It's not Westfield but I would...

[Guest]

Sold the Westfield last year as it was not getting much use.  Decided just one car would do for me and SWMBO.  Neither of us use a car for work, but still rack up 10,000 miles per year with a wide range of non work uses from shopping, UK travel, a couple of track days per year and a bit of trans-continental stuff.    Currently got an R32 Golf but I am becoming a Porsche bore and ought to finally stop talking a just get one.

I know there is a lot of knowledge and experience on here so, with a budget of 30k what would you advise?  I have narrowed it down to three options:

993, 'classic' but usable day to day

early current 997 (Don't like the 996 looks)

Cayman S

Thanks for any input you have.

[JeffC]

John Ive been researching 997"s for last few weeks as im really fancying a 997 3.8s cab but they seem to be plauged with mechanical failures from what ive read    my pal had a 993 which was a stunning car to look at and still my favourite porsche visually but It didnt drive so nice where as the 997 is a nice drive , Ive just started looking at 05- Boxters which are currently looking very good value!

if you stick with the 997 idea £30k will get you a sensible mileage 3.8 s or you will get a lower mileage 3.6. from what ive read though make sure you get one with OPC warrenty which is transferable between private sellers  

[peterg]

Cayman S      it's top of my wanted list now over a 911  

[skOOby]

Ditto to Cayman S. Have driven the latest Cayman S and 911 Carrera 2 back to back. On road and on track, much preferred the feel of the Cayman, it's now top of the wish list!

skOOby

[Guest]

Thanks for the replies folks.  

Went to classic Le mans with a colleague in his 993. Lovely car but they are still 14 years or so old, so I am a bit doubtful for year round general use.  Do have tax and insurance advantages though.

Cayman certainly seems to tick all the boxes and I guess, with the latest drop in used prices, should be able to get one with a good spec.

Have looked at the Boxer which is a great car, but really prefer having a tin top for the main means of transport.

Have to start looking round

[JohnCh]

I have a 993 as a daily driver and love it.  The 996/7 and Cayman S are all quicker, quieter, get better gas mileage, have dramatically better ventilation and ergonomics, have bigger boots, and the 996/7 also has significantly more room in the cabin.  On paper, they are superior cars.  However, for me, I prefer the more involving driving experience of the 993.  My advice is to drive them all and decide which one puts the biggest smile on your face.

-John