£50k daily driver

[Abtj]

Evening all,
Sorry, I have searched but can't find a relevant recent thread.

I'm looking at a new daily driver and have a preferred budget of £50k. If I really squeeze then £60k is possible. I've driven a 981s Cayman this week which I loved but have had mission creep and am looking at a 911. I have children and would also enjoy the option of the 'back' seats for local trips.

What are your opinions on the most reliable and easy to live with on a daily basis? Not taking a bath would be nice to but I'm looking to drive it for 15k miles pa so understand I'm in for some expenses along the way.

Thanks all.

[Abtj]

Great, thanks. A 3.4 was what I looked at today at opc, was pleasantly surprised by space available inside and seemed very nice place to sit.

Standard response (expected) was that no discount to be expected. I've never owned a Porsche, what discount would you look for on a car in that age/price bracket at this time of year?

Also, can anyone suggest if the performance/drive is noticeably different to the Cayman. I didn't want to waste people's time at OPC by driving the 911 if I was buying the Cayman. Clearly a foolish decision!

[Abtj]

Morning all,
Thanks for the feedback - lot's to digest. To answer/question -

Cheib - feedback suggested cars were priced and i got the feeling it was like it or lump it time. None the less, i will attempt a haggle. V interesting feedback on deals tho thanks.

PaulD86/Desert Dragon/Kith - interesting. Have i read correctly that the fuel economy is worse on the 991?
I was in an OPC centre so expect to be buying from there although wont discount cars from places i have read on here about (Portiacraft/911virgin/RSJ) - and any others people recommend or avoid?
I'm not discounting what an amazing car the 911 will be (i have taken this for granted!) but i need it to be as reliable as possible and i not in and out of the garage. P.s. that turbo looks incredible but i'm a bit shy of those miles. The OPC cars i've looked at are all 20/30k miles. I also would rather PDK.

7184c - totally aware of the back space limitations. I have other cars and this wont be the family lugger but i do want the options of school runs etc and of course, my kids will absolutely love going in it! Therefore i think the Cayman idea was out. Completely agree on your views on coupe alternative. I'm not massively interested in M3/RS and having stood next to a Panamera, they are enormous and even the turbo option wouldn't tempt me.

Esceptico/7184c - Agree entirely. I've done the second car thing before and end up not using and then selling having taken an expensive cost per mile bath. I want this to be my main car through the week and then not feel the need to use on the weekends.

So, would a 997 suit? or is the 991/A N other the best way forward?

[Abtj]

Thanks guys, it sounds like I need to test drive a 997. The link earlier (Kev.RS) doesn't work so i presume may have sold? - could anyone recommend any others they've spotted on sale?

There seems to be a preference by those posting for the 997. Can I ask if you guys driving the 997 considered and tested a 991 as well? It would be good to hear from anyone who's had/has both.

[Abtj]

EGTE said:

An idea from way out of left field: the best "daily" Porsche might just be a Panamera. Maybe even a diseasel.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGT7eqCNZVM&fe...

(GTS/Turbo would/are my choice).

Enjoyed this video but they are enormous! I've never really looked at them until I was at the OPC. I'm sure they're longer than most estate cars. Amazing cars but i drive quite a lot on small rural roads and i just cant see that working for me. This may of course determine 997/991 choice

[Abtj]

Chaps, could someone please confirm the 997.1 Turbo engine is direct fuel injection and therefore bore scoring is not a worry - I'm looking at a couple of 2006-7 cars

[Abtj]

Hi Guys,
Enjoying the searching - I've driven a few now. Def 997 for me, both 997 and 991 are amazing but i prefer the feel in the 997.

Can i ask how i can be sure when an early 2009 is a Gen 2- do i contact Porsche with the number plate? Specifically, am I right that PDK would mean .2?

Thanks

[Abtj]

anonymous said:

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Yep, fair point!
Probably is clear enough but I'm just triple checking because as you say, it is a lot of money. Porsche is a new and exciting prospect to me and since I've arrived at the 997 having driven 2 Caymans and 2 911s this is all a bit of an education

[Abtj]

WindyM said:

Are you interested in a Black 997 Gen 2 Targa 4S with PDK and PSE? DM me if you'd like more details. It has 22 months OPC warranty and no servicing required until August. It's going in for its MoT on Thursday... Windy

Thanks for the offer, at this stage it could be too late. I will be in touch for details if not. Thanks tho

[Abtj]

Evening, could anyone offer any thoughts on this?

https://www.sytner.co.uk/car-search/8192909-porsch...

I'm presuming/hoping the warranty will be relatively solid?! History looks good and MOT history only has failures for tyres and windscreen wipers. Existing tyres are Michelins

Having taken on a lot of your ideas, I'm considering going in at a much lower end of the budget than I'd first thought but with a view that I will get to use the car daily without fear of loading on miles but also get some track tuition and keep a war chest for a few inevitable replacement parts.

Is this a good balance to be able to drive daily without worrying about using it?

Is 70k miles too much to be considered as a daily? If it helps, having driven a few, I will be keeping my other vehicle to use for part of the week..

[Abtj]

Thanks, Yes, it is buttons. Not as good as the paddles (i also have a dsg golf r) but I seemed to manage. Any other thoughts?