[elistan]

Originally Posted by PSUSMU

993 C2S, 991, 997, etc. are big money. I'm not looking to spend $40k+ on a weekend driver 911.

I just did a quick search on cars.com... Across the entire nation, I see only maybe four 964 models offered for under $20k. A whole slew of 996 models, though - I know they're not your preference (honestly, they're not mine either) but you might want to reconsider your aversion to them if you're really wanting a 911 but are unwilling to pay 997 prices. You can get a quality car without spending a ton of money. Have you driven one? Might be worth a test-drive.

And to get back to my previous post - there are also a whole bunch of 80's SCs and Carreras for sale for under $20k.

[PSUSMU]

I wouldn't buy a 964 <$20k... not sure what you mean. I'm looking at 964s in the mid-$20s.

[elistan]

Originally Posted by PSUSMU

I wouldn't buy a 964 <$20k... not sure what you mean. I'm looking at 964s in the mid-$20s.

$20k was a pure WAG since you mentioned $40k was too much.
Including the 20-25 price range adds six additional 964s to the search results. I like this one best:
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...ingId=99173706

The mileage is reasonable.

So it does appear you can get the sort of car you want for the price you want. There are a few Porsche -specific websites that can give tons of info about what to look for when purchasing a 964. Good luck!

[Nate2046]

My '74 has been in the shop once in the two years I've owned it. That was for new fuel lines, my total outlay for regular maintenance items and that repair has been about $500. I've been lucky but generally the aircooled cars are very reliable and pretty easy to work on. I would never say the 996's are bad cars but they definitely weren't what I was looking for in a 911. To each their own.

[mmmmQuattro]

Hey, I had a 74 as well! I wished I could have afforded to keep it.

Anyway, I know what people mean about air cooled repairs. Mine had so much work done before I bought it and I had to just keep spending money on it.
Here in Australia, the 85 Carrera and the 993 are the two most desirable. I would have to Agee.
I am not a fan of the 996 at all. A good car for the money, but it's in between raw and modern.
I have driven a 964 and a friend of mine has one. I didn't like it.
I just love the 993, my cousin had one until he had kids and then bought an M3 and then an M5.