Having owned a 2000 cab (manual) and a 2003 turbo X-50 (tip) previously, I am anxious to jump back in to owning my dream car. I sold the 03 in 2008 when my kids were little so it’s been a 10 year wait to jump back in. With a budget in the 40-45k range for a weekend driver, been looking at several options. I like the interior upgrade of the 997 and want something different than my previous cars so any 996 is out. Cab is a must but I’m neutral on the 2s or 4s. Looks like I can get a highly optioned 2007 or 2008 s, is that the best option for my budget and needs? Manual trans is also a must given it’s only a weekend car. Would prefer an S model and mileage under 40k but realize something has to give when you’re trying to stay within a budget. I’ve read enough to stay away from early 2005 and 2006 models given the engine issues so looking al all 2007-2009 cabs.

Appreciate any advice, feels good to at least be back on this forum!

Welcome back! I did same thing with hiatus and just got back in to a 997.1. I paid about 40 for 06s with 18k miles (90k msrp). Your budget is about right depending on where you live.

Bore scoring seems to be the new IMS...haha! Always sumthin...so I didn't pay much attention to the noise.

Good luck with search and remember, the hunt is half the fun!

I won’t take it to the track but do like to drive aggressively when I can find roads that will allow it! I’m looking at a 2008 s model cab with 55k miles this afternoon that seems to be in great condition for a 10 year old car. Trying not to jump on the first nice one I find but it does have several options I like. Can probably get it for around 43k - seem reasonable or is that a little high for the mileage? I’m being told that manual trans bring a premium so it’s higher than some of the similar equipped tiptronics. Here are some pics from the listing, would appreciate any feedback. Mileage is my concern but I know these cars can go well over 150k if cared for properly.

https://advertisecarsfree.com/used-2008-porsche-911-for-sale-in-magnolia-tx-wp0cb29998s775899-45045555

I’m in DFW but looking in Austin and Houston as well. A little more concerned about Houston given the recent flooding but assume that would be discovered during a third party inspection. Hard to sit on the sidelines, I’m ready to find the right car and get back into Porsche ownership! Appreciate the link to this one in Houston, that seems on the low side given what I’ve seen low mileage 08’s going for. Does that color hurt resale value? It looks nice in the pics

You are in the lower end of the 997.2 range although real low mileage maybe an issue in that price range. Be prepared to travel to find your car. I live half way between Houston and Dallas and picked my 997.2 up in California. Love it though. Updated electronics compared to the 997.1 in my opinion. Welcome back I took a 25 year hiatus from my last p car.