There's no such a thing as a cheap Porsche in the current climate. This isn't to say you can't bag a bargain and, it's worth noting, even the most basic Zuffenhausen-built sports car will offer high levels of driving enjoyment and pride of ownership. These qualities represent excellent value for money, certainly in terms of bang-forbuck and smiles-per-mile, but there's no getting away from the fact purchase of a Porsche remains a considerable investment for most buyers, no matter how reasonable the asking price. Throw in the worry of unscrupulous sellers and tales of bank-busting breakdowns (propagated largely on internet forums and across social media), and it's easy to understand how some prospective owners might be put off from making the leap.
Taking pain out of the process is 911 Virgin, a family-run business specialising in the buying and selling of used Porsches. “Although the name implies we cater solely for those wishing to pop their Porsche cherry, most of our customers are long-standing owners of Stuttgart-crested sports cars,” explains company founder, Henry Firman. “That said, we are more than happy to spend time chatting with anyone new to the brand. Put simply, we enjoy educating and advising customers to ensure they are armed with the knowledge required to make an informed choice when parting with their cash in exchange for a Porsche.” This open, honest, nononsense approach to selling cars has allowed Henry and the 911 Virgin team to build a successful enterprise, one which has grown organically
