My first 911 - Carrera 1984 (2nd attempt :-)
06-18-2003, 02:44 PM
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My first 911 - Carrera 1984 (2nd attempt :-)
As you guys helped me to move away from the "cheaper" deal on a 911, what would you think of this one?
1984 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA EURO SPECS 156,000 kms, 3.2L, 235hp, sport exhaust, hydraulic timing chain tensioner, leather, pw/w/m, Kenwood
system, $28,000 CAD
This is quoted from him, I didn't get a PPI yet:
"This a euro spec 911, imported in March.
The motor is dry and gear box shiffs perfectly, hydraulic timing chain tension, tuned exhaust, yes it's a targa which is in perfect condition, tires are good, no accidents, car has been repainted."
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Since it's near 100000 miles, should I be worried about the timing chain maintenance?
Again, thanks for your help!
Yvan
1984 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA EURO SPECS 156,000 kms, 3.2L, 235hp, sport exhaust, hydraulic timing chain tensioner, leather, pw/w/m, Kenwood
system, $28,000 CAD
This is quoted from him, I didn't get a PPI yet:
"This a euro spec 911, imported in March.
The motor is dry and gear box shiffs perfectly, hydraulic timing chain tension, tuned exhaust, yes it's a targa which is in perfect condition, tires are good, no accidents, car has been repainted."
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Since it's near 100000 miles, should I be worried about the timing chain maintenance?
Again, thanks for your help!
Yvan
06-18-2003, 06:13 PM
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Since it's a gray-market car, beware of the usual gray-market issues (i.e., smog equipment missing, poorly-done modifications to comply with local laws, etc.).
Also keep in mind that people are, generally speaking, much harder on their Porsches in Germany and elsewhere in Europe (i.e., regularly drive at 120mph for hours at a time on the autobahn). As a result, those 100k miles may be equivalent to 150k U.S. miles.
As a result, it's absolutely essential to have a full, thorough pre-purchase inspection done by someone who specializes in air-cooled Porsches, including a compression test and, if warranted, leakdown test.
Also keep in mind that people are, generally speaking, much harder on their Porsches in Germany and elsewhere in Europe (i.e., regularly drive at 120mph for hours at a time on the autobahn). As a result, those 100k miles may be equivalent to 150k U.S. miles.
As a result, it's absolutely essential to have a full, thorough pre-purchase inspection done by someone who specializes in air-cooled Porsches, including a compression test and, if warranted, leakdown test.
06-18-2003, 07:38 PM
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Yvan:
I would stay away from a European model, unless you can get a significant discount. European models are worth 20% less than the equivalent North American model, at least in the US. I would also avoid repaints because most people don't give them the high quality job they are supposed to have, as it is very expensive to do so.
Just FYI, timing chains are not the issue really -- it is the tensioners that fail. If an earlier car (i.e. 1983 down) has been fitted with the later style "pressure-fed" tensioners, you should be safe. If not, you are taking a risk with a high mileage car, even if it checks out well in a PPI.
-Sean
I would stay away from a European model, unless you can get a significant discount. European models are worth 20% less than the equivalent North American model, at least in the US. I would also avoid repaints because most people don't give them the high quality job they are supposed to have, as it is very expensive to do so.
Just FYI, timing chains are not the issue really -- it is the tensioners that fail. If an earlier car (i.e. 1983 down) has been fitted with the later style "pressure-fed" tensioners, you should be safe. If not, you are taking a risk with a high mileage car, even if it checks out well in a PPI.
-Sean
