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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Default looking for a SC
but how do you search SC on autotrader.com?
the oldest year in the search is 1981?
besides autotrader, ebay, any other source?

is it easy to learn drive MT on a SC?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Did you try Craigslist? Also, if you can learn to drive a clutch on another car I would suggest that. 911's have a wicked kick back on the clutch as your letting it out. Learn on something that isn't so expensive to replace.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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I'm thinking about selling my '80 SC. While an older Porsche would not be my first choice for learning to drive a manual, they are really not that bad.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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Found mine on Craigslist. Make sure to look in nearby cities/states Craigslist sites too. Might also look at cars.com.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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I learned to drive stick on my 79 SC.... To date, I have never burned out a clutch....

Go for it - learning on an SC shouldn't be that bad...

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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I learned to drive stick on my 79 SC.... To date, I have never burned out a clutch....

Go for it - learning on an SC shouldn't be that bad...

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how long did it take?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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a smart seller will fudge the year in the box to get it in then clarify the year in the text.

what state do you live in?
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Originally Posted by douglas bray
a smart seller will fudge the year in the box to get it in then clarify the year in the text.
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Exactly. Also check with both your local PCA chapter as well as their website (national) which posts classifieds. There are always guys out there with well-cared-for SCs turning them over for other Porsches.

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i am in NJ.
i am looking for a runner/commuter, not Concours winner. i am thinking about around $15K.
i don't want to turn this into another G50/915 thread, but G50 will be much easier to learn?
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The G50 will be easier to learn, but I would try to learn on another car. Maybe a rental if you can even find any stick cars or trucks for rent. Take and run about 500 miles for a long weekend, including stop & go traffic. A clutch job for Porsche cars starts at $2000.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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for $2000, i should buy a used civic then.
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for $2000, i should buy a used civic then.
That's what I'm planning on doing with my fiancee. Either that or find a friend with a Honda and take them to a nice 4 star restaurant.
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hey, you may also want to check with iceman. he may need to sell his for the money to pay that american speeding ticket............
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Originally Posted by pl
besides autotrader, ebay, any other source?
Rennlist classifieds
Pelican Parts classifieds
PCA "The Mart"
Region PCA websites and their on-line newsletters
cars.com

Be choosy, there's lot's of SC's out there.

Good luck.

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