Hi all,

Looking at a 912E. I have had 87 and 964 911s before. I am looking for a dunday driver and one to take me to work occasionally.

I have searched on the 912E and it seems like a nice car even though it has a VW engine.

Is parts difficult to get?

I am not looking for a performance car....but would it disappoint me anyway?

Thanks

Christian.

 

I would be dissappointed. Look for a 914 2.0 if you are settleing for the VW motor.

 

My boss gave one back and didn't even want his money back.

https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...highlight=912E

https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...highlight=912E

https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...highlight=912E

 

Ack! No! We'll find you something good in a 911..................

Seriously, a 912E would have been the one Porsche (post 1300cc 356, anyway) that I would have drag raced with my smart.

 

I think the early 912s with the 356-derived motors are very neat, but the 912E leaves me a little cold. Although I can understand its attractions, I would find the low-level of performance hard to live with. The motor (its sound, its power etc) are a BIG part of the 911 experience for me. The VW motor is low on power, and has nothing of the sound. One difference that may be exploited is the reduced weight at the back of the car.

I understand that some parts are difficult to find.

This really is something you would have to drive first.

 

People autocross 912s, but I don't care to do that either.

 

Thanks for the comments guys!

Race; I bought a 2010 Smart when I crashed my 944 convertible this summer - I really love it!

The 75 RS clone has bad bad interior!Not for me anyway!

All in good time.......