I’m with you. I chose a 996 40 Jahre both for affordability but also b/c it still had the smaller, more analog feel of the air cooled cars.

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I asked my daughter. $1200 she thinks. Porsche dealer, so no surprise. She may have had other work done however, she doesn’t recall.

I think you’ll have to test drive them. One man’s pain is another’s pleasure when it comes to car suspensions. 😊

My daughter’s doesn’t have PASM but I suppose that’s available. That would be ideal but of course adds complexity to go wrong.

The Macan is often referred to in the press as being Porsche’s sporty SUV. My daughter loves her Macan S and I can attest to it feeling very much like a Porsche. And we regularly fit 4 people in it with ample room in back for my 6’ frame. That said the seat bolsters are a bit short in back so not the best for long hauls, but around town it’s fine.

Beg to differ: the greatest Porsche race cars including the mighty 917 were all mid engine.

On the beer run😎

Air cooled = Lancia Delta Integrale

H2O = M2

You’ll not want to go back to the Subbie after the Macan. They’re described as a sports car on stilts. Many Porsche sports car owners daily Macan and Cayennes. Then it will be a 911, Boxster and/or Cayman. 😎

I have not. These are all great ideas I will keep in mind when she comes out of hibernation next spring. Thanks!

Thanks. It’s the shot-blasted and polished 18” Carrera II wheels, specific to the 40 Jahre model.

I’ve seen the Macan called a sportscar on stilts. Very capable, more so than an SQ 5. I’ve driven both and I’d agree. So it depends on what you want. Both are quite comfortable but the sporty/comfy bias is different.

Visceral styling; Italians do it way better. Sound: my 996 sounded like a vacuum cleaner until I put Fister cans on it. Reliability: the Japanese brands rule this arena, even in their performance cars I think. (Mazda rotary engines aside.)

Call your state’s attorney general fraud unit and Better Business Bureau.

Cons Esthetics: headlights and Honda-esque dashboard.

M96 (and M97 in 997s) IMSB and bore scoring issues.

It’s the first entirely water cooled Porsche.

Pros Relative affordability now

Said by many to be the best combination of the size and balance of the air cooled models and the modern era performance of later gens.

The 996 & 997 Turbo and GT3 models have the bullet proof Mezger engine and offer a lot of value for the money.

Here’s a nice comparison of 993 & 996.

You going to drive it much? And what’s your budget? Decent air cooled models are relatively costly. The 996 /997 cars are much more modern, and are very satisfying to drive. Here’s a nice 993-996 comparison. A Turbo from either 996 or 997 will be very satisfying although with some higher running costs. But, you get the Mezger engine which is free of IMS failures & bore scoring.

At this distance, how can you say for sure it isn’t a kit car? Any long-distance tells?

When it comes to the bureaucrats your hands are tied. Firstly, DON’T GIVE UP. It appears you don’t want to drive Europe in the winter; if so take delivery from you dealer and make arrangements for a short term lease if needed. You won’t regret it!

Why do you feel you need to convince him of this? He’s clearly made it this far alone. Let him drive what he wants.

Is that a rust bubble I see on the fender? 😱