Is a Porsche a car for everyday driving constant use ?

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Is a Porsche a car for everyday driving constant use ?

Postby CARpenter » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Could be a Boxter or the new Cayman
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Postby LeviBrawn » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

totally. I have a 2002 Boxster S that's my daily driver, rain or shine. Like any car you just have to take care of it. Are parts more expensive? Yes, but you do the work yourself and you may be able to save LOTS of money. An oil change at a dealership is about $200. Do it yourself $70. Air filter at a dealership $89, yourself $26.

Driving one. Priceless..

You want a soft ride with lots of roll? Go with the MB. Want a sports car with lots of performance? Go with a Porsche.
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Postby Vapor » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Sure but the maintenance will kill you unless you have some money. A wiper motor for mine was $1,200.

So you may be able to use as a daily driver just expect the maintenance tab.
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Postby Jackson A. » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

sure why not? german engineering is after all economical and Truthfully rather good

depends on engine size and relative mpg really
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Postby jojo » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

if I only had the money.
I could drive one everyday
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Postby sofy » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Yes. it is a lux. car but its mainstream and made for everyday use. My Carrera is my major everyday car.
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Postby BadCred » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

depends on where you live, if you're in the city with a wam weather all year round then I could think it may be used for everyday driving, it's a porshe but its a car none the less
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Postby Lapaza » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Yes, these cars are intended for constant use, not to be stored and babied.
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Postby EMT » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Yes you may be able to use it, it's good but it you drive in a crazy city with a lot of accidents I will say do not use it so much.
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Postby Engine-master » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Definitely NOT. You got to treat that car like it is your baby.
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Postby Tams » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Oh no, no, no, no.
You'll want a Mercedes Benz for everyday use. look at the CLS 550 or the CL 500. Of course the S Class is generally a nice choice for a dependable family sedan.
Now if you are interested in a nice roadster the SL Class generally pleases. And if you just have way too much disposable earning take a peek at the SLR Class.
Follow the star my friend.
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Postby bigbird » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

yes
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Postby Tams » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

hell no.an oil change for a boxter s is 300
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Postby italy2world » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

Of Course. Porsches aren't high strung cars they may be used everyday. You could deliver newspapers with them if you wanted.
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Postby Law4you » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:52 am

I have a 87 Carrera that I drive every day and the car loves it. Ownership is more cheap if you may be able to do some of it yourself, but if you're talking about a newer Porsche, then possibly the cost isn't an issue. These cars were intended to be driven, and IMO are "happier", meaning fewer mechanical fix issues, if they're driven every day. The engines and drivetrains are robust, and with the exemption of the clutch, which should be considered a consumable, they should last well into the 200 300 Km range before big work is obliged.
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