from https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/2023/5/best-porsches-that-arent-a-911/
News of the Porsche Boxster Spyder RS got us thinking – what are the best Porsches to buy if you can’t (or just don’t want to) rise to Porsche 911 ownership? There’s a wealth of talent hidden in the shadow of the 911’s halo, here we take a look at some of the best.
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1. Porsche Carrera GT
It’s probably not a huge surprise to find a Carrera GT on this list. Its screaming 5.7-litre V10 gave its lucky owners (it cost £350,000 new) a genuine Formula 1 soundtrack that even its V12-equipped rivals – cars like the Pagani Zonda and Ferrari Enzo – couldn’t match.
But the F1 comparisons don’t end with the V10. The Carrera was a genuine challenge to drive with a bitey clutch that made it hard to get it off the line and on-the-limit handling that could be savage for the uninitiated. Thankfully, modern tyres tame this significantly.
Not so good is the news that the Carrera GT has doubled in price since it was revealed at the Geneva motor show in 2003.
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2. Porsche 986 Boxster
The original Porsche Boxster is an example of just how much Porsche you can for relatively little outlay – usable examples of these little beauties start from as little as £5,000.
And you’re not just buying the badge. Porsche heritage……….
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