P-cars to buy now for the average Joe with children

[christiandk]

So after 1.5 years Porscheless (shut up Ronnie) I found something original and affordable. Being a child of the mid 70s to 80s I love designs from then. Started with a 924s when I got my drivers license, moved on to Carrera, 964 WTL etc. So now I am back to basic.

This will do for a working dad for now. As you can see the seller is an Elvis lover. Much like Ronnie. White Porsche...Elvis? Hmmmmm.

[pmax]

The 912E prices have come back down to earth while you were away

[NYNick]

These are cool cars. Congrats.
Not exactly air cooled feel, but cool none-the-less.

[thamlin000]

Nice. Early ROW 944s had 163 hp and weighted less than US models, maybe 100lbs? Much quicker from what I've heard. Prettier bumpers too.

[KNS]

Nice - love the phone dials!

[Matt Monson]

White. I wonder what Ronnie would say about such a color choice.

[Patrick3000]

Very nice, enjoy!

[Rawknees'Turbo]

I always knew that Chris had a serious man-crush on me, and here is even more confirmation (now, only if it turbo powaaaa', then look out loins!).

P-nutz, please do not influence the Dangling Dane to purchase another pedal car - that's just wronger than wrong!

[pmax]

Nice hair, Christian.

[christiandk]

Thanks for the kind words...nice to have so good forum pals...........hmmmmmmm.

Yeah, fashion starts in Europe. In 5 years you guys will look like this too! The women love this look. Some men do too

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Chris, I ASSume that you'll mainly drive the new car bareassed - the Miami Vice suit stowed neatly in the hatch for times when you must wear clothing ?!?!

[ASD]

seems like a Boxster would be a good choice

[christiandk]

Originally Posted by ASD

seems like a Boxster would be a good choice

Thought about it. But I still like women more than men. Seriously though, a nice silver one with red leather like the prototype would be good. But with children rear seats are key. And I think that convertilbles are very 5 years ago.

[Unobtanium-inc]

A Porsche is a Porsche, and it's always better to have one than not. I see a lot of guys with project cars who may never get done with them. I advise they sell them and buy something they can enjoy. A few years ago I pulled a very original T5 out of a barn, the current owner was the Grandson of the 2nd owner, who got the car when it was a year old. He really wanted to do the car but really didn't have the money or the skills to do it right so he called me. I bought the car, it sold to a guy in Dubai, who had more than enough money. What did the young guy buy with my money, a very very nice 944, he brought it by the shop and I have to say it was impressive. So he could have sat in his garage and stared at a car he may never drive or he could be hauling arse around corners in a Porsche! I think he made the better choice.

---Adam

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by ASD

seems like a Boxster would be a good choice

Originally Posted by christiandk

Thought about it. But I still like women more than men.

And you're neither a hair dresser nor an aerobics instructor, right?!?!

[WANNA930]

I always love the 944 convertibles. They have a killer speedster look with the top up and just don't seem to get any love. Good look, limited edition, reasonable pricing but?

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by Unobtanium-inc

A Porsche is a Porsche, and it's always better to have one than not. I see a lot of guys with project cars who may never get done with them. I advise they sell them and buy something they can enjoy. A few years ago I pulled a very original T5 out of a barn, the current owner was the Grandson of the 2nd owner, who got the car when it was a year old. He really wanted to do the car but really didn't have the money or the skills to do it right so he called me. I bought the car, it sold to a guy in Dubai, who had more than enough money. What did the young guy buy with my money, a very very nice 944, he brought it by the shop and I have to say it was impressive. So he could have sat in his garage and stared at a car he may never drive or he could be hauling arse around corners in a Porsche! I think he made the better choice.

---Adam

Cool story. I think my son and I sold him that 944.....it was an Red S, no?

[christiandk]

Originally Posted by WANNA930

I always love the 944 convertibles. They have a killer speedster look with the top up and just don't seem to get any love. Good look, limited edition, reasonable pricing but?

I loved my S2 drop top...so much that I wrapped it around a tree

Pretty speedster look.

[Unobtanium-inc]

Originally Posted by NYNick

Cool story. I think my son and I sold him that 944.....it was an Red S, no?

Yup, red and very nice.