Opinion: New Summer Car

[wings&wheels]

Porsche 996 or 997. Deal with the IMS if it concerns you (~$1800 for a very exaggerated problem) and enjoy the car. Easy to own, very well built, great owners community and easy to do your own maintenance. Parts are expensive, but easily available. Do a PPI, find a local independent for the work that you don't want to do and enjoy the car. Certain years do not have a replaceable IMS so bear that in mind if you are concerned. Your price range may get you a decent C4 or a Cab.

Yes you will hear the "...$$$ to own...engine is a grenade..etc." but talk to folks who have actually owned them for a long time for valid experiences. Same for the contemporary Boxster if you can live with 2 seats, but they are a little less useable as a DD.

 

[MCompact]

Originally Posted by wings&wheels

Yes you will hear the "...$$$ to own...engine is a grenade..etc." but talk to folks who have actually owned them for a long time for valid experiences. Same for the contemporary Boxster if you can live with 2 seats, but they are a little less useable as a DD.


Considering the opinions and experiences of actual owners? On BITOG?
That's definitely NOT an option- internet hearsay parroted by people who haven't been within 20 feet of a 911 are the only comments worthy of serious consideration.

 

[gofast182]

Originally Posted by MCompact
Originally Posted by wings&wheels

Yes you will hear the "...$$$ to own...engine is a grenade..etc." but talk to folks who have actually owned them for a long time for valid experiences. Same for the contemporary Boxster if you can live with 2 seats, but they are a little less useable as a DD.


Considering the opinions and experiences of actual owners? On BITOG?
That's definitely NOT an option- internet hearsay parroted by people who haven't been within 20 feet of a 911 are the only comments worthy of serious consideration.


#RT43
#Crownvic
#Nufinish

 

[RooflessVW]

Originally Posted by gofast182
Originally Posted by MCompact
Originally Posted by wings&wheels

Yes you will hear the "...$$$ to own...engine is a grenade..etc." but talk to folks who have actually owned them for a long time for valid experiences. Same for the contemporary Boxster if you can live with 2 seats, but they are a little less useable as a DD.


Considering the opinions and experiences of actual owners? On BITOG?
That's definitely NOT an option- internet hearsay parroted by people who haven't been within 20 feet of a 911 are the only comments worthy of serious consideration.


#RT43
#Crownvic
#Nufinish

#TurtleWax

Don't buy a Porsche, I heard that they're junk!

 

[MCompact]

Originally Posted by gofast182
Originally Posted by MCompact
Originally Posted by wings&wheels

Yes you will hear the "...$$$ to own...engine is a grenade..etc." but talk to folks who have actually owned them for a long time for valid experiences. Same for the contemporary Boxster if you can live with 2 seats, but they are a little less useable as a DD.


Considering the opinions and experiences of actual owners? On BITOG?
That's definitely NOT an option- internet hearsay parroted by people who haven't been within 20 feet of a 911 are the only comments worthy of serious consideration.


#RT43
#Crownvic
#Nufinish