6 Affordable Porsche Models That Are Bound To Go Up In Value
If you are looking to spend less on a used Porsche sports car that offer good performance, it doesn't get more affordable than these 5
The 986 Boxster is the most affordable way to get behind the wheel of a Porsche sports car
You get much of the 996 tech and its problems. Decent examples cna be had for around $7,000
Porsche 968 is
the final evolution of the 924. It features the brand's largest inline-4 engine
There is also a cabriolet version with an electrically-actuated soft top, which many owners convert to a manual
Good, highly-original 968 examples can be found from $11,000
The 996 was a bit too much innovation for Porsche purists. Sadly, quality was also inconsistent
Still, this is, currently, the most affordable 911, and the first one to feature an all-new platform
There is also a quirky "Targa" variant with a panoramic roof and a hatchback rear glass
The M96 engine has its issues, but by now, the IMS and RMS should have been replaced, given the car's age
A range-topping 944 can be had for way under $30,000 in good condition
All 944 Turbo models get the new dashboard and almost all except the 1986 model year have ABS as standard
The 944 Turbo was also sold as a cabriolet
The 944 Turbo body is galvanized and the mechanicals are generally stout, but electrical issues are common
Porsche 928 was born out of necessity after the 930 Turbo did a number on Porsche's reputation by trying to kill its owners
The answer to the "Widowmaker" was one of the most advanced cars of its time, featuring a revolutionary rear axle, front-mounted V-8, and rear-mounted transmission
Most 928s were sold with an automatic, but you can find great 928 S models with the dog-leg manual, for under $30,000
US-spec 928s were down on power compared to EU variants, due to smog regulations, but a few minor tweaks can unlock the V-8's full potential
The 997.1 Carrera is what the 996 should have been. Sadly, the M96 engine is present on the base model, and it comes with a few risks
Porsche 997.1 is the last Porsche before the PDK era. If you want an automatic, you'll have to settle for the Mercedes-derived 5-speed automatic
If you don't mind the automatic, you can pick up a decent example for around $15,000
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