 New purchase dilemma....vintage BMW vs newer Porsche |
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| Cairo94507 |
 Feb 11 2021, 01:08 PM
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Michael  Group: Members Posts: 9,723 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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If it is a "tii" then that is the way to go. If not, then I would lean towards the Boxster.
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| mepstein |
Feb 11 2021, 01:22 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,253 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Cal @ Feb 11 2021, 01:36 PM)  Update on this thread.....I ended up purchasing an '08 987.1 base Cayman with 25K miles from a Porsche dealership in St. Louis. It's nicely equipped with a 5-speed manual, 18" S wheels, sport seats....it's an absolute blast to drive and the prices are a bargain right now. Thanks for all the advice from the members here. Looks right at home. Nice to have a car that can click the sports car box but still drive x-country without worry. |
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| Mayne |
Feb 11 2021, 01:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 28-February 17 From: NM Member No.: 20,880 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Cal @ Feb 11 2021, 01:36 PM) Update on this thread.....I ended up purchasing an '08 987.1 base Cayman with 25K miles from a Porsche dealership in St. Louis. It's nicely equipped with a 5-speed manual, 18" S wheels, sport seats....it's an absolute blast to drive and the prices are a bargain right now. Thanks for all the advice from the members here. Beautiful Cayman! I have a friend with a silver Cayman S and I think it's an almost timeless look, especially for a modern car. Sleek, beautiful, sporty. I could sell my 944 Turbo and 986 Boxster and be most of the way to a Cayman purchase...must resist! |
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| KELTY360 |
Feb 11 2021, 01:39 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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The BMW gives me a stiffy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .......but that Cayman is a very nice choice.
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| 2mAn |
Feb 11 2021, 01:53 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Thats a great 2-car combo, assuming you never need to carry more than 1 passenger.
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| CHIZ 914 |
Feb 11 2021, 03:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 14-May 18 From: Mountlake Terrace, Wa Member No.: 22,118 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 987’s are fun
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| Cal |
Feb 11 2021, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Feb 11 2021, 02:39 PM) The BMW gives me a stiffy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .......but that Cayman is a very nice choice. I looked at a number of Tii’s for sale the past 12 months through private sales, BAT auction, dealers, etc. The prices of these cars have gone the same route as early 911’s. All of the Tii’s that I seriously considered were almost twice the price that I paid for the Cayman.... |
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| bkrantz |
Feb 11 2021, 09:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,742 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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In case nobody noticed, the 2002 has a back seat. That makes it possible to take kids, grandkids, or 2 couples out for a ride (at least if not too far).
I loved the 71 2002 I had, even when pulling the engine under a friend's tree. |
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| 914_teener |
Feb 11 2021, 10:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,197 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Cal @ Feb 11 2021, 05:11 PM) QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Feb 11 2021, 02:39 PM) The BMW gives me a stiffy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .......but that Cayman is a very nice choice. I looked at a number of Tii’s for sale the past 12 months through private sales, BAT auction, dealers, etc. The prices of these cars have gone the same route as early 911’s. All of the Tii’s that I seriously considered were almost twice the price that I paid for the Cayman.... I agree....I looked really hard at this same choice and a while ago. Cayman S was my choice. Since then.....my wife and I both agreed on a Macan S to replace the CX-5 which was also a great SUV. The 987 is destined to be a classic like the 914 if not already...at least in Porsche family. |
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| TonyA |
Feb 12 2021, 05:29 AM
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Nachmal Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 17-November 16 From: Hilltown PA Member No.: 20,596 Region Association: North East States
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I we will be seeing this car at Bucks County C&C this spring. If the snow and salt ever goes away.
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