Tempting Porsches #12
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"Another round so quickly", you say? Yep, there's just too many deals out there to not at least chat about these.
Tempting Porsche #1
The first is the usual inexpensive Boxster. This is another one for under $10k. Here are some of the ad details:
86,XXX miles, Blue metallic/gray leather interior 5-speed tiptronic transmission,keyless entry,power top,windows,mirrors,&trunk.New B.F.Goodrich G-forceT/As
Can you believe that?! A "modern" Porsche for under ten grand?! Sure the color isn't the greatest, and I don't love gray interior, but come on, this would be a lot of Porsche fun for not a lot of money. Plus new tires.
Price: $10,000, although I would venture to bet that you could walk in with $8500 or $9000 and buy it pretty easily. At that price, you should be able to darn near drive it for free for a year if maintenance was minimal.
Tempting Porsche #2
Today's second tempting deal is a 1979 Porsche 928. This one is a metallic black with black interior. Get this, only 85424 miles on it. Here's some details from the ad:
Air conditioning; Cassette player; Cruise control; Power steering; Power windows; Power door locks; Power seats; Leather seats; Tinted windows; Alloy wheels
Local Portland Car*85,424 Original Miles*Pristine Condition*
Everyone in my family hates the look of the 928. Every time, and I mean EVERY single time, I point one out, someone in my family says "That's ugly." I've also heard the word "Pacer" used more than once in reference to the 928. That's like dropping an F-Bomb to my sensitive Porsche ears. However, none of that has deterred me from liking the 928 and after my little drive in the mid-80's 911 Turbo Look a few days ago, I have a renewed immediate interest in some of these older models. Maybe there's a "classic car" guy in me somewhere after all.
All that to say, this 928 looks pretty amazing. Great low miles and if it checks out, could be a great driver. The only bummer part is the 5-speed manual transmission. Personally I think the best 928s were the automatics.
Price: $7950
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Scott said:
It is funny you said Pacer, I have always thought that. I think the 928 must have been a mistake. I am proud that you are willing to say you like it, I now truly believe in your love of Porsches because that is an ugly car.
March 28th, 2009 at 2:21 pm -
Andrew said:
Not only are you a 928 supporter, but a 928 w/ auto supporter? Nice.
Personally, for the prices there the Boxster would be my first choice.
Good finds.March 29th, 2009 at 3:21 pm -
Jeremy said:
I agree with you Scott, the lines on that car are just not pleasing to the eye.
March 29th, 2009 at 3:32 pm -
Joe said:
What year is the Boxster? Mileage seems a bit high, but a fun car nontheless.
March 29th, 2009 at 4:24 pm -
James said:
i've got a porsche you might be interested in ryan once i win your 911.
March 30th, 2009 at 10:35 pm -
Russ said:
86k miles?? A honda would be near death at those levels. hehe
March 31st, 2009 at 3:54 pm -
Jeremy said:
Do Porsche owners keep their cars with that high of mileage? It seems like they would want to upgrade at around 50K.
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 am -
Andrew said:
@Russ – what are you talking about? You know Hondas run forever.
@Jeremy – somebody has to own them after 50k miles, right? They don't all just hit the scrapper the moment they break 50k. Doesn't necessarily mean it is the original owner. But I know that I'm not in the business of buying cars w/ 0 miles on them.
April 4th, 2009 at 10:52 am -
Jeff W said:
928's aren't that bad. But I will take a 911 anyday over any car.
April 8th, 2009 at 8:05 am -
Brad said:
I like the 928 a lot1 , For me they dress well in dark colors, In particular is the 928 GTS Boxsters get passed over by some Porsche fans too and i dont understand that either, Nice starter Porsche with plenty of style beautiful lines and a fun car!
What makes me appreciate the 928 is also the philosophy of Porsche having the reputation from the top that straights lines are a bore in car design.May 14th, 2009 at 7:07 am -
mitchell said:
of course i woul "take" either of these cars, but probably would spend much for them. just not a fan when there are other horses in the barn.
June 6th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
