I just bought my 04 Coupe back in December. I love the car and it's pretty much flawless. It only has 12,000 miles on it. BUT, yesterday I stumbled upon the car that has been my dream car since high school. A Guards Red 1987 Porsche 911. The paint's a 10/10 and the interior is a 9/10. It has 96,000 miles on it, but it runs amazingly, that's actually not a lot of mileage for a 21 year old car. The price is right, but I don't think owning both cars is feasible at the moment. Do I give up the rock solid, still covered under warranty Xfire for a temperamental, no warranty 911? I only put about 3-4k milles a year on my toy. I know that nobody on this forum can make a decision for me, but hearing other opinions sometimes helps.

Attached are some pics of the 911.

 

No a hard desion..... life is to short, too commit to one car...................

 

What's wrong with two or three cars. Just learn to juggle them, store them and drive them regularly when not stored.

Life is too short to committ to just one car. Go for it! Don't agonize anymore. That car was brought to you for a reason, but it doesn't mean you have to get rid of your Crossfire.

Jane, who is making the best out of midlife.

 

Tough decision on a dream car versus your Crossfire. Personally, I would keep the Crossfire just for reliabilty. I'm sure you feel the Crossfire is reliable and you would probably drive it any where. Would you jump in the Porsche and drive it any where. The Crossfire has more warranty left in its life. The Porsche is going to cost you if something goes wrong.

What it comes down to is the smile factor. Owning which car will keep you smiling longer? The Crossfire is less likely to cause you headaches because it is newer and certainly has far fewer miles on the odometer.

Bob

 

IMO a 20+ year old car with 100K on the dial is better left a dream.
I do not think the car you wanted back in '87 is the same in '08

But only you know.

 

You can always get another, low mileage xfire cheaply, but another 20 year old well maintained car that you've always wanted is pretty hard to find. Especially if you aren't driving it as a daily driver.

 

Live your dream. Itis easier to replace a 5 year old car than a 20 year old car if you have regrets later.

 

I appreciate the notion that "life is too short for just one car." Maybe I should have added that I teach high school and so the financial feasibility of owning both, especially with the maintenance on the Porsche, is a limiting factor. As far as the 911 not being what I want now, 20 years after high school, I had my doubts too, until I drove the 911 yesterday. I have to say that this 911 would walk all over my n/a Crossfire. They both have about 215hp from the factory, but the 911 is about 300lbs lighter. I just did some checking online and it appears that most of the car magazines back in 1987 were recording 0-60 times of about 5.4 seconds. The steering feel is incredible. It seems that Porsche passed on the recirculating ball idea. It's truly a raw sports car and makes no attempt to be anything else. It also has no airbags, traction control etc.

 

100K is nothing on a porsche my son had a older one he wanted very bad only thing i replaced was the main comp. for 500 Bucks sold it for same price i bought it for and the guy drove 5 Hous to get it....if it something you love go for it you will always be able to pick up another XF, not every one wants to pay on haveing 2 or three cars.... I dont...and am very happy I traded My XF for a SLK....no regrets....

 

take the porsche at once UNLESS air conditioning is real important to you.

i was a porsche nut in the 80's and had an 87 911. black/red targa

 

If I were you I'd buy it if you can afford it. Because if you don't you'll be kicking yourself in the *** later. A find like that doesn't come along every day.

 

Dave, I've seen your Crossfire ! She's CHERRY !
But I know of your dilema! I've always wanted a 73 Challenger and there was one for sale in South Austin a few months back. All restored, freshly painted, cherry as all get out. But, such as yourself I live on a budget and the idea of havin the Challenger as a weekend driver sailed out the window.

You know what you have in hand. I say cherish your lil black beauty and hang a picture of the Porche on the gargage wall !

Just my Dos Centavos !
Good Luck on your decision !

 

That is a tough one.
If you would enjoy the Porsche more, go for it. Just keep in mind that service is a p.i.t.a. on them, not that our cars are much better - .
Good luck with your choice.

BTW - a guy at work has a '87 black 930 Turbo. I drool over it daily.
Don't know that I want to own one, but it is a beautiful machine.

 

How did it drive? Automotive technologiy has really advanced since then.

 

Tough call - emotions kicking in to overdrive!
Had a 79 911 - until I had to sell - terrrfic car - but just leave your wallet
with the service guys and ask them for your allowance. I'd keep the Crossfire

But if a 73 black w/tan int. JPS Lotus Europa came up for grabs I would be hard pressed!

A 73 Lotus? now that's how to sprend some $$$$ - at it still wouldn't work - but the heart is a fickle thing -

 

Sounds like a win-win scenario.

Still, if I were you, I'd test drive an SRT6 first; make sure to do the throttle reset if not properly amazed!!

 

PLEASE, FOR ME, Buy the porsche. It's my dream car too and as stated above crossfires, even though I love them, are a dime a dozen. Perfect old porsche's are impossible to find and when you do are priced stupidly high. Plus the crossfire is only going to go down in value, the porsche on the other hand may end up like the muscle cars are today. Think of it as a dream come true and an investment.

 

If you dont buy send me the info.............my XF cost me more in repairs the the porsche ever did...

 

I've been a Porsche owner for years, not now, but they are great cars. Much of the upkeep can be done if you have any sence of a car, very easy to do. They were simple to work on. 100,000 miles is nothing for 911's, engines were made to go 250K without problems. You get the great G-50 tranny, bullitproff. Comparing the X-fire and 911, I'd have to say the X-fire is faster and does about the same in the corners. I've had both on the Dragon" and the X-fire was better, I didnt have to shift nearly as often. Just make sure there is no rust anywhere on the car. Make sure you put it up on a lift and make sure to get compression and leak-down numbers for the health of the motor. Other then that, log on to www.pelicanparts.com for a great site where every question can be answered. Good luck.

 

Very "sound" unbiased advice from someone who should know what they're talking about, a previous owner.
I knew there were some on the forum somewhere, and I was hoping they would respond to Dkniess questions.
There are only 3 cars I ever wanted, that I never got, a mid 60s XKE coupe. 63/67 Corrvette coupe, and a 1962 Ferrari GTO. Now I suppose a "driver" quality Jag, or Vette would still be somewhat attainable if I decided I just couldn't live another day without one, But it goes with out saying that the Ferrari is completely out of the question.