First, goddammit, quit telling us you're old! You aren't, cuz if you are, then a lot of us are too.

Let the car come to you. You've decided you want SOMETHING. 944, (968)? SC, Boxster. 914. You don't have to buy it today, but now that you're actively looking, SOMETHING will catch your eye, and if you keep this thread somewhat active, all of us will keep vigilant with you.

Let the Porsche be with you.SmileWavy

You should go hang out over at The MX5 Miata forum. Check out the classifieds, and pick yourself up a nice supercharged NA for 6 or 7 thousand.

Really fun cars, reliable, and cheap to maintain. No Porsche tax on parts or service. Much like a Japanese copy of a Swiss watch, the value is in the quality and the utility. The only cachet attached is on the label of the wax of your choice. Working AC is standard for most models.

A hardtop is optional.

see now THAT is what I would be looking for. yes I know how life gets in the way. That is why I sold the S.

IMHO a 911 will appreciate in value - so as you said compared to your 401K it could make a lot of sense to go that route.

Nothing against other Porsche models but that air-cooled six is something VERY special.

And don't beat yourself up about selling your "S" - you should have seen the European delivery '73 911T (2.4 with factory carbs) in very original condition I sold a couple years ago...like you said.....BIG DUMB MISTAKE!

Anyway David - go for it - I wish you all the best in whatever you decide!

Mustang?

Ok I'm young at heart, as you are. LOL. I really don't anything but an air cooled 911 will scratch my it. I regret not getting in on the SC market when it was at it's low. Ideally I would like a 3.0 coupe. Not perfect. Something to play with. It can have carbs even. I'm in no hurry. I'm thinking spring. But talking to my pals here, you have reinforced what my heart tells me to do. Go 911 and air cooled. it's the only way to get "that smell" back in my nose.

If I had that car I would burn it just for the insurance claim.

No. If not a porsche, I would look at Alfa, Mini, or Jag. Maybe even something like an MG-TC or TF.

Is it an 85 (3 gauge dash) or an 85.5 (5 gauge dash)?

Do NOT go older than 85.5. Big changes mid-year.

The Fuchs are good. It will probably hold it's value... maybe creep up.

I don't know. I just found it cruising Clist. Thanks for that info though.

Hell, im older than you. Ive had both, a 911 Targa widebody, and a 89 944s2. I loved the targa for the sound and open air. I loved the 944 for the ride and fantastic handeling.I sold the 944 because it seemed, but not proven by my car, the future maintenance issues that might come up. That green 914 looks nice, but go to 914 world to find some nicer cars for half the price. I think you would be very happy in a 914. BUT, keep in mind your wife. Shes the only thing you need to have and keep in your life. If you like Alfa's, Ive got a line on a great one that needs nothing.

I love 914's. I've had 5 of them, a 924, and a 911S. The 924 was like driving any other sports car, like my Alfa was. There is something very special about an air cooled Porsche. Mj is and always has been #1. I'm waiting until spring as she may just stop driving by then. I would sell her PT loser and use some of that money for the 911 project/fund. I drive her everywhere anyway, may as well make it fun. She loves P cars as much as I do and has fond memories of driving our 911. She owned an XKE in her younger days.

As one with 914s, 944s, 911s I can tell you, a SC is a great choice, and there are some projects & rollers for good deals out there, for all around, and utility, the 944 does a great job, plus they are a blast on the twisties with a good susp. and while the 968 is at the top of the water pumper chain (and really is a great car) it is also one of the most limited with its low production numbers, which =$$$ for parts and is a bit more complicated than a 944NA (but the torque feels so good)..
914s are going up in value, simple to work on and again, a ton of fun to drive.
914s are pretty well supported in aftermarket parts, very DIY friendly and you can use 911 front susp & breaks to really make a slot car, you can get early 911S HP out of a type IV:cool:

Good luck David! This thread might have convinced me not to sell my 911 (wasn't gonna happen anyways...but...). I don't drive her enough, she needs nothing "now", and I've put a LOT of hours piddling in the garage the first few years and we now have a "bond" so to speak. I was actually having a conversation with my best friend about her earlier today...this was a "wake up" thread, THANK YOU T-bird, now go find yourself another one when the time is right! Instead of "would of, could of, should of"...."did it, did it, did it" and don't look back :).

Thanks guys. Ya'll really are the best. I'm gonna start a 911 fund and I will see where I'm at come spring time. Might have to sell some guns and few basses but I think I know my true passion and I'm willing to do what it takes to work towards that end. I really don't need all the basses I have and I could thin the safe out as well.

There is a chiffon white Carrera coupe down the street. 190K miles. Asking $12.5. Looks clean.

Let me know.
Larry

buy a rusted out middie for cheap - then...

I love the 944. Brilliant design. As I don´t crave any strait line performance but really like the well balanced chassis and steering feel, I would get a good example of a NA from 1985 B, the old 2,5L lump.

I been stashing $ away for just that...problem is I dip into it to throw at the Targa...at this rate it will be 15 years before I have cash to drop on my 996 turbo...

Targa
 

There is a 1986 Carrera Targa for sale here in South Georgia for $15k. It is a silver color with a wide body kit and 964 front and rear bumpers. Whoever did the body mods did a pretty good job! If you think it is something you might be interested in I can go by and take some pictures. Don't know the mileage or overall condition.