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mach schnell · 03-21-2006, 04:01 PM

I agree with eslai - don't buy a bare bones porsche, just for the sake of owning a porsche! Your investment (and your enjoyment) will be greater with some options. That being said, though, I think the 987 has advantages over the 986 IMHO - however, I was originally looking at 04 986S models, as well as older 911's, M3's and the Infiniti G35 coupe to be within a certain price (mine was a gift from my wife - but we agreed on a set price range - this is somewhere in another thread) Like Dr Kill, we stumbled across an 05 that was left over stock with 06's on the lot and got a deal to die for!

Even doing the initial research before purchasing, I think the lowest I saw an 06 987 was mid $40000's, but this is southern California. I'd keep an eye out for remaining 05's or surf eBay.

03-21-2006, 04:01 PM	#7
mach schnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: soCal Posts: 388	I agree with eslai - don't buy a bare bones porsche, just for the sake of owning a porsche! Your investment (and your enjoyment) will be greater with some options. That being said, though, I think the 987 has advantages over the 986 IMHO - however, I was originally looking at 04 986S models, as well as older 911's, M3's and the Infiniti G35 coupe to be within a certain price (mine was a gift from my wife - but we agreed on a set price range - this is somewhere in another thread) Like Dr Kill, we stumbled across an 05 that was left over stock with 06's on the lot and got a deal to die for! Even doing the initial research before purchasing, I think the lowest I saw an 06 987 was mid $40000's, but this is southern California. I'd keep an eye out for remaining 05's or surf eBay. __________________ Mach Schnell 05 Mini Cooper S CR/W - AC Schnitzerz'd, Alta CAI, Cravenspeed SSK Japanese Rising Sun roof graphic De-ambered and nearly de-chromed! Sold - 05 BMW 330CI ZHP M-tuned Imola Red, 6spd, Alcantra & Carbon Fiber Interior Sold - 05 Boxster Black/Black 5spd 19" Carrera S Wheels Bose Audio System/Sport Chrono Pkg Schnell Short Shifter Yellow Calipers c/ carbon fiber Porsche lettering De-Ambered Sold - 03 VW Beetle Silver - way too modified!