Looking to buy my first Porsche

Guest · Oct 30, 2007

Hi, Let me introduce myself.

I am 30 and I live in Sheffield and have been a Porsche fan since I knew what cars were. I currently drive a 2006 Subaru Impreza STI 2.5 that is the dogs nuts to be fair, but recently I was given the chance to have a 24hr test drive of the new Cayman S, all I can say is wow!!!! the car was not as fast as the STI or handle as well to be fair, but that engine! what a sound! plus I pulled a hot girl within 4hours of having it, I could not get over how many people turn there heads to look at you go buy.

So I am now looking for a Porsche! o and does anyone want a STI with 8k on the clock! lol

I am really a bit to big for the Cayman and too manly for the Boxster, so its got to be a 911, would like the 997 but current commitments mean I am still in used 996 money, not a bad thing as I actuly prefer the teardrop headlights to the round ones, and I get to save 20k! lol, been troling thru autotrader to find a good one but to be fair I do not know too much about them , just about got my head around the model's ie carrera 2 and 4 been 2 or 4 wheel drive, and thats about it

would appreciate any pointers on what to look for and if you know any good ones for sale at the moment, I dont mind traveling to find the right car, looking to spend between 18-20k

Thanks in advance for any help.

Mark_Bennett · Oct 30, 2007

Welcome, you'll certainly fit in - you've already successfully insulted the owners of other models. Ideal 911 owner material [8|] Only problem you might have is actually knowing there is more than one model of 911, not the done thing... "It's a 911" [

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Dylan1 · Oct 30, 2007

18-20k will find you an early 99 996 with plenty of life left in it[

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Rodney Naghar · Oct 30, 2007

We have a good buyer's guide that you may find useful and lots of technical information, but you do have to be a member to get access to that information............go on you know it makes sense[

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I don't know why you think a 911 is more manly, but if it was my £18-20k, I would actually rather have a Boxster than any 911. They are amazing cars and much better value than a 996.

oceancarrera · Oct 30, 2007

Erm, "18-20k" + 20k =/= 997...

18-20k budget? Either 964+change, or Boxster is the one to go for.

Steve777 · Oct 30, 2007

Have a look on www.pistonheads.co.uk

Usually one or two nice ones on there in the classified section

Steve

Guest · Oct 30, 2007

ORIGINAL: oceancarrera

Erm, "18-20k" + 20k =/= 997...

18-20k budget? Either 964+change, or Boxster is the one to go for.

cant fit in the boxster, too fat! lol,,, i tried one on for size, there is no way i am squeezing my fat ass in one,, the cayman was not much better, knee kept hitting the dash,, so i sat in a 911 (997) and it was like a glove

richardheeley · Oct 30, 2007

ORIGINAL: davidathomas42

knee kept hitting the dash,, so i sat in a 911 (997) and it was like a glove

Possibly just the way the vertical adjustment was set on the steering column? Took me ages to realise that that's why I was knocking my knees.

Dylan1 · Oct 30, 2007

having owned and driven 996 and cayman and tested 997`s at length i can confirm there is very similar room in each.plenty in all 3 for a 6ft-15stone bloke[

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xaftershockx · Oct 30, 2007

Ok am I being a bit behind the times price wise here!!??!!

£18 - £20 K .. getting a "GOOD" ... 911....996???

Surely thats one BIG gamble on it not being a money pit?

Dylan1 · Oct 30, 2007

i wouldnthave said so!!
whilst there ARE 18-20k 996`s they will almost certainly not be pristine or need no money-for that i would have thoiught 25k nearer the mark

C4S al · Oct 30, 2007

Hi,

Have to say 18-20K is way too tight for a 996. Would not risk it. You need to be going to 25-30K if you want a tidy 996. Regarding pointers depends on what you want it for.

996 C2S you cannot go wrong with this with rear wheel drive some would say thay should all be!!

996 C4 safer option with the benefits of 4 wheel drive.

996 C4S Personally the best looking of the 996 models, not biased!!! Has the tubo body, suspension and brakes over the standard C4.

996 TT Awesome drive. Depends if you are into turbo or normally aspirated engines. Slightly higher running costs over the other variants.

996 GT3 Probably the car most 911 owners turn to at some point or other. A real handful if you push her to the limits.

So if you are just wanting to pull women then all will do the trick. However if you want to have a safe comfortable drive but have the fun on track then C4S. If you want a more pure drive and going to be a track demon then really has to be the GT3.

Just my 2 penneth.

Alan

loughran62 · Oct 30, 2007

Did you have to give the hot girl back at the end of the 24 hours ?

IMHO 996s do attract a certain kind of girl.... but for best results
and to avoid hedgehog jokes...

Buy yourself an Early 911 [

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It` just a matter of taste !

Dylan1 · Oct 30, 2007

ORIGINAL: C4S al

Hi,

Have to say 18-20K is way too tight for a 996. Would not risk it. You need to be going to 25-30K if you want a tidy 996. Regarding pointers depends on what you want it for.

996 C2S you cannot go wrong with this with rear wheel drive some would say thay should all be!!

996 C4 safer option with the benefits of 4 wheel drive.

996 C4S Personally the best looking of the 996 models, not biased!!! Has the tubo body, suspension and brakes over the standard C4.

996 TT Awesome drive. Depends if you are into turbo or normally aspirated engines. Slightly higher running costs over the other variants.

996 GT3 Probably the car most 911 owners turn to at some point or other. A real handful if you push her to the limits.

So if you are just wanting to pull women then all will do the trick. However if you want to have a safe comfortable drive but have the fun on track then C4S. If you want a more pure drive and going to be a track demon then really has to be the GT3.

Just my 2 penneth.

Alan

minor detail maybe,but if you want any decent luggage space(in the boot) go for the carrera 2

pwafer · Oct 31, 2007

ORIGINAL: davidathomas42
plus I pulled a hot girl within 4hours of having it, I could not get over how many people turn there heads to look at you go buy.

DAM IT !

I knew I should have gone to Sheffield before selling the 996 ! [

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Vron · Oct 31, 2007

Did you drive it up and down Ecclesall road?? [

] Porsche 911's are 10 a penny on there. I will sell you mine for £30K [8D]. It will be at Porsche Sheffield having a major service on Friday if you want to look at it.

Guest · Oct 31, 2007

lol, yes eccy road was done about 8times! but then i do live about 1000yards from nona's! so I am excused as not crusing but going home!

Need to sell the Scooby before I purchase, but going on a few posts here got to up the cash too if i want a good oe so just looking at the finances, see if I can raid the piggy bank a bit harder.

Christopher I Ralph · Oct 31, 2007

Rodney quoted "We have a good buyer's guide that you may find useful and lots of technical information, but you do have to be a member to get access to that information............go on you know it makes sense[

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Where can I obtain the guide from, please?

Regards,

Christopher

Mark_Bennett · Oct 31, 2007

ORIGINAL: Christopher I Ralph

Rodney quoted "We have a good buyer's guide that you may find useful and lots of technical information, but you do have to be a member to get access to that information............go on you know it makes sense[] "

Where can I obtain the guide from, please?

Regards,

Christopher

In your very own Technical Section - http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=260109
...and
Frequently Asked Question Section - http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=254973

There is wealth of information in the 2 areas - not just the 2 guides above.