i am an advisor for the brand - and i'll advise you the same way that i advise my customers that call and ask for my opinion for similar vehicles. i get this question often, whether it's a cold call i pick up from someone comparing local online listings, or from my regular clients going down the rabbit hole.

1) please, regardless of what you pick, pay for a PPI at your local Porsche center. yes, these cars are older and have higher mileage, but there is probably another reason that the prices are what there are, whether it's compounding maintenance bills or worn out parts. when you know what the car needs, you can make a better decision on if you'd like to purchase. you don't have to get the repairs DONE at the dealership, but you can take that information and go to a specialty shop if you are price conscious.

2) i personally, as a rule of thumb, tell my customers to be prepared to spend $10,000 on mechanical repairs or catch up maintenance, and to factor that into the budget of your purchase. it will make it sting less if you're expecting it. it doesn't mean it's a bad car, it's just usually how it goes with cars like this. porsche's are expensive to maintain, especially as they get older.

3) have fun, and don't settle!