Coupe for me please. However, that is one hot 993 Targa at a very reasonable price. I hear you on the comfort/refinement of the newer cars, but there is something magical about the older, lighter cars.

After an couple of hours of reading this evening, I'm going to pass on the '85 Carrera. It's really tight, but the interior color isn't me and someone else will be willing to ante up more than I would for the car. The car will no doubt get some attention from the purists out there as it is so clean and has so few miles on it. Bongers 'Data Book' and Paternie's 'Red Book' show the car as an "F" programme fully loaded except for the M630 "Police Option"

never buy a porsche with no history

Condition is worth paying for. I did this with my RX-7, and I don't regret it a second.

I'd go with the 85 no doubt. You're obviously buying this as a car for nice days that will only see occasional use, why inherit someone elses problems?

Not sure if you want air cooled for sure or not, but earlier 996's are around the same price point from what I have seen (although I am not a porsche expert).

85. turbo will give you problems down the line and $29k is too much for something that looks abused.

Just for kicks, what are your thoughts on a low-mileage 1997 C4S Carerra (no fake turbo tail) with all the records and such?

I really don't like the post-97 bodies for the most part and stepping back into the 80's scares me a bit on a Porsche.

Reliable? Relatively easy to maintain?

Originally posted by Fmr12B:

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993's are plentiful in the $30 - $35K range.

Huge fan of the Targa myself: Linky

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94K miles and salvage titled. This car is way overpriced at $32K.