Ten Used Porsche Models You Can Afford

5. Porsche 924

Like the 914, the 924 was originally designed by Porsche with funding from Volkswagen.

When VW decided not to build the car, Porsche brought the project back in house.

Seeing the 924’s potential as an entry-level sports car, Porsche launched the first 924 in Europe in 1976.

It sold well, but was not generally regarded as a “proper” Porsche until the launch of the Turbo in 1979.

The 924’s production run lasted for six years, until it was replaced by the faster and more refined 944 in 1982.

The 924 Turbo combines perfectly balanced handling, due to its rear-mounted transaxle, with two-plus-two seating and a hatch for luggage.

Series 1 (1976 to 1980) combines the Porsche-designed G31 five-speed transmission with a 1,984cc, 143 hp engine.

Series 2 cars (1981 to 1982) offer a more powerful 156hp engine with an Audi-designed five-speed manual transmission.

For the 1987 model year, the Porsche 924 made a glorious, if short-lived, two-year return. Many consider the 924S the finest example of the 924 breed.

Early runs are down on power. This was improved in the later S model, which matched the 944 in terms of performance and speed.

For a mint condition 924, expect to pay as little as $6,000 to $8,000. Early cars are prone to rusting, so look out for that.