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Originally posted by 356six
Buy a decent 912 and drive the hell out of it for a few years. Save some money, sell the 912 & buy a nice 911.
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That's exactly what I did. Outstanding advice.
I ended up keeping the 912 for nine years. When I bought it, I wasn't prepared to take on the costs of a 911, but I always loved Porsches and wanted a unique car with some class and relatively low maintenance costs. 912 fit the bill perfectly. It also ended up being a superb basic education in driving a rear engine rear wheel drive car, although it is obviously under-powered compared to a 911. On the flip side, it's more balanced. Once I got into a 911, I intuitively understood how to manage the weight. It wasn't a giant leap.
I bought one in gorgeous condition from a second owner, and recovered all my costs when I sold it earlier this year. If you've got $5k now, you can probably save another three or four thousand, which will buy you a very nice example, one you can be proud of.