ExcessInModeration
I had one, and depending on what model and year you have, you can find the parts to fix a majority of your problems, and definately save a boat load of money if you can turn a wrench yourself. If you can reach it and don't have to go too far into the engine for maintenance or repairs, and unless you are literally physically handicapped where you can't crawl around your car to work on it, then there is no reason you shouldn't be doing
everything yourself. Especially in today's age where damn near everything you want to do, someone has already done it and made a step by step video or walk-through on some site for you to follow. Some Porsches are a blast to drive and you can find them relatively cheap.... ish. (Again, depending on make/model/year) If the transmission goes though, take that @#$& across the scales and look for something else
( Or as I did, get full coverage insurance with theft coverage, wait a bit, then have your homie come get it, take it across town and set it on fire. Then report it stolen, file a claim, and wait for your check ......lol just kidding...) (...or AM I?? )