very special cars imho.

Yes totally agree.
964 C2 Manual would be my choice.
Cheers

[waxaholic]

ooid said:

Some might find this very controversial but on 50k, for a fun car, I would not touch any of the modern porks. Try to find a really clean air-cooled 911, and enjoy, like TVR they are very special cars imho.

^^ This.

[phazed]

Something like this.

https://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C952545

[chrisABP]

phazed said:

I will look into Cayman Rs, I have really hadn’t considered them. Any specifics?

Cayman R or Boxster Spyder are very spec sensitive especially if you want to secure any investment potential. Must haves are manual gearbox, bucket seats, Porsche Sports exhaust, Short-shift gear kit, Air-Con and Spyder wheels. Other nice bits are alcantara package (steering wheel and gear lever), Nav, extended leather to the dash, Xenon lights, cup holders etc but finding a car with the must-haves will be challenge enough!

[DJMC]

Have a look at RPM Technik.

I found this. Might suit your spannering?: https://rpmtechnik.co.uk/sales/vehicle/964-c4-cabr...

[Boxster_racer]

Some may disagree but Cayman R with PDK seems like a great combo:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[TDT]

boxsey said:

987 Cayman R or Spyder.

Thread closed.

This....

although i wish this thread was titled... '£50K to spend - Looking for an awesome car to have adventures'

Investment and values talk - ruins threads.

Get Driving

Edited by TDT on Thursday 31st May 18:30

[phazed]

TDT said:

This....

although i wish this thread was titled... '£50K to spend - Looking for an awesome car to have adventures'

Investment and values talk - ruins threads.

Get Driving

Edited by TDT on Thursday 31st May 18:30

I do!

Have also run an 11.83 on the strip.

[phazed]

DJMC said:

Have a look at RPM Technik.

I found this. Might suit your spannering?: https://rpmtechnik.co.uk/sales/vehicle/964-c4-cabr...

That does look good and promising!

Possibly a silly question but what are the value off these cars in good order.

Please don't think I am purchasing as an investment, more the, I'm using cash that I could pay a decent amount of mortgage off and enjoying myself scenario.

[diffstar]

Twinfan said:

I'd possibly add a 981 Cayman or Boxster GTS to that list if you fancy a slightly newer car, but the 987 Cayman R/Spyder is probably the default choice!

Mate will you give it a rest!! Are you on commission for every 981 sold?

[DJMC]

phazed said:

That does look good and promising!

Possibly a silly question but what are the value off these cars in good order.

Please don't think I am purchasing as an investment, more the, I'm using cash that I could pay a decent amount of mortgage off and enjoying myself scenario.

I've no idea, just looked at RPM as I was impressed when I visited for a club meet a few months back. They are indy but have direct factory support.

I'm guessing the 4WD and cabriolet may affect future value? Someone will tell you soon!

Cayman R is a good one, but personally I think values have plateau'd over the past three years I've been noticing. I don't think they'll make any money, just hold. Whatever you're after is a gamble whichever way you look at it.

[Kananga]

phazed said:

That does look good and promising!

Possibly a silly question but what are the value off these cars in good order.

Please don't think I am purchasing as an investment, more the, I'm using cash that I could pay a decent amount of mortgage off and enjoying myself scenario.

I have a 993 C2 and absolutely love it. Have a low mileage 997.2 C2S which is about to go up for SoR. But for entertainment value + occasion, its the 993 all day.

I saw a 993 C4 that I posted on here a while ago. Looked a lovely example, current owner for 8 years. Well maintained, and potentially in budget (private sale).

I do like the 987 Spyder also, but decent spec ones are rare as hell.

Other than the 987 Spyder, or 981 GTS, i’d stay away from convertibles, especially from the aircooled era. Generally better to stick with manual Coupe’s from the 993/964 generation. My pick would be a 993, but I’m sure others have different views.

Edited by Kananga on Thursday 31st May 20:50

[Boxster_racer]

diffstar said:

Mate will you give it a rest!! Are you on commission for every 981 sold?

Are you sore cause you ended up buying a 4pot turbo instead of a 981 F6...? Just joking
everyone has their preference and should be allowed to express it enthusiastically; I’m with Twinfan re 981, best car pound for pound... altenatively wait a few years and watch 718C/BS depreciate below 981C/BS, and then, maybe, a 718 is worth considering buying...