[basscadet]

Jopa - I wouldn't sweat the maintenance. I would not buy a car with ceramic brakes and then you'll be in the clear.

I too have strongly considered the "997.1" (2007-2009) Turbos but ultimately decided that spending $65k+ on a car so old just isn't practical especially considering a GT-R is in the same price range and is a much quicker car. The 997.2 (2010+) 911 Turbos are supposedly much more livable as a daily driver but are just so much more expensive yet still slower than the GT-R.

My heart wants a 911 Turbo but my brain just prevents me from getting one. I am going to wait a few years to see if the prices of the 997.2 Turbos fall now that the 991 Turbos are out and then revisit the question at that time.

Honestly at this point if i really wanted into a 911 Turbo I'd find a 996 Turbo for dirt cheap as it is 90% of the same car as the 997.1 despite the variance in appearances. Of course most people can't tolerate the looks of the 996 but it is the best Porsche value bar none. You can find low mileage examples in the lower $40k range.