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Which year 911 should I buy?

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  1. licodix

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    Go for 3.2...
    Forget 997 - forget 993 due to too high prices - forget 964 due to availablitiy of good stuff.
     
    licodix, Apr 26, 2012
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  2. Arvin Grajau

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    a new car Porsche salesman of 35 years plus tells me the best current 911 porsche to buy new,is the base model 997 (a year ago)
     
    Arvin Grajau, Apr 26, 2012
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  4. scycle2020

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    the 89 speedster is a classic and a real looker...unfortunately the prices are now up as it has become a major collectible....
     
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    That's shockingly high for for a 915-box Targa Carrera with those miles- For low $20's you can get a 110K or so G50 Coupe. Like mine.
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  6. mclaudio

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    Out of your 911 choices as a DD, I would take the most modern, potentially most reliable, and most stable value-wise: 997 GT3.
     
    mclaudio, Apr 29, 2012
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  7. GuyIncognito

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    high, yes, maybe not shockingly so. most of the US targas have magically migrated back to Europe so there's a bit of a supply/demand issue for targas in the US right now.
     
    GuyIncognito, Apr 29, 2012
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  8. Bullfighter

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    Really? I think 997s have about 10-15 years of price drops ahead of them.

    Probably worth every penny, but...
     
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  9. Bullfighter

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    I agree, $26K is in the ballpark if the engine is strong. Targas used to be less popular, but seem to be gaining more of a fan base.

    They're very tempting in black, IMHO. Very retro cool.
     
    Bullfighter, Apr 29, 2012
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  11. mclaudio

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    Sorry, I meant: of all the 997s, the GT3 is most stable value-wise.
     
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  12. Bullfighter

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    I think you're right on that one. That and maybe the GT2 RS, just because there aren't that many of them.
     
    Bullfighter, Apr 30, 2012
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  13. Testacojones

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    A friend of mine just bought a 2005 Carrera S with 100k miles for $20k. The car is looks mint with lots of options, original paint, non smoker, older lady owned. That's the type of car to buy and don't worry about a thing.
     
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  14. TheBigEasy

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    $20k!!

    100k miles seems like a lot though.
     
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  15. Testacojones

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    A lot of miles for sure, but it's a hell lot of car for the money and no worries about depreciation.
     
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    Yes.. but at 100k miles you're still paying maintenance costs on a $95,000+ car.
     
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    Mainly because the 997 GT2RS has taken it's massive depression hit already. Most of them lost $75k plus off of MSRP last year.


    The GT3 is still the best bang for the buck with a much larger pool of buyers when you go to sell.

    Who wants a turbo anyway :)
     
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  18. valter

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    My fav is 993, the last no-water one. Uber reliable, less problems then used 996 and abused 997. If you are cofortable spending a lil more cash and wont worry about dor dings / bent wheels / scratched paint and rock chips, get a good 997. I personally don't like interior plastic stuff inside and silver paint on switches wears up very quickly, but otherwise wonderful car! 911/Boxster/Cayman either break down at first 30k miles or run forever (IMS issue) :)
     
    valter, Apr 30, 2012
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    average milage for a daily driver is 12-15,000 miles per year... this car is 7 years old...
    selling for $20,000, this car returned a greater portion of its' original sticker than many cars out there... Porsche cars seem to consistantly return a greater portion of their cost than many other choices and given their owners relatively trouble free service and value, plus a fun factor
     
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    Well there's always the option of buying at $60k without a warranty and have a high bill if something major goes wrong. I see your point, but these cars aren't much more expensive to run than anything else out there.
     
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  21. Testacojones

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    I can't think of a better car for $20k, no way!!!
     
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  23. S Brake

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    Made a decision yet Ron?
     
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  24. toggie

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    Thanks for asking. I've learned a lot in this thread so far.

    I'm still struggling with how old or new of a 911 would be best for me.

    For example, here is a red/tan 1986 930 Turbo that looks pretty interesting ($39,900, 48k miles, in New Mexico):
    http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/porsche/930/1368922.html

    And here is a local white/black 2007 911 for $51,981 (21k miles, stick-shift, base C2 model):
    http://www.porscheofsilverspring.com/used-cars/2007-porsche-911-carrera-2dr-cpe-v975644/

    Too many choices.
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  25. TheBigEasy

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    I'd go for the 2007... it looks like it's in great shape.

    Driving an old car is fun for a Sunday... but I'd hate it as a daily driver.
     
    TheBigEasy, May 2, 2012
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