5 Porsches that Will Gain Value

1. 996 Turbo

Plenty of folks hate the styling of the 996, particularly it's "fried egg" headlights. But those feelings have translated into some excellent bargains for the rest of us. And the 996 Turbo is still a 911 Turbo, meaning that it's an incredibly capable, limited production car. The aggressive styling treatment applied to the Turbo gives it a modern look that by no means looks outdated today, either. These cars are criminally undervalued and primed for appreciation.

(Disclaimer: The editor of this piece is saving his pennies to buy one of these as his first Porsche so please don't spread the word about the 996 Turbo too much!)

2. 928 S4

The 928 never replaced the 911 as Porsche intended, but it's still a great car. Depending on the year and model, they are also still relatively affordable. Performance varies greatly, however. Early models performed admirably for the time, but later versions of the 928 were quite capable cars. You probably won't find a good deal on the awesome STS model, but S4s can still be had for reasonable money. The S4 debuted in 1987 with a 320 hp 5.0 liter V8 good enough to propel it from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and complete the quarter mile in 13.7 seconds.

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3. 911 SC

The 911 SC, produced between 1978 and 1983, is already shooting up in value as earlier models have already surpassed what most people would consider affordable. But there are still bargains to be found, with some cars going in the $30,000 range. That's a steep price to pay for a car that probably sold for a little over ten grand just a few years ago, but the SC's are just beginning to enjoy their arc of appreciation.

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4. 997

After getting panned over the 996, Porsche returned to the good graces of enthusiasts everywhere when it produced the much beloved 997. Aside from a return to proper round headlights, the 997 was a more modern, more powerful, and better handling replacement. 997's had a great analog feel thanks to their hydraulic steering, providing more of a pure Porsche driving experience than newer cars. Yet prices are still reasonable, with good examples out there in the $30,000 range.

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5. Boxster/Cayman S

For 2017, Porsche made the (somewhat) shocking decision to replace the flat, naturally aspirated six-cylinder in both the Cayman and Boxster with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. That makes the earlier generations a bit of an anomaly, but they are very capable cars nonetheless. And they're really cheap. But if you want to buy an early Cayman or Boxster as an investment, opt for the hotter S model. Early base Boxsters, in particular, were actually pretty slow, with some approaching 7-second 0-60 times. 

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