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I'm on the look out for a car...
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Out of everything that's been suggested so far I think the 993 has to be at the top of the pile....
While a top of the range 993 turbo might be slightly out of your price range it'd be well worth maxing out for it. In comparison to the rest of the suggestions it'll have the lowest depreciation rate and possibly might even appreciate....
Assuming you picked up a 993 that didn't cost you an arm and a leg to maintain the 993 would cost you less over the space of 2/3 years. Plus every time you walk out to the car you'll be thinking YES! this is my car!!
Something else that might be worth looking at is a XK/XKR but again I don't think it'd be anything compared to the 993.
http://www.compucars.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar/xk/xk/for-sale/?1190421
http://www.compucars.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar/xk/xkr/for-sale/?1240720
Maybe a little bit out of your price range but isn't that just a guide?!
You'll probably end up adding €10k to your budget!! 0 -
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I hang out on the PCI site as well, and go to meets etc - there is no shortage of really good 993's there - in fact, the best one I have ever seen in the flesh, UK or IRL, belongs to a PCI member. Late model (98) C4S....
Do bear in mind though, the majority of 993's are approaching 15-20yrs old.....nothing wrong with them, but they won't have the comfort or civility of a modern motor - esp a premium one. But fabulous in their own right.
996's - well, they must be the performance bargain of the moment, imho. Do bear in mind, and the PCI site has more than a few examples, that the engines can quite unexpectedly go 'pop'. This aptitude explains their appalling rate of depreciation. And from that site, the consensus is that Agnew's yard is full of 997's with not-dissimilar issues............I'd still buy one, but at the right price. 996 Turbo, anyone ?
I like that 650i. Yes it's as made as a bag of hammers, including the styling - but isn't that part of the attracton ??
Cayman fabulous, but god, not a Silver one, puhleez......Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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Always love your wisdom posts G-TT
I'm gonna take a walk over to Gilsons in the morning as I work close by and I'll have a look, he mentioned a 2007:mad: Cayman over the phone for mid 30s and they've that nice silver Boxster (probably the only soft top I'd ever buy).
Probably wouldn't do any harm to head along to one of those meets and ask questions.
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone.0 -
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...glad to be part of the fun
Next big PCI gathering is at the Mosney Show on Sunday 13th June - 20 PCI cars on their lot, including one of mine - so if you're not in a rush, wait 'til then and ogle all manner of models.......and cars as well
Cars For Sale from members over there, too: http://forum.porsche-club-ireland.com/index.php?topic=581.0
Of course, if you do buy a 996, I'll take it off you when you're finished. Pref a turbo, and not silver/black/blue. White/Red/Yellow, yes ! Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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alias no.9 wrote: »How about this?
Go on, you know you want to, a little older but low miles and way below budget so you can keep the balance in an emergency fund.
I might have made it a bit too subtle the first time but for €25k, it's serious metal (sorry fibreglass). You'll never meet another one on the road and it's one of the rawest, purest drivers cars you can get but the KY reg may be a bridge too far.
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Hardly noticeable on a daily basis though. Handling on my GTV was rubbish on track, but it never had a problem on the road or across the mountains.
Just test a few cars and go for whatever makes your heart race the most. Don't leave it too long though because after a month in a golf, an octavia might seem interesting 0 -
Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!Join Date:Posts: 64608
Is a 997 really out of budget in these hard times for a sharp opportunist? If it is, a Cayman is what I'd go for instead.
That said, I've never seen an air cooled P-car look as good as the one in Mark's link. And I think I changed cooling my personal computers from air to water way before Porsche did their cars My ads on adverts.ie
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I know it's out of price range but had to mention it...
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Bentley/Continental/GT/201004196720722/advert?channel=CARS
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Always love your wisdom posts G-TT
I'm gonna take a walk over to Gilsons in the morning as I work close by and I'll have a look, he mentioned a 2007:mad: Cayman over the phone for mid 30s and they've that nice silver Boxster (probably the only soft top I'd ever buy).
07 cayman for mid 30s, really :eek:0 -
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07 cayman for mid 30s, really :eek:
Dunno why there's an angry face beside 2007, I was typing on the phone when I posted.
I think while I look for a car something like this might have to be my daily driver..
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1701433.htm
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