Get Your Dream Car: Save Money with a Vintage Porsche
Porsches are always in style, no matter what era. If you are looking to get your hands on a Porsche, but you don’t want to break the bank, it may be worth your while to look into a classic or vintage Porsche. It is possible to own a classic Porsche roadster without blowing all of your retirement savings on something that will look pretty in your garage. Since Porsches are German-made and built to last, you know you will be able to find one that is both in top shape and thousands of dollars less than the newest models at the dealership.
The Last Simple Porsches: The Case for 1980s Porsche 911s
Though prices for used Porches have gone up in the past few years (along with the prices of everything else) you can still get a quality Porsche 911 from 1984 to 1989 with 80,000 to 110,000 miles for $50,000, and even less if you are willing to put in the legwork. $50,000 isn’t exactly lunch money, but when the base model of a brand new 911 is over double the price, its definitely worth a second look.
A Statement Porsche: The Outlaw Vintage Porsche Targa
If you are looking for something a even more exciting, Bloomberg’s Hannah Elliott makes an excellent case for buying a vintage Porsche Targa. “The 1960’s-era Porsche 911 Targas were preemptive outlaws, created to circumvent anticipated laws that would forbid the sale of convertible cars in the United States,” she writes. And though those laws never quite came to pass as envisioned, the t60s era Targas are a testament to Porsche’s dedication to making a car that remained cool, no matter what.
Other Vintage Porsches to Consider
Prefer other models of Porsches, like the Cayenne or the Carrera? Road and Track has an excellent guide that can help you choose which Porsche is right for you—before you try to go scouting for one on the cheap. It can also help you narrow down any type of potential problems that may have you picking up the phone to your car mechanic and saying “Fix my Porsche!”
Of course, a vintage Porsche will take extra special care, especially when it comes to brakes or other Porsche scheduled maintenance. Make sure you have a trusted specialized Porsche technician on speed dial that you can call and say, “When can you fix my Porsche?”
