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01-04-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GothingNC

If you are not comfortable, pass.

Before I purchased my Targa I looked at about 15 and called about 30 more but did not look at them in person after speaking to the seller.

John

I'm in the same general boat as the OP, am looking to become a first-time Porsche owner, with SC's and the 84-89 Carerra as my likely suspects.

Here's a question: are there some basic questions that you can ask over the phone that will definitely rule out a car or are you just feeling the owner out, probing here and there, and using your experience to make the go look/no go look decision? Since I have no experience, a gathering of initial questions would sure make my life easier.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have!

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01-06-2010, 01:00 PM

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Any more details on the SC.
That price is at the upper end of the SC value.

Where in NC are you located?

84 Carrera in really nice shape with half the mileage

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/1527392297.html

Always have an independent shop perform the PPI and I would ask to have the valve covers removed to check for broken studs and worn valver guides.

Don't rush, spring is coming (in a few weeks for us NC folks) and many more will appear on the market

John

The Targa listed above is sold.
My friends co-worker just picked it up.
I do not know the final price but it was in excellent shape.

John