I have already submitted a tread about owning a boxster for my first car as I am not 16 yet but very close. But, now I wanted to ask questions about the 911 because they are running pretty cheap for a used 2002 o 2003 model Carrera. Please give me your opinion and what it might cost to own one, for those you currently own or have owned one in the past...Thank you
Go for the Boxster. Being your age, you're going to want to drive aggressively and have fun with the car. You'll feel a lot safer and more at control with the Boxster. It's a lot of weight swinging around in the rear of the 911 that could lead to disasters if you're not experienced, which I'm going to assume you are not due to your age but I could be wrong
Go with the Boxster or Cayman. They inherently bring more confidence driving. The 911 can also be driven fast but it is a learned skill. When I got my early 911, I went around a couple of times after letting off in a corner that tightened up, fortunately nothing was bent. Drive defensively too. Ed
Since you asked, in my opinion any Porsche is a potentially bad choice of car for someone about to get a driver's license. You may be a very responsible 16 year old, but the insurance companies actuarial statistics for young men in your age group regarding accidents is well known, and they aren't good. A good student discount may help your insurance. I would look into this matter before you buy any Porsche.
Yeah as far as insurance, I know it will hurt. But since I have maintained a 4.0 GPA my entire life basically, and play three sports, football, basketball, and golf...there will be some major discounts involoved
Buy a least expensive reliable POS for your first year or so of driving. Not what you want to hear but the likelihood of getting in some sort of fender bender in your first year is very high. You also need to think about where you will be driving the car, and where you will be parking the car. Cheap arse POS will give you little to worry about. Teen in a 911 will bring the haters out and you may find yourself being challenged by a lot of rice grinders.
As others have also said, rear engine car has very different driving dynamics near the limit that require counter intuitive corrections when the car starts to loose it.
Also, most Porsche owners have a second car for daily use
Yes, I have thought about having 2 cars, perhaps making the Porsche a track car. I have a very classy high school though and chances are, it will not be broken into no matter what car I have.
Then the Cayman would be very forgiving as a track car. Either way getting a lot seat time with autocross will help you learn the limits of the car and yourself. Loose control of your car at autox and just put both feet in and wait for the noise to stop. Nothing to hit if the course is designed correctly.
I dont have the kind of money to buy a Cayman yet..Remeber I'm not even 15
I am closing this thread. In my opinion it has not only run it's course but w/ the last post has proved it is no longer productive. Dissenters are free to PM me.
