SO I was thinkin....

[creaturecat]

fast track it. so to speak.
they will be more expensive in the spring.
rob the 401, if necessary, relax. enjoy.
: )

[mattdavis11]

Originally Posted by targa911S

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

That's an early car, three pod gauges. Antennae on the driver side fender gives it away. Early cars rock.

[Rot 911]

Let me give a different view. I've had a 1972 911 E and then a 1986 Carrera that I had for 12 years and completely rebuilt. Both were fun cars, but neither saw that much driving time, especially in the summer as no AC. Bought a Boxster last December just to compare it to the Carrera (which I still had). Sold the Carrera a couple of months ago. It was a great car, but the Boxster is a hell of a lot of fun and you can't beat the prices. I don't miss any car even though I have enjoyed them all. To me it is more fun to experience something new.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by DanielDudley

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.

No, no, and no... did I mention NO!

I sold my 944 for a Miata... the Miata is a fun little car but I miss the 944 every time I drive it (the Miata).

OK parts are cheap(er) but it is a PITA to work on.. and the folks over on miata form are mostly wankers.

End of rant...

I vote for a 968 or Boxster

[recycled sixtie]

Originally Posted by Rot 911

Let me give a different view. I've had a 1972 911 E and then a 1986 Carrera that I had for 12 years and completely rebuilt. Both were fun cars, but neither saw that much driving time, especially in the summer as no AC. Bought a Boxster last December just to compare it to the Carrera (which I still had). Sold the Carrera a couple of months ago. It was a great car, but the Boxster is a hell of a lot of fun and you can't beat the prices. I don't miss any car even though I have enjoyed them all. To me it is more fun to experience something new.

+1^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I am with you on this. If you have not tried a Boxster then go have some fun and try one. A short drive on the twisties will quickly sell you. Plus modern a/c, heated seats. What's not to love?

[oldE]

Originally Posted by NotaBRG

But... but... but... you got an automatic.

And not all of the folks on that Miata forum are wankers, some are just as nice as the posters here.

And some of us are the same folks you find on Miatanet.

David,
Although I am currently enjoying my old Miata, I know what you mean about the flat six experience. There are times when I miss the old E a little bit, but not as often since I got the MX5.

If the flat six is what you want, ignore the 944 proponents. As stated above, the 944 is probably a better car than an old 911, but is in no way the same experience. Buy what you want.
Keep your eyes open. Jake (notfarnow) came across a mid-year 911 last spring and, last time he reported in, was having some fun getting it up-and-running.

Best of luck.

Les

[Jim Richards]

David, would a Corvair scratch your itch?

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by oldE

And some of us are the same folks you find on Miatanet.

David,
Although I am currently enjoying my old Miata, I know what you mean about the flat six experience. There are times when I miss the old E a little bit, but not as often since I got the MX5.

If the flat six is what you want, ignore the 944 proponents. As stated above, the 944 is probably a better car than an old 911, but is in no way the same experience. Buy what you want.
Keep your eyes open. Jake (notfarnow) came across a mid-year 911 last spring and, last time he reported in, was having some fun getting it up-and-running.

Best of luck.

Les

Now, now... I didn't say everyone was a wanker over there

I will say the Miata with the top down is as close as I have ever been to the joy of riding a motorcycle.

Sorry, I don't mean to bash the Miata... I guess I am just having a bit of buyers remorse.

[Rick V]

The Boxster is a great choice of car for turn key fun. I drive one every day and don't regret it one bit. They are a blast and with the two trunks you can actually carry a lot of stuff in one (just no long guns if the wife unit is taking the only space AKA the passenger seat).
Now having said that, and being a huge Boxster fan I will tell you it will not scratch the 911 itch, but it is an apple/orange kind of thing

[Buckterrier]

Originally Posted by targa911S

Might have to sell some guns

Let me know Mister and please put me on the list of buyers.

I'll keep my eyes open in this neck of the woods for a well prepared 911.

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

David, would a Corvair scratch your itch?

That was my very first car. Many moons ago....but ...no

[javadog]

Buy a '78 or '79 SC...

JR

[onewhippedpuppy]

You can still find a nice mid-year or SC for $10-15k with some looking. Hell even a Carrera if you're lucky. A Boxster is a nice substitute, you get the flat six howl and handling that will put the older cars to shame. The 944 is a great car but they're also old and cheap, it's getting really hard to find nice ones and they seem to be commanding a premium. Sounds like a 911 is what you want, start shopping craigslist over the winter when prices are cheap, you never know....

[porwolf]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

You can still find a nice mid-year or SC ....

Mid-year SC? SC's started in 1978, or am I terribly wrong? Maybe you mean CIS mid-years?

[aigel]

When it comes to classic Porsches, it is like owning a horse or dog. They all need about the same care and TLC. Get the horse or dog you want, it will cost the same in terms of upkeep. The Boxster is not a good alternative either, because the bottom falls out on them. A $15k Boxster now will be a $7k car in 5-10 years. That's not going to happen with any air cooled 911.

I regret selling my SC, but it had to go to pay for the 993. The 993 is now the car I owned the longest in my life ...

G

[timmy2]

Porsche 1978 911SC Targa
Still listed from page 1. Pretty good price if you have been shopping around at all....

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

No, no, and no... did I mention NO!

I sold my 944 for a Miata... the Miata is a fun little car but I miss the 944 every time I drive it (the Miata).

OK parts are cheap(er) but it is a PITA to work on.. and the folks over on miata form are mostly wankers.

End of rant...

I vote for a 968 or Boxster

I have owned 9 Porsches, including a 944S and a 951.

A supercharged Miata is a pretty good car. I bought new tires for mine, changed the oil, kept driving it, and bought new tires... I expect brake pads will be next... What else is there, when a timing belt and full service takes maybe a half a day ?

It's not a Targa. But then neither is a 944.

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by NotaBRG

But... but... but... you got an automatic.

And not all of the folks on that Miata forum are wankers, some are just as nice as the posters here.

Don't get me started...

The thing is, if you want to talk about the most raced car in the woorld, it would be the Miata. If you want fun and affordable, easy to mod and upgrade with a huge aftermarket support group, it would be the Miata. RWD, good handling, and they can be fast.

It is an option. Monetarily, very few cars will ever come close to being as cheap to own and operate. If someone wants to get off of the sidelines, and into the game for a minimal entry fee, I am just putting it out there.

Big Miata wave.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by porwolf

Mid-year SC? SC's started in 1978, or am I terribly wrong? Maybe you mean CIS mid-years?

I wrote mid-year OR SC. I was referring to the '74-'77 models that still tend to be reasonably priced.

Originally Posted by aigel

When it comes to classic Porsches, it is like owning a horse or dog. They all need about the same care and TLC. Get the horse or dog you want, it will cost the same in terms of upkeep. The Boxster is not a good alternative either, because the bottom falls out on them. A $15k Boxster now will be a $7k car in 5-10 years. That's not going to happen with any air cooled 911.

I regret selling my SC, but it had to go to pay for the 993. The 993 is now the car I owned the longest in my life ...

G

If you spend $10k on a Boxster you're not going to lose much, if any, value. You can find nice cars in that price range, with the S being a little more. The best thing about the Boxster is their newer age, it's easier to find one that hasn't been neglected. Though I agree about the air cooled 911 not losing money, I suspect they are all going to continue appreciating.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

David, would a Corvair scratch your itch?

Not sure what it would feel like going from a nice 2.2 911S to an old Corvair? Maybe like switching from young Cindy Crawford to one of the stumpier Kardashians? IDK...

The truth of the matter is that only a fast 911 is going to suffice, it won't be as cool as a 1970 911S but it might have other attributes that the old one was lacking. You hinted that you sold the old S for somewhere in the $30s? Do you still have that $$? You could buy a nice 993 for that, maybe have to add a couple bucks...I'd stay away from the 944s/Miatas/Mustangs/etc., you'll just have a sick feeling every time you look at it. In a clean 993, you could just pretend that you traded the old S in back in the late '90s when the 993 was worth 8x as much!

Like this:

Porsche : 911 Carrera in Porsche | eBay Motors

Put some better looking rims on that thing and you'd be back in the game, big time.