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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

Porsche vs. Corvette: It Always Ends the Same

Last updated: Dec 9, 2019 at 3:39PM
Published on: Oct 20, 2014 by tgriffith

Showdowns between Porsche and Corvette always end in Porsche’s favor.

The word “always” is a dangerous one to use, but in this case it fits. There hasn’t been a time that I can recall when a Chevy Corvette has beat out a Porsche 911 or even a Cayman.

I suppose a Corvette vs. Cayenne showdown might end in Chevy’s favor, but that’s not a track competition anyone’s been too interested to complete.

European handling and balance of power simply destroys the American Corvette’s horsepower advantage. Every time.

Well, until now.

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Filed Under: General Chat Tagged With: chevrolet corvette or porsche cayman, Corvette Stingray, Porsche Cayman, Porsche vs corvette

2012 Audi TT RS: Nice Car, Too Much Money

Last updated: Sep 27, 2019 at 4:20PM
Published on: Jul 11, 2011 by jgoods

2012 Audi TT RS, front

USA Today called the new TT RS “the poor man’s R8.” The latter car costs “$115,450 to $154,350 to start,” whereas the TT RS will come in at $57,725, including shipping.

Both are overpriced. For that kind of money, you can buy a Porsche Boxster or Cayman with real handling and sports-car performance. Audis like this have always struck me as just a little too frou-frou, a little too Teutonic slick. These are cars for the sports-car poseur, not the real enthusiast.

That said, the new TT RS, going on sale this summer, will please those who like 5-cylinder power, Quattro all-wheel-drive, a 6-speed manual, “magnetic ride control” and of course all the goodies—electro- and otherwise—like 10-way power seats.

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Filed Under: General Chat Tagged With: 2012 Audi TT RS, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

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