Opinions On This Porsche For Sale?
#1
Opinions On This Porsche For Sale?
Hey everyone, I just joined. I emailed a current member to ask where to post this thread, I wanted to make sure it was in the correct location.
I'm looking at a 2005 Porsche 911 Carerra S Coupe.
60,000 miles
I called the dealer, and they will let me drive the car off the lot for $38,500
That price INCLUDES TTL.
What do you girls and guys think of it ? Is that a fair price? I tried to reason as much as I could on the price but that's as low as they will go.
This car is gonna be my daily driver, I have a truck for a back up. How reliable do you think it will be ? I've been researching 911's and on one forum they had a daily driver thread and there were people driving 80s and 90s model 911's daily, in all kinds of weather.
How about maintenance ? Can I change the oil myself? What about if the clutch goes out ? Does the motor have to be removed ? It seems pretty tight in the engine bay.
I'm a back yard mechanic (that means I'm self taught, and am not a mechanic for a living).
I just want to make sure before I purchase the car, I don't have any HUGE fees for maintenance or replacement parts.
Also, I can post a link to the car on craigslist, but I don't want anyone to think I am a spammer since this is my first post.
Would love to hear everyone's opinion.
Thanks, glad to be on the forum.
I'm looking at a 2005 Porsche 911 Carerra S Coupe.
60,000 miles
I called the dealer, and they will let me drive the car off the lot for $38,500
That price INCLUDES TTL.
What do you girls and guys think of it ? Is that a fair price? I tried to reason as much as I could on the price but that's as low as they will go.
This car is gonna be my daily driver, I have a truck for a back up. How reliable do you think it will be ? I've been researching 911's and on one forum they had a daily driver thread and there were people driving 80s and 90s model 911's daily, in all kinds of weather.
How about maintenance ? Can I change the oil myself? What about if the clutch goes out ? Does the motor have to be removed ? It seems pretty tight in the engine bay.
I'm a back yard mechanic (that means I'm self taught, and am not a mechanic for a living).
I just want to make sure before I purchase the car, I don't have any HUGE fees for maintenance or replacement parts.
Also, I can post a link to the car on craigslist, but I don't want anyone to think I am a spammer since this is my first post.
Would love to hear everyone's opinion.
Thanks, glad to be on the forum.
#7
Rennlist Member
Get the build date. Major change to the IMS/bearing was made in '05. You have to get the dealer to tell you if the car, by VIN, has a small IMS bearing, or a large, fully contained bearing. If it has the small bearing, documentation that proves the bearing has been replaced must be available to you. Oil change records are also crucial.
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#8
Thanks guys. I'll have to see if I can find out about this stuff. This isn't a Porsche dealer, its a used car dealer. They seem to have nice cars on the lot though.
So yea, my only concern is maintenance on the car and costs, and if I can do most of it myself.
I was on Pelican just now and read some tech articles but I was reading 911 articles. I didn't realize the 05 911 was actually a 997. Oops.
So yea, my only concern is maintenance on the car and costs, and if I can do most of it myself.
I was on Pelican just now and read some tech articles but I was reading 911 articles. I didn't realize the 05 911 was actually a 997. Oops.
#9
Team Owner
Thanks guys. I'll have to see if I can find out about this stuff. This isn't a Porsche dealer, its a used car dealer. They seem to have nice cars on the lot though.
So yea, my only concern is maintenance on the car and costs, and if I can do most of it myself.
I was on Pelican just now and read some tech articles but I was reading 911 articles. I didn't realize the 05 911 was actually a 997. Oops.
So yea, my only concern is maintenance on the car and costs, and if I can do most of it myself.
I was on Pelican just now and read some tech articles but I was reading 911 articles. I didn't realize the 05 911 was actually a 997. Oops.
#10
What year Porsche or 911 would you recommend ? I like the 80s all the way up to the new ones, which are out of my price range. Haha
I'm also looking at a Viper RT/10 and a WRX STI.
What ever car I get I wanna be able to work on it myself. The Viper you can do your own repairs, the WRX I'm not 100% sure about.
Any suggestions ?
I'm also looking at a Viper RT/10 and a WRX STI.
What ever car I get I wanna be able to work on it myself. The Viper you can do your own repairs, the WRX I'm not 100% sure about.
Any suggestions ?
#11
Three Wheelin'
What year Porsche or 911 would you recommend ? I like the 80s all the way up to the new ones, which are out of my price range. Haha
I'm also looking at a Viper RT/10 and a WRX STI.
What ever car I get I wanna be able to work on it myself. The Viper you can do your own repairs, the WRX I'm not 100% sure about.
Any suggestions ?
I'm also looking at a Viper RT/10 and a WRX STI.
What ever car I get I wanna be able to work on it myself. The Viper you can do your own repairs, the WRX I'm not 100% sure about.
Any suggestions ?
#15
Correct! '85 & up had sport seats as standard and a radio antenna in the windshield. '87-'89 had a Borg-Warner G50 transmission with a hydraulic clutch. I don't mind the 915 gearbox...I'd get a nice '85 or '86 if I was in your position. Get one with a service history and no accident damage. Should set you back around $25k for a nice car.