Which Porsche is the best value for money?

[Merv]

On pondering a future car, this question arises for me. I don't mean best as an investment but value for money as a car now?

Are there undervalued Porsches?

[Paul Ford]

Are you just talking 911's or all models Merv?
996's seem to be the worst at retaining value but are still a great driving car. I thought I could live with one but couldn't get over over the ugly headlights so didn't have it for long.

[Merv]

I was thinking the range of models Paul. Some seem over valued and others undervalued in terms of their design quality. I agree on the 996, but the turbo seems to have been ‘discvered’.

[9er]

Are there undervalued Porsches?

I don't think so, unless you want a 914.

[ELSPORTO]

Not my cup of tea, but for overall value it seems a few people are getting into Boxsters ...

[Merv]

The 944 and 928 seem well designed and made, not reflecting full value, the 914 as said and also the Boxters are all over the sales with newish S models with low kms going for low prices. I have driven one around Lakeside and was extremely impressed. Caymans are also in that group perhaps?

Not a Porsche and therefore of less interest but these look interesting https://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/de...15267562/?Cr=5

[epilot]

Not my cup of tea, but for overall value it seems a few people are getting into Boxsters ...

had the E sold, i'd have had one of the 981 Boxster S' in a heartbeat, just need to get my head around depreciation ...

[Merv]

I agree Craig the Boxster S in Gen 2 pdk mode could be a great everyday car and seem outstanding value.. There also some very good original 944s around.

[Terminator]

996 Twin Turbo a steal at very low 100's

[Terminator]

The 944 and 928 seem well designed and made, not reflecting full value, the 914 as said and also the Boxters are all over the sales with newish S models with low kms going for low prices. I have driven one around Lakeside and was extremely impressed. Caymans are also in that group perhaps?

Not a Porsche and therefore of less interest but these look interesting https://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/de...15267562/?Cr=5

and they sound very nice too

[ELSPORTO]

Yes forgot the Caymans - I am going to wait a couple of years for some of these later Caymans to go up in K's and down in $ ... reckon it will be my first Porsche built after 2000.

[Merv]

Will look at the 996 T Clyde. Not many around. Ben I had a Cayman for 2 years. Lovely balance and faster than my subsequent 997 over the same winding local roads. But at 2.7-2.9L lacked the grunt somewhat. The Boxster S with 3.4 and Sportschrono in Gen 2 form is a sweet spot IMO.

[Merv]

Michael Parker here is just finishing his 56 now and doing a fantastic job. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&theater&ifg=1

[Fishcop]

I think the 944S2 and 968 cars are pretty good for value... Buy well ( AU and original) and I think they won't lose too much money (other than the potentially expensive servicing). The A/C works, 50-50% body weight, and the back seat is semi-functional.

[Merv]

I agree I am looking at a nice 944 S2 now John. 3.0L