Talk me out of a Porsche?

[NotAllThere]

Unless you can truthfully put a bumper-sticker on it that says "My other car is also a Porsche", don't bother.

[Paddy]

I have some reasonable ways to invest my savings - BTL property (with various restrictions and taxes upcoming and possible property crash), (negative yielding) bonds, ISAs.
But the most reasonable one is buying a Porsche.
If I go second hand I can pretty much buy outright and have some money left over for the allegedly expensive repairs.
My work does not depend on commuting by car, so I think if it did break down, I can afford for it to be in service for some time.
Other than the above any downsides? Any better investment?

[PurpleGorilla]

It's got to be air cooled.

[AtW]

Yes if 911 Turbo S or Cayman GT4.

No to all others.

[PurpleGorilla]

Yes if 911 Turbo S or Cayman GT4.

No to all others.

What about a 993 Type 1?

https://youtu.be/powVngJ-Ljc

[GB9]

Go for it. Don't get it serviced at a main dealer unless it's new and they've included some sort of package.

[northernladuk]

Go for it. Don't get it serviced at a main dealer unless it's new and they've included some sort of package.

But that's going to make it much less attractive for resale?

[nucastle]

Don't buy a 911 if it's a 996 or 997 (non turbo) before you do some research on RMS or IMS failures, or the cylinder lining problems those engines have.

A 911 out of warranty is a potential money pit if you are one of the unlucky ones.

[AtW]

What about a 993 Type 1?

https://youtu.be/powVngJ-Ljc

Old tulipe, only good buy if you bought it 25 years ago and it appreciates in price

[greenlake]

Don't get it serviced at a main dealer unless it's new and they've included some sort of package.

Get the aerodynamic body kit package....