Newbie Advice
12-15-2002, 11:39 AM
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Newbie Advice
I have been contemplating adding a second car to alleviate miles on my lease vehicle, and to have a fun, summer car (I live in MI, summer lasts about 20 minutes).
I first looked at early 80's 911's but realized that initial cost plus maintenance is more than I want to spend ($8,000-$14,000). I have started looking at the 951. Good performance, low entry cost, and relatively affordable maintenance. As I said, this car will be driven during the summer, maybe 5,000 - 7,500 miles per year.
I am looking for any advice for a first-time buyer. What should I be looking for? Do I buy a higher mileage car that has had all of the upgrades or a low mileage car that still is mostly stock? What specific maintenance-related questions should I be asking? What is a typical price range? Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Jason
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I first looked at early 80's 911's but realized that initial cost plus maintenance is more than I want to spend ($8,000-$14,000). I have started looking at the 951. Good performance, low entry cost, and relatively affordable maintenance. As I said, this car will be driven during the summer, maybe 5,000 - 7,500 miles per year.
I am looking for any advice for a first-time buyer. What should I be looking for? Do I buy a higher mileage car that has had all of the upgrades or a low mileage car that still is mostly stock? What specific maintenance-related questions should I be asking? What is a typical price range? Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Jason
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12-15-2002, 01:42 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by zehnd:
<strong><a href="http://www.clarks-garage.com/" target="_blank">Clarks Garage </a>is a good site.</strong><hr></blockquote>I second that... <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />
<strong><a href="http://www.clarks-garage.com/" target="_blank">Clarks Garage </a>is a good site.</strong><hr></blockquote>I second that... <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />
