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Waited 40 years to buy my 1st Porsche....after worrying and fretting over SAI concerns finally pulled the trigger at 56 years old and bought a 993 from a forum member. Good history, decent records, and a thorough PPI. Finest, most enjoyable car I've ever owned. Recent stroke resulted in me selling the car to another forum member.

Elected to pick up an older 2000 S Boxster (Tip no less,as shifting a DD is not what it used to be). So far the car is totally enjoyable and offers plenty of mod projects. X Wife had a new 350Z for about 2 years....sorry boring!, personal preference leads away from front engine - rear wheel drive. Interestingly, she now has a BMW 330i and we both prefer the BMW 3 series over the Nissan. No knock on Nissan, drove a 3.6 Altima with similar engine /drive train for company vehicle and they are reliable, sound, practical autos......

However, as the saying goes..for me "There is no substitute". With both the 993 and now the 986, I've tried to pre plan with a healthy maintenance budget, planned on IMS retro before I purchased the Boxster.

Only regret....I should have started my Porsche experiences far earlier in life. To go through life having not owned and experienced these two cars would have been a huge miss. Do your research, plan on a maintenance budget and experience an amazing car. forget about the hype or prestige factor, baloney, they are simply fabulous cars to drive.