Converting from 996 Mk2 to SC.
03-30-2011, 12:59 AM
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I'd say we could make our own, but we're heading back East for a week the day you arrive.
03-30-2011, 01:36 AM
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I did not go that day race911 because it looked like rain all day. I wonder of the 400 Weissachs made, how many have survived and are on the road in anything approaching stock. The one that I bought is still 100% stock with the exception of a newer Blaupunkt radio that matches the interior nicely. The owner that I bought it from has had the car for the last 20 years and has taken meticulous care of it. Anyway, I know that the Weissachs do not really command a premium, but I like having something a bit unique.
03-30-2011, 01:45 AM
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Thanks. Glad to be hear. I now am living in Newport Beach, CA and have been attending Cars & Coffee in Irvine the past month or so. Late models Porsches, as well as anything else you can thin of, are common out here. I find myself on Saturdays spending all my time looking at the great older models from Porsche, Alfa, BMW 2002tii, etc. So I decided that rather than remain just one in the sea of late model, nice cars that I would buy something that really is interesting and appealing to me for the reasons I stated in the earlier post.
I am planning to use this as a daily driver, rain or shine. Any advice that all of you would give me in order to make this transition from a late model car to a 1980 SC a smooth one. I am really looking forward to the change.
I am planning to use this as a daily driver, rain or shine. Any advice that all of you would give me in order to make this transition from a late model car to a 1980 SC a smooth one. I am really looking forward to the change.
03-30-2011, 09:07 AM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...-of-heart.html
03-30-2011, 12:57 PM
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I believe the newer cars are better in many aspects, but those aspects aren't so important to me. Seeing the 911 has been in our stable for a decade now, friends will occassionally ask if we plan to upgrade it. "Update" you mean... I'm not sure a newer one would be an "upgrade" for our purposes. And the answer is "no".
Driving our older 911 is a delicious experience. I suppose it has a radio, but there's no need for it... the horizontally opposed air-cooled symphony is wonderful. Once you learn how to dance with it, the 915 is a very willing partner. I know our station wagon will out run it in a straight line, but that's completely irrelevant to my enjoyment of the driving experience.
Keep the flash alive!
03-30-2011, 04:03 PM
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Hershey? That's where we bought our '83 SC Cab 10 years ago!
I believe the newer cars are better in many aspects, but those aspects aren't so important to me. Seeing the 911 has been in our stable for a decade now, friends will occassionally ask if we plan to upgrade it. "Update" you mean... I'm not sure a newer one would be an "upgrade" for our purposes. And the answer is "no".
Driving our older 911 is a delicious experience. I suppose it has a radio, but there's no need for it... the horizontally opposed air-cooled symphony is wonderful. Once you learn how to dance with it, the 915 is a very willing partner. I know our station wagon will out run it in a straight line, but that's completely irrelevant to my enjoyment of the driving experience.
Keep the flash alive!
I believe the newer cars are better in many aspects, but those aspects aren't so important to me. Seeing the 911 has been in our stable for a decade now, friends will occassionally ask if we plan to upgrade it. "Update" you mean... I'm not sure a newer one would be an "upgrade" for our purposes. And the answer is "no".
Driving our older 911 is a delicious experience. I suppose it has a radio, but there's no need for it... the horizontally opposed air-cooled symphony is wonderful. Once you learn how to dance with it, the 915 is a very willing partner. I know our station wagon will out run it in a straight line, but that's completely irrelevant to my enjoyment of the driving experience.
Keep the flash alive!
If I were to have a 911 as a tertiary car i.e. non-daily driver, I would certainly own an early model (same vintage to the 69 and 72 I owned in the early 90s) preferably with period race history. Yes, newer doesn't necessarily equal upgrade.
Having said this, I find that the newer H20 models make for a great daily driver without too much worry to park and drive anywhere - a value all in its own.
To the OP, I'm glad you are able to experience different vintages of 911s. Enjoy!
03-31-2011, 12:53 PM
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I went back to an SC after having a 996 and a Boxster, but not because I don't like the newer cars, I DO. But you're right in that the older 911s are just more fun to drive. I sold my 996 but use the Boxster as my DD. The Weissach has collector insurance and can't be driven to work anyway, and I'm too spoiled to drive in the South without modern AC. If I could have only one Porsche I'm not sure what I would keep, but I can't see myself not having a 911. I really want the SC flatnose conversion in my avatar and it is available for sale, but the price is just too steep for now. I would have to sell the Weissach and at least one more car to cover the guy's asking price.
03-31-2011, 01:30 PM
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I agree smshirk. I liked my Boxster, Mk1 996 and Mk2 996 as cars. Certainly better than most other choices in automobile. They just became transportation to me after awhile and I wanted to get back that special feeling that just seems to be there when I drive the earlier cars.
Not sure it matters as I plan to drive the Weissach every day, but who do you insure through and for how much? I at least want to get stated value insurance to ensure that I do not get book value if something where to happen.
Thanks in advance!
Not sure it matters as I plan to drive the Weissach every day, but who do you insure through and for how much? I at least want to get stated value insurance to ensure that I do not get book value if something where to happen.
Thanks in advance!
03-31-2011, 04:52 PM
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OP, congrats on your new SC. She looks nice. I like that color. It sounds like we have similar sentiments. All of my cars keep getting older and older. The list of some of the mistresses is below in chron order from most recent to oldest in ownership. I daily my SC and get a thrill getting into the driver seat every time. Enjoy the miles. I'm sure you will.
I plan on installing SSIs and a new exhaust soon. Supposedly you will get a good bang for the buck with this mod on the SC's based on what I've read and been told. Cheers. Jim
1998 BMW M3 Dinan supercharged
1994 964 C4 widebody
1999 BMW M3 coupe
1991 BMW 325iS
1998 BMW M3 4-dr
2000 Jetta VR6
I plan on installing SSIs and a new exhaust soon. Supposedly you will get a good bang for the buck with this mod on the SC's based on what I've read and been told. Cheers. Jim
1998 BMW M3 Dinan supercharged
1994 964 C4 widebody
1999 BMW M3 coupe
1991 BMW 325iS
1998 BMW M3 4-dr
2000 Jetta VR6