Effortless urge to 140mph and beyond. That badge. Dealer service. Negligible depreciation.

60% of the total weight hanging portentously over the rear wheels, a setup that (a) Porsche have taken 30 years to get right, and (b) other manufacturers with larger R&D budgets wouldn't dream of using. Immeasurably low quality of materials. Numerous idiosyncrasies and foibles that on any other car would have had customers writing stiff letters. Just a thought: last year Porsche raked in $3,400m, of which $1,600m was pure profit. That's the same total revenue as Volvo, but with four times the gross margin of DaimlerChrysler. In simplistic terms, a 911 is a $40,000 car with a 100% moron tax for the badge on the front.

Do not take advice from anyone who says a Porsche is their dream car: it simply means that they're blind to its faults. For example, the way both front headlamps mist up like cheap watches on damp days. The windows won't close above 80mph, the wipers are inefficient above 90mph, and leave the glass above 110mph. Alarming understeer when going uphill in the wet - and you don't need to be Isaac Newton to figure out why. The standard stereo is truly awful; the £1,000 10-speaker upgrade in mine was no obvious improvement. There's no lumbar adjust, with the seat bottoms flat and having zero lateral support. The switchgear was shiny and of immeasurably low quality, and would look cheap in a Chrysler Neon. The centre console compartment emitted a plasticky creak when you opened it. The car was fast, certainly, but a long way from breathtaking: the 993 was heaps more inspiring to listen to and drive. Recent ubersaloons such as the M5 and E55 are more accessible, better made, less expensive, and real-world faster. And you get let out of busy junctions.

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Interior materials and switchgear nothing short of insulting on a $88K car, and laughable next to a BMW 7 or Mercedes-Benz S. Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec was more rewarding to drive, providing an explosive punch that the Carrera lacked. My current car, an E55 AMG Mercedes, would eat the Porsche for lunch in terms of all-round ability. It's just as fast, but quieter, more refined, and seats five.

Its looks, the way it handles, the brakes. I've had this car 18 years now and I am constantly amazed at its performance, reliability, and fun. Nothing major has broken in the 18 years and I'm afraid to drive a new one cause I might not like the one I have anymore.

Not being able to park it anywhere with out worrying about dings, dents or theft. Being truthful, I would have to say the clutch is always tricky. I have never been into a car wash where anyone could get in, then move it with out killing the engine at least once.

Old or new, a Porsche is worth having and keeping. I have considered selling mine on a few occasions but just can't do it. our Calif license plates are LIKNU82 and it is.

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Nothing else compares

Looks, The way it drives and handles, The exhaust (custom seabring twin outlet with test pipe and K&N cone filter).

There really is no substitute...........none

If you can find a better exotic sports car then a Porsche 911, at around the same price, performance,history in racing, reliability, and popularity in the aftermarket tuning, I would be shocked.

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nothing similar to a 911

Very responsive. Performs to match Porsche's reputation for handling. Tight suspension. Best brakes in the world. 4-wheel drive all the time mens taking turns at 3x posted speeds without a worry.

No weaknesses, if you consider what the car is supposed to be about - racing. Buy a sedan and SUV for your other needs.

Bought used for $70,000, though it was like new, with 7500 miles. Have maintained diligently (using Porsche dealer) and have not had any problems. Oil changes and tires more expensive than average, but who cares? This is the most fun automobile for my weekend trips to leave the city. Highly recommended -- it will exceed your expectations. When I move out of the city, I will consider a Turbo.

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Mercedes SL, Corvette, BMW 535, Jaguar XK, Trans Am.

Looks,engine sound at high revs,handling capabilities and the wifes feet cant touch the pedals!

Yeah right!

I paid a higher price than some for this car but the condition definatley warranted it.I purchased with a "complete from new" service history which instantly put my mind at ease.I previously(12 years ago) owned a 74 911T 2.4 that was a major problem.Everything that could go wrong did,inc the engine.The 911SC is a classic to the max.I cant afford a newer one so this is it for me.The servicing on these cars are very easy and affordable.I replaced the filter with a k&n which is a good move.It smooths out the low end jerking about town.The power of these cars is amazing with handling to match.It has excellent fuel economy and still manages to turn plenty of heads,even as old as it is.The Targa is the icing on the cake as there is no A/C.There is however no point in installing a high quality sound system as you can never hear it!There is a couple of leaks due to worn rubbers around one door but thats it.There is no rust at all in mine but watch out for earlier models where they tend to rust around the chassis under the power plant.Just dont drive in the wet and you will get no rust!This is not a wifes car(not mine anyway!)as it is very hard work to drive in town.No power steer etc and many ladies would find it too challenging at low speeds.
If its fun you are after and 900cc road bike performance on 4 wheels,this is a great car.I doubt I will ever sell it.

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Porsche 911T 2.4

Porsche has always had a rock solid quality about their cars and this old warhorse does not miss a beat. It is easy to work on, for the mechanically inclined, and despite it's more than 250,000 miles has never left me stranded. These early cars have large (18-22 gallon) fuel tanks and can get close to 20 mpg, if you try. There is no power steering, no power brakes, and no extra junk! You will get about 200 hp (rebuilt 2.7L engine) in my case, better brakes than all but the best new sports cars, and a very light 2400 pound machine that will keep you excited every moment you slide behind the wheel. Best of all, you should be able to live this Porsche experience for less than $15,000; I got mine for six thousand twelve years ago.

Well, no car is perfect! Expect parts to be expensive, although not as bad as new Porsche parts. And don't play games with repair facilities. If your not a car (PORSCHE) nut, you might be better off to stay away from these fantastic old pieces of German engineering. What I mean is don't get into this unless you know or are willing to learn what owning an older automobile is all about.

Paid $6,000 in 87, they go for maybe 9-18,000 now depending on options and condition. I highly recomend one for the person who appreciates quality and engineering excellence and can't afford a $70,000+ new Porsche. And before you say a 28 year old Porsche can't compare to a new one, you better understand that the old car is all mine and quite frankly I have had plenty of money to spend on performance upgrades!

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To me it kicks the pants off of everything else. I've owned Triumph's, and a lot of Mustangs (none less than 5L) and I still have more fun in the old Porsche, and if your curious, it gets all the looks you can handle.

Styling, power, performance, build quality

Gas mileage, fear of parking it in public

$92,000 before taxes, and worth every dollar.

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Blows away anything else I have driven

Styling, Handling

Fit and Finish, Lack of horsepower compared to competitors, cheap interior

Don't buy this car unless you are an enthuisiast. Porsche needs to work out alot of problems to make this car worth 70k +

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BMW is much stronger in the fit and finish department

great acceleration, awesome braking, incredible handling on turns, good highspeed control

Probably exspensicve maintainence, but no maintainence so far for me

Had the car for about 3 days and just loving it. It drives so beautifully and extremely smooth. The best car made for california lifestyle. I completely endorse this car and recommend to buy this car whenever possible. Faster the speed on turns, the better handling. I would definetly encourage all sports car lovers to go out and test drive it i not purchase it.

Fast. Easy to work on. So much fun to drive. Tough. Reliable. Can take the top off in traffic. What's not to like???

Parts can be expensive. Lack of inexpensive manuals on the market. Gets me tickets ;-)...okay, so that's *my* fault.

Overall, I love my car. It's a daily driver and the funnest car I've ever owned. I am sure that I'll get a newer one soon, but I can't see myself parting with this SC. After all, I have to see if it'll do 500,000 miles like Mr. Anderson says it will.

This is an excellect first Porsche. It has the classic lines of the 911, the entry cost is reasonable, (~$10,000) and it's very reliable. Because of it's age, I can do much of the maintenance work myself. No fancy computer or electronics. I highly recommend the SC line of 911s.

DS

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My first Porsche, but definitely not my last.