had a few Porsches over the years. Currently have a 996 Turbo, but full hairdresser version; auto & convertible!

these are pretty good value and well sorted if they've been looked after; just get a good indy as others have said and it's not a bad experience at all. They are very analogue by todays standards but kick from the turbos is great fun and you have 4 wheel drive to stop it trying to kill you at every turn.

When i bought it 10 years ago it was still under warranty and I had the use of a few Boxsters and Caymans during services and have to say they are great fun and not as bloated as the 911 has become. There is always possibly that feeling that you need to tick the 911 box to have truly done Porsche but given the proportions of that later models I think the smaller cars are nearer to what a sports car driver would want.

Also had Cayenne's for 16 years and being 6'5" with a big dog, absolutely loved the ugly big lump.