85 Targa 100,000 klms
08-02-2008, 09:25 AM
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85 Targa 100,000 klms
Hi All, just beginning the quest to find my first 911. On Monday im getting a PPI on an 85 Carrera that is claimed to have 100,000 original klms on it. My question is, are there any maintainence issues that need to be dealt with on the 100,000 service. Not sure if its had a clutch replaced yet and the owner doesnt know either (he's had it for two years). Any help greatly appreciated.
08-02-2008, 11:57 AM
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Many of the old Porsche cars have an unknown history, and then might not even be worth to buy at all. The reason that the seller doesn't know if the clucth have been replaced, might be because he knows something about the car that would make you not buying it. If you can find a Porsche 3.2 going max. 70.000 you can be pretty sure that you don't have to do any repairs at all the first many years - or at least it depends on what you are expecting from you car. When I bought my car (964 Turbo from '92) the mileage was 20.000 km., but there were some things that I needed to be taken care of; for instance some mechanical things (left mirror didn't worked, head light adjustment). I want my car to be 100 % original and working, and if you do so you might have to spend some money on the car, no matter what car you decide to buy.
A 911 3.2 Targa with only 55.000 km, if you buy a car like this with low mileage, you get a car where everything feels like new.
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...de&tabNumber=2
A 911 3.2 Targa with only 55.000 km, if you buy a car like this with low mileage, you get a car where everything feels like new.
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...de&tabNumber=2
08-02-2008, 03:59 PM
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$61K USD?!!! I hope it's like new! Could buy one like that and one for a spare here for that money.
08-02-2008, 09:09 PM
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Its pretty hard to find any 911 of that vintage here in Australia with less than 200,000 klms on it. The guy is asking $38k AUD, so guess we will see what happens at the PPI. Thanks for the replies.
08-02-2008, 11:14 PM
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I don't think I'd buy any 911 without a full service history. I bought my car at 100kms with a full set of receipts which gives you a good solid feeling that it was maintained and the mileage is accurate. My car has the the original clutch and it still seems strong at 63k miles, I'm not sure when they usually wear out, probably depends on the previous drivers.
My receipts consist of mostly general maintenance performed and a battle with the AC in the past (which I'm not fighting ), some oil lines were replaced among other minor stuff and I myself just completed a 60k mile service including the Oxygen sensor which just failed this year. So for normal 100km service count on valve adjust, engine oil, tranny oil, filters, plugs, disti and rotor and oxygen sensor. I think that was about $400 USD in parts and I did the labor myself. My car's in good shape so a not so well maintained or garaged example might need additional work @ 100 km.
My receipts consist of mostly general maintenance performed and a battle with the AC in the past (which I'm not fighting ), some oil lines were replaced among other minor stuff and I myself just completed a 60k mile service including the Oxygen sensor which just failed this year. So for normal 100km service count on valve adjust, engine oil, tranny oil, filters, plugs, disti and rotor and oxygen sensor. I think that was about $400 USD in parts and I did the labor myself. My car's in good shape so a not so well maintained or garaged example might need additional work @ 100 km.
08-03-2008, 08:30 AM
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Yes, agree. If the car doesn't have full service history, then don't buy!. One of the things I like in my car is the full service history. I can pretty much see every thing which have been repaired on the car since new. BUT, if it is so hard in Aussieland, then you might consider to import one, I know it is difficult to buy and import a car you mabye haven't seen in real life yet. But if you know someone in the states or ever go to the states by youself, I think it would be much better to buy a car there.
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08-03-2008, 05:56 PM
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There are a lot of American imports here in Australia, and they do sell forless than an Australian Delivered one. Most have had a right hand drive conversion. I dont really want a car thats been cut up so I guess ill find out how good or bad this thing is this morning! Thanks for all the help.
08-04-2008, 03:19 AM
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The PPI turned out great. The technician described it as "exceptional". I didnt get a bargain, but I got a really good car for a fair price which is what the goal was. I pick her up tomorrow and I think i'll probably struggle to sleep tonight! A 26 year dream is coming true! Thanks for the advice.
08-05-2008, 08:47 AM
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Drove her home ( about 100km) Pretty nervous at first, getting used to the gear box and power delivery, (wow!!). When I started to relax I fell in love with this car. ventured as far as 5000 rpm and it looks like the best is yet to come as I become more familiar with her over the coming weeks.