Pre-Owned Porsche Purchase

[Lucky7]

Originally Posted by bawlin

You clearly haven't been following the 996 and 997 market.

Anyways, if I was in the market for a Porsche, I wouldn't even bother looking at anything but the 911. The Cayman/Boxster is for hair-dressers and douchebags.

I should have been more clear. Within the first 2 years the brunt of the depreciation has already taken place. I wouldn't call the Cayman a douchebag mobile until you have driven one.

 

[Lucky7]

I was hoping to get out this week and drive a few, however, with this rainy weather it does not look promising.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by SirWilliam

When looking for one make sure you get one with a leather dash...this makes a night and day difference for the interior.
IMO, the leather dash is a must on both the 996 and 997. The standard dash looks awful to me. I also like the nicer optional seats, especially for the 996.

 

[RFX45]

Originally Posted by bawlin

The Cayman/Boxster is for hair-dressers and douchebags.

Ouch!
I wonder who sets these predispositions?

 

[Germanicus]

Originally Posted by RFX45

Ouch!
I wonder who sets these predispositions?

People who don't drive Porsche.

 

[bawlin]

Meh, you guys can keep your stupid hardtop that costs more than it's topless counterpart.

 

[Lucky7]

Originally Posted by bawlin

Meh, you guys can keep your stupid hardtop that costs more than it's topless counterpart.

I'll let you know when I get it.

 

[Hany]

Originally Posted by bawlin

The Cayman/Boxster is for hair-dressers and douchebags.
With all due respect only someone who is ignorant wrt Porsches would say such a thing.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Hany

With all due respect only someone who is ignorant wrt Porsches would say such a thing.
+1. Both are great cars that provide thrilling rides. I prefer the 911 personally, but the cayman/boxster is a very nice car, too.

 

[maomao1980]

Originally Posted by Lucky7

...I do, however, like the fact that Porsche does retain its value well. If I went the 911 route, it would not be the turbo.

No longer true for Porsche in general, except certain air-cooled models.

 

[Lucky7]

Well guys,

I drove a Carrera 4s and absolutely loved it. The only problem is that my shoulders are a bit too broad for the seats. I'm off to look at the BMW M6 this week. Any suggestions?

 

[BonnGentlemanMode]

I would go with a Cayman over a 911. My brother-in-law works for a Porche dealership in Germany. He believes a Cayman is more reliable than a 911.

 

[cotler_bogart]

Porsche GT is THE CAR to get if you can find a used one!!!!! I know it's not a Porsche but the Audi R8 wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heck if you want a 4 door Porsche, the Porsche Panamera comes out in October, now that is a baaaaad 4 door.

 

[Southern-Nupe]

Originally Posted by cotler_bogart

Porsche GT is THE CAR to get if you can find a used one!!!!! I know it's not a Porsche but the Audi R8 wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heck if you want a 4 door Porsche, the Porsche Panamera comes out in October, now that is a baaaaad 4 door.
I really hope you're not refering to the Carrera GT...because that car is no where in the same price ball park as the cars the OP is seeking.

 

[cotler_bogart]

Originally Posted by Southern-Nupe

I really hope you're not refering to the Carrera GT...because that car is no where in the same price ball park as the cars the OP is seeking.

I admit I was talking about the Carrera GT. I know, but dang, life is so short, if you can afford one, that's the ONE to get