and where could he find a used porsche engine??|||He needs to find out what the local repair shops charge for shop time, locally here is is $65-$85 per hour. Then he should charge time and material (Oil, gaskets, hardware, etc.). The local shops use a Flat Rate book that estimates how long it takes to do something. That is what the shops use to make an estimate.
If he wants to underbid the local shops, then he needs to determine what his time and expertise is worth.
Hopefully he knows what he is doing and has had experience with Porsche or VW cars.|||Nothing, because he has no idea. Besides, he has to give a quote. The people may say "screw you, that is too much" There is the repair manual that says how long the job should take to do.|||We charge at least 800.00 to put in chevy motors depending on the make. How good of a mechanic is your husband? Does he have a full time job? Because it may take a while to remove that engine.|||He should charge whatever he feels like. Sooner or later, some dummy will come along and pay for it.|||It is not hard to change - actually easier than a 350 chevy in a truck.
But I would still go with 500.00 plus just because it is a Porsche.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Why should someone get an Audi R8 when they can get a Porsche 911?
for the same kind of $$, around 100k
Isn't Porsche more prestigious and better handling than Audi? If you compare the brand of Audi and Porsche, there's no comparison. When you compare the price, it's still a bit cheaper than the audi and will always have better reselling value than an audi.|||911's are a dime a dozen, very common car. The R-8's are still rare. Audi has the same V-10 engine as a Lamborghini. I would definitely get the Audi over the Porsche.|||Not everyone has a wee wee pee pee and therefore not everyone needs a Porsche.|||The Porsche is a more common vehicle compared to the Audi R8. People that buy the more unique less bought vehicles would be interested in the Audi R8.
Thanks
-Steves
Isn't Porsche more prestigious and better handling than Audi? If you compare the brand of Audi and Porsche, there's no comparison. When you compare the price, it's still a bit cheaper than the audi and will always have better reselling value than an audi.|||911's are a dime a dozen, very common car. The R-8's are still rare. Audi has the same V-10 engine as a Lamborghini. I would definitely get the Audi over the Porsche.|||Not everyone has a wee wee pee pee and therefore not everyone needs a Porsche.|||The Porsche is a more common vehicle compared to the Audi R8. People that buy the more unique less bought vehicles would be interested in the Audi R8.
Thanks
-Steves
PORSCHEPHILES. What is the most affordable Porsche 911 in history?
I am an 18 year old who has loved Porsche 911s of all types all of my life. I particulary like the older SC's, 3.2L's, and pre 1974 cars. I have never really admired or had the desire to drive another car. I live in a lower class home and affording any Porsche will be hard for me. But I don't want to call any other car my own, except a 911. I can't stand it when I see rich guys driving their Boxters and new 996's and 997's and they don't really appreciate the heritage of their cars. What's the best place to go to find a half affordable older 911 that is still half decent?|||In looking at used 911's, the least expensive era will be the 1974-1977 2.7L 911S. Due to well known and documented issues with the 2.7L engine, these cars tend to run far less than the cars that came just before and just after them. It's also a less popular model as many potential buyers looking for impact bumper era cars gravitate towards the SC and 3.2L Carrera, while people looking for early cars often gravitate to the long hood cars of 1973 and earlier. The end result is lower than expected prices for these cars.
The good news on these cars is almost all the examples that are still running have likely had the problems fixed (should have had an engine rebuild with either divilar or Racewear head studs, and upgraded cooling fan). The bad news is that these are early 911s and even though they have galvanized bodies, rust will be a major concern.
1974 is probably the most desirable year of these cars, and it may well be possible to find one in good condition with all of the corrective work well documented... and such a car would be a fun and reliable car. "Cheap" in this case would be in the $10-11k range. Might luck into one for a little less, but anything under this price range would mean extra care in the prepurchase inspection to ensure there was not some reason why it was being sold for so little.
As others have mentioned, if the car has problems, it can become very expensive to set right. And likewise, even if it is in good condition, you will need to keep in mind there will be possible expense in keeping up the car as part prices tend to reflect the fact that these were premium cars when new. And, that even though these older cars can be very reliable and usable for daily drivers, they are best suited as second cars. All of which adds up to a car that is not ideally suited to an 18 year old looking to do this inexpensively.
If you are set on buying, figure out your price range, and then find a knowledgable Porsche mechanic that you will work with for a pre-purchase inspection (this could easily be the best money paid when buying a used Porsche). With these in place, you must then be willing to take your time to find the right car. And given your situation, it may be that the longer you take in finding the right car, the better it will be (giving you longer to save, etc etc). If possible though, you may be better off to revisit this plan in a couple years when you may have a higher price range and wider choice of cars.|||jack is 100% right. The most expensive porsche is a cheap one.
one of the most affordable would have to be the earlier 996's. The initial cost is fairly high (30k for a damned nice example), but theyre very reliable, daily drivable, etc etc. I owned a 99 C2 for 5 years with only 2 issues in my time with it (a leaky coolant tank, which was a very common issue, and a spring in my seat started poking me in the butt).
If you can work on your own car, the late model 911s (ie mid-late 80s), and 964s are pretty affordable. the general rule with these is to buy the absolute nicest one you can afford. It will save you money in the long run. A freshly restored early model car will also be a good car. I suggest staying away from 930s if youre on a tight budget though.
I suggest looking through your local porsche club of america's classifieds. Thats often where youll find the cars with the ultra-meticulous and caring owners, but they will cost a bit more.|||You'll need to spend $10-15k on a decent car. A wise man once said that there's nothing mre expensive than a cheap Porsche. Your best bet if you're serious is to read up on Rennlist:
http://forums.rennlist.com/
There is a wealth of info there, as well as on the Pelican board:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/forumdisp鈥?/a>
Personally, I never both with Pelican and spend most of my time on Rennlist. Both have tons of info and classifieds. You can read up about the different models and even ask questions if you have any.
If I were you, I'd look at a 1990 911 for around $15k, such as this one:
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/sh鈥?/a>|||You wont find one. If it's in good condition, it'll be expensive. If it's in bad shape, it'll be expensive to fix.
let's face it, you're 18. I want a Ferrari - but it's not realistic. Just like you getting a Porsche that isn't gunna cost a fortune to keep on the road (especially in a lower income household) is not realistic. Buy a cheap, reliable car, and then save up for a 911, then get one when you can buy a real beauty.|||save your money and buy a nice car when you are older
if you want something fun to drive in the meantime, get a japanese rwd car.|||I think you should save your money and NOT buy an "affordable" 911, but rather wait until you can afford the BEST 911 you can afford.
A good "starter" Porsche would be 1987-89 Carrera, because you have the more durable G50 tranmission and a hydraulic clutch. These cars can usually be had for as little as $15,000 up to maybe $22,000.
I don't recommend the Targa, as they leak and cannot be properly sealed up for very long. A sunroof coupe would be nice.
Remember, an engine rebuild on a Porsche can cost AS MUCH AS THE ENTIRE CAR, so be careful when you buy one. Have it inspected, get a cylinder leakdown test, put it on a lift, have an expert test drive it for you, get all service records.
Stay away from 75-77 models with the 2.7 engine or you'll be sorry.|||No such animal. Man they are money pits, anyway, I feel the same way you do. It helps to have a mechanic friend.
82-83, very well made not crazy with the electronics yet.|||i have an mercedes s class 08 :)|||Don't worry about what other people know or appreciate about their cars...unless you know them personally, its simple a generalization, or sterotype view.
The 1978-83SC series is very reliable, and the 82-83 was very refined, reliable, and bulleproof engine.
When you look at the 911 series from 1963 to present, pre SC cars were often very harsh, and now extremely expensive to run and maintain. The 2.4L and 2.7L also were not that reliable engine wise considering they were fighting emission control systems that were not well sorted out. By 1980, the closed loop Oxygen sensor with simple computer makes for a very clean running car that will pass emission testing no problem even in California. After the 911SC series, the 3.2L Carrera became softer, and less of a drivers car, since the engine really did not rev as violently as the 3.0L in the SC, and the Carrera also gained weight.
964 series onward all have the issues, some bigger, some smaller, but for all around drivability, enjoyment, low cost of maintainence, classic style, the SC series is really hard to beat.
If your going to buy one, buy from a 1 or two owner, with no more than ACTUAL 75-100K on the clock. A carfax is a MUST, as well as documentation which validates any claim(s) as to the condition, how it was maintained, etc. NEVER buy a fixer-upper Porsche as it will become VERY expensive, and also find a car with STOCK Fuchs(magnesium-aluminum Forged) 16" wheels...don't go with the 15" wheels, aftermarket or otherwise.
Take your TIME...never impulse buy. I shopped around for a year to finally find a 1-owner, 17 year old 911SC which I bought in 2000, with an original 81K, with absolutely NOTHING wrong with it for 16.5K, and I could not be happier with the car. The Targa versions should be only be bought(and really enjoyed) in places like So. Cal, AZ, NM, etc, where it stays dry, and does not rain a lot, otherwise buy the coupe. The car also drive excellent in snow and rain, better than my front wheel drive GTi.
It also take about 3-4 months to learn how to REALLY drive the car, so don't play hero at the beginning...it wil bite the @ss of an inexperienced driver, but reward those with the skills you NEED to develope...
The good news on these cars is almost all the examples that are still running have likely had the problems fixed (should have had an engine rebuild with either divilar or Racewear head studs, and upgraded cooling fan). The bad news is that these are early 911s and even though they have galvanized bodies, rust will be a major concern.
1974 is probably the most desirable year of these cars, and it may well be possible to find one in good condition with all of the corrective work well documented... and such a car would be a fun and reliable car. "Cheap" in this case would be in the $10-11k range. Might luck into one for a little less, but anything under this price range would mean extra care in the prepurchase inspection to ensure there was not some reason why it was being sold for so little.
As others have mentioned, if the car has problems, it can become very expensive to set right. And likewise, even if it is in good condition, you will need to keep in mind there will be possible expense in keeping up the car as part prices tend to reflect the fact that these were premium cars when new. And, that even though these older cars can be very reliable and usable for daily drivers, they are best suited as second cars. All of which adds up to a car that is not ideally suited to an 18 year old looking to do this inexpensively.
If you are set on buying, figure out your price range, and then find a knowledgable Porsche mechanic that you will work with for a pre-purchase inspection (this could easily be the best money paid when buying a used Porsche). With these in place, you must then be willing to take your time to find the right car. And given your situation, it may be that the longer you take in finding the right car, the better it will be (giving you longer to save, etc etc). If possible though, you may be better off to revisit this plan in a couple years when you may have a higher price range and wider choice of cars.|||jack is 100% right. The most expensive porsche is a cheap one.
one of the most affordable would have to be the earlier 996's. The initial cost is fairly high (30k for a damned nice example), but theyre very reliable, daily drivable, etc etc. I owned a 99 C2 for 5 years with only 2 issues in my time with it (a leaky coolant tank, which was a very common issue, and a spring in my seat started poking me in the butt).
If you can work on your own car, the late model 911s (ie mid-late 80s), and 964s are pretty affordable. the general rule with these is to buy the absolute nicest one you can afford. It will save you money in the long run. A freshly restored early model car will also be a good car. I suggest staying away from 930s if youre on a tight budget though.
I suggest looking through your local porsche club of america's classifieds. Thats often where youll find the cars with the ultra-meticulous and caring owners, but they will cost a bit more.|||You'll need to spend $10-15k on a decent car. A wise man once said that there's nothing mre expensive than a cheap Porsche. Your best bet if you're serious is to read up on Rennlist:
http://forums.rennlist.com/
There is a wealth of info there, as well as on the Pelican board:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/forumdisp鈥?/a>
Personally, I never both with Pelican and spend most of my time on Rennlist. Both have tons of info and classifieds. You can read up about the different models and even ask questions if you have any.
If I were you, I'd look at a 1990 911 for around $15k, such as this one:
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/sh鈥?/a>|||You wont find one. If it's in good condition, it'll be expensive. If it's in bad shape, it'll be expensive to fix.
let's face it, you're 18. I want a Ferrari - but it's not realistic. Just like you getting a Porsche that isn't gunna cost a fortune to keep on the road (especially in a lower income household) is not realistic. Buy a cheap, reliable car, and then save up for a 911, then get one when you can buy a real beauty.|||save your money and buy a nice car when you are older
if you want something fun to drive in the meantime, get a japanese rwd car.|||I think you should save your money and NOT buy an "affordable" 911, but rather wait until you can afford the BEST 911 you can afford.
A good "starter" Porsche would be 1987-89 Carrera, because you have the more durable G50 tranmission and a hydraulic clutch. These cars can usually be had for as little as $15,000 up to maybe $22,000.
I don't recommend the Targa, as they leak and cannot be properly sealed up for very long. A sunroof coupe would be nice.
Remember, an engine rebuild on a Porsche can cost AS MUCH AS THE ENTIRE CAR, so be careful when you buy one. Have it inspected, get a cylinder leakdown test, put it on a lift, have an expert test drive it for you, get all service records.
Stay away from 75-77 models with the 2.7 engine or you'll be sorry.|||No such animal. Man they are money pits, anyway, I feel the same way you do. It helps to have a mechanic friend.
82-83, very well made not crazy with the electronics yet.|||i have an mercedes s class 08 :)|||Don't worry about what other people know or appreciate about their cars...unless you know them personally, its simple a generalization, or sterotype view.
The 1978-83SC series is very reliable, and the 82-83 was very refined, reliable, and bulleproof engine.
When you look at the 911 series from 1963 to present, pre SC cars were often very harsh, and now extremely expensive to run and maintain. The 2.4L and 2.7L also were not that reliable engine wise considering they were fighting emission control systems that were not well sorted out. By 1980, the closed loop Oxygen sensor with simple computer makes for a very clean running car that will pass emission testing no problem even in California. After the 911SC series, the 3.2L Carrera became softer, and less of a drivers car, since the engine really did not rev as violently as the 3.0L in the SC, and the Carrera also gained weight.
964 series onward all have the issues, some bigger, some smaller, but for all around drivability, enjoyment, low cost of maintainence, classic style, the SC series is really hard to beat.
If your going to buy one, buy from a 1 or two owner, with no more than ACTUAL 75-100K on the clock. A carfax is a MUST, as well as documentation which validates any claim(s) as to the condition, how it was maintained, etc. NEVER buy a fixer-upper Porsche as it will become VERY expensive, and also find a car with STOCK Fuchs(magnesium-aluminum Forged) 16" wheels...don't go with the 15" wheels, aftermarket or otherwise.
Take your TIME...never impulse buy. I shopped around for a year to finally find a 1-owner, 17 year old 911SC which I bought in 2000, with an original 81K, with absolutely NOTHING wrong with it for 16.5K, and I could not be happier with the car. The Targa versions should be only be bought(and really enjoyed) in places like So. Cal, AZ, NM, etc, where it stays dry, and does not rain a lot, otherwise buy the coupe. The car also drive excellent in snow and rain, better than my front wheel drive GTi.
It also take about 3-4 months to learn how to REALLY drive the car, so don't play hero at the beginning...it wil bite the @ss of an inexperienced driver, but reward those with the skills you NEED to develope...
Is there a porsche that looks like the 65 Shelby Roadster?
I just saw a porsche commercial and I saw a car that I thought it was a 65 Shelby Cobra roadster but my friend thinks every car on there was a porsche. So is there an older porsche that looks like it?|||You might have been looking at a Porsche 550 Spyder, or perhaps a 356. The 356 normally doesn't look anything like a Cobra, but some customized ones sometimes have huge fender flares, which could increase the Cobra similarity. Also, the 356 has similar round headlights, and for racing and custom purposes, its bumpers were often removed and replaced by "nerf bars," which would increase the similarity to a Cobra.
Really though, I'd say the 550 Spyder is the likeliest match, due to its inherently curvy body and similar low beltline.|||Hey, my pleasure! Glad to be of service!
|||Not really, the Shelby is a front-engine car with big V8 and the rear end is very short. Porsche's in that era are all rear engine cars.|||I think you are talking about a 1948-1955 Porshe 356 Roadster. Do a google image search of that and see if that's the one you are talking about.|||Its a Porsche 914.|||Ahh, no.
Really though, I'd say the 550 Spyder is the likeliest match, due to its inherently curvy body and similar low beltline.|||Hey, my pleasure! Glad to be of service!
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|||Not really, the Shelby is a front-engine car with big V8 and the rear end is very short. Porsche's in that era are all rear engine cars.|||I think you are talking about a 1948-1955 Porshe 356 Roadster. Do a google image search of that and see if that's the one you are talking about.|||Its a Porsche 914.|||Ahh, no.
Where can I find cheaper parts for a Porsche Carrera GT?
I hit my fiances very expensive 2005 Porsche Carrera GT today. I need to replace the brake light and the carbon fiber around it. Does anyone know a website or place where I can get parts for this rare car cheaper?|||go to the dealer....and forget about the wedding.|||Hahahahahahahahahahahaha,
hahahahahahahahahahahaha,
hahahahahahahahahahahaha,
HA!|||first: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Second: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
third: trying to find cheap porsche parts is like buying a new heart from dollar general (it works for about 5 minutes but if you had just gotten the brand name you would still be alive)
fourth: you are never gonna find cheap porsche parts because all porsche parts are made by porsche
fifth: ha ha ha ha ha|||99% of light housings are dealer only, and with something of that caliber, there is no demand for the part in aftermarket. You will have to go to the dealer for this one. I work in a garage, and deal with mostly aftermarket parts, I change houndreds of light housing yearly and I can only get a handful of them aftermarket, and thoes are for the absolute most common vehicles on the road, even then, thier not easy to come by. I had to replace the headlight housing on a Boxster a few weeks ago, along with a clutch. The clutch was aftermarket, the light was dealer only.|||so you have enough money for a 400,000 dollar car but you can't afford to spend 1000 dollars??????? i am worried about you|||Cheap P-parts are not like a heart at Dollar General or are they unavailable. If they are OEM parts it doesn't matter where one obtains them.
The cheapest place to get OEM Porsche parts is Sunset Imports. They sell at cost plus 15% delivered to your door.
http://www.sunsetimports.com/porscheatcost.php
hahahahahahahahahahahaha,
hahahahahahahahahahahaha,
HA!|||first: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Second: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
third: trying to find cheap porsche parts is like buying a new heart from dollar general (it works for about 5 minutes but if you had just gotten the brand name you would still be alive)
fourth: you are never gonna find cheap porsche parts because all porsche parts are made by porsche
fifth: ha ha ha ha ha|||99% of light housings are dealer only, and with something of that caliber, there is no demand for the part in aftermarket. You will have to go to the dealer for this one. I work in a garage, and deal with mostly aftermarket parts, I change houndreds of light housing yearly and I can only get a handful of them aftermarket, and thoes are for the absolute most common vehicles on the road, even then, thier not easy to come by. I had to replace the headlight housing on a Boxster a few weeks ago, along with a clutch. The clutch was aftermarket, the light was dealer only.|||so you have enough money for a 400,000 dollar car but you can't afford to spend 1000 dollars??????? i am worried about you|||Cheap P-parts are not like a heart at Dollar General or are they unavailable. If they are OEM parts it doesn't matter where one obtains them.
The cheapest place to get OEM Porsche parts is Sunset Imports. They sell at cost plus 15% delivered to your door.
http://www.sunsetimports.com/porscheatcost.php
Does anyone know how to set up a multi chip SIM card in the porsche?
Does anyone know how to set up a Multi-chip SIM card in the Porsche PCM phone. I tried to put the chip in the slot and the phone gets activated but it will not receive calls until it is activated by sending a code (*123*#).
However, when I try to send this code the PCM tries to dial it as normal number and it does not go through.|||That feature does not work here in the USA - only in Europe.
However, when I try to send this code the PCM tries to dial it as normal number and it does not go through.|||That feature does not work here in the USA - only in Europe.
Would a Porsche 924 be good as first car?
Would a Porsche 924 be a good first car for an 18 year old (as I can get one cheap, less than 1400 quid), and how much would insurance cost providing he got his licence after his 18th birthday?|||Joe
The Porsche 924 is a great car that you can pick up very cheaply. With regards to repair costs, for this model the parts etc are not hugely expensive as there are lots of places where you can get refurbished parts. As these cars are now old you can get good insurance deals but for anything that is classed as a sports car or with a Porsche badge on it you will have to insure it in your name and put your son as a named driver (i just insured a n old Mini for my 17 year old son ant it cost me 1200 Pounds for a year). If you do decide to buy it for him there are great contacts and advice etc in the Porsche Club of Great Britan.
The down side of buying your son this type of car is that if it is his first car he will crash it (as we all did with our first cars) and quite rightly as people say it will make him want to go faster if he is in a sporty type of car.|||for people that want a Porsche 924 as a 1st car, I recommend they get a Lamborghini Diablo. That'll be the perfect first car. Say hello to Kennedy jr when you see him.
|||To the guy that says a 924 is not a sports car, it did 160mph in 1981. The mustang almost 30 years later (2007) still does 149mph.
|||Want to find someone that says insurance will be cheaper on a 924 than on a honda civic? Find a yahoo answer top badge person.
|||If you owned any car at all before, there are 2 things you haven't learned: 1) you find insurance costs by asking a broker, 2) the biggest cause for 18 yo deaths is cars bigger than a panda 750cc.
|||Not unless you have a rich daddy to pay the insurance.It will cost you MORE than the Car is worth. Also for a new driver it is far too powerful and if you do pass the test it does not mean you are a good driver,it means you have passed a basic competency test and are then let loose on the public highway to practise and hone your skills.Get A smaller car and keep to A or B roads for a while and once you have passed the test ask your instructor to give you a few Motorway lessons before embarking on your own.
Please Remember that a lethal weapon like a car and a new driver can prove fatal to you your passengers and other road users.
Be safe ,Its mad out there.|||If you can find one.
Do you watch Top Gear on BBC hoted by Jeremy Clarkson?
They did a test where all three of them bought a Porsche for under 1500 quid.
The test was to see if they can get a good Porsche for that price.
They bought a Porsche 928, 924, and 914.
They all had huge problems and over 200,000 kilometers.
The Porsche 924 was the most reliable and had the least amount of problems, but it will most probably have some problems since it is old.
Insurance will be cheaper than a Scion tC or a Honda Civic or a Renault because not many teenagers drive Porsche's, so there are less crashes with the 924.|||no apparently not, i wanted to get one as my first car, could have gotten one cheap but was told not too as the weight of the car is held differently than most cars so it wont be great if you learn to drive on that, unless you plan on driving a porsche for the rest of your life. you will also be a police magnet.|||Stewart is spot on, most others are talking utter rubbish - the Porsche is a great car, very reliable, handles well, quick enough, parts are dirt cheap, and the car would be ideal for anyone - it's even got a hatchback %26amp; big boot!
As for insurance, it will be possible to insure a 924 as a classic - this is usually much, much cheaper than any modern car. Google 'classic car insurance' %26amp; ring around for some quotes.
Go ahead %26amp; buy it - and watch the faces of all the other teens as your 20 year old Porsche is quicker, more reliable %26amp; cheaper to run than their Fiestas %26amp; Corsas.
Good source for parts;
http://www.gsfcarparts.com
(Brake discs 拢24 a pair, pads 拢16.25, exhaust 拢50, water pump 拢24)
There are many forums on the web too that'll advise you what to check when buying. Good luck.|||Insurance, if you can get it at all, will be 拢拢拢thousands! Secondly, much as I quite like the old 924, a sports car it ain't, despite the looks. You'll find that in practice, most 1300cc superminis will outrun one nowadays, particularly one for 拢1400, which will probably be very sick!|||There are some very horrible example of 924's around and a 拢1400 one is one of them. You should consider spending more, about 拢2500 for a reasonable one. Don't get the 2 litre one, that engine is a porker, very agricultural. Get a 924S with a 2.5 engine. Have it assessed by a certified mechanic or an RAC inspector.|||I'm also saying no. German cars of any make are horribly expensive to repair when they break -- which is often, when they get to be older and have a lot of miles on it.
My recommendation always has been and always will be Japanese cars. Toyota is my main favorite, but I also respect Honda.|||For an 18 year old, are you nuts!!!! Sport cars inspire one to speed. For a kid that young, I would buy him a car he could crash and walk away from. You are gonna pay through the nose on insurance until he is at least 21.|||The insurance would be a killer and depending how old (pretty old for that price) you could face some nasty bills for parts and repair.|||No as most of parts are VW and they stopped making older model because of constant problems, no performance and gas guzzzler.|||it all just depends on where you live how much you or your parent/legal gardian makes annually/monthly and how long you plan to pay for.|||are you on crack. no, no, no.
insurance equation: 18 year old male x porsche = you're broke
repair and maintenance equation: cheap porsche = you're broke
i guess its not a good idea huh?|||omg the insurance on this car would be astronomical! Try a Volkswagon|||no i think you should look at some aston martins try v8 vanquish
but seriously try a honda civic or other pos car|||Get a normal car and work for the Porsche, rich boy.|||Not really, because if and when it breaks, parts and labor will be horribly expensive. Unless this is a rich 18 year old.|||get him a new ford fiesta they are cheap and so is the insurance|||those r ugly
The Porsche 924 is a great car that you can pick up very cheaply. With regards to repair costs, for this model the parts etc are not hugely expensive as there are lots of places where you can get refurbished parts. As these cars are now old you can get good insurance deals but for anything that is classed as a sports car or with a Porsche badge on it you will have to insure it in your name and put your son as a named driver (i just insured a n old Mini for my 17 year old son ant it cost me 1200 Pounds for a year). If you do decide to buy it for him there are great contacts and advice etc in the Porsche Club of Great Britan.
The down side of buying your son this type of car is that if it is his first car he will crash it (as we all did with our first cars) and quite rightly as people say it will make him want to go faster if he is in a sporty type of car.|||for people that want a Porsche 924 as a 1st car, I recommend they get a Lamborghini Diablo. That'll be the perfect first car. Say hello to Kennedy jr when you see him.
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|||To the guy that says a 924 is not a sports car, it did 160mph in 1981. The mustang almost 30 years later (2007) still does 149mph.
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|||Want to find someone that says insurance will be cheaper on a 924 than on a honda civic? Find a yahoo answer top badge person.
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|||If you owned any car at all before, there are 2 things you haven't learned: 1) you find insurance costs by asking a broker, 2) the biggest cause for 18 yo deaths is cars bigger than a panda 750cc.
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|||Not unless you have a rich daddy to pay the insurance.It will cost you MORE than the Car is worth. Also for a new driver it is far too powerful and if you do pass the test it does not mean you are a good driver,it means you have passed a basic competency test and are then let loose on the public highway to practise and hone your skills.Get A smaller car and keep to A or B roads for a while and once you have passed the test ask your instructor to give you a few Motorway lessons before embarking on your own.
Please Remember that a lethal weapon like a car and a new driver can prove fatal to you your passengers and other road users.
Be safe ,Its mad out there.|||If you can find one.
Do you watch Top Gear on BBC hoted by Jeremy Clarkson?
They did a test where all three of them bought a Porsche for under 1500 quid.
The test was to see if they can get a good Porsche for that price.
They bought a Porsche 928, 924, and 914.
They all had huge problems and over 200,000 kilometers.
The Porsche 924 was the most reliable and had the least amount of problems, but it will most probably have some problems since it is old.
Insurance will be cheaper than a Scion tC or a Honda Civic or a Renault because not many teenagers drive Porsche's, so there are less crashes with the 924.|||no apparently not, i wanted to get one as my first car, could have gotten one cheap but was told not too as the weight of the car is held differently than most cars so it wont be great if you learn to drive on that, unless you plan on driving a porsche for the rest of your life. you will also be a police magnet.|||Stewart is spot on, most others are talking utter rubbish - the Porsche is a great car, very reliable, handles well, quick enough, parts are dirt cheap, and the car would be ideal for anyone - it's even got a hatchback %26amp; big boot!
As for insurance, it will be possible to insure a 924 as a classic - this is usually much, much cheaper than any modern car. Google 'classic car insurance' %26amp; ring around for some quotes.
Go ahead %26amp; buy it - and watch the faces of all the other teens as your 20 year old Porsche is quicker, more reliable %26amp; cheaper to run than their Fiestas %26amp; Corsas.
Good source for parts;
http://www.gsfcarparts.com
(Brake discs 拢24 a pair, pads 拢16.25, exhaust 拢50, water pump 拢24)
There are many forums on the web too that'll advise you what to check when buying. Good luck.|||Insurance, if you can get it at all, will be 拢拢拢thousands! Secondly, much as I quite like the old 924, a sports car it ain't, despite the looks. You'll find that in practice, most 1300cc superminis will outrun one nowadays, particularly one for 拢1400, which will probably be very sick!|||There are some very horrible example of 924's around and a 拢1400 one is one of them. You should consider spending more, about 拢2500 for a reasonable one. Don't get the 2 litre one, that engine is a porker, very agricultural. Get a 924S with a 2.5 engine. Have it assessed by a certified mechanic or an RAC inspector.|||I'm also saying no. German cars of any make are horribly expensive to repair when they break -- which is often, when they get to be older and have a lot of miles on it.
My recommendation always has been and always will be Japanese cars. Toyota is my main favorite, but I also respect Honda.|||For an 18 year old, are you nuts!!!! Sport cars inspire one to speed. For a kid that young, I would buy him a car he could crash and walk away from. You are gonna pay through the nose on insurance until he is at least 21.|||The insurance would be a killer and depending how old (pretty old for that price) you could face some nasty bills for parts and repair.|||No as most of parts are VW and they stopped making older model because of constant problems, no performance and gas guzzzler.|||it all just depends on where you live how much you or your parent/legal gardian makes annually/monthly and how long you plan to pay for.|||are you on crack. no, no, no.
insurance equation: 18 year old male x porsche = you're broke
repair and maintenance equation: cheap porsche = you're broke
i guess its not a good idea huh?|||omg the insurance on this car would be astronomical! Try a Volkswagon|||no i think you should look at some aston martins try v8 vanquish
but seriously try a honda civic or other pos car|||Get a normal car and work for the Porsche, rich boy.|||Not really, because if and when it breaks, parts and labor will be horribly expensive. Unless this is a rich 18 year old.|||get him a new ford fiesta they are cheap and so is the insurance|||those r ugly
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