911 SC early eighties version and track it. You will be well under 35 k and be thrilled every time u drive it.

 

Given that I almost got a boxster two years ago, I may look at a 993 or 911 SC cab. is that allowed?

Thanks for feeding the habit guys. Now there are 3 cars I want....

 

Don't 928's always need something soon? From everything I've read and heard you really need to be pretty handy with your wrenches to own one unless money is of no consequence.

 

I don't think I would be too interested in a 928. They were a very complex automobile, electrically, lots of wires. Probably the most complicated harnesses of any car of its time. Repairs are always on the horizon. Many are automatic and far less desirable. Decent manuals are thing to look for. I would suggest the 993 and give a bit of time. Prices will probably fall soon. The SC, especially the later ones, are very reliable. What you look for depends on the mission. How much sophistication you need depends on when you drive it. Other considerations are if you want something for track or show. I am sure you get the picture. Some time the mission can change if the right car comes along. Good luck.

 

Having owned two I can say that the real problem with 928's isn't reliability, it is the lack of maintenance the car received. Majority of 928's were not properly maintained which means when you buy one you have to catch up on maintenance if you want the car to be reliable. I agree that they are overly complicated but it makes sense when you think about their capabilities and the technology available to Porsche at the time. I imagine the 959 is probably overly complicated too, but the values have held so owners can justify maintaining them and not feel like they are piling money into a sinking ship.

Having a good and reasonable mechanic is critical to owning a 928 unless you have money to burn as noted. Values are holding steady and a good 5Spd with lower miles is actually increasing in value. This makes owning one more tolerable.

But the big picture is that you don't buy these cars as financial investments, you buy them to drive and enjoy. So it really comes down to what you want from the car.

+1

 

Rennlist is here to serve your addiction. You are welcome.

 

Yep. Yer past the point of no return. Have you gone and looked at your car in the middle of the night yet? For a second car I'd like to get a 964, high miliage would be fine. The problem I find with the new cars is that they're great daily drivers but sometimes I want more drama, more emotion, more noise etc... So a nice 964 or 993, possible convertible would be nice. My son is also of driving age now, so maybe a 914...

 

G50 3.2

993 is too cushy if you already have a 997.

The 87-89 911 is a good weekend car

 

996 turbo

 

+993
I'd wanted a P-car since I drove a friend's 1972 Targa in 1976. Had to wait a long time...
My gateway was my 2008 997.1 C2S, which I traded in for my 2012 997.2 C2GTS.
Now thoroughly addicted, I recently got my 1996 993tt.
Two very different cars, both fun to drive but in very different ways, hard to describe.
Even without the boost, the NA 993 will be a kick in the pants to drive and to me seems the way to go.
Jonathan

 

I'd say 993 if you are looking something more modern, or 964 if you are looking for something "in between". You can get a nice 964 for under 25k. A buddy of mine has a Guards 964 Cab (Tip) that he's selling for 18.5 IIRC. Beautiful car.

 

for $35k, you could pick up a cherry 964 (still one of my favorite bodies) or a nice 993. You might find an RS America, but the miles will be on the high side for one of those now. I sold my 30k mile RSA a number of years ago for $38.5k, but picked it up initially for $34.5k (with miles in the 20s). they've gone up in value since then. i think the 964 is a CLASSIC. last version of the original bodied cars and all the updates that go along with it. great cars.

 

lot of votes here for 964. will go test drive one this weekend, just for the experience if anything. (makes mental note: Leave. Wallet. At. Home. )

 

very enjoyable cars with decent power. hard to buy with your wallet at home!!

 

964