niche

I have a feeling that what you really want is a 993... They're awesome.

dshepp806

As you (hopefully) already know: that PPI will be your best friend, irrespective of your choice....to ignore that could be devastating on any selection you make.

Good luck,

Doyle

whalebird

+10000 Dshepp. Even the best car for you can be a bad car. Do the homework, drive everything you can, and don't get in a hurry. Keep us posted and ask lots of questions.

redcarman

I was in your exact situaton 2 years ago when I turned 40 and decided to fulfill my life long goal of buying a 911. I called my cousin who has been a mechanic for 40 years including 10 years at a Porsche dealership. He owns an 82 SC and his recommendation to me was to look at either 87-88 G50 3.2 Carreras or a 993s. Based on my budget and the fact that the 80's cars were the ones that I lusted after when I was in teenager, I decided to look for the 87-88 Carrera. After a brief search I lucked out and found a beautiful original 1988 which I have been enjoying for the last two years. My advice is to do alot of reasearch on the various cars that fit within your budget, talk to alot of knowledgable porsche owners and mechanics, drive as many cars as you can, buy one and enjoy it.

raspberryroadster

like this perhaps (no affiliation), newly listed here today
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...593252192.html

Ed Hughes

Well, I'd say we've now seen this car posted here enough for one day. Oh, that guy is dreaming-a wide body with no blower ain't that rare or valuable.

kurt0811

I'll just echo a lot of the previous posts. Like you, I had reached a point in my life where I could make my dream of owning a 911 a reality. I focused on the '87-89, because they were the cars of my youth, and I liked the "rawness" and workability of them compared to later years. I looked for about 2 years, came close to pulling the trigger on a few cars spread all over the country, from CT to AZ, and most places in between. I know some have said you can make a purchase without a PPI and do okay... I'm in the camp of hedging my bet when buying a 20 year old car, and some sellers are not as upstanding as the members here and may try to pass off a questionable car. I will say the piece of advice that I got here that really rang true was " the car will find you", and it did. I was fortunate enough to be contacted by a member (g-50cab)here about his car, and although I pooh-poohed it at the time, it is now shining in my garage. I had it delivered last week, and in a rare February for PA, we have been slammed by huge snow storms, and the car has gone NOWHERE! I can only look longingly at the calendar and hope for spring.

Ed Hughes

Ahhh, so now I know where Jeremy's car went. Enjoy it, that is a CHOICE cabriolet. Capable of turning heads on the street or the track.

kurt0811

Yes, I am the privileged new owner of Jeremy's car. I feel both a sense of honor and responsibility, and can only hope to continue the amazing care to the car that Jeremy has started. But again, unfortunately, the only fun I've had is sitting in the car in the garage in revving the engine and dreaming of twisty country roads I can't believe how much snow we've had here in eastern PA this year. The car is really amazing and the pictures do not do it justice. I'm sure I will continue to turn to all of you for continuing help with any projects that arise.

Little Green

Kurt,
Like you I live in eastern PA(Delaware county) and the snow has been ridiculous. Still looking for the car and will follow the advice of "it will find you". Thankfully I have my Jeep wrangler so snow is not an issue.

rome

I know you said you want to spend $25k, but there is (what looks like) a gorgeous 993 for sale for $30 which someone posted on the 993 board.

He're the ad: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1590953081.html

No affiliation...Good luck with your search

Ed Hughes

It's also a 993, which he may not want.

rome

In first post he said he views 993 as the epitome, so I'm thinking he might at the right price.

Ed Hughes

He also strayed into 996's.

But his heart is telling him pre-89, which is what drove him here to the 911 board. Hence my statement.

Daniel Dudley

Do NOT run your car without putting it in gear and driving it to full temperature. Do not warm up the engine without putting it in gear and driving it. Plenty of posts on this, Steve W and Pete Z both say not to do this.


Parts of the engine will get hot while other parts stay cold. Rich mixture will dilute the oil and it will not boil off as the oil will never get hot enough. Pete also mentions in his book that he thinks it could be a contributing cause of head stud failure. If you don't have Pete's book, I highly reccomend it. The Used 911 Story, Peter Zimmerman.

Congratulations on your new car. I'd be out sitting in it too.