Advice towards purchasing used Porsche

[Blueshound]

Lots of s**tposting on this thread. I worked on VW, Porsche, and Audi for more than a decade. Anything can be fixed. Like others have said, do your research, make sure you have a good mechanic (maybe yourself, but be prepared to buy specialty tools), and at least read the enthusiast forums.
If you want an older Porsche, you will never be happy with some crappy bargain bin car, especially another make. And only buy something you totally love, that's literally the whole point. For me, that would be a manual, nonturbo 911 from 1968 to 1990. It would not be a daily driver though. For that, I would lease a new one.

 

[Dave Hess]

I don't know why the discussion has degraded to IMS talk... Again...

If he's shopping '11+ he needs to consider possible bore scoring and DCT issues. That's it.

Serious question….

How much would you charge for a bumper to bumper inspection of a used Porsche ?

 

[RooflessVW]

Serious question….

How much would you charge for a bumper to bumper inspection of a used Porsche ?

Depends on the scope. Probably $250 including a full module scan, compression check, leakdown check, and test drive.

Add another $150 for a top-end borescope.

 

[NormanBuntz]

For reasons of reliability and service costs, personally I'd rather go with a nice 350Z. But their current asking prices are crazy too.

 

[wpod]

For reasons of reliability and service costs, personally I'd rather go with a nice 350Z. But their current asking prices are crazy too.

Porsches are [ more better ] than a Nissan.

 

[atikovi]

OP wants Porsche, people recommend Mustang. It is just matter of time before someone comes and says: My Honda Accord CVT is pretty fun to drive.

For reasons of reliability and service costs, personally I'd rather go with a nice 350Z.

Is this close enough?

 

[edyvw]

Is this close enough?

Nah. 350Z is ok sports vehicle. Definitely not Porsche, but fun car.
I am talking about people who genuinely think that their Accord or Camry is engineering marvel on par Porsche, but that owners of Porsche just don’t know any better.

 

[2EHA]

porsche probably has the highest engine loss rate of any major european manufacturer. the m96/97 era of the early 2000s was very bad but the 09 and up is an improvement.

the rest of the cars are very good

 

[RooflessVW]

porsche probably has the highest engine loss rate of any major european manufacturer. the m96/97 era of the early 2000s was very bad but the 09 and up is an improvement.

the rest of the cars are very good

Yeah the M96/97 have their issues but they can be solved.

Get a PPI and enjoy one for a few years before moving or budget $15-20k for a bulletproofed engine.

 

[RooflessVW]

I read through this thread hoping that a few here would answer JXW's questions. I also have considered trading my E350 for a Panamera, or perhaps a Cayenne, so I wanted to hear some real experience. From those who have actually owned/driven Porsche.

Not those who have a cousin who has a neighbor that works on Mustangs, and once saw a 911 race a Mustang.

The Panamera and Cayenne are more VWAG than Porsche and are generally pretty solid.

 

[JeffKeryk]

The Panamera and Cayenne are more VWAG than Porsche and are generally pretty solid.

Taycan baby! Go big or go home!

 

[aquariuscsm]

Porsches are [ more better ] than a Nissan.

Nissan trumps Porsche 200%.

 

[Deleted member 89374]

I'd go for a brand new bare-bones Dodge Challenger R/T with a Tremec six speed manual. Easy to mod and have fun. Infinitely more fun than a Porsche.

 

[RooflessVW]

Nissan trumps Porsche 200%.

Keep dreaming. Not in motorsports or personal vehicles.

 

[Wrenchturner44]

Nissan trumps Porsche 200%.

What in CVT usage, audible warning chimes, or spot welded door hinges?

 

[joekingcorvette]

Recently thought of buying a used Porsche with manual transmission. Came across a one owner 2011 Boxster S with low miles. Asking 38k but sold pretty quick. Been looking for the unicorn. Low miles, single owner with maintenance file.

Any input on model years to avoid, etc.m

You answered your question correctly with low miles, single owner & maintenance file. I like Porsche's and they are not in the same class as a Mustang or or Nissan Z.

 

[dishdude]

Poor, OP. First sentence he clearly states he is interested in a Porsche with a manual and everyone talks about everything except the vehicle he asked about.

 

[Speedy3861]

As far as the Boxster, I would be very hesitant to to buy a vehicle that has to have its engine removed to be serviced. I learned to drive in a Porsche 356.

 

[Wrenchturner44]

Poor, OP. First sentence he clearly states he is interested in a Porsche with a manual and everyone talks about everything except the vehicle he asked about.

Dish....not everyone......

 

[Wrenchturner44]

As far as the Boxster, I would be very hesitant to to buy a vehicle that has to have its engine removed to be serviced. I learned to drive in a Porsche 356.

Speedy, I was going to recommend a Corvair to him. At least it's in the same class, but then he might have a really hard time finding one of those too......prices for them are creeping up as well.