What Is The Best USED Porsche To Buy In 2023???

In this video i talk about which used Porsche you should buy in 2023, they all have issues but which Porsche makes the most sense to own ???
What Is The Best USED Porsche To Buy In 2023???

[mck]

Driving my 2000 996-4 since 2015 with 140.000 miles only in European winter. Great car. Apart from regular maintenance, which I’m doing myself, I had a broken radiator. So cost wise my cheapest car so far. I’m 61 so I had a few. 😊

[mattandallthings]

Mine is a 987 Cayman 2.7l. I don't loose any sleep with the bore scoring issues. Bulletproof engine.

[timhankins]

Been driving my 1985 3.2 carrera for 12 years now. Around 145k miles on her and still runs perfect. No engine or transmission rebuild and just basic maintenance that I have done myself.

[matthewbelcredi]

21 almost 22 years old, became a large Porsche enthusiast through my dad and going to the track with him through the PCA. Hoping to buy a 996/997.1 one day and find one that's manual and is in somewhat good condition.. this video provided me with a lot of information and insight so thank you!

[Beehivefisherman]

I have a 987.1 2.7 5 speed bought it with 92xxx and I’m now at 142xxx I absolutely still love this thing.

[sutherlacd]

The Porsche to get right now is the 996 turbo. And it might sound crazy but get one with roughly 100k miles. They are available for roughly $40k right now. You can drive it for 4 years and put 50k miles on it. Then with 150k miles you will be able to sell it for roughly the same price you paid for it.

[turbo]

996 turbo and 997 turbo: bullet proof engines!

[stephenbaron]

In your comments you keep saying 996 or 997 but there is a huge distinction between 997.1 and 997.2 . The 9a1 engine is much better then the M97 engine. You need to be more clear for the people who are new to Porsche. I would have purchased a 997.1 if it had not been for a friend of mine who had two M96 engine grenade. Plus the PCM 3.0 system was a huge improvement over the 2.0 system.

[nicktaylor]

I’m still not convinced you’re a real Porsche mechanic…because Porsche mechanics don’t call them “Porsh”

[_ArsNova]

Picked up an '08 Cayman two years ago with 60, 000 miles. Love the car, is a joy to drive, and only bill it's thrown at me so far is an AC compressor.

[KTLaz]

Had my 996 c4s nearly 14 years, no intention of selling still looks stunning and plenty fast enough

[DarkstarDarth]

What's interesting is every time someone buys a used Porsche, the first conversation is about " preventive maintenance" and when folks buy a used Mazda MX5 the only conversation is what upgrades they are considering never talking about all the issues mentioned in this vlog concerning used Porsches.

[JJL]

987.1 2.7 Boxster/Cayman: Less than 1% IMS failure rate (2006+ models), no significant bore scoring issues, typical maintenance items - many of which can be done by the owner. Selling prices between $20K-$35K for decent mileage examples. Great value for such a well balanced, great handling car…!

[jondiaz]

We brought a 2000 986 with 70k miles from San Diego back to the Midwest about five years ago. Thru dumb luck, it's been a trouble free daily driver getting ready to turn 100k miles this summer.

[WarDaddy]

I have been a Porsche phile for thirty plus years. I was a ten year old lusting over the 944 . Then in college when the 993 came out I fell in love with the 911 again. Nearly bought a 996 years ago but couldn't pull the trigger. Porsche is a RICH man's game. There is no cheap way out. You have to have a really good job and or be wealthy to truly enjoy the brand. Unfortunately I am neither at the moment. Life sucks sometimes.

[drewschilling]

2003 996 going on 7 years 83, 000 miles on the Odometer. Very few issues so far. IMSB was done before my purchase. I did do a clutch and RMS but that's not all that bad for 7 years of ownership for a 20 year old 911.

[JJL]

Fun Fact: Metzger engined Porsches (the turbos) didn’t have IMS or bore scoring issues.

[robertfreeburg]

NO question - 996 turbo with some miles and keep it forever - slam dunk!

[billsullivan]

I owned a 987.1. Loved it. Getting ready to buy another Porsche. First choice is 981 which is last normally aspirated base or S. Second choice if I want to save some money is 987.2. I see these cars as critical to this discussion.

[seamusmcfitz]

The 996 & 997 turbos and GT cars are solid.