Advice Needs - Modern 911
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Advice Needs - Modern 911
Hey Guys, I NEED a 911.
My ex forced me to sell my 1985 911 in 2003. Due to Child Support and her never ending need for $, a 911 was way too conspicuous. As recently as last year she came looking for more money, court yet again. It was a last ditch effort on her part as the kids are leaving home. For those women on the forum, I share custody and carried 75% of the load!!
Wow, didn't realize how angry I was
Ok, it's time for a 996 or 997...budget @ 30K. Manual/hardtop. I've read everything on IMS and understand the options. As background, I have recently rebuilt a motorcycle engine. So I'm pretty good in the garage and would budget a IMS Replacement and/or Pressurized oil feed. plus clutch of course.
My goal is to drive it everyday, rain or shine. What should I get? 997 Carrera....996 4S?
My ex forced me to sell my 1985 911 in 2003. Due to Child Support and her never ending need for $, a 911 was way too conspicuous. As recently as last year she came looking for more money, court yet again. It was a last ditch effort on her part as the kids are leaving home. For those women on the forum, I share custody and carried 75% of the load!!
Wow, didn't realize how angry I was
Ok, it's time for a 996 or 997...budget @ 30K. Manual/hardtop. I've read everything on IMS and understand the options. As background, I have recently rebuilt a motorcycle engine. So I'm pretty good in the garage and would budget a IMS Replacement and/or Pressurized oil feed. plus clutch of course.
My goal is to drive it everyday, rain or shine. What should I get? 997 Carrera....996 4S?
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Can you even find a 997 carrera for 30k? You should try the watercooled 996/997 forums, but since you used to own an 85 carrera, I think you knew that you were asking this question in the "wrong" forum, because deep down inside your love for the aircooleds still led you here 
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Nothing like air-cooled 911's. However if you are not interested in one of those again, then I would say if budget is a concern, target the 90-94 model years for the best bag for the buck. However if you can swing some additional cash, the 993's are just terrific cars.
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Nothing like air-cooled 911's. However if you are not interested in one of those again, then I would say if budget is a concern, target the 90-94 model years for the best bag for the buck. However if you can swing some additional cash, the 993's are just terrific cars.
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If you want a more modern car get a 2009 and up Carreras. The base cars are really good the dfi motor has proven quite reliable, and no IMS issues. Find one with some miles on it and I bet you're not too far off 30. I saw one for under 40 recently that looked really decent.
If you want old you're looking for a car that needs some work at 30k
If you want old you're looking for a car that needs some work at 30k
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Originally Posted by Spyerx
If you want a more modern car get a 2009 and up Carreras. The base cars are really good the dfi motor has proven quite reliable, and no IMS issues. Find one with some miles on it and I bet you're not too far off 30. I saw one for under 40 recently that looked really decent.
If you want old you're looking for a car that needs some work at 30k
If you want old you're looking for a car that needs some work at 30k
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What am I missing? The 964 is less expensive than the 3.2 G50 cars. I then said if he can swing some additional cash, the 993 is a great car. Yes, they are more expensive than both of the others, but still a great car. I wish I still had my '97 S coupe.
