Porsche 997 or new 235

3Series · 12-30-2013, 11:12 AM

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Has anyone cross shopped a used 997? A 997.1 S can be bought in the high 40's to 50's.

Yes, it will be 5-7 years old.

GFK007 · 12-30-2013, 02:40 PM

Definitely thought about it, but parts will kill you.

A replacement set of tires can run you close to 2 grand.

puma1552 · 12-30-2013, 04:42 PM

How important is a warranty? That Porsche at that age will start to cost an arm and a leg. Are you maxing out your budget at $50k with nothing left for incidentals, or can you spend $50k on a car and be well under your budget with plenty for repairs and maintenance?

golf_234 · 12-30-2013, 05:23 PM

Bmw, no question

M.barnes · 12-30-2013, 05:32 PM

If you can spend $50k and be well under budget you wouldn't be looking at an m235i I guess.

I looked at a cayman vs m235 but a 997 would have been too old vs a brand new car with warranty

Anodite10 · 12-30-2013, 06:47 PM

Yeah go for the M235i for peace of mind.

Why not check out the cayman if you're interested in Porsche?

sizquik · 12-30-2013, 10:01 PM

The P-Car is great but I really don't like it for daily driving. That said it's and AWESOME driver's car, that's for sure. I'm looking to sell mine and get into an M4 or M235... still can't decide. If you do go the 997 route, just get one from Carmax with the extended warranty and you'll be good to go. Mine has paid for itself 2-3x over by now.

wdlfbio · 12-30-2013, 11:59 PM

Not unless it was CPOd and carried an extended warranty. Just like I won't be keeping my 335 after 50k miles. It has 40k miles on it now.

I'm actually kicking around trading my 335 towards a newer 911 for the wife, then driving her Z4 35is for several months while new 235i owners and S550 mustang owners figure out the bugs. Then turn the Z4 into a 235i or mustang.

m981addicts · 12-31-2013, 10:32 AM

For me, new over used all the time. If I can't afford it new, I can't afford it. But that's just me.

Unless they don't make it any more and I 'gotta have it.'

chicochico · 01-01-2014, 12:33 PM

I was just in Cuba and seeing all of the 40s, 50s and 60s cars everywhere (a lot in great shape to) changed my thinking on the need for the brand new ride.
The 235 will deprecitate by what $500 more per month than the 911.

YellowMellow · 01-12-2014, 06:49 PM

Depends on your priority. Get what makes you happy when driving it.
I've had a bunch of late model 911's and BMWs and no issues to either.
While the M235 is a nice car, personally I'd pick a 997.1 over M235i any day.
My old lady drives a '11 M3 vert and it's nice. I drive 997.2 C4S as my daily...pure joy.

jddssc121 · 01-14-2014, 12:58 PM

just go google "Porsche RMS leaks"

ynotony · 01-14-2014, 06:13 PM

I think m235i or a 4 year old M3 will be the real dilemma a lot of people will be faced with later this year.

Ramos · 01-15-2014, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ynotony

I think m235i or a 4 year old M3 will be the real dilemma a lot of people will be faced with later this year.

Yes that's my dilemma .. LCI E9X M3 Vs M235

12-30-2013, 11:12 AM	#1
3Series New Member Drives: 3 Series Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Porsche 997 or new 235 Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Has anyone cross shopped a used 997? A 997.1 S can be bought in the high 40's to 50's. Yes, it will be 5-7 years old.
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GFK007 Private First Class Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 168 iTrader: (0)	Definitely thought about it, but parts will kill you. A replacement set of tires can run you close to 2 grand. __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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golf_234 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 C230 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 344 iTrader: (0)	Bmw, no question __________________
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wdlfbio Captain Drives: Z4 35is, 335xi, Chevy 2500Dmax Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 715 iTrader: (1)	Not unless it was CPOd and carried an extended warranty. Just like I won't be keeping my 335 after 50k miles. It has 40k miles on it now. I'm actually kicking around trading my 335 towards a newer 911 for the wife, then driving her Z4 35is for several months while new 235i owners and S550 mustang owners figure out the bugs. Then turn the Z4 into a 235i or mustang. __________________ '08 Alpine white E92 M3 with DTC--Sold '12 Alpine white E92 335 Xdrive with slush box '07 Summit white Chevy 2500 HD Duramax/Allison '12 Alpine white Z4 35is via EuroDelivery June 4th
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m981addicts Private First Class Drives: 98Mz3.05Evo.09,135i.13,135is Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Motor Earth Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	For me, new over used all the time. If I can't afford it new, I can't afford it. But that's just me. Unless they don't make it any more and I 'gotta have it.' __________________ In Jan'99 there was an Estoril Blue M Coupe sitting on the dealer's showroom. To this day I kick myself for not buying it. C'est la vie! However, I'm not letting the LMB-IS get away. Might have pulled the trigger on the 1M if there were more color choices. Last edited by m981addicts; 12-31-2013 at 10:44 AM.
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12-30-2013, 04:42 PM	#3
puma1552 Second Lieutenant Drives: '14 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 276 iTrader: (0)	How important is a warranty? That Porsche at that age will start to cost an arm and a leg. Are you maxing out your budget at $50k with nothing left for incidentals, or can you spend $50k on a car and be well under your budget with plenty for repairs and maintenance?
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12-30-2013, 05:32 PM	#5
M.barnes Lieutenant Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk Posts: 439 iTrader: (0)	If you can spend $50k and be well under budget you wouldn't be looking at an m235i I guess. I looked at a cayman vs m235 but a 997 would have been too old vs a brand new car with warranty
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12-30-2013, 06:47 PM	#6
Anodite10 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: with a seat belt on Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,520 iTrader: (0)	Yeah go for the M235i for peace of mind. Why not check out the cayman if you're interested in Porsche?
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12-30-2013, 10:01 PM	#7
sizquik Private First Class Drives: 997.1 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	The P-Car is great but I really don't like it for daily driving. That said it's and AWESOME driver's car, that's for sure. I'm looking to sell mine and get into an M4 or M235... still can't decide. If you do go the 997 route, just get one from Carmax with the extended warranty and you'll be good to go. Mine has paid for itself 2-3x over by now.
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01-01-2014, 12:33 PM	#10
chicochico Enlisted Member Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada - GTA Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	I was just in Cuba and seeing all of the 40s, 50s and 60s cars everywhere (a lot in great shape to) changed my thinking on the need for the brand new ride. The 235 will deprecitate by what $500 more per month than the 911.
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YellowMellow Private First Class Drives: E91, E93, E46, 9974CS, 997TT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Depends on your priority. Get what makes you happy when driving it. I've had a bunch of late model 911's and BMWs and no issues to either. While the M235 is a nice car, personally I'd pick a 997.1 over M235i any day. My old lady drives a '11 M3 vert and it's nice. I drive 997.2 C4S as my daily...pure joy.
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01-14-2014, 12:58 PM	#12
jddssc121 Second Lieutenant Drives: vroom Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 251 iTrader: (1)	just go google "Porsche RMS leaks"
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01-14-2014, 06:13 PM	#13
ynotony Private First Class Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	I think m235i or a 4 year old M3 will be the real dilemma a lot of people will be faced with later this year.
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