Is a 911 more 'Practical'?

[SamanthaHewit]

Hiya

I currently own a really nice little Black Boxster and i love it, but just recently my sister had a baby and now im wondering if i should get something more practicalw with 4 seats.

Its a bit annoying that i either have to walk/bus or arrange to meet her wherever we choose to visit.

I could probably get at least £10k for my car because of the spec but i wondered if owning a 911 would be the right move?

Things i like about my car:

Cheap insurance £500 fully comp
Cheap tax £270 per year
Its only a 2.7 so cheap to run everyday (i get 25mpg on average)
I like having 'newer features' that you dont get on 'pre2005 model porsches', things like the newer shape steering wheel, the PCM system.
Loads of space for luggage or shopping.


Observations for the 911:

I would need to buy a newer model so i dont feel like im in an 'older car',
I think i might want to try a flappy paddle gearbox instead of a manual. Is this a wise idea? What should i look out for? Any issues?
I dont want to pay any more tax than i already do (maybe a slight increase but not £450).
With the addition of back seats i know i will be able to fit equally as much in as the boxster so im not worried about space.
I defo want a soft top.
What budget should i be working to? (Assuming i can find a reasonably low mileage one, less than 50k)
Can you put a babyseat in the back?

Or should i just buy something more obvious like a BMW or Mercedes?

Your wise advice is appreciated!

 

[Dylan1]

Hi

Flappy paddles didn't arrive till gen 2 997 porsche

The cab PDK will start at about 35-40k but tax will be more than you want .gen 1 cabs may be 25 k but only the earliest will be your desired tax bracket- about same age as your boxster.


Good luck I am sure you will enjoy any of them

 

[Gordon Attar]

I see you didnt get many responses.

Just a few suggestions on top of Dyllans

Tax change came in 1st March 2006 so you will need looking between between £25 to £30k for an early 997 conv, they do have the switch button change on the steering wheel.

For a PDK version you will be looking into the mid £40k's, lowest I've seen was a private sale at £40k.

Have you thought about maybe adding a Targa to your list for a bit of added safety for the small person and that are wide bodies.

Fuel consumption in your Boxster is a bit low, and all the 911's Ive had would match that, unless you do a lot of hooning./

or you could go really mad keep the Boxster save yourself £20k and add an early Cayenne to the stable.