Has anyones ownership of an older Porsche pushed them to a newer model??

[dbrisson]

Probably off topic, but I am having a blast driving and working on my 82 911 sc, the few issues which I have been asking questions about are almost resolved.

I was wondering how many people started with an older car and decided they must have a newer model? or did it push you to even more of a vintage car..

[Porsche]

I actually went to an older model.

[kilodawg]

I went both ways

On acquiring Porsches that is...

[randywebb]

hahhaha

both for me too

[DG624]

I've got the newest model I can afford...'86 Carrera. I think there is some advantages besides the cost...lighter weight, less gizmos and classic styling.

[BK911]

I went newer, from a '70 to a '73.5.

[1982911SCTarga]

I started with a 356B coupe.

Brian

[wswilburn]

I'm getting close to having my SC the way I want it. If I bought something newer, I'd have to start over!

[anthony]

I started with a '74 914 (still have it) and then next got my '81 911SC. The SC feels much more modern than the '74. It also feels a bit more reliable overall. Mostly that is because it's newer and only has 88K miles on it. The 914 is up to 160K and needs a few small things and a starter. And while the engine runs good, it could use a good freshening up.

If money was no object I wouldn't mind adding a Caymen S to the stable.

[MRM]

I got an 84 in 2000 because it was the newest and best I could afford. My wife's after me to get a more modern, comfortable car she can drive. I'm planning to get a 2002 or later 996 in the next year or two.

[Steve 82SC]

We recently entertained the notion of moving up to a 996....even saw a nice one at a dealer (a 2000 with 11,000 miles) and I knew the service history and previous owner. The sales manager was looking out the window at my car and told me that it wasn't his nature to "queer a deal," but he said that he'd never consider getting rid of a car like mine. I also considered the fact that the 996's aren't as user-friendly when it comes to projects, upgrades, or repairs. Decide to keep what I have.

Steve

[thulsadoom]

When looking at which 911 to get, reading this forum pointed me at the "bullet-pruf" years of 78-83. I needed a daily driver.. and I got one very reliable one in a 1980SC Targa with 155k miles on it. I've done a whole bunch of minor mods, but nothing too complciated. I am interested in the Carreras for the motronic and G50 transmission, but not yet the lighter (but less-reliable so I've heard) 2.7s - some day. The 964s and 996s seem rather expensive, complicated and not nearly as reliable. Ok.. so they may be faster, but the *driving experience* of my SC is eminently satisfying.

[Scooter]

I kept going newer and newer, then I came to my senses and got Millie.

[ficke]

I started out with a 69T(boy racer/rs wanna be) moved newer 73( with a 3.0L), then 79SC Then I stepped up with some $ and brought a 67S, The 67 is real pleasing and is a "keeper".
New is good for daily driver and old is good for raw fun IMO.

[RallyJon]

Yes, I went newer beacuse I wanted to drive a Porsche every day.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally posted by RallyJon
Yes, I went newer beacuse I wanted to drive a Porsche every day.

You can drive the old ones everyday....LOTS of people do it.

[RallyJon]

Uh-huh. Pasadena.

[MRM]

It's tough for me to drive my 84 cab from about November through April. When it gets real cold I wouldn't even like to start it for fear of blowing oil lines or something.

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by dbrisson
Probably off topic, but I am having a blast driving and working on my 82 911 sc, the few issues which I have been asking questions about are almost resolved.

I was wondering how many people started with an older car and decided they must have a newer model? or did it push you to even more of a vintage car..

Hell yeah! Always to a newer model for me. First, a 1966 912. Then, a 1969 912. After that, a 1970 911T. After looking at the then new 1974 models, I started the hunt for my current car, a 1972 911S. I guess you could say I've been waiting for Porsche to come out with a better new model ever since.

[quattrorunner]

It may depend on how much money you have. Porsches are expensive. Older ones in the 78-83 years are too but so uncomplicated, that it's no problem to do it yourself. If you don't work on your cars, and have bucks, get a newer car(993 max). 996 isn't a 911, but it is a porsche.
Newer cars these days are a buzkill. I have a bad attitude right now because of my allroad. Man, compared to the old school audi quattros, this is a piece of turd. Just too many subsystems. All new cars are this way if you ask me. Get a warranty. Nothing makes me more comfortable that the engine compartment of my 79'. No mysteries there.