911661

As the title states, i am looking for a solid running reliable air cooled 911 in so cal. my budget is maxed out at 18k. Anybody know of any out there? Thank you!

Drisump

IMHO "$18k max" seems very low for this market....for a car you're describing. A couple of years ago, you may've had a good selection. Good luck with your hunt.

911661

it doesn't have to be perfect, just reliable. Thank you

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

In today's market, your budget is about $7K low for a car that will not need thousands.

Good examples (driver quality) are still out there, however increasing demand has bumped prices quite a bit.

JCP911S

Unfortunately, $25K is about entry level for these cars anymore, but good news:

Look at life-cycle cost, not purchase price. The biggest cost of any car is depreciation, and a good SC/Carrara will not depreciate.

Also, these cars are eligible for declared value insurance which is quite affordable. This could save you $500/yr.

Thirdly, there is financing out there for legitimate collectable cars, so you can spread the difference over a couple of years.

Finally, buying a well maintained car will save you thousands in repairs over the years, so if you really want one of these cars and plan to keep it for the long-term, it is really not a bad buy based on life-cycle cost.

One of the reasons that these cars are appreciating in the first place.

Good luck and have fun.

911661

Thanks for the solid advice guys, the hunt continues.

GothingNC

Here is a 77 on CL in your budget range

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...870148908.html

It runs, just needs interior and body work.

911661

it is a 2.7, that car scares me.

GothingNC

A little bit above your budget but this seems to be a nice Targa

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/4868281859.html

Amber Gramps

They are selling the entire car for the price of the 3.5L Andial twin-plug engine.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...866617041.html

911661

great deal! I have contacted him already. He is firm on his price.

GothingNC

How about a Cayman S for $21Khttp://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/4865947904.html

Any decent air-cooled 911 for unnder $20K will only last a few minutes on the market before being picked up by a flipper. In the past year inventories of decent pre 99 911's for under $25K have dried up on the east coast. Now there are some hack jobs and rollers for less.

KDRGibby

I've been searching for a year now and passed on SC's that were listed at 23k a year ago because I thought it was too much. I do believe we are in a bubble, driven by speculators and soon to be bored "collectors" but I've since upped my willingness to pay.

Just did a ride-along with a local owner of a 1982 Porsche 911 and it was excellent. Makes me want one more. Now, I will just hope his wife keeps pressuring him to clean out the garage… I made him an offer

911661

Hope yoy get into one soon, I am looking everyday to snag a deal as soon as possible. The cheap ones sell like hot cakes.

Drisump

The future will determine whether air cooled Porsches "are in a bubble". In my opinion they are unique in the automotive world, a car that can be reliable @>20 years old,(I drive my 85 on a few thousand mile journeys every year) somehow both visceral and comfortable, excellent parts supply....etc. I don't know about their future as an investment but as a bit of fun in a sea of "appliances", they're hard to beat...and I think will continue to be. Cheers