Interior in leather is the last thing you need if you are on a budget. In my view, performance options are the most essential and anything else is window dressing. The seats are leather in any configuration and the materials that are used for non-leather interiors are very durable and attractive.

 

2012 991 C2s, $117K list, 3800 miles. Car is worth 80-85 wholesale, $90K to a private buyer.

 

Well, the top end of my budget is $80k, wink, wink!

 

Everyone has their own opinions.
For me, if you are on a tight budget, the last thing you need is to buy a Porsche.

 

For me, If I have to stretch to buy what I REALLY want, I would rather wait until I saved a bit more cash to buy what I want. Either that, or buy lightly used 2-3 year old car with low miles from private owner. Just my .02

 

Base C2 for sporty driving in comfort NEEDS:
- PDK
- PASM
- PSE
- 14 way seats
- PTV
- Sportdesign Steering Wheel


That's about it ! A very complete car.

 

I have a self imposed budget of up to $80,000 for a used 991. I think I will check out local Camrys today. <How do I make a "rolling my eyes" emoticon?>

 

What's wrong with the standard leather (partial) 4 way "S" seats in black? I've sat in them and find no fault.

 

Chiboy,

Just ran across this listing at Highland Park Porsche. 2013 C2 w/manual trans for $79,990.

http://www.4porsche.com/preowned/Por...84262/info.php

 

There you go.
And you can add all the goodies (exhaust, suspension etc) down the road.
Your canvas awaits...

 

Thanks. I am aware of it and am considering it along with a couple of others.

 

THAT is a good deal for today's market. Hard to tell exactly what it has without an option list. Looks like it has heated but basic seats, no 14 or 18 way. 20" wheels.
The important stuff is standard. Partial leather, PCM, most "luxury" features. I can tell you from experience that standard suspension works just fine. Definitely go look at that one.

 

My reply wasn't directly intended to you and I do like camrys leather 'kind of' interior

 

Stay away from costly options, and do all of your desired customizations in the after market after you have driven a no option car for a while. It is fascinating how good the base car is with no options! Options are such a personal thing... Personally, I thought I needed PSE, PASM and PTV. But after 12,000 miles in the 991 C2 I have decided that my no performance option car is perfect for me as is. Take your time and don't fall victim to the marketing spin machine that makes you think you need/want something.

I bought a brand new 991 in December for less than $78k. Same price most pay for Boxster/Cayman S.

Negotiate!

 

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