<p>Because a new 911 Turbo will be more expensive and more valuable than 911 Turbo bought that is two or three years old, it will cost more to buy and insure. I don't know what your financial ability is but the main consideration in buying a used car would be to save money. Instead a car that has never been driven, you typically buy the car from a previous owner with a few thousand miles on the engine and a substantially cheaper price tag. A new 911 Turbo is about $125,000 and the 911 Carrera 4S is about $90,000. I really have no idea about how much the insurance would cost.</p>
<p>If I were in your position, I would purchase a used Acura NSX because of its reliability and more subtle appearance. They do not make the NSX anymore, as Acura is working on a front engined V10 sports car. This may not be good for your purposes though, as it is not all wheel drive and it is not as pretty as the 911 series. The NSX is a small car and is not finicky (it would not overheat in traffic). I absolutely love pop-up headlamps (like on the old Porsche 928 and 944).</p>
<p>I currently drive a 1986 Acura Legend Sedan with 336,000 miles on it, so I am partial to the brand. If you can afford and want a 911 Turbo though, I think that it would be a pleasure to own. I would love to have one if I could afford it.</p>
<p>For Boston, I would much rather have a practical car than a sports car...I'd go with a sedan or a roomy coupe probably...5 or 6 Series if you're a BMW fan, E or CL if you're a MB fan, A6 if you're an Audi fan...</p>
<p>you can get the sports versions (M, 55/63, S) if you're so inclined but they normally have lower ground clearances that will be an issue in the city.</p>
<p>Oh man, an M5 or an M6? I think I have something in my eye. -rubs eye- Nope! They're still ugly! The decision between a luxury coupe, luxury sedan, or a sports coupe is a big one. Would you mainly be driving this on the weekend, outside of Boston? Or would it be for getting around town? Buying the car certainly won't prohibit you from using public transport or a bicycle.</p>
<p>I know, I know, you didn't ask me...BUT! If I were in your position, I would buy a nice GT car (Aston Martin DB9 or DBS, Alfa Romeo 8C [breathtaking but not sold in the US], or something similar) and then use a bicycle and public transportation for day to day stuff. According to my theory, as an international student, you will be returning home less often during short breaks. This would leave you with the time to do some excellent driving and make some very memorable trips. Having a sporty GT car will be the most comfortable option for this.</p>
<p>While I wouldn't say get a car with no back seats (430 Scuderia or 911 GT3 for instance), I don't think the extra 2 doors of a saloon are worth the added size and the few attractive 4 door options. I have never lived in Boston or a big city though (I live in a city of 200,000). This goes for everyone, watch Top Gear on BBC2 (or YouTube), it's the best show on television.</p>
<p>If my dad offered me a car that expensive, I'd just ask for the $100k in cash. If he really wants to give me a gift, I'd like him to consider where I'm going to college (NYC in my case, Boston in your case) and whether I'm going to need the car or not. Too bad my dad can't afford to give me a $100k car.</p>
<p>First, Boston proper can be a trough place on a car. Where in Boston will you be attending school. Some of the schools in town are not very car friendly ... while other schools are.</p>
<p>Second, this is a very generous offer from your Dad ... personally I'd maximize what I got out the gift. Option 1, a new Porsche 911. Option 2, a used Porsche 911 and month long European summer vacation. Option 3, a cheap used car, a month long European summer vacation, and flying lessons. Option 4, no car, save a downpayment for a condo, flying lessons, ski trips, etc. A new 911 costs a bundle ... for me, on a budget, I'd make that money go A LOT further than just a fun car (all this is meaningless if you're not on a budget).</p>
<p>Kritimait, I really don't know the answer to your question. I haven't heard any reports of that happening and it's only a flat-6 engine but I can't say for sure. You may want to contact your local Porsche dealer or post on some 911 forums to ask that question.</p>
<p>Boston is pretty damn bad for driving. All that aside, a car like that isnt practical in the slightest for a kid. You do anything to the car and you could mess up your insurance for life.</p>
<p>I see a kid driving a 6 series every day. Plenty of kids in Boston drive expensive cars. Pointless, really.</p>
<p>OP, most people don't understand cars here. A lot of frugal enviro-hippies here.</p>
<p>That being said 911 turbo is nice, but save it for after you graduate and you're getting an exec job. While you're in college, get something "crappy" that you can beat the hell out of and still be fast as hell with. You could get a Subaru STi or an Evo IX or X and still have just as much fun. The AWD will be nice once it starts snowing, and those cars will be a LOT more durable in "questionable" conditions.</p>
<p>You're a lucky kid and I envy you... I "only" have an RX8 and I feel very fortunate. Then again I go to a school where one of our kids has a $500,000 Mclaren SLR (that got booted, haha).</p>
<p>I don't own a car for the same reason I don't plan on having kids, ever.....they cost too much. It's not because I'm a frugal enviro-hippie. Plus, being in Manhattan, you can walk faster than most cars move, at times.</p>
<p>My ideal gift has been, is and always will be cold, hard cash. That way I can go out and buy whatever the hell I want and I can take as much time as I want to decide what to buy.</p>
<p>Don't get a used car...if you're buying the 911 there's no sense in buying a car with a potential problem just to save a little money. If you want the car, get it; if you don't want it or don't think you'll use it, don't. Most people probably think this thread is either a joke or you want to be showy, so take the advise with a grain of salt (no offense guys lol) Personally though, I wouldn't get a 911 in boston because of the increased chance it might be stolen. But that's not saying get a Hyundai either haha...just go for something a little more middle of the road maybe.</p>