930 vs 911 (1st post)
07-14-2007, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Lancaster911
"Better AC" HAHAHAAHAHAAAAAA
Sorry, but that is funny.
Sorry, but that is funny.
That is the only I think I will not like about a older porsche...and I always hate upgrading thing that don;t make the car go faster
07-14-2007, 04:30 AM
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I must say it depends on what you desire from the car. Easy to buy yet not so easy to maintain.
Have you gone to PCA events where you can see and speak with owners. Often 930 show up for sale.
Is there anything preventing you from buying from long distance? Research, Order a PPI. Meet at the shop. You will be happy whether the car passes or fails.
Test drives are going to be important to match your taste with the car. I would do it in the summer.
Regards,
Have you gone to PCA events where you can see and speak with owners. Often 930 show up for sale.
Is there anything preventing you from buying from long distance? Research, Order a PPI. Meet at the shop. You will be happy whether the car passes or fails.
Test drives are going to be important to match your taste with the car. I would do it in the summer.
Regards,
07-14-2007, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mdurbahn
I have been researching and looking at porsches the last month or so. The two models I like are the 76-80 930 and 88-89 911
I posted that question on pelican and got some good feedback http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...hreadid=331670
While I really like the 930 (84-89) I chose a 993, but I still think about that 930 that got away.
The 3.2, 930 and 993 are all special in their own way, and each w/ a certain downside.
Good luck
07-15-2007, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BReyes
Easy to buy yet not so easy to maintain. Regards,
07-16-2007, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by UberXY
I had an 85 Carrera for about 4 years, and then sold it to buy a beautiful 35k mile 76 930. It took me about a week to regret my decision, just from the driveability point of view (and I had 12 years of SCCA and vintage racing experience). And then the 930 promptly sucked up about $11k over the next few years.
4 gears is not enough for a 150 mph car.
4 gears is not enough for a 150 mph car.
Awesome car, like new inside, outside, and mechanically.
Steve
84 Carrera
00 M5
02 G500
64 356C race
07-17-2007, 12:36 AM
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Turbo................. My least favorate to drive, my favorate to look at..........
Anything that wonderfull to look at is expensive. Get ready to drop some $$$$ to keep her in top shape.
Kinda like my Wife.........
Anything that wonderfull to look at is expensive. Get ready to drop some $$$$ to keep her in top shape.
Kinda like my Wife.........
07-19-2007, 08:34 AM
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Put your CHECKBOOK DOWN and step AWAY FROM THE TURBO !! 
Just kidding, I had an 87 guards red Carrera that was a blast, but I think it had some valve guide prob considering how much oil it went through
I now have an 82 930 unmolested Turbo that is a blast to drive or just to look at. I vote for the turbo ....I think they are worth the extra money.
Just kidding, I had an 87 guards red Carrera that was a blast, but I think it had some valve guide prob considering how much oil it went through
I now have an 82 930 unmolested Turbo that is a blast to drive or just to look at. I vote for the turbo ....I think they are worth the extra money.
07-19-2007, 01:51 PM
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I vote Turbo.....
but I might be biased.......
Money pit? I don't agree.....I have replaced a lot of stuff, but to make the car into what I wanted, not because I had to. It was running great, bone stock.
Buy what you like. I have wanted a turbo since I was 13, and now I have one. Motors aside, I think the wide body of the 930 is the most aggressive, sexy car ever made....and it makes me smile every time I see it, and it makes me hold on every time I hit boost! With a few mods, boost lag is greatly reduced and to be honest, not having boost below 2600rpm makes the car that much easier in traffic, and around town. I don't notice the clutch as heavy.....I had a modified 2.7 targa, and that clutch was much stiffer than the 930.
Good luck!
Money pit? I don't agree.....I have replaced a lot of stuff, but to make the car into what I wanted, not because I had to. It was running great, bone stock.
Buy what you like. I have wanted a turbo since I was 13, and now I have one. Motors aside, I think the wide body of the 930 is the most aggressive, sexy car ever made....and it makes me smile every time I see it, and it makes me hold on every time I hit boost! With a few mods, boost lag is greatly reduced and to be honest, not having boost below 2600rpm makes the car that much easier in traffic, and around town. I don't notice the clutch as heavy.....I had a modified 2.7 targa, and that clutch was much stiffer than the 930.
Good luck!
