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Originally Posted by 220volt
Well money is always the object. I mean, both wife and I do well and are making close to 150k in both incomes and have no other debt except the mortgage which is less that $1,200 a month and have 7 years left to pay it off.
So I am able to afford even more expensive Porsche, but money will still be object trying to justify expensive purchase. It is slippery slope once you start going down the road of "which year or which model of Porsche should I get". You might start 986, then convince yourself that you need 987, then 987.2 and the next thing you know you are taking out another mortgage on a brand new 911 turbo. So I set my psychological (not financial) limit at around 30k, and will not go higher no matter what.
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I can't even get a 986 or 996 due to the narrow pedal box which make my driving position quite uncomfortable on long trips. I can only imagine the air cooled P-cars are even tighter inside.
987.2 would be the logical choice for me due to fit and reliability (no RMS), but yes you are right cost is always a primary factor.
BRZ made the most sense for me (cheaper to own and maintain than my MkV Golf GTI, lower driving position - my #1 concern, usable cargo space - foldable rear seats, much better handling with less weight - subjective, less issues thus far most likely attributed to less complexity - got lucky I guess, port injection - less carbon buildup issue than DI only setup, much much better fuel economy, solid roof with good headroom).
But driving a Boxster with that flat 6 engine note right behind the seat is quite intoxicating.
I've only done minor tuning with factory sports parts to my BRZ (fluids, brake pads, clutch, short shifter with heavier knob, minor suspension and chassis tuning, minor aero, lighter wheels and better street tires, sports exhaust) thus far and I really don't miss driving my friend's Boxster to be honest.