Topic: Porsche buying thread

[John]

My only experience with a Porsche is that a guy driving a Porsche almost rear-ended me recently (my brand new car, too!).

He was careless.  He assumed l was going to proceed through a yellow light.  He assumed wrong.  He was p*ssed.

I thought to myself, a guy who can afford a Porsche should know how to drive.

[quadzilla]

I thought to myself, a guy who can afford a Porsche should know how to drive.

The type of car has NOTHING to do with the driver being an idiot.

[rrocket]

I thought to myself, a guy who can afford a Porsche should know how to drive.

The type of car has NOTHING to do with the driver being an idiot.

Yea!!

It's the guys in the GTIs you need to look out for!   

[quadzilla]

I thought to myself, a guy who can afford a Porsche should know how to drive.

The type of car has NOTHING to do with the driver being an idiot.

Yea!!

It's the guys in the GTIs you need to look out for!   

So true. Those guys are wankers.

[Triple Bob]

I thought to myself, a guy who can afford a Porsche should know how to drive.

The type of car has NOTHING to do with the driver being an idiot.

Yea!!

It's the guys in the GTIs you need to look out for!   

So true. Those guys are wankers.

Absolutely.

[dirtyjeffer]

What an amazing car! I'd love one.

One of the best and best sounding engines you can buy.  9,000 rpm wail.

Incredible car!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdme4ISq8Y     

[Gurgie]

One of the best and best sounding engines you can buy.  9,000 rpm wail.

Incredible car!

Yup!!! I had the pleasure of flogging one around the track in Vegas & the howl that engine made was 

[JohnnyMac]

Random thought, if someone was to buy a 10+ year old 911 4S and planned on driving it year round, say 15,000 kms per year, how much would you want in the bank for "unexpected FGC repairs". 

I'm already planning for my next vehicle and getting an older 911 4S is something I might consider, but it'd have to be a year round vehicle.  I'm thinking having $10K in the bank for FGC repairs over a 4 year period would be reasonable but I'm not really familiar with Porsche maintenance and reliability.

[OliverD]

I think generally speaking 911s are pretty reliable. I think $10k would be a pretty good sum but once you dip into it you may want to top it up again.

[JohnnyMac]

I think generally speaking 911s are pretty reliable. I think $10k would be a pretty good sum but once you dip into it you may want to top it up again.

So $10K at all times.  I was figuring $10K over 4 years might be enough, not including the regular maintenance and wear and tear items.

[OliverD]

I think generally speaking 911s are pretty reliable. I think $10k would be a pretty good sum but once you dip into it you may want to top it up again.

So $10K at all times.  I was figuring $10K over 4 years might be enough, not including the regular maintenance and wear and tear items.

It very well could be but you never know.

[blur911]

I think generally speaking 911s are pretty reliable. I think $10k would be a pretty good sum but once you dip into it you may want to top it up again.

So $10K at all times.  I was figuring $10K over 4 years might be enough, not including the regular maintenance and wear and tear items.

It very well could be but you never know.

$10k over 4 years for stuff above regular maintenance sounds more than sufficient, unless you blow an engine...

[Gurgie]

Random thought, if someone was to buy a 10+ year old 911 4S and planned on driving it year round, say 15,000 kms per year, how much would you want in the bank for "unexpected FGC repairs". 

I'm already planning for my next vehicle and getting an older 911 4S is something I might consider, but it'd have to be a year round vehicle.  I'm thinking having $10K in the bank for FGC repairs over a 4 year period would be reasonable but I'm not really familiar with Porsche maintenance and reliability.

I think if you get a 997.2 you'll be fine with that kinda cash! The tires are going to be your biggest expense most likely..

[Hannibalsmith]

Random thought, if someone was to buy a 10+ year old 911 4S and planned on driving it year round, say 15,000 kms per year, how much would you want in the bank for "unexpected FGC repairs". 

I'm already planning for my next vehicle and getting an older 911 4S is something I might consider, but it'd have to be a year round vehicle.  I'm thinking having $10K in the bank for FGC repairs over a 4 year period would be reasonable but I'm not really familiar with Porsche maintenance and reliability.

I think if you get a 997.2 you'll be fine with that kinda cash! The tires are going to be your biggest expense most likely..

You'll be back into a Porsche soon enough...that SLK is just a one-night stand

[Gurgie]

Random thought, if someone was to buy a 10+ year old 911 4S and planned on driving it year round, say 15,000 kms per year, how much would you want in the bank for "unexpected FGC repairs". 

I'm already planning for my next vehicle and getting an older 911 4S is something I might consider, but it'd have to be a year round vehicle.  I'm thinking having $10K in the bank for FGC repairs over a 4 year period would be reasonable but I'm not really familiar with Porsche maintenance and reliability.

I think if you get a 997.2 you'll be fine with that kinda cash! The tires are going to be your biggest expense most likely..

You'll be back into a Porsche soon enough...that SLK is just a one-night stand

I figure the SLK will be around for at least 2yrs, then I'll flip it for something else, but I am loving it so far... just major smiles per mile!! Hoping that because it's low mileage, low production number, etc... that maybe I'll be able to break even after a few years or be a little up. They seem to be selling for decent prices in the US right now, especially when you consider the exchange rate. I've had the 951 for 6yrs and I should be ahead if it sells at my reserve price on Cars & Bids, just waiting for their final draft of the ad right now.

[Hannibalsmith]

Random thought, if someone was to buy a 10+ year old 911 4S and planned on driving it year round, say 15,000 kms per year, how much would you want in the bank for "unexpected FGC repairs". 

I'm already planning for my next vehicle and getting an older 911 4S is something I might consider, but it'd have to be a year round vehicle.  I'm thinking having $10K in the bank for FGC repairs over a 4 year period would be reasonable but I'm not really familiar with Porsche maintenance and reliability.

I think if you get a 997.2 you'll be fine with that kinda cash! The tires are going to be your biggest expense most likely..

You'll be back into a Porsche soon enough...that SLK is just a one-night stand

I figure the SLK will be around for at least 2yrs, then I'll flip it for something else, but I am loving it so far... just major smiles per mile!! Hoping that because it's low mileage, low production number, etc... that maybe I'll be able to break even after a few years or be a little up. They seem to be selling for decent prices in the US right now, especially when you consider the exchange rate. I've had the 951 for 6yrs and I should be ahead if it sells at my reserve price on Cars & Bids, just waiting for their final draft of the ad right now.

Good strategy

[rrocket]

I think generally speaking 911s are pretty reliable. I think $10k would be a pretty good sum but once you dip into it you may want to top it up again.

So $10K at all times.  I was figuring $10K over 4 years might be enough, not including the regular maintenance and wear and tear items.

I didn't spend anywhere near that much on my 996....was just maintenance for the time I had it. But it was well maintained when I bought it.


But there are a few regular items you can price out that seem to always need attention: Air/Oil Separator (AOS) is probably the most common of the usual "bigger" items...though it could be filed under maintenance. It usually runs $1500 all in.

Another item I was pretty shocked at the price was the rear CV/Axles. $1000ea just for the part.

Pads and rotors can be costly depending on what's on the car and what you choose as replacement. And I've heard wheel bearings are a PITA.

[dirtyjeffer]

i think something like this might be what i'll get next time around:

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/lexus/gs/scarborough/ontario/5_48679354_20101022080026966?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=18_42_42&pc=N6G%205N1&sprx=-2

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/lexus/ls/vaughan/ontario/5_48772350_20090806102017371?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=pl&urp=1&urm=1&pc=N6G%205N1&sprx=-2

[Gurgie]

This is the 911 I'd buy if I had the cash.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/oakville-halton-region/2009-porsche-911-targa-4s-targa-sport-chrono-6-speed/1521577848?utm_source=com.samsung.android.messaging&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

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[rrocket]

This is the 911 I'd buy if I had the cash.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/oakville-halton-region/2009-porsche-911-targa-4s-targa-sport-chrono-6-speed/1521577848?utm_source=com.samsung.android.messaging&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

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