How to Buy a Classic Porsche
The Porsche is considered by many to be the ultimate sports car. These German gems may be more affordable than you think.
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Consider the 356 series for the truly classic Porsche. These came in coupe and convertible models. The most valuable will be the Speedster version, built from 1955 to 1959. The most drivable will be any of the 356C series, built from 1963 to 1965.
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Look for a good early 911, particularly the cars built from 1971 to 1974. Perhaps the finest example is the 911S. Avoid cars from the first two years of production (1966 and 1967). Also avoid cars built from 1975 to 1977, which have reliability problems associated with emissions.
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Consider a 914 for cheap thrills. The mid-engine design offers great handling. The 914-6 is an amazing car that was built in limited quantities.
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Tips & Warnings
The 912 can be a real bargain. It's basically a 911 with the lower-maintenance (and less powerful) 356 four-cylinder engine.
As with many classics, your main enemies are rust and abuse. Be sure to have the car checked out by a qualified mechanic.
Be aware that the cars built after the early '70s, such as the 924, 944 and 928, aren't holding their value. The 356s and 911s can be considered solid investments.
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Comments
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944 looks good.
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aiko2x
Jan 04, 2008
I am thinking about a used Boxster 2002 or later. Any thoughts? -
aiko2x
Jan 04, 2008
I am thinking about a used Boxster 2002 or later. Any thoughts?
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Jordo
Jan 19, 2007
I've only bought used Porsches for the past 10 years and there's no such thing as buying an old Porsche as an investment unless you're looking for a show car. A 944 or 968 can be a great buy and the right one will mean getting a car that will run largely maintenance free. Anyone who knows these cars can explain why. None of the three 944s I've owned were expensive to acquire or maintain and all of them were in top condition. A 911, on the other hand, will cost more to maintain than a 944 or 928 of the same vintage.
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Nov 22, 2005
Make sure to check the undercarrige for rust. Many Porsche owners are very concerned with the outward beauty of their car but do not worry much about the underbody. If it comes from anywhere that rust is a problem, you will want to be cognizant of this.
