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  1. #1
    Lawrence
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    porsche decision

    hi

    i'd like to get you porsche fanatics' take:

    if you had a fixed sum of cash to buy a porsche....

    would you buy a late model boxster S......or an older model 911 turbo?



  2. #2
    Jim
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    "Lawrence L." <net> wrote in message
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    964 turbo or 993 turbo.



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    someone@somewhere.net
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    What's the fixed sum?

    I'd go a third route and get a 993 w/o turbo if you're set on rear-engine.

    You'll get more bang/buck with the waterpumpers.

    Lawrence L. wrote:
     

  4. #4
    Porsche_Blondie
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    Re: porsche decision

    Hi

    As to which one to buy, the best bet is to drive both. Money is
    secondary to the decision really. There is something to be said about
    the mid engine boxer engine in the Boxster S, as it is one of the best
    handling cars in the world. The older model 911 turbo is raw and beefy,
    awesome speed. However, the older model 911's do not come with the PSM
    (Porsche Stability Management system) so you do risk spinning out and
    they do have a much rougher ride. Convertible versus hard top,
    different body styles- all beautiful in different ways.


  5. #5
    Joseph
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    Re: porsche decision

    993, a water pumper?

    <net> wrote in message
    news:EVsLf.2410$news.atl.earthlink.net... 



  6. #6
    The
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    Re: porsche decision

    Joseph Gliebe wrote: 

    No, the way I read it, he's just stating that the water cooled cars
    (944/996?/986, etc) are less expensive alternatives.

    DS
    95 993 Coupe
    74 914

  7. #7
    GaryR
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    Re: porsche decision

    A late model Boxster S can be had for approx. $35K. The best you MAY
    find would be a 964 Turbo for that money (92-94) if your very lucky,
    else it will be a 930 of 80's vintage. What do you plan on doing with
    the car? Weekend driver in traffic? DE's? Here's the key.. the 964
    Turbo will most likely not depreciate at all, and may even appreciate
    in value over the next 5 years. The Boxster will depreciate every
    year.

    Both are good cars, just depends on what your expectations are..

    Gary

     


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    Sheldon
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    "Lawrence L." <net> wrote in message
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    How much cash? Older 911 Turbos are very hard to resist, and hold their
    value extremely well. Over the years you might be able to sell your Turbo
    and get several cars, assuming you can part with it.



  9. #9
    Dan
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    Re: porsche decision

    In article <com>, Sheldon
    <net> wrote:

     


    Serious question: doesn't the turbo lag mean that the power comes in a
    timing that you cannot anticipate? As in, with a normal engine you can
    smoothly adjust the power around a corner to match the tire grip, but
    how is this possible with a turbo? Don't you risk loosing control when
    the turbo stuff kicks in?

    RSVP,

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