BUYING my first porsche
08-30-2010, 07:31 PM
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BUYING my first porsche
Hey guys. I am new so have patience. I am a BMW owner...740il...so I know what it means to fix a car. I love the older BMW's, but I am just looking for a new experience. I have my eyes on an older 911sc...pre1980.
My question is...will this be like buying a car that you constantly have to be fixing or is it pretty maintenance free. I just don't know. Thanks for your opinions.
My question is...will this be like buying a car that you constantly have to be fixing or is it pretty maintenance free. I just don't know. Thanks for your opinions.
08-30-2010, 08:03 PM
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Maintenance free like a new honda NO, Maintenance free coming from a 740 YES. 
Do a search here and you will find tons of things to know about these models. Cam tensioners, pop off valves, rubber center clutch disc, etc. All said above will probably have been fixed by now.
Do a search here and you will find tons of things to know about these models. Cam tensioners, pop off valves, rubber center clutch disc, etc. All said above will probably have been fixed by now.
08-30-2010, 08:09 PM
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It will depend on the particular car to a great deal.
Pre 80s 2.7 car... pass
The SC/Carreras were pretty bullet proof.
The general rule is get the newest one you can afford because the keep making them better.
If you have your heart set on a particular one you can generally find a list of common things that go wrong and see if it has been addressed on the car you are looking at.
The good news is generally failures are not catastrophic just annoying, but yeah there will be some upkeep on it.
Pre 80s 2.7 car... pass
The SC/Carreras were pretty bullet proof.
The general rule is get the newest one you can afford because the keep making them better.
If you have your heart set on a particular one you can generally find a list of common things that go wrong and see if it has been addressed on the car you are looking at.
The good news is generally failures are not catastrophic just annoying, but yeah there will be some upkeep on it.
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08-30-2010, 08:22 PM
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Welcome to Rennlist.
Do lots of homework. It is much easier on all involved if you do your learning about the car before you own the car. The last thing you want to do is find out you purchased the wrong car.
If you have already fallen in love with a particular car please take it to a shop you trust and have them inspect it thoroughly. We call that the PPI or pre-purchase inspection. It's mandatory. It could save your soul thousands of dollars in the long run.
Where are you located?
Do lots of homework. It is much easier on all involved if you do your learning about the car before you own the car. The last thing you want to do is find out you purchased the wrong car.
If you have already fallen in love with a particular car please take it to a shop you trust and have them inspect it thoroughly. We call that the PPI or pre-purchase inspection. It's mandatory. It could save your soul thousands of dollars in the long run.
Where are you located?
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08-30-2010, 11:14 PM
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If you know nothing about Porsches you need to do some reading first. Pete Zimmerman has a nice book that can help you, as well as Randy Leffingwell--911 Buyers' Guide. Shows the significant differences from one year to the next, as well as things to look out for.
08-30-2010, 11:30 PM
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revjim, you are getting good advice. Also, hang around Porsche people, bug them and ask plenty of questions. We are all pretty much nice people, and love to talk about our 911s. This will allow you to build up your store of knowledge before you buy. I don't think the 911s are maintenance free, but on the other hand, you don't have to spend a ton of money maintaining them unless you really want to.
08-30-2010, 11:37 PM
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08-30-2010, 11:39 PM
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Hey guys...I am in Atlanta. I will pick up the book. I enjoy working on cars and feel like I am a pro after owning my 740il. I will also pick up the book. I have a budget of around 12,000.00. Trying to keep it low and take advantage of a good buying time. Any other suggestions would be helpful. Thanks again. Look forward to my new passion.
08-30-2010, 11:40 PM
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Although every 911 since its inception is unique in it's own right, typical advice for a first time 911 buyer is to get an SC (from '78) onwards. These cars are more affordable, easy to live with and fun to drive. Well sorted out examples of earlier cars command a premium price.
08-30-2010, 11:45 PM
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Start asking yourself serious questions.
Coupe, Cab or Targa?
What are you going to use the car primarily for?
12K will probably get you a SC that needs some love'n
Don't buy the first one you see, unless it speaks to you.
Buy the one that does speak to you.
Have someone Porsche knowledge look at the car you plan to buy.
Ask questions.
I promise there is an answer for nearly every question.
If you like working on them and you can do stuff yourself they can be really not that expensive to up keep.
Coupe, Cab or Targa?
What are you going to use the car primarily for?
12K will probably get you a SC that needs some love'n
Don't buy the first one you see, unless it speaks to you.
Buy the one that does speak to you.
Have someone Porsche knowledge look at the car you plan to buy.
Ask questions.
I promise there is an answer for nearly every question.
If you like working on them and you can do stuff yourself they can be really not that expensive to up keep.