Another newbie seeking guidance from the gurus:

If the '77S falls through, I found an '87 Carrera. Here are the initial facts: original owner (a good acquaintance); all service records; 67,000 documented miles; always garaged; paint is in excelllent shape; new clutch at 65,000; never on track (owner not the "go fast" type); interior shows little wear; never crunched or dented.

Prior to purchase, would have PPI. Assuming PPI indicates no problems, what is a reasonable price range? I realize that is a tough one, but a range would be helpful.

Thanks,

Kevin - Dallas

 

Kevin, sent you a PM. Sounds like the 87 would be a great car...certainly IMHO better than the 77.

 

I'd say a car in that condition runs about 20 grand minimum currently; the 87-89 911s are the current favorites, and nice ones tend to have mid-20s asking prices, though I'm not so sure they always get that. For me, spending 20 grand on an old Porsche for a weekend driver would have me looking for a nice pre-73.

Emanuel

 

$17,500 to $24,000 with many, many variables and how motivated the seller is.

 

FWIW, I regrettably sold my beloved and immaculate 68K mile '81 SC Coupe for $18K. It needed a service and an AC charge, but was otherwise in exceptional condition.

 

Thanks for the posts! The comment Emanuel made about a pre-73 for the same $ is interesting . . . my first Porsche was a '69T, which I sold (shoot me) in 74 to road race a BP Corvette in SCCA. It appears that pre-73's, that are not rust buckets, are quite hard to find - or is it my imagination? Even in the early 70's, rust was a problem on cars only 2-3 years old, and that was in central Texas (no salt on roads). Always did love the 70S . . .

Kevin - Dallas

 

What are you planning to use the car for? 3.2 can be a reliable daily driver... less so the pre-74. $20K+/- is reasonable range for the car as described. IMHO, the SC/Carrara is best 911 ever made from a quality/maintenance standpoint.... and the market is beginning to reflect that. Prices are firm for these cars, and will probably go up before they go down, so I'm not sure the pre-74 is really a clear winner from an investment standpoint.

74-77 S is probably the best bang for the buck if $20K is over your budget. They have a bad rep, but most of the ones you would see today should have had the engine issues addressed. You can probably find a very, very nice one for under $10K.

 

I agree with JCP911 about the durability and driveability of the 3.2 G-50 series, my '88 was supposed to have been sold when I bought my 7,500 mile '96 993 last year. The '88 remains in the garage and I just can't see selling it, one of the best driving cars I have ever steered(I've added turbo tie rods, bushings and Bilsteins in my term as owner). The 993 is faster and handles unbelieveable also, but the '88 has its own style and uniquines. Excellence magazine had a good article a few issuses ago on the 3.2 Carrera series that pretty much covered it, solid and a kick to drive. Get a good one and you won't want to part with it... ever.