What's the best value today in used Porsches?

Of 911s ?
Of all other models ?

Thanks -

 

there are a couple that are in my interest area:

996tt is still a very good value - still might be the best overall bang/buck.
964 targas - compared to a C2 coupe, a good deal
993 C2 - compared to an S, a good value.

of the other models, the early panameras are looking like solid value too. i initially couldn't stand them, but now i'm looking at them from their car/value perspective and with the right mods, they can look okay.

 

I'd say the best overall value for what you get for the money is the 996 NA. A 911 with +/- 300HP in good shape in the $20K ballpark is a good value in my opinion. Some people may not like it with respect to headlight style, IMS concerns, etc., and that's fine.... but it's Toyota Corolla money at the moment and you get a lot for that.

 

996 turbo or Cayman are good values for drivers cars.
a nicely optioned 993 is the best overall value if you can afford it in the current marketplace.

 

Maybe a 987 Cayman S. There's also a charming simplicity and modesty to a clean base 996 Carrera, IMO.

 

The best bang for the buck has to be the 996 Turbo. I tried one last week and while it was a fun drive, I just could not see myself trying to push it to the limit on a race track. The car was just heavier than I wanted it to be. Sure it would be fast on the straights, but I am not so sure about the corners, The next best economic choice has to be a well sorted out NA 996. However the raw driving experience of an air cooled engine is hard to beat. Problem is, a few years back air cooled cars such as the 911 SCs, 3.2L Carreras and even the 964s were very affordable and even the prices of the NA 993s were within reason. But in the last few years owners of these air cooled cars have decided to hold on to them, and thus demand has gone up and they are no longer the raw driving bargains they once were. I have not tried a 997.1 yet, I have only tried 997.2s. For sure the 997.2s offer a good driving experience and while they may not fall into the same "bang for the buck" that the 996s fall into, they are still nice cars and if a good one comes along, then yeah they should be considered as valued 911s.

But I am having a real hard time finding a replacement for my 993. It's only a medium speed Porsche, but it has a raw driving experience I have yet to find in 996s and 997s. Of course my opinion on raw driving experiences might change if I could find a 996 or 997 GT3. But presently GT3s are out of my affordable price point. I am a trouble man right now. Keep the 993 or get a 997.2 3.8L C2S. Damn first world problems. LOL

 

Best value? High mileage first gen boxster. They are almost disposable.

 

 

Yep I forgot about the Boxster. A ton on craigslist for under 10K. 100K'ish +++ miles. Perhaps not prime examples, but who cares if you find one with solid running gear...and I imagine one could with a bit of effort.

 

Boxsters in the $6-10k range all over.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...tDirection=ASC

 

955 Cayenne Turbo - cheap way to 450hp

 

Best value is any model that is appreciating. Followed by ones that are not depreciating. Followed by ones that may stop depreciating and may eventually begin to appreciate. That eliminates water-cooled models for the forseeable future.

 

in a 4800lb. vehicle...

 

Going from a 993 to a 987CaymanS (or a Boxster for that matter) that has been properly maintained could be a nice step forward. If too subtle, time for a 911 (perhaps a 996 ?)

 

easy an 05 c2s with the IMS done already.... can get that car dirt cheap and amazing car!