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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton
Always liked the 911, and now seriously considering owning one. Let's say a budget of $20-30K. I'm no expert on this, so asking for some insight...
I get a car at work, so this would be a car used sparingly.
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I put a lot of thought into what 911 to buy before I took the plunge, and drove mid-years, SCs, 3.2 carreras and 964s before making a decision.
In my case, I wanted a DD that I could do 25-30k/yr in, and drive in the snow. That made the 964 c4 a no-brainer. Comfortable, quiet, good AC, power brakes & steering... it is an easy car to drive (although it's rue about the g50 having a stiffer clutch than a 915) but is still VERY rewarding. Tons of fun in the snow too.
If I was buying a car for occasional use, a 915 3.2 would have been my choice... I think it is almost the best, most useable "driver" 911 that maintains the mechanical purity. A *good* 915 is a great feeling MACHINE to use, and I think it better suits the car's personality.
If, however, you want something a bit more refined and modern feeling, a 964 c2 is a wonderful car. I wouldn't take on the added complexity of a c4 unless you had a need for it.