Advice on 87-89 Carreras: High mileage vs...
03-23-2019, 02:35 AM
#16
Good for you! I have no doubt you will enjoy it like no other modern car (even current 911).
There is just something very cool about these air cooled cars. Brings a smile every time I drive my '87.
There is just something very cool about these air cooled cars. Brings a smile every time I drive my '87.
03-23-2019, 11:38 AM
#18
Rennlist Member
I just bought an '87 coupe with 154k miles. Did a full PPI, full leakdown, just a couple of nits - nothing urgent needing to be done immediately. Engine was completely rebuilt (done right), and clutch was replaced, along with a stack of other things. I agree that high mileage cars well maintained can be bought just as confidently as low mileage cars. Just do your homework and get a PPI as others suggest. I plan to drive and enjoy mine - it's a nice original car in really nice shape. Enjoy the search. They're getting harder to find in good shape for decent money.
12-18-2022, 08:24 AM
#22
Drifting
That is awesome, congrats!
Best thing about high mileage is that you can keep driving them and not worry about keeping the miles down for the next owner.
One of my friends has a 78 Coupe with 465,000 miles on it now. He had the motor rebuilt around 250,000 miles and a repaint about 10 years ago. He still drives the snot out of it !
Best thing about high mileage is that you can keep driving them and not worry about keeping the miles down for the next owner.
One of my friends has a 78 Coupe with 465,000 miles on it now. He had the motor rebuilt around 250,000 miles and a repaint about 10 years ago. He still drives the snot out of it !
