Old Enough To Drink: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

This next car is tempting.  Really tempting.  It looks the part of the $100k sports car, but costs less than a used Kia from your local dealer...what gives?  Two things -- first it IS a 996 with 147k miles on the clock and second it is a 996.  However, it has de-fried egg headlights, updated IMS, clear corners, a GT3ish wing, and newer 991 wheels that makes it look newer than a 21 year old car...which makes it almost a classic.  Find this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 offered for $13,000 in San Diego, CA via craigslist.

Turned Key: 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

The 996 generation Porsche 911 was a huge departure from the original 911 that started production in 1963.  However, as prices of the 1963-1997 models have skyrocketed into oblivion, the 996 prices have continued to languish around the price of a used Kia. But this next car has to be the cheapest on the market.  Find this 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 offered for $8,900 in Barrington, IL via craigslist.  Tip from Tim.

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.