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Alternatives to a Used Porsche 911

Last updated: Sep 27, 2019 at 1:54PM
Published on: Mar 4, 2016 by tgriffith

2003-Porsche-911-Targa

The Porsche 911 is an automotive icon. The car has successfully set a world-class standard for sports cars and has been part of the automotive landscape for much of the past 50 years.

Modern versions of the Porsche 911 offer the latest in engine technology and more performance than all but a few exotic cars.

Most of us grew up wanting one, but our childhood dreams have been squashed by the ever-increasing prices of new and used 911s.

There are two distinct kinds of Porsche 911: air-cooled and water-cooled. The pre-1999 cars were of the air-cooled variety, while everything after is water-cooled. If you think you can save money by opting for something like a 1996 911, think again. Those old air-cooled cars have become valuable classics and can command between $40,000 and $100,000, or even more.

A new 911 will easily set you back $90,000, while late-model used ones aren’t too far behind.

The only affordable options left are the 1999-2004 models, of which the 2002-2004 models are the most desirable. If you want an affordable 911, look there before prices go through the roof.

If, however, you can settle for a car that isn’t a 911 but offers great driving dynamics and a much smaller price tag, keep reading…

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Filed Under: Car Shopping Tagged With: honda S2000, lotus elise, Mazda Miata, Porsche 911, porsche 911 alternatives, porsche 911 values, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman, used porsche 911 prices

Defining the Driver’s Car: Our Experience at IMPA’s Test Days

Last updated: Mar 18, 2016 at 1:29PM
Published on: Oct 23, 2015 by John Harrington

Monticello Motor Club
Courtesy Monticello Motor Club

While many auto journalists will tell you they’re just trying to scratch a living out of whatever they can, it’s an undisputed fact that the job has some definite perks. Although we can’t live the life of the rich and famous every day, we do occasionally get invited to drive the cars we cover. For a couple of beautiful days in October, Monticello Motor Club—one of the most exclusive and impressive automotive country clubs in America—opens its doors for the International Motor Press Association‘s (IMPA) Test Days, where schlubs like us get asked to drive some of the best new cars in the world on both a technical race track and the back roads of the Catskill Mountains.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, General Chat, New Cars, United States Tagged With: BMW 3 Series, BMW 340i, bmw i8, cadillac ats-v, Car Minded, Cars Coming Soon, Catskill Mountains, IMPA, Jaguar F-Type, Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport, Mazda Miata, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Monticello, Monticello Motor Club, Monticello Racetrack, Scion FR-S, Track Day, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen GTI

What We’d Buy with 100K+ Miles

Last updated: Dec 12, 2019 at 3:13PM
Published on: Apr 24, 2015 by zwaller

2015 Chevrolet Silverado

Of course every shopper wants to purchase a reliable car. When pouring this much money into a single item, you probably expect that purchase to last a good long while, especially one as important as a car. That’s why reliability in a vehicle becomes such an important metric when considering where to throw your money. But how do you measure reliability? It certainly is a measurement that has to be taken with quite a few grains of salt. But, by the way we look at it, the issue of reliability can be addressed with one question: Would I feel comfortable buying this vehicle if it had over 100,000 miles on it?

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Filed Under: Car Shopping Tagged With: 1970 MG MGB, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Crown Victoria, Honda Accord, Jeep Cherokee, Mazda Miata, Mercedes-Benz 300-Class, MG MGB, Toyota Tacoma, Volvo 240

Ten Stylish Summer Convertibles Under $10k

Last updated: Dec 12, 2019 at 2:59PM
Published on: Mar 13, 2015 by zwaller

2004 Ford Mustang

It’s that time of year again. Well, not really, but we can certainly start looking forward to it. As the days get longer, the air gets warmer, and the smells get a little sweeter, it’s hard not to dream about one thing: convertibles. The snow hasn’t completely melted here in Boston, but what’s on the ground now is a far cry from the over 8 feet we’ve gotten this winter, and that completely justifies our looking months into the future.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping Tagged With: 1997 Porsche Boxster, 2000 BMW Z3, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Audi A4, 2005 Mazda Miata, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, Audi A4, BMW Z3, Chevrolet Tracker, Chrysler Crossfire, Ford Mustang, Mazda Miata, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, Porsche Boxster, Toyota MR2 Spyder

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