lemonade

Hi guys,

I am looking for a new 911 to reignite my passion for motoring.

It must be 1990 or older (emissions exempt) and be reliable enough for 1k miles a year. Sadly, my current stable is lacking the sound, the feel and the experience of what used to be a memorable driving event. The mileage on this particular car will be limited enough to allow me the flexibility to purchase something raw, real, loud, visceral and tactile. I would prefer a 911 that could maintain its value or even appreciate, but if not, so be it. My budget is $60k or less.

Any suggestions or thoughts?

Cheers.

David

Amber Gramps

Sell you mine for about $40K.

Don't get more raw than this:

Scotty2H

Add in a half dozen track days a year and you have my same requirements. Good luck with the search. Will follow the thread as I'm not settled on which vintage to replace my 997 with.

Amber Gramps

I'm kidding about selling mine, BTW.

They are so neck snapping raw once stripped of their fluff and comfort crap it isn't even the same car. It's like riding my old ATC.

mfenzi

Any '86 - '89 911 Carrera 3.2 should do the trick....

Ed Hughes

Huh? Why wouldn't an '84-85 do the same as those, if we're looking at Carrera 3.2's?

That's the weirdest date range suggestion I've ever seen posted.

Amber Gramps

Must be a brain fart. Saw that last night. The only thing I can think of is the number of pins in the chip, but even that is a quick fix.

Did the 915 tranny ever get a hydrolic clutch?

Ed Hughes

No hydraulic for 915. As I did my 993 clutch last year, there is something to be said about simplicity of a cable.

race911

The dash vents. All about the dash vents.........

whalebird

86 had a slight power increase iirc. also updated rear axles. Years ago my shop was prepping an 86 for light track duty and it needed quite a bit of freshening to get it there. In the process we concluded that the 86 was the year to have: it had all the updates of the g50, but maintained all the virtues of everything before it. An 86 is a bit lighter than the later Carreras as well. I recall hours searching part numbers in "PET"...we used microfiche from the factory and the annual Porsche price book. There were numerous 86 and later nuances along with similar 86 and earlier details. I wish I could recall everything, but it was clear an 86 Carreras was a bit different and the one to have. Yes the 86 is a 915 car for those not sure.
I recall reading a magazine article (Bruce Anderson perhaps) stating that 911 performance had diminished from the 73S until 1986 when it was, again a drivers Porsche. 86 is a cool car.

Ed Hughes

Any power increase was due to the tune Porsche put in them. That can be achieved via guys like Steve Weiner, and others with proper octane. The bottom line is with the crazy market, IMO, one should look at all 3.2's, if they want one of this vintage. Condition of car trumps other factors in decision on which to buy.

oldskewel

Hi, I'm unable to drive my '85 Grand Prix White Cabriolet much due to health reasons, so I'll be starting to sell some time this spring. I'm thinking I'll be able to get high 30's for it.

No accidents, 134k miles, I've owned it since 1996, original paint with no clear coat, restored leather seats, boot and full tonneau cover, new rear window, rear AC components removed but ready for re-install if you need it, 6+7" Fuchs wheels with Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position tires, a few spare tires, new Optima battery, fresh VR1 oil chage.

It has been in CA its whole life (Oct '84 build date), never failed a smog check, but last couple of times it was fairly high on NOx, which may mean a new cat before too long. Oil consumption is about one quart per 3-5 k miles (= no problem). No leaks that make it to the ground. No rust anywhere.

No other mechanical issues, but I'll need to do a few cosmetic things before selling = door pockets tune-up, polish the paint, there is a nick in the original windshield, etc. Garaged at least since 1996.

Completely stock except Alpine stereo and turbo tie rod ends.

Feel free to contact me if you're interested in more info. I'm in Redwood Shores, CA, near 101 x 92 in the SF Bay Area.

Clear title in hand.

KDRGibby

Maybe a 997... now that some are priced lower than most SC's .... http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=104098153


just sayin...

KDRGibby

Also... I really hate dealers right now... this was on Pelican Parts a month ago for $27,500. I was 24 hours late when I contacted the seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121540196326?forcerRptr=true&item=121540196326&viewitem=