which 911 do I need?

[sideways500]

Hi All,
My first post on Porsche forum. Used to drive a TVR Griffith, but now need rear seats. I'm considering TVR Cerberas (boo! hiss! etc), but intend to look at some 911s too (possibly even 928). A couple of questions please (sorry if answered elsewhere, links?)....

1. Will a £15k budget get me a reasonable 964? I think that is the model I want - Carrera 2 coupe - relatively modern, with aircon etc.
2. Does anyone regularly carry kids in the back? How do you find the space? I have two under-5s and want to be able to do weekends away, so must have some luggage space.

Thanks for your help.

[kennyboy]

£15k may get you a high mileage 964 - though would it fast enough after a griffith?

[hoges11]

£15k should do the job but you should allow sufficient money for servicing and maintenance up to £2k per year.

Re room the C2 has a liitle more space in the boot than the C4 but at best you will get a couple of soft bags in, could do a weekend with kids so long as you dont need the pushchair, nappies steraliser gubbins. Think you can get roof bars and a top box if you really want.

Not sure Id run one as my only car with a family but as a second car it can work with younmg kids. Mine are now 9 and 7 and we can certainly use the old car just fine

[Ian964]

Plenty of room in the back for small kids - my 5 year old loves it. Luggage space is a bit limited though, but a couple of soft bags will go in the boot OK.

Have you considered a 968 - you'd have your pick for £15K, similar rear seat space but much more luggage space than a 964, and not much slower?

[hoges11]

Agree that a 968 is way more practical, has to be a manual though as the tip is slooooww (after the Griff they will all be a little on the slow side anyway), drives lovely but its not a 911. A 928 is also very very good for space and more room in the back for the bins, drives like a tank though (but could pull the front off your house with a tow rope) but I kinda like that. You can get your pick of 968's for the dosh and double ditto for the 928.

[sideways500]

Thanks for the information and ideas so far. To clarify, it won't be my only car, I'll have some estate as well, I just know that if I can't carry the family away for the weekend it'll never get used.

Concerning 968 and 928, I prefer the idea of the engine-in-the-boot driving experience, but should probably drive the others before dismissing them.

[hoges11]

Personally think that the 968 handles better than almost anything else but still prefer driving the 911's

[ED965]

964 C2 maybe, but my choice would be a sorted Carrera 3.2, forget aircon it'll not work anyway, wind the windows down!
You could probably get a 930 wide bodied variant as well with a few miles on her for 15-16k.......seem to be holding value nicely too.

[egbert]

kids are fine in the back of my TT but when they fall asleep are prone to bashing their heads on the seat in front under even light braking.

[iamthestig]

kids and short adults are fine in the back, taller ones can fit one at a time as it helps to put their feet on the opposite side and strecth accross both seats (certainly the only way my girlfriend can fit in the back - hmmm 34 inch legs )

[crbox]

ED965 said:

964 C2 maybe, but my choice would be a sorted Carrera 3.2, forget aircon it'll not work anyway, wind the windows down!
You could probably get a 930 wide bodied variant as well with a few miles on her for 15-16k.......seem to be holding value nicely too.

Agree with all of this - pay more for air con if you like, but even when it's fully charged it will take and hour to cool down a car that's been in the summer sun - it's just a weak unit.
Think about the 3.2, it's cheaper to run and more reliable than the 964 according to most. I've had 2 and think they're the greatest bar maybe the RS's and GT3's.
I think also that the 3.2 has the most frontal luggage area in recent times.
We regulary went to France, 2 kids in the back, 28" suitcase in the front, 130 mph while they were all asleep - ideal holiday car everyday!
Only get the 964 if you prefer it's appearance.

[burriana]

See my comments on this other post ...

someone else considering a £15k 911

Get a good one and you'll love it. My 3.2 was as fast as the Griff in REAL driving/hooning conditions, and a LOT quicker cross country.

[wazza]

ED965 said:

964 C2 maybe, but my choice would be a sorted Carrera 3.2, forget aircon it'll not work anyway, wind the windows down!
You could probably get a 930 wide bodied variant as well with a few miles on her for 15-16k.......seem to be holding value nicely too.

This one seems like it is worth a closer look.

www.pistonheads.com/sales/105896.htm

[jacko nic]

TVR or 911.Strange question!!!!

Edited by jacko nic on Saturday 21st April 09:03

[bennno]

oddly you might struggle to find one with air con, but engine at back keeps cabin cooler believe it or not.

i would buy the best Pre 89 3.2 you can find for that money though

bennno

[jacko nic]

I had a Grif 500 then cerb 4.2,both very fast but the cerb was tons of trouble and I lost a fortune.Sold it and got a 964 turbo (bit more than 15k though) it was totally reliable and with a sports exhaust louder than the TVRs when the turbo came on song.Also I got over taken by a 964c2 diving to Leman in the grif,and I lost him!!! Wot about 930 turbo??

Edited by jacko nic on Saturday 21st April 09:03

Edited by jacko nic on Saturday 21st April 09:04

[burriana]

jacko nic said:

Wot about 930 turbo??

You'll struggle to get a decent one under £20k

[dugsud]

jacko nic said:

TVR or 911.Strange question!!!!

Edited by jacko nic on Saturday 21st April 09:03

Why?

[marlinmunro]

Get a people carrier

[bennno]

burriana said:

jacko nic said:

Wot about 930 turbo??

You'll struggle to get a decent one under £20k

I saw a very nice, lowish mileage red one at northway last year which was potentially up for circa £17k