withers Posted 1April, 2014 Report Share Posted 1April, 2014 Well - I think it's going, having PPI now and given the last one was only 4000km ago and nothing has happened to the car since, I'm assuming it'll be 100% a-ok Porsche what a brand this is, its really gotten under my skin.. so much so that selling this car has been one of the hardest things I've had to do emotionally in some time. It's really messed me up a bit. But you know what? If this is hardship, bring it on.. cos lets face it, its not a big deal in the scheme of the things life can throw at you. As we all know - I did much research buying a Porsche, bought what I did because I didn't want to have to maintain an older car and was scared of maintaining an older car. That has not changed, so the 928, 944s etc are not for me now. I even contemplated a 986 but I can't afford a S which is the only version I'd want + adding IMS bearing on top of that.. to much $$$ - this makes no sense now, and takes me back to almost the realms of 987 ownership. So until the mortgage is paid off, I will not be having a Porsche. I'm 3-4 years out from that time - if no more curve balls are thrown and maintain current life status. I'm on the hunt for a 2004 - 2006 MINI Cooper S (R53) the supercharged variety. I know these also have a few issues that can pop up, but they aren't massive.. its not a daily driver and I know what I'm getting myself into. So thats where I'm at fine PFA folk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 1April, 2014 Report Share Posted 1April, 2014 So this sounds like goodbye :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 1April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 1April, 2014 I'll still be around. I'll hang out at local events.. maybe come as a passenger on the odd SMT (if I don't get sick that is) or maybe you'll see a MINI in your review mirror, lurking in the shadows, following behind.. in the far off distance like a true stalker! Oh and I will be putting my PFA sticker on it too so nurrrrrr if you don't like it tough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 I love the little Minis I had a cooper S on loan from a mate for a weekend. Took it for a spin up thru the hills it was a hoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 You'll still be lurking Amanda , we need at least one female to moderate the behaviour around here Best of luck with the Mini etc , & if you're in Hobart , I'll offer you a fang in the 928 , if you're not afraid of old school German V8s the gentleman's equivalent of the phase 3 GTHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 You'll still be lurking Amanda , we need at least one female to moderate the behaviour around here Best of luck with the Mini etc , & if you're in Hobart , I'll offer you a fang in the 928 , if you're not afraid of old school German V8s the gentleman's equivalent of the phase 3 GTHO. I'm not afraid of anything! I had a pink xy gt replica remember I'll deffo hang about - probably not as frequently as I have been tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qstoria Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Get something cheap now and just ave every cent you can until the end of the mortgage and you will have that many more Porsche options available? Didn't you always want an air-cooled Targa...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 I'm not afraid of anything! I had a pink xy gt replica remember Hence my XYGT reference. I have a good memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 I think the Air Cooled Targa will always be a car I lust after and admire, but not sure I'd buy one... I do like my mod cons, from a safety and air/con point of view. Everytime I get in one, I remember why I didn't buy one. But geez they are soooo gorgeous to look at When this Or this Drops by another 30 - 40% in value - which I suspect they will, thats the type of next car I can see myself getting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 ^^ unlike the U.S. where the top goes down and the price goes up (so they keep saying) at least here in Australia you can be assured that the top goes down the price also goes down! Paying off your mortgage is living the dream IMO... so definitely pursue it! you are so close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 As we all know - I did much research buying a Porsche, bought what I did because I didn't want to have to maintain an older car and was scared of maintaining an older car. That has not changed, so the 928, 944s etc are not for me now. I think if you buy a good older car you wont necessarily be paying out big time for maintenance. Equally you don't have to buy a perfect older car, but you can know what you are in for and get things done over time. Lastly, and this is a generalization, the maintenance cost on a good condition "desirable" classic can commonly be less than the depreciation on a modern car. Depreciation is the greatest cost in general car ownership (I'm not referring to classic cars). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Amanda, the air cooled 3.2's are bullet proof and i'd say will be just as reliable as a modern 911.The running costs are not that high, costs me about 1k a year to maintain my 3.2Insurance is cheaper, the car is appreciating in value as opposed to depreciatingdont be scared to buy something old that has been looked after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Guys - I'm looking at spending $15 grand so this rules out the things you mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Guys - I'm looking at spending $15 grand so this rules out the things you mention.i was talking more in 3-4 years time when you situation has changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-928-1980/SSE-AD-713455 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-Boxster-2000/SSE-AD-2626374 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-928-1986/SSE-AD-2154311/ all in your price range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 i was talking more in 3-4 years time when you situation has changed Yeh - lots of time to daydream about that then I misunderstood, apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounddub Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Honestly, how could you go past an MX5 for that budget. You'll find a hot hatch so mundane Here's a perfect one. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mazda-MX-5-2004/SSE-AD-2526496/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 any car well maintained will be solid. It's just the PO who goes the cheap way out or temp fixes that ruin a good car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Honestly, how could you go past an MX5 for that budget. You'll find a hot hatch so mundane Here's a perfect one. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mazda-MX-5-2004/SSE-AD-2526496/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1 Been there done that, not interested this time around! I want the back seats and a bit more room this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounddub Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Renaultsport then.....awesome to drive, Clio is sublime, Megane is seriously brisk. RSM 225 would be a great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Not lots of love for minis in here! An R53 will turn with the best of them, including mx5s. It will out accelerate an mx5, is more practical, and frankly less boring. Amanda, the missus and I are passing through Melbourne mid April. Perhaps we can show you what a sorted mini is capable of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Not lots of love for minis in here! An R53 will turn with the best of them, including mx5s. It will out accelerate an mx5, is more practical, and frankly less boring. Amanda, the missus and I are passing through Melbourne mid April. Perhaps we can show you what a sorted mini is capable of... Yes - not many are on board with my choice are they Tit! Thanks for your advice on them. I'm hooked, I feel excited about getting one. Frankly the mx5 is boring compared to the little beast r53 I drove Sure, let me know when you are in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Go the Mini Amanda. Very cool. Don't forget us though. I'll keep an eye out for a P car like mine for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2April, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Cheers SteveF - honestly, even if one popped up this week, not sure i'd go for it anyways. I need that mortgage gone... then can do the Porsche thing worry free. Hey Tit if you are about - want to ask you a question. After driving the Porsche with the pronounced center Taco right in front of me.. would the non-chrono pack be hard to live with? Is it weird glancing to the centre of the car? I loved the large central taco in the 987, it was what I looked at most. I drove the car to the revs... so not sure if I'd like it in the big centre gauge or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Posted 2April, 2014 Report Share Posted 2April, 2014 Hi Amanda, hope to see you soon with your p car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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