996 turbo or 996 4s for first 911

[955matt]

Hi I've been thinking about a 911 for a while now and have driven a 996 turbo from Paragon ( wow ;-)))) head hit the head rest on road test ) stunning car but start at about 25k for a good one which is at the top of my budget. Would a 4s be a better starting car and then move up to a turbo as these see to start at about 16k

Have driven lots of Ferrari's , TVR's , ect for work ,but the porsche would be a weekend toy.

Any thoughts on owner ship

Thanks Matt

[955matt]

Thanks for the replys, now a bit more confused then ever really as I hadn't thought about a C2 . I must admit a turbo is top of the list and will potentially lose less money but is a lot of money for a weekend car. Did think about an RS4 Audi or a BMW M3 . So many cars so many options C2, Targa ,C4 ,C4S , Turbo , but must be a 2+2.

Time to have a think.

Cheers Matt

[955matt]

Have just been out in a C4S with PSE wow what a lovley noise, car looked great from the outside and drove fine until you looked on the ramp . One rear tyre down to the canvas on the inner edge, RMS dripping oil, o/s/f radiator leaking , corroded brake disc's on the inner face and a heavy clutch. :-0000

Never mind I have a Targa to look at next , low mileage last owner 9 years and full opc history and the right colour combination. I think a Turbo is out of reach for the moment as it would leave me with no spare money.

Cheers Matt

[955matt]

So had a look at a targa today, wow very clean 60 k last owner 8 years and full porsche service history. Blue with black and a manual. Only thing is I'm not sure on the what sort of money these are worth it's a 53 plate with 2 owners. Will need the n/s condenser and has a small patch of lacquer missing from the front bumper but that's about it.

Any ideas thanks Matt

[955matt]

16K is the asking price, are the roof's as bad as they say. It worked fine and didnt rattle on road test.

Matt

[955matt]

Deal done now own my first Porsche a 996 c2 Targa , best car I found in my budget and stunning to look at and drive.

Not a C4s or Turbo I know .

Many Thanks Matt

[955matt]

Hope these come out

Matt