What porsche would you buy with £11k?
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I've got about £11k to spend on a car. I'm a car man. Mid thirties, nice house, good job etc. I don't have kids but may do in the next few years.
The requirements: I will use the car every day to commute and go to Sainsbury's but I do less than 8000 miles p.a. I do have a garage. The car I buy has to a) be reliable, b) not need any major work for the next few years. I very rarely carry people in the back seats and I've had lots of two seaters in the past without this being a problem. There isn't much traffic where I live so air con is not essential but is desireable. There is a specialist nearby i trust who looked after my 944 many years ago very well. I like it when cars don't really depreciate much. I don't know if this is relevant but in 18 months I'll get another 10k most of which can go on a car so in a way this is probably a temporary choice. I like steering feel, manual gearboxes, RHD and cars that don't draw too much attention to themselves (ie they are dark blue, not they are a Ford!). I've always liked older cars (say over 20 years old) but when ever I drive new ones I appreciate the power steering, no rattles etc.
Suggestions? I'm thinking 3.0 SC/3.2? (getting old) , Early Boxster (underpowered), 944 turbo / S2 (dated without being "classic" plus had one before)
My heart says the 911 but I don't like buying at "the cheap end".
The requirements: I will use the car every day to commute and go to Sainsbury's but I do less than 8000 miles p.a. I do have a garage. The car I buy has to a) be reliable, b) not need any major work for the next few years. I very rarely carry people in the back seats and I've had lots of two seaters in the past without this being a problem. There isn't much traffic where I live so air con is not essential but is desireable. There is a specialist nearby i trust who looked after my 944 many years ago very well. I like it when cars don't really depreciate much. I don't know if this is relevant but in 18 months I'll get another 10k most of which can go on a car so in a way this is probably a temporary choice. I like steering feel, manual gearboxes, RHD and cars that don't draw too much attention to themselves (ie they are dark blue, not they are a Ford!). I've always liked older cars (say over 20 years old) but when ever I drive new ones I appreciate the power steering, no rattles etc.
Suggestions? I'm thinking 3.0 SC/3.2? (getting old) , Early Boxster (underpowered), 944 turbo / S2 (dated without being "classic" plus had one before)
My heart says the 911 but I don't like buying at "the cheap end".
968, 3.0 I4 with variable valve timing and 240hp, 911 esque looks, within your price limit, easily so and the best (don's flak jacket) of the 924/944/968 body type cars. a Clb Sport would be great but might prove impractical for your day to day living but no matter what you get expect repair bills unless its been owned by a fanatic who replaced everything for preventative maintenance. You've pretty much said you want everything you can look for in a car but unless you're buying new you may have to compromise on a few things.
ihatesissycars said:
968, 3.0 I4 with variable valve timing and 240hp, 911 esque looks, within your price limit, easily so and the best (don's flak jacket) of the 924/944/968 body type cars. a Clb Sport would be great but might prove impractical for your day to day living but no matter what you get expect repair bills unless its been owned by a fanatic who replaced everything for preventative maintenance. You've pretty much said you want everything you can look for in a car but unless you're buying new you may have to compromise on a few things.
Completely agree (apart from the 911-esque looks). Go try one before you look at any tired old 911's.SS7
sc or earlier. Not sure you will get the reliability your after, smashing classic car, but they really are a classic car now.
3.2. Lucky to get RHD for your budget that isn't a money pit. May find one though.
964. RHD sensible mileage good condition non money pit for 11,500 no chance. LHD mid to high mileage good all round car possible.
944s2/turbo. Nice one for your money, but buy keen or you will lose money, if you buy keenly though you should lose nothng or next to nothing.
968. Yep you should get one for your money.
Early Boxster. Seriously try one, I was shocked when I drove a 2.5 not guttless at all. But no 911 turbo admittedly. However I would probably stick my money on a boxster 2.5 round track than sc or 944s2.
3.2. Lucky to get RHD for your budget that isn't a money pit. May find one though.
964. RHD sensible mileage good condition non money pit for 11,500 no chance. LHD mid to high mileage good all round car possible.
944s2/turbo. Nice one for your money, but buy keen or you will lose money, if you buy keenly though you should lose nothng or next to nothing.
968. Yep you should get one for your money.
Early Boxster. Seriously try one, I was shocked when I drove a 2.5 not guttless at all. But no 911 turbo admittedly. However I would probably stick my money on a boxster 2.5 round track than sc or 944s2.
Am I wrong for loving this? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/241521.htm
+ Cup 1 alloys and teardrop mirrors and I think that will be a corker!
+ Cup 1 alloys and teardrop mirrors and I think that will be a corker!
If you're getting another £10K in the future why not get a newer car at £20K or so by putting down a £8K deposit, get a loan for £10K-£12K and use the £3K you've kept back to pay the loan off monthly until you get the next lump sum? You'd probably end up with a slush fund of at least £1K for any repairs that might be needed.
...and £20K gives you a lot more choice (Boxster S 3.2 for example)
...and £20K gives you a lot more choice (Boxster S 3.2 for example)
968 now there's an idea. I do enjoy oversteer and (see my earlier thread) worry I'd crash a 911...
I've never researched 968s, partly because I don't really like the looks but am I right in thinking that a sport has CS suspension but standard interior? Are there and CSs left that haven't been thrashed to an inch of their lives as track day cars? Would be nice to own an ultimate and some people say 968 cs is ultimate front engine / rear drive chassis.
I'm guessing dpreciation is now failry slow on CSs?
I've never researched 968s, partly because I don't really like the looks but am I right in thinking that a sport has CS suspension but standard interior? Are there and CSs left that haven't been thrashed to an inch of their lives as track day cars? Would be nice to own an ultimate and some people say 968 cs is ultimate front engine / rear drive chassis.
I'm guessing dpreciation is now failry slow on CSs?
BMWChris said:
I've got about £11k to spend on a car. I'm a car man. Mid thirties, nice house, good job etc. I don't have kids but may do in the next few years.
The requirements: I will use the car every day to commute and go to Sainsbury's but I do less than 8000 miles p.a. I do have a garage. The car I buy has to a) be reliable, b) not need any major work for the next few years. I very rarely carry people in the back seats and I've had lots of two seaters in the past without this being a problem. There isn't much traffic where I live so air con is not essential but is desireable. There is a specialist nearby i trust who looked after my 944 many years ago very well. I like it when cars don't really depreciate much. I don't know if this is relevant but in 18 months I'll get another 10k most of which can go on a car so in a way this is probably a temporary choice. I like steering feel, manual gearboxes, RHD and cars that don't draw too much attention to themselves (ie they are dark blue, not they are a Ford!). I've always liked older cars (say over 20 years old) but when ever I drive new ones I appreciate the power steering, no rattles etc.
Suggestions? I'm thinking 3.0 SC/3.2? (getting old) , Early Boxster (underpowered), 944 turbo / S2 (dated without being "classic" plus had one before)
My heart says the 911 but I don't like buying at "the cheap end".
It's not likely to be immaculate at that price, but if that's not what you're looking for you should get one heck of a car. Don't forget that an immaculate car is not necassarily the same as a clean car, and that the latter can be just as reliable.The requirements: I will use the car every day to commute and go to Sainsbury's but I do less than 8000 miles p.a. I do have a garage. The car I buy has to a) be reliable, b) not need any major work for the next few years. I very rarely carry people in the back seats and I've had lots of two seaters in the past without this being a problem. There isn't much traffic where I live so air con is not essential but is desireable. There is a specialist nearby i trust who looked after my 944 many years ago very well. I like it when cars don't really depreciate much. I don't know if this is relevant but in 18 months I'll get another 10k most of which can go on a car so in a way this is probably a temporary choice. I like steering feel, manual gearboxes, RHD and cars that don't draw too much attention to themselves (ie they are dark blue, not they are a Ford!). I've always liked older cars (say over 20 years old) but when ever I drive new ones I appreciate the power steering, no rattles etc.
Suggestions? I'm thinking 3.0 SC/3.2? (getting old) , Early Boxster (underpowered), 944 turbo / S2 (dated without being "classic" plus had one before)
My heart says the 911 but I don't like buying at "the cheap end".
Unless you bend it I doubt very much that you'd have to throw it away.
BMWChris said:
really? There's five pages of 911s at £11.5k or less on autotrader
No such thing as a good £11K 911. Most of these examples will need another £11K (or often much more) to bring them back to life. If you don't mind driving a smokey old rustbox then yes you can own a 911 for £11K. If you're set on a classic 911, you need to up your budget to at least £15K for a half decent one. £20K+ for the best examples, especially if you need RHD. Anything less is false economy.nine6four said:
Am I wrong for loving this? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/241521.htm
+ Cup 1 alloys and teardrop mirrors and I think that will be a corker!
Personally ... I think that is bloody gorgeous! ... and, if i wasn't already comitted to the 850 would probably buy it + Cup 1 alloys and teardrop mirrors and I think that will be a corker!
Hi Chris
You can get a 911 for £11.
Compromises are LHD, Tiptronic, 15+year old car, always minor work to do.
You can get a decent car as long as your expectations are 11K's worth!
Check out my ad on classifieds
http:/www.pistonheads.com/sales/226874.htm
You can get a 911 for £11.
Compromises are LHD, Tiptronic, 15+year old car, always minor work to do.
You can get a decent car as long as your expectations are 11K's worth!
Check out my ad on classifieds
http:/www.pistonheads.com/sales/226874.htm
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