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08-18-2002, 12:31 AM
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So my wife says I have always wanted a Porsche and if we are going to get one it should be a 911, no wonder I love this girl. I have some time before we are in a position to be serious about buying a car (Feb '03) so I'm looking for advise in what I should be looking for. I'm thinking mid 1980's vintage. The hunt is on!
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08-19-2002, 11:26 PM
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Bill,
As a lot of fellow P-car owners will admit - in most cases, buy the newest 911 you can afford. The 1987-89 Carrera is in my opinion, a sweet Porsche. It comes with the G-50 transmission, as opposed to the 915 - most consider this a smoother gearbox (with a hydraulic clutch). These cars can be found from anywhere between the mid-teens to 30K for an excellent example. Good luck with the hunt and keep us informed. There is a wealth of knowledge in the archives and you should read the 911 FAQ on this website, if you haven't already.
As a lot of fellow P-car owners will admit - in most cases, buy the newest 911 you can afford. The 1987-89 Carrera is in my opinion, a sweet Porsche. It comes with the G-50 transmission, as opposed to the 915 - most consider this a smoother gearbox (with a hydraulic clutch). These cars can be found from anywhere between the mid-teens to 30K for an excellent example. Good luck with the hunt and keep us informed. There is a wealth of knowledge in the archives and you should read the 911 FAQ on this website, if you haven't already.
08-20-2002, 01:11 AM
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Bill,
Depending on your budget, you have a opportunity to sample 3 variations of P-cars: the SC (thru 83), the Carreras with the 915 trans and the G-50 trans, and the early 964's.(Most likely you will find some price overlap between the latest Carreras and the early 964's.) Each has its unique characteristics - although you may not find a significant difference between the late SC's and Carrera's with the 915 trans. Optimally, I'd start with the earliest, as that will give you a better appreciation of the subsequent refinements, and I'd try to drive as many cars as I could - depending on your driving experience, it may take a while to get used to the "WOW" experience of driving a P car. You're in for a LOT of fun!!
Depending on your budget, you have a opportunity to sample 3 variations of P-cars: the SC (thru 83), the Carreras with the 915 trans and the G-50 trans, and the early 964's.(Most likely you will find some price overlap between the latest Carreras and the early 964's.) Each has its unique characteristics - although you may not find a significant difference between the late SC's and Carrera's with the 915 trans. Optimally, I'd start with the earliest, as that will give you a better appreciation of the subsequent refinements, and I'd try to drive as many cars as I could - depending on your driving experience, it may take a while to get used to the "WOW" experience of driving a P car. You're in for a LOT of fun!!
08-24-2002, 06:46 PM
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Thanks folks,
I have read on this site and in Excellence that milage should not be the primary guide in looking at cars. I can handle the compression testing and leak down testing but does anybody have any advice on what else to look for? Weak areas, signs of neglect?
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I have read on this site and in Excellence that milage should not be the primary guide in looking at cars. I can handle the compression testing and leak down testing but does anybody have any advice on what else to look for? Weak areas, signs of neglect?
TIA
b
08-24-2002, 11:07 PM
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The FAQ on the tech pages goes through a lot of this. Best advice though is to pay to have a Porsche expert go over the car. Once you narrow down your search paying a $200 for a checkout is money well spent.