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I have the same budget as you and am looking at the moment. I have narrowed it down to the following (most exciting at top going down to most sensible): ENTHUSIAST 964 RS from about 19.5k LHD 965 Turbo 2 3.6 from between 22k LHD and 44k RHD 993 C4S/C2S from about 26k LHD upwards, bit rare and maybe a bit tarty 993 C2/C4 from about 19.5k LHD, preferably a manual C2 coupe, although targa appeals 996 C2 from about 29k LHD - v cheap to run but has the 911 lost something now it's grown up? PRACTICALITY Hope that helps a bit. Rgds Domster

Do you really need the rear seats? For that money you could get quite a late Boxster. Possibly an 'S'. Not the fastest thing in the world (my 'S' is quick enough for me at the moment...) but the handling is great, brakes are great, car is .... great. Apparently you have to be a "New Man" who is self-confident in his masculinity and is unafraid to drive what some think is a "girlie" car, though. Reckon that's c**p myself but there you go...

Did you try one with the Pedal box adjusted forwards?? there's quite a bit of range in them from what I've been told.. Cheers, Matt.

The "some" in this case mostly being 911 drivers, in my experience. Mostly 911 owners who natter in here I've only had compliments when I've been allowed to drive it into work, oh and the odd "you lucky b&**er". My wife also has the largest ahem, "member" within her team where she works now, despite being the only woman. Believe me, if I could afford a 911, I'd have either a 993 or 996. Both are beautiful cars in my eyes. And Don, don't you pen the reply "...but Greg, if you sold that Merc barge, .....yada yada yada"

For 30k a rhd 993 carrera would be the best move IMO. Don't know why you would consider the hassles of a lhd 996 - paying at car parks, overtaking, resale value...

As the Boxster posse pointed out, it has been unfairly dismissed - a LHD Boxster S for under 30k would be a great car. PS If you go for a 993, RHD has its obvious benefits, and go as late as possible - varioram model changeover year was 95/96 I think. C4S looks great but apparently not such a great driver's car as a standard C2. >> Edited by domster on Tuesday 16th April 11:58

Domster You chucking the Lotus then? David

Hi David Yeah, this weekend hopefully. Next PH meet I may be in something from Stuttgart, hopefully as lairy as your Cerby, but can't promise anything! Rgds Domster

Dom Clever of you to get a context sensitive advert on your post I look forward to seeing the new beast David Edit : Bloody hell Ted, youve changed it....put the Porker back, or I'll look silly >> Edited by DavidP on Tuesday 16th April 12:06

Once again (and probably cos we discussed it for about three hours last night) have to agree with Domster's selection. Paul - disagree with the LHD bit, I've had them for 4 years now (6 different Porsches!) and have never found the obvious probs to be a pain. Overtaking is fine and how often do you park in a ticket operated car park? Even when you do it gives you a great excuse to get out your car, smile at the guy behind who is thinking "who's the git in that lovely motor", and remember you saved 30% on the bloke with the RHD one who got in his parking space 25 seconds quicker than you..... UV - If you're out there, did you buy those wheels from Ray in the end, not sure if you said? My 993's being serviced there today and wanted to 'negotiate' soem wheels myself. He's likely to appreciate me more if he knows I'm pointing others towards him for spending their hard earnt. All - Wouldn't discount the Boxster at all, we pious 911 boyz may snigger but they're still a bloody great car. Laters

Just about to ring to confirm. Had to raid the bank of piggy. Car is currently at SouthBound and i've fallen for the 'we might as well do this as well...' routine.

Done.

heres a nice silver one around 30 www.geocities.com/diecast_king/utgt2.html F1F3R ..

Good stuff UV, I'll make sure that I mention to Ray my agreed 30% wheel discount for getting a mug to buy the last 'accident damaged' split rim cups that I couldn't shift Bet they'll look the dogs bits on your T2. Laters ps: Don't worry about Domster snapping at our heals, I think I've just about convinced him to go for a classic 924, preferably in gold with optional pinstripe brown trim if he can find one. Wouldn't you agree that they are the true Porsche 'enthusiasts' choice over a 993tt or 3.6 T2?

My neighbour has this exact spec car ! And he's selling it. Reason ? A rather nice red 944S turned up on his drive whilst we were on holiday..... You're right tho'...the trim is er, interesting !

It'll be a step up from the Vauxhall and the trim will be pure luxury relative to the Carlton

I won't comment until my treasured Vauxhall has found a new home. ;-)

but Greg, if you sold that Merc barge, .....yada yada

How does one insert a foot into one's mouth, without resorting to yoga ? >> Edited by GregE240 on Tuesday 16th April 15:29

Chainsaw?

The 911 Turbo at www.911virgin.com £24K having had £80k spent on it. Go on Dom, you know you want too....

I can remember seeing this in Porsche and 911 World. There was something a little wrong with it, can't remember what. Probably traction!!! Nice interior though. Henry is not in my good books at the moment - he treated Scottster rudely when the boy wonder went in to check out a car for me.

To be honest I always assume his cars are sheds. You get what you pay for, as they say.

Wont be for a while,but wondering what you'd recommend for 30 k and under,no more !.. seen a lhd 996 51,000 miles red for 29,995 , any of you know where theres any more 996 similarly priced ? also, (im not terribly clued up on porsche,been gearing towards a cerbera but the wife coudnt reach the pedals ) , what spec/year of 993 would you suggest ? , help / links appreciated , prefer a wide body cause then i'd have 2 of em ;Þ (oooohhhh,if the wife seen this... ) ,so cheapest 996 i can find,or a slightly better spec 993.... ??? cheers wayne

Ultra Violent said: The 911 Turbo at www.911virgin.com 24K having had 80k spent on it. Go on Dom, you know you want too.... Wish that was still the case!

Blimey, I stopped for a second there as I saw UV’s username. (RIP) Thread resurrection indeed, but don’t those prices bring a smile to our faces.

marky911 said: Blimey, I stopped for a second there as I saw UV’s username. (RIP) Thread resurrection indeed, but don’t those prices bring a smile to our faces. Why RIP what happened? I also had to double take with those sub £20k prices for a 993!