The car looked great though, no signs of rust or damage on the body. That beige paint glittered like a party dress under the blazing sun. Even a Boxster would look like a whale next to this. But the still looks fresh and modern, even today, with that long hood, sloping rear glass, and wide fender flares. Fred added Boxster wheels to the car; no biggie, they look fine on here.
Except for a minor rip in the passenger seat, and a few cracks on the dashboard, which is a known design flaw, this interior held up surprisingly well over the years. Purposeful in there, with most controls slightly slanted towards the driver like the best sports cars out there.
No infotainment system, no screen, no bullshit. Just cockpit. Fred tilted the window-less, retractable sunroof. The electric motor that operated it sounded tired. But it was still hanging. I dropped the handbrake located to my left, by the door, and off we went in a beige Porsche from , sunglasses on, windows rolled down under a scorching eastern Canadian sun.
Seriously, not many. The torque curve is weird, nothing happens below 3, rpm, and it runs out of puff after 5, It also has odd brakes, the pedal is squishy, but this more has to do with me being used to modern cars. Seriously, this car rocks. That suspension, at least, the new one the car is fitted with, is surprisingly compliant. For a sports car, I reckon this thing is doing all right. The rear seat is an absolute joke, it was crammed there to please lawyers. Finally, gas mileage is mediocre at best.
Back when this car was new, Porsche claimed 20 MPG. Three were highly sought-after Turbo S models. Any Porsche preserved in such a condition would draw a high price; models like the and the , which some would consider glorified Volkswagens, have sold for similar prices on BaT.
Why the sudden Turbo love? It also may not take that many enthusiasts unconcerned with value to move a niche classic car market. But increasingly, it seems bargains on them are hard to find, new or used. Today's Best Deals. Almost all have vanished: parts will be an issue for the survivors.
Prices for the have risen fairly steeply over the past decade, but it remains a good-value classic buy today, whether you prefer the smooth, flexible power of a normally aspirated or the supercar kick of a turbo. Beware corrosion, clocking and misuse — they can turn your prize into misery. And a fastidious service history will repay a small price premium tenfold in the longer term. Starter classics: 14 great cars for a first-timer.
Skip to main navigation. By Malcolm McKay. Images: Tony Baker. Porsche what to look for. Bodywork See above for trouble spots.
Engine Well-maintained engines can stand more than , miles, but look for proof of regular maintenance, no excessive oil or coolant leaks or mixing, and no smoke or rumbling on turbos.
Suspension Balljoints are integral with the cast-aluminium lower arm steel pre ; they wear and can crack. Transmission Worn synchros, whining and oil leaks require a costly rebuild; a slipping or baulky clutch needs transmission out; CV joints click or vibrate when tired. Electrics Make sure headlights go up and down correctly and give a good beam, plus that all electrical items are in good working order.
From about to the end of , the rising tide of values lifted all the other boats in the Porsche sea, including previously underappreciated models like the , and In some cases, values doubled or even tripled in value over the past 10 years. This is mostly why s are tracking flat and are pretty middle-of-the-road relative to the rest of the market.
Buying and Selling. The Porsche is no longer the bargain it once was Andrew Newton. A Story About.
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