Which Porsche would you buy ~£50K - Asking for a friend

[Alex]

Maybe it's a company car :dont know: :grin:

 

[stichill99]

993

I think he should get a 993 for the aircooled experience. I am sure he will get one in budget if he is patient :thumbs:

 

[1marc]

It's a tough one right now. No GT cars available for that value, this seems to be a thing of the future past sadly.

Driver focused:
I'd say find an extra c.£10k (on top of the extra wiggle room you mentioned) and get a 981 GT4 or
C.£60k 997 CSR

Residuals:

993 if you can get the right one, but will probably need some money spending in maintenance now or in the future
997 GTS

Not a lot else available really. Would rule out a tiptronic personally, so I guess the next question would be, whether a PDK is in the mix or not.

As for a targa, I only really like the 991 targa, and feel it's built to a level of it not affecting the ride, or being a wallowey rattle box, but I'm speculating on the earlier targa's. Strange I like them, as I'm not the biggest 991 fan either.

Still, with a 997 already in the fleet it's a nice problem to have.

Would they be inclined to 'improve' it, if so you're going to be spending a lot more over time. If they can accept it in its original condition, then fair enough but knowing your friend, I think he'd be partial to subtly improving it... therefore, could be an impact on residuals.

You can make the rear suspension independent on a 964, just need to chuck cash at it.

 

[plavix]

Think this may be sold now but you never know. Would this be out of budget? Might be some room to manouvre on the asking price:

United Kingdom

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125627811133

That's quite pretty, especially with a colour change.

I'm a bit confused by the brief, but it appears to be somewhere along the lines of a 991.1, a 997 GTS, a 996 GT3 (can you get one for 60k? I've no idea), or a 993. Or maybe a Boxster or Cayman, as it's still a Porsche. Which will be driven but still needs good residuals.

But since your friend already has a 997, I'd suggest go air-cooled and go 993.

I'm not sure, as the 996 GT3 starts around £70K.

As 'your friend' obviously likes the 997 I'd suggest he sells his existing Carrera to increase his budget and starts looking for a nice Gen2 997 Turbo.

I don't think the 997 is ever going to go. 997 Turbo is probably looking one of the better options.

I think he should get a 993 for the aircooled experience. I am sure he will get one in budget if he is patient :thumbs:

Another very strong contender. Especially a Targa.

It's a tough one right now. No GT cars available for that value, this seems to be a thing of the future past sadly.

Driver focused:
I'd say find an extra c.£10k (on top of the extra wiggle room you mentioned) and get a 981 GT4 or
C.£60k 997 CSR

Residuals:

993 if you can get the right one, but will probably need some money spending in maintenance now or in the future
997 GTS

Not a lot else available really. Would rule out a tiptronic personally, so I guess the next question would be, whether a PDK is in the mix or not.

As for a targa, I only really like the 991 targa, and feel it's built to a level of it not affecting the ride, or being a wallowey rattle box, but I'm speculating on the earlier targa's. Strange I like them, as I'm not the biggest 991 fan either.

Still, with a 997 already in the fleet it's a nice problem to have.

Would they be inclined to 'improve' it, if so you're going to be spending a lot more over time. If they can accept it in its original condition, then fair enough but knowing your friend, I think he'd be partial to subtly improving it... therefore, could be an impact on residuals.

You can make the rear suspension independent on a 964, just need to chuck cash at it.

Absolutely has to be a manual. The GT4 is an interesting option, and perhaps worth the extra budget :dont know:

 

[adamw]

Think out of the options available, if it were me with this budget I'd be trying to obtain a nice 981 GT4 :grin:

 

[TurboSandGT4]

Think out of the options available, if it were me with this budget I'd be trying to obtain a nice 981 GT4 :grin:

+1
work harder for the extra £15k :lol:

at 50K a 991.1 C2 or 981 Cayman S

He/She should drive both and decide which feels better for them

 

[plavix]

Think out of the options available, if it were me with this budget I'd be trying to obtain a nice 981 GT4 :grin:

GT4 is a good shout, and warrants additional investigation I think.

I'd be trying to obtain a nice 981 GT4 :grin:
+1
work harder for the extra £15k :lol:

at 50K a 991.1 C2 or 981 Cayman S
They should drive both and decide which feels better for them

Corrected that for you :thumb: I suspect a little bias.

The 982 GTS 4.0 looks to be an interesting option for them.