[Seahawk]

I know next to nothing about modern Porsche's. The newest Porsche I have owned was a 1994 964, which I loved. BTW, I say "modern" knowing this thing is almost 15 years old.

So, my buddy the very disabled vet can't drive stick anymore. He owns a 2007 Carrera S Cabriolet with 40k on the odometer. I have driven it in years past, but it has sat for over a year and has issues, I am just not sure how many.

I'll move this to the Marketplace discussion but the folks I trust to give me unvarnished advice are here.

First, some back story. He is my son's Godfather, Italian, from a tough upbringing in Pottsville, Pa. Smart. Earned a slot at the Naval Academy and then earned his aviator wings. He flew H-2s.

Medically discharged as a LT, and transition to business where we met in 1991. Honest, stubborn and a now very rich man. He talks with both my children more than I do: He is their investment advisor. Not my choice but they didn't ask: They both genuinely love him.

I tell you this because as a counterpoint he treats cars poorly.

So. He wants to sell his Porsche because he really can't drive it. We have talked about this for months. I have finally convinced him to let me get the car here to my farm, clean it up, keep it in one of my nice barns and get the work done on it that needs to be done. I will drive it once a week when I take him on his errands.

He asked his my son wants it. I said no, not now. Jack just passed the bar and doesn't have a garage. Let's stick to the plan.

I think I just may buy it, keep it for a few years and then pass it along to either my kids or wife.

That is where I am. Pictures below.

The bad:

Battery is dead
Wing is inop
Sits outside (don't get me started)
Some small dents
Paint scraps on both rear wheel flares
Not sure of maintenance

All bad, I get it.

The good

I love the color and top combo.
It drives great

Opinions, please; be brutal but succinct. It is not mine but I can see myself getting it sorted.