Which Porsche would complement your 911?
 

Ok, I love all Porsches and I was thinking about which one I would like as a future stable mate for the 911.

It would be great to have a 914, but rust issues is kind of a pain. This goes for the 356 as well.

The 928 (GTS guise) would be awesome, but it's a little thirsty on gas. Maintenance would also be high ( but would it be higher than a 911 Turbo?).

The 968 is underrated, but is rare and IMO looks much better than its predecessors.

**I'd consider the Boxster as well, but unless I swap the Cab for a coupe (maybe a 964T or 993), it would be a little redundant no?

So which one would you have to share the garage with your 911 (isn't this fun :) ?)

another 911, only different - either a nice early longhood, a track car, or a 993.

i am with jgordon. an early S.

Papa Smurf!!!

Ditto- another one....preferably an early MFI lightweight.

Only a 911 compliments a 911. I agree if you have a late model one, get an early model in same condition as other one.

Definitely a 904

904 or 911 coupe -

I really want a 911 (993, 996, 997) C4S as a daily driver. But as far as complementing my 911, it would be a 356 Speedster in black that is way out of budget for now.

Paint to sample (L305) Royal blue...aka Arrow Blue... Cayman S to go along side my 1969 911E race car of the same color.....
Yep..... I'm a sucker, and I'm on the wait list.

A boxster isnt redundant to a 911, it is a much different car....

having owned both, the boxster is a much less "seat of your pants" driver...more refined....Of course in that refinement, you lose some of the "feel"......If I had the space, I would have both....

And you can never have too many rag tops.....

Chris

A 73 2.7 RS or a 550 Spyder if I had the money. Champagne dreams aside, my beer budget car would be a 73 S or 914/6.

:eek:


now, what drools? ;)


to the original Q: 916, 550, 930

I have my 930 cab. The family could use a twin turbo Cayenne.

Definitly a 914, just find one that's solid, and that someone else has put the $$ into.

-I ran a 73 2.0 for the last 4 years, put 5-7k miles a year on it and had a blast! it was the easiest Porsche to work on i've ever had, was the cheapest to run, and was the most fun to drive.. Don't get me wrong I love my sc, but hands down a solid 914 is one of the most fun to drive porsche's you can find.

But that was what he was saying, 2 converts might be one too many. Not that it was a similar car in other respects. At least that's how I read it.

For that reason, I vote Cayman. Or, if you really want a luxury liner, a 996 coupe.

black 959

930. For the money can't be beat.

914-6 3.6 sure sounds nice right now.

An old bathtub would also be nice but agree with you on the rust issues.

JoeA

Got the early S. A 914-6 or better yet a 916 would be very cool. If I were to buy another 911 style, it would be a black 930 or retired 935. A 993 coupe for wifey with a tip. God thats a big wish list.

Maybe a 916 clone or Beck Spyder.

But pleased to have the SC for now.

Markus
80 SC Targa

Dreamin'
 

Gee.........only one comes to mind, same car for the last how many years, one ride in Monty Sheltons 906 back in 1968 or 69.

Heck, I would get rid of the 911 for a 906. Go figure?

Randy Jones
1971 911 "Iris"

PS..........a Kurtis Kraft / Offy midget would take me back to the other side of my vivid childhood racin' memorys.

Cayenne turbo.

...A 2000 996 Carrera 2 Coupe in silver would be nice...

928! That's what I have, and I love it. They can be very costly to own if you buy one with issues. But if you pay a little premium and get one that's been well cared for and in great shape, it will be a very rewarding car to have and maintenance will be quite reasonable. The GTS is going to cost a bundle, but you can pick up a great S4 for about the price of a G50 Carrera. Since I bought my 928, the 911 has gotten less attention. It's very addicting and will blow the doors off a 911 of the same vintage, even in the corners. It has a much better power/weight ratio and 50/50 weight distribution. And it's comfy!

I'm pretty happy with the SC, it's a lot of bang for the buck.
But if I wanted another type of thrill it would probably be a Street Rod / Muscle car for variety.

Well the midyear 911 kind of lacks civility and comfort. The miata can be described in the same way no? So I would recommend a car that has even less civility and comfort than the midyear. Something exotic and racy. Early turbo? Replica 550/904/RS?

993 coupe. But then how to decide which to drive?

A red 930 with a G50--ahhhhh nirvana!

Original Speedster or even an '89 Speedster.

Sammy, were you kidding about a Cayenne ??? Each his own...I guess

I'm with Zeke on this one.

-or-

Trade your cab for a newer Boxster, then pick up an early coupe...maybe a lightweight something with a powerful motor and...

Well, you get the idea.

SmileWavy

For me it would be a 993 C4s so I could extend the 911 experience beyond non-rainy days between May & November. Plus I just love that wide bottom.

or

a 993 Targa as I love the practicality of the rear hatch and I could still use it year round with the exception of a few days when the roads are just to slippery to risk it.


INHO the 993 is the best looking post impact bumper 911; and it's still air-cooled

If we're just dreaming and going all hypothetical here, I'd love to have an original 935 for a track car. Nice big old twin turbo with the original whale tail.

Nice and big, raw, and unrefined... kind of like me. ;)

I have a 72 with a 3.2, tricked suspension and brakes with rs flares, some 9" rears and 7" front tires. It's an absolute gas to drive, on and off the track. If I was to pruchase a second car it would be a cab, maybe a boxster.

I'd like a cayman or a boxter, for dependability during the times when the SC is not running up to par. Not sure which I would have, Like the convertable but the with some modifications I think the cayman might have more potential?

And now for some visuals...
 

Pulled these off of this thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/224964-911-owner-love-my-new-boxster.html These are from some two Pcar owners:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1121268515.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1121268530.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1121268542.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1121268553.jpg

Can you see the common theme here?

SmileWavy

An early 911, 930, or a Boxster were all considerations of mine but I opted for a 914. My 911 is mostly stock and I wanted a car I could continually tweek that would not cost a lot. A turbo fit the "continually tweeking" category, but was not in the budget. A 914 is a good option on a limited budget and has endless upgrade opportunities - and they are getting pretty rare.

Here is my latest project ...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1121270271.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1121270292.jpg

A 962 would compliment anything nicely!

If we are talking a daily driver, a Cayman might be nice.

Track car - a 74 RSR or a clone with a 3.6 would be fine. Plus an aluminum trailer, plus a diesel dually tow vehicle, spares, and more importantly a suitcase full of $100 bills so I could afford to take it out to the track!!!!!!

Don

First of all, I need a bigger garage because mine is only a two - holer and my wife won't park her BMW outside. That aside, I'm thinking a late 996 coupe, black or dark metallic blue, as the daily driver to compliment my beautiful black cab.

My Tahoe would probably have to be used as a down payment though.

Believe it or not, I'm actually thinking about it...maybe in a year or two.