New guy, looking to buy first Porsche!

[san rensho]

If youre a wrench, then jump right in. There ar e some smoking deals out there, just take your time. I bought my car in 2011 for $7500. The car is unbelievable, fast, motor is in great shape, ive taken it on the track and not to brag, but ive passed cars that had twice my HP.

I had to do the usual repairs, AOS, coolant tank, water pump, but if you diy, the cost is minimal.

I would make sure the paint and body and interior are good. Any problems in these areas can get very expensive quickly. Also, take a good look at the suspension. Mine is fine at 144k miles, but redoing e suspension can get real expensive real fast.

Good luck.

[kk2002s]

Keep in mind the 987 2005+ need to split the engine to deal with the imsb so more $$$
986 2004- Can change imsb with engine still in the car
Buy it drive it. I'm at 73k and clutch is still strong
So if you wait for cluch replacment it may be years of driving