Fake GT3: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera

Can't afford a new Porsche 911 GT3?  Yeah...okay, that is probably 99.9% of the adult population in the USA because those things are murderously expensive.  Okay, head to the used side of the car lot and eeeeeEEEEEESH, they are still expensive.  Like, a new BMW M3 expensive...so dig a bit deeper (there is always a lower level) and get yourself into something DT approved like a 911 C2 that has been sauced up to look like a GT3.  Who is gonna know?  And does it matter if they do? Find this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera offered for $16,500 in Pittsburg, CA via craigslist.

Cheap Success: 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Nothing say's you've made it like driving a Porsche 911. To most people it is this bulbous shaped billboard proclaiming to the world that you've worked hard and now you are ready to play.  But the truth is that you can buy a 911 for less than the price of a used Hyundai. Find this 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 here on eBay offered for $8995 in Costa Mesa, CA. Tip from George.

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 997

What were you doing 12 years ago?  And more importantly, what were you driving?  Probably not a $80k+ Porsche 911, but if you did drive it for 150k miles, you might end up selling it for an almost $60k loss...which would be like throwing away a Corvette Z06 that you purchased new.  But for the guy who was driving a used 70s van or a Camaro for the past decade, now is your chance to get a 997 for the price of a new Honda Civic.  Find this 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 997 offered here on eBay  for $22,995 buy-it-now located in Costa Mesa, CA with 19 days to go.

Sunny Side Down: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 996 generation Porsche 911 is near two decades since its release and has got to be near an inflection point for used car prices.  So far, all the pressure has been downward as the cars have gotten out of style and the owners have ditched them for latest model...but the downward ride on a slide greased in pork fat can't last forever. In the meantime, enjoy the cheap CHEAP speed. Find this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera here on eBay offered for $11,350 buy-it-now located in Costa Mesa, CA.

A Trio of Targas: 1977, 1980, 1985 Porsche 911

The asking prices for aircooled Porsche 911s have been through the roof in recent years, but the late 70s examples are (still) the cheapest way to get into a Stuttgart stallion.  In California that might change if the smog test exempt cutoff year changes from 1975 to 1980, and those 1976-1980s cars might look more tempting than the early 80s examples, so now might be a good time to pick one up. Here are a few cars from the same seller -- find this 1977 Porsche 911S Targa for $29,000, this 1980 Porsche 911 SC Targa for $28,500 or this 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa offered for $45,000 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Kaibeezy.

Luftgekühlt 3: Living The Air-Cooled Life

My own fascination with aircooled Porsches dates back a few years. I don't have one of those stories about a grandfather/uncle/neighbor owning one, but I do recall a time when ordinary folks used them for ordinary commutes.  I had a summer job (between years of college) working at a Porsche repair/restoration shop down in San Diego and learned a few things that I won't forget -- the first is that un-grounded sand blasting nozzles create an incredible shock when the potential exceeds the insulating capability of rubber gloves, next is that there is an art to cleaning the floor with a mop & a spray bottle of Simple Green, and finally that the 911, 912, 356, & 914 exude an unquantifiable quality that makes them special.  This last Sunday I was able to relive some of that feeling at the Luftgekühlt event at Modernica.

Previous Reader Ride: 1983 Porsche 928RS Carrera

Happy Valentine's Day: This next car was originally featured as a reader ride back in May of 2015, and it appears as thoroughly wicked as the first time I saw it.  It can be described as the Porsche 928 Carrera RS that Porsche should have built, and features an incredible collection of small details done by a meticulous builder.  Find this 1983 Porsche 928RS Carrera offered for $15,000 or best offer, located in Philadelphia via pelicanparts classifieds.

It Ain't Easy Being Green: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera

This next tip comes from Sean S who writes: Two topics:  Does this interior make you want to throw up?  Also, in this Porsche bubble these are bargains. Are the 996 really that bad?  Even if the answer is yes and yes, I can't help but think this next ride might be a good deal.  Find this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera offered for $13,000 in Monterey Park, CA via craigslist.

Reader Ride: Matt's 1983 928RS Carrera That Porsche Should Have Built

Some of the Reader Ride features submitted to this site have been fantastic hot rod/restomod (whatever you want to call it) examples of classics -- the Dinsdale Piranha V12 Porsche, the MGB GT-Twincam, and the '75 Capri JPS spring to mind...but this next feature is a testimony to dedication and craftsmanship that is mind boggling.  And my mind isn't easily boggled. 

15k: Guards Red 964: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

The classic Porsche 911 was getting a bit long in the tooth when the 964 generation was released in 1989 with only a four-wheel-drive and manual transmission Carrera 4 version.  Purists derided the lack of a rear wheel drive version, the simpler styling and general softening of the 911.  However, it is a thoroughly better car than the outgoing Carrera 3.2 and today 964 values are about as low as they will ever be.  Find this 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Kennebunk, ME currently bidding on ebay for $14,100 reserve-not-met with 3 days to go.

10k: Repeat Offender: 1987 Porsche 911 LS1 Swap

We featured another 911-V8 from this seller back in February of this year, a 1978 SC Coupe.  Oddly enough, the seller also equipped that one with a huge and hideous unpainted fiberglass whale-tail.  Find this 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera with Chevy LS1 V8 swap for sale in Texas City, TX currently bidding on ebay for $10,600 reserve-not-met with a few hours to go.

20k: Blackened Moby Dick: 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

The Porsche 911 gets a lot of grief from the bloggers on this site because prices have escalated from the medium highs of the Richard Pryor golden era to a modern day Nick Nolte high. It only bugs us because what was once an affordable car easily traded between working class shlubs has become some kind of air-conditioned garage queen and 911E Targas are now listed above $40k... but do not despair - as inexpensive 911s can still be found if you know where to look.  Find this 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera for sale in Fremont, CA for $19,000. (editors note: oops forgot the link first time around...)  Tip from yesterday's commenter of the week -- Kaibeezy.