[eolson]

Hi,

My dad and I are big Porsche fans but never really figured we'd be driving them. Last summer I finally found an '86 Carrera that needed some work, I did the work, and now I drive it all the time. Now my dad is starting get curious and also think about retirement and driving something more fun and maybe a little less practical.

With 996 values as they are, they're starting to get pretty tempting. We found a local 1999 C4 that claims to have had an engine replacement by a dealer in 2009 with all appropriate updates. It looks clean but I haven't seen it in person yet since we're just starting to feel out the whole idea.

I would love any input from you guys regarding the practicality of driving something like this on a daily basis. We live in Minnesota, it gets cold. My dad is thankfully a very practical guy, he brings up genuine concerns like will this start when it's way below zero and it's been sitting outside, are there concerns to be had with a first-year design, how sturdy/reliable are they, is the AWD any good, etc.

Thanks for any input you guys can offer!