Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)

[tom_nieto]

Two ends of the spectrum to explore here if you want a two door Porsche @wesimmo

You could go old transaxle and get a 944 or even 928. Clearly Bluetooth was not factory option, but a new head unit would be easy to sort in one of those. Would certainly tick the interesting box!

Newer end you’re looking at either a leggy 981 2.7 boxster or a 2.9 987.2 which might have your mod cons. Probably would be the same age as your BMW if that’s important?

Middle ground would be a more cherished 987.1 or 986 generation boxster S or cayman, but you can make a judgement call about whether the potential gremlins are worth your while.

911 wise you’re squarely in 996 territory. Great cars, but getting on a bit. Would scratch an itch!

 

[wesimmo]

I think I've already really crossed off a 911 because, in my head, you're paying a premium for the 911 badge alone.

I did look at Boxsters when I bought the Z4, but would prefer a Cayman for the looks.

 

[Gibbo]

For some reason I've suddenly got a Porsche itch to scratch..but I suspect that my budget means I'm going to regret it if I do.

Currently drive a '59 Z4 with the straight 6 3 litre engine.

I'm not one for financing and like to buy outright, so I'd have a budget of ~£15k.

I'm not 'that' bothered by things like quality of the dash material, super quality audio as long as the car is interesting to drive / own. That said the Z4, while I love having a convertible and the big engine, is lacking in a couple of basic things I'd prefer, like cruise control and bluetooth.

For reference my favourite weekend cars from previous ownership are

Integra DC2
Supercharged NB MX5
Twingo RS133
Clio RS200
MKII Golf Gti with a 2 litre bored out engine and cams to make a heady 180bhp!

So, basically, huge power isn't a requirement, but great handling is.

I'm not sure I want a rag top Porsche, but may be overly paranoid about that.

Is this something even worth looking into?

I’d buy a 987.2 Cayman 2.9l or a 981.1 Cayman 2.7l as they are cheap to run, mega reliable and just love to be thrashed with the chassis and handling the stand out highlights.

987.2 has more feel and is smaller on road.
981.1 has more mod cons and is newer but slightly less feel and a slightly larger foot print.

Both are epic, book test drives!

 

[tom_nieto]

After a quick scan on autotrader, you’re stretching your £15k quite considerably for a Cayman over a Boxster 987.2. Won’t lose a lot of value unless you crash I suppose!

 

[BubbySoup]

New pride & joy for trips and weekend fun. This is my third Macan. I really do like these cars

This is also my first ever, white car. It's already filthy just from the trip home! I prefer the old style Macan over the new ones as I detest that light bar across the back of them.

Also thinking about getting it de-badged as I prefer just having the Porsche lettering.

Work week car is a Golf.

 

[aaronyuri]

For some reason I've suddenly got a Porsche itch to scratch..but I suspect that my budget means I'm going to regret it if I do.

Currently drive a '59 Z4 with the straight 6 3 litre engine.

I'm not one for financing and like to buy outright, so I'd have a budget of ~£15k.

I'm not 'that' bothered by things like quality of the dash material, super quality audio as long as the car is interesting to drive / own. That said the Z4, while I love having a convertible and the big engine, is lacking in a couple of basic things I'd prefer, like cruise control and bluetooth.

For reference my favourite weekend cars from previous ownership are

Integra DC2
Supercharged NB MX5
Twingo RS133
Clio RS200
MKII Golf Gti with a 2 litre bored out engine and cams to make a heady 180bhp!

So, basically, huge power isn't a requirement, but great handling is.

I'm not sure I want a rag top Porsche, but may be overly paranoid about that.

Is this something even worth looking into?

987.2 all day long. It sounds like it would be the right balance of comforts and feel for you. The 981 platform is a tad numb compared to the 987.

Get something with high miles and you'll be onto a good value car that won't depreciate all that much.

That said, if you did fancy financing some of the car: the 987R is the perfect machine for what you describe. Unparalleled handling and feel. Such a special car.

 

[wesimmo]

Cheers for all the advice. I'll try and not do what i normally do and have a 'great idea' and follow through on it too quickly...some research on potential cars with one eye on a potential promotion at work which might open up a little bit more of the market.