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Yeah that sounds about right. They’re just 20-some year old cars. If you take care of everything the car is in need of right off the bat, maintenance thereafter is very reasonable. The 986 has its faults but so does every other car out there. Just know what to look after. Also, if you’re willing to do all the wrenching yourself, your only expenses will be for parts! That’s what I do. Working on the car myself is very therapeutic for me (and makes the wallet happy).

A lot of people like to say, “The cheapest Porsche you’ll own is the most expensive one you buy.”

I don’t think that necessarily applies to a brand new model, but it certainly applies to the older Porsche’s, such as these 986s.