Newbie
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: HOUSTON
Newbie
Ive been lurking for awhile and thought I would ask the experts. I have been looking for a 911 for awhile and have found an 1982 SC with 85k on it. It is a one owner with all records. He was beginning to go through it and fix it up again, he redid all suspension with sport Bilsteins but decided to buy a 1999 911 and sell the SC. It had a top end rebuild about 25k ago due to 2 broken studs. It was re ringed and original Porsche studs were put back in. They DIDN'T do the pressure fed tensioners at that time! It also had new synchros in 1st and 2nd at same time. It had a new clutch about 4000miles ago. Clutch cable seems to be a little off adjustment. Air is updated with rotary compresser but no freon in system so I cant tell if it really works. I checked the Compression and its 1=170, 2=170, 3=160, 4=170,5=175, 6=175. No oil leaks. Needs new plug wires. Everything works and interior is good. Some repaint on LR fender but looks OK and hood is badly chipped from Houston freeways, it will need a repaint on hood.He wants $13.5k. Does this sound reasonable? I had a 86 944T a few years ago and it was a great car but I learned how expensive Maint and parts can be if anything goes wrong.
Will the 82 SC make a good daily driver or will it eat me up in parts and Maint? Thanks for your thoughts!!
Will the 82 SC make a good daily driver or will it eat me up in parts and Maint? Thanks for your thoughts!!
Guest
Posts: n/a
I'd say go for it IF it had the tensioner update. But since it doesn't you'll want to address this issue promptly (~$700,with ~$350 kit/~$350 install). So to be safe, tack on another $1000 to the price.
Cheers,
Chris
FWIW Just sold my '80 SC (118K miles, w/updates, good/excellent condition) for $12,000.
Cheers,
Chris
FWIW Just sold my '80 SC (118K miles, w/updates, good/excellent condition) for $12,000.
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 497
Likes: 2
From: Severna Park, MD
The SC is a great car, yes I am biased. Check out the FAQ's to find lots of specific model information. I think all SC's need at least some work, some just more than others. Realize that it'a a 20yr old car. 13.5k might be a little high knowing it needs AC and some paint, but it depends on your market. Think about what you are willing to spend and stick to it.
It would be leary of a car with a new compressor but no refrigerant, something else might be wrong, why not finish the job? I hear 2k/yr as a common repair number, I am a little higher. With a recent rebuild, suspension and clutch the big things should be out of the way, except the AC, which is not cheap either. Get a PPI by a good shop and ask their opinion.
It would be leary of a car with a new compressor but no refrigerant, something else might be wrong, why not finish the job? I hear 2k/yr as a common repair number, I am a little higher. With a recent rebuild, suspension and clutch the big things should be out of the way, except the AC, which is not cheap either. Get a PPI by a good shop and ask their opinion.
Guest
Posts: n/a
Chris writes...
[quote] I hear 2k/yr as a common repair number, I am a little higher. <hr></blockquote>
And I would have to concur. I purchased the car 4 years ago for $11,000, and put about $6,000 into it, then sold it for $12K. About $1,500 per year plus gas and insurance.
Chris
[quote] I hear 2k/yr as a common repair number, I am a little higher. <hr></blockquote>
And I would have to concur. I purchased the car 4 years ago for $11,000, and put about $6,000 into it, then sold it for $12K. About $1,500 per year plus gas and insurance.
Chris
Trending Topics
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 142
Likes: 1
From: South Carolina
Did you have a leakdown test done? I would before purchasing the car.
The price is fair. It sounds like you will have to put a good bit of money into it to get it right. Once I got started, I had to have it as close to perfect as possible. That meant painting the whole car instead of parts and having all mechanicals work as close to perfect as possible.
If you continue shopping you will find a car that needs very little work for less than you will end up spending on this car.
The price is fair. It sounds like you will have to put a good bit of money into it to get it right. Once I got started, I had to have it as close to perfect as possible. That meant painting the whole car instead of parts and having all mechanicals work as close to perfect as possible.
If you continue shopping you will find a car that needs very little work for less than you will end up spending on this car.
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
Porsche 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Pays Homage to Japanese Culture
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche Reveals Coupe Variant of the Electric Cayenne With a Fresh Look
Verdad Gallardo
10 Porsche Colors That Have More Personality Than Most People
Verdad Gallardo
Guntherwerks' Final Speedster Creation Is the Ultimate Porsche Restomod
Verdad Gallardo
10 Reasons I Hate Going to the Porsche Dealership (& the 1 Reason I Stay)
Joe Kucinski
Porsche Shakes Up The Nürburgring Lap Record Table Once Again
Verdad Gallardo
6 Ways the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Redefines Performance
Joe Kucinski
10 Wildest Homologation Specials Porsche Ever Sold
Verdad Gallardo
Super Rare RUF BTR III Comes Out of Hibernation, Looking For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: HOUSTON
No, I havent had a leakdown test done. This car needs a valve adjustment also. I added up everything and estimate it will take ~ $1000 to 1400. to get it in good shape.
I actually would like to wait and find an earlier car that has a 3.2 or 3.6 put in it and is already fixed up a little better.
I think Ill save my money and continue to add to my dream P car fund until I can get the car I really want.
Thanks for the advice!
I actually would like to wait and find an earlier car that has a 3.2 or 3.6 put in it and is already fixed up a little better.
I think Ill save my money and continue to add to my dream P car fund until I can get the car I really want.
Thanks for the advice!