Just came across this forum the other day. I'm not an owner, but I am in the VERY beginning stages of looking for "my" car. Been on several other car forums (F-car, L-car, NSX), but am now leaning towards a Porsche. Idealy, I would love a late 964, early 993, but don't think budget will allow it while I build my airplane. The local classic car guy has a mid 70's 911 Targa (haven't looked close yet) that would be a great start. I've owned a lot of cars, mostly Japanease two seaters, but I need to find a thoroughbred that is within reach and won't cost me (hopefully) an arm and a leg to maintain.

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Hi and welcome to the forum!

I would say that if you buy a good one in the first place, a Porsche shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg to maintain. The main cost with Porsches comparied to Japanese cars is the cost of spare parts.

I would check out the prices of parts and see if you are prepared to pay that little bit extra over other makes!

 

What type of airplane are you building?

 

Van's RV-7. You a pilot? Anybody else?

 

My dad was a pilot during WWII (P-51s) and flew all the years I was growing up - anything he could get his hands on, any time. I picked up some from him and flew as a hobby a bit years ago, but decided I had too many expensive vices and gave it up. No regrets really, but airplanes are interesting - actually as interesting as cars, you just can't drive them to work every day.