[jhynesrockmtn]

One of the things to keep in mind if that the newer more complex Porsches really don't like to sit. I know no cars like to sit but the mechanic who did the PPI on my 996 told me the cars he sees with the biggest IMS/RMS and various other issues like cracked coolant tanks, water pumps that go bad prematurely, etc. are low mileage garage queens. Given your use, less than 1,000 miles per year, 914 or another older car seems like your answer. You may need to search the west coast for a decent less rusty example and travel to finish the deal but it will be worth it. I bought a relatively rust free 73 914 with a later 2 liter motor swapped in at some point. It needs some updating but at $8,500 purchase price (I think I overpaid a bit), I'll have $10,000 to $12,000 plus my time and elbow grease in it and end up with a very nice driver with new paint, fresh mechanicals and easy to maintain.