Looking to buy my 1st 930!
#1
Looking to buy my 1st 930!
Hi Guys!
I am another newbie addicted to Porsches! I am sure this topic has been repeated over and over again. You know someone has to bring it up again.
Well, I am celebrating my 30th birthday on Thursday(6/16) and I am treating myself to a 930. I am currently looking on Ebay and other traders.
My question is what is the best year on the 930's. I have read on differnet sites that the '78 to '79 models are the true monsters. Is this true? If so it is very hard to find them (in the U.S.). What would be another model range that would be worth owning?
Another question would be, what should I be expecting to break down or what would be the weekness or glitches of the 930? (Leaky heads, etc......)
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
I will make sure to post a pic once I get a car, hopefully next week!
Thank You,
Jose
I am another newbie addicted to Porsches! I am sure this topic has been repeated over and over again. You know someone has to bring it up again.
Well, I am celebrating my 30th birthday on Thursday(6/16) and I am treating myself to a 930. I am currently looking on Ebay and other traders.
My question is what is the best year on the 930's. I have read on differnet sites that the '78 to '79 models are the true monsters. Is this true? If so it is very hard to find them (in the U.S.). What would be another model range that would be worth owning?
Another question would be, what should I be expecting to break down or what would be the weekness or glitches of the 930? (Leaky heads, etc......)
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
I will make sure to post a pic once I get a car, hopefully next week!
Thank You,
Jose
#2
Intermediate
Hi,
I treated myself to an 88 930 cabrio on my 33rd birthday 3 years ago. So far it has been nothing but bliss. Great car if you are a real driver. It is a jealous mistress and demands your utmost attention when driving her. Anyway, I would buy the newest one possible to avoid some repairs. I drive mine almost everyday. However, my mechanic chastised me for not driving it over longer distances. For example, my major tune up (every 15K ) required that he replace the rockers and shafts. Added about a grand to the tune up. (total 2 grand). It is not cheap, but if you factor the fun, the excellent quality, and lack of depreciation, paying 2 grand every couple of years for a tune up is a very good deal. For example, I could have bought a brand new Nissan Maxima for the same price as my 930 3 years ago (35K) Today that maxima is below 20 if not 15K. Thus, I saved over 20k -4k (tune ups) = 16K total over the maxima. I could sell it for the same price or more today. Furthermore, you could argue it is family car. The back seats were designed for kids and they love it. Buy one quickly, before those meat heads paying ridiculous prices for muscle cars figure out the value and beauty of these cars.
I treated myself to an 88 930 cabrio on my 33rd birthday 3 years ago. So far it has been nothing but bliss. Great car if you are a real driver. It is a jealous mistress and demands your utmost attention when driving her. Anyway, I would buy the newest one possible to avoid some repairs. I drive mine almost everyday. However, my mechanic chastised me for not driving it over longer distances. For example, my major tune up (every 15K ) required that he replace the rockers and shafts. Added about a grand to the tune up. (total 2 grand). It is not cheap, but if you factor the fun, the excellent quality, and lack of depreciation, paying 2 grand every couple of years for a tune up is a very good deal. For example, I could have bought a brand new Nissan Maxima for the same price as my 930 3 years ago (35K) Today that maxima is below 20 if not 15K. Thus, I saved over 20k -4k (tune ups) = 16K total over the maxima. I could sell it for the same price or more today. Furthermore, you could argue it is family car. The back seats were designed for kids and they love it. Buy one quickly, before those meat heads paying ridiculous prices for muscle cars figure out the value and beauty of these cars.
#3
Drifting
I treated myself to an 88 930 cabrio on my 33rd birthday 3 years ago. So far it has been nothing but bliss. Great car if you are a real driver. It is a jealous mistress and demands your utmost attention when driving her. Anyway, I would buy the newest one possible to avoid some repairs. I drive mine almost everyday. However, my mechanic chastised me for not driving it over longer distances. For example, my major tune up (every 15K ) required that he replace the rockers and shafts. Added about a grand to the tune up. (total 2 grand). It is not cheap, but if you factor the fun, the excellent quality, and lack of depreciation, paying 2 grand every couple of years for a tune up is a very good deal. For example, I could have bought a brand new Nissan Maxima for the same price as my 930 3 years ago (35K) Today that maxima is below 20 if not 15K. Thus, I saved over 20k -4k (tune ups) = 16K total over the maxima. I could sell it for the same price or more today. Furthermore, you could argue it is family car. The back seats were designed for kids and they love it. Buy one quickly, before those meat heads paying ridiculous prices for muscle cars figure out the value and beauty of these cars.
Jeff
Last edited by sand_man; 06-15-2005 at 03:07 PM.
#7
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by forbanger
Aren't there issues with the rear ends in certain years?
Thanks,
Jose
Thanks,
Jose
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#8
Drifting
A 930 does not have a "rear end" like a front engined Ford. The trans is in the rear of the car, and the diff is inside of the trans.
#9
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by sand_man
And I have heard that the trany in these things is VERY stout.
#11
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Originally Posted by forbanger
Aren't there issues with the rear ends in certain years?
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Jose
Thanks,
Jose
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Sonny
#13
Thank you very much for the information guys!
You have been very helpful and I really appreciate it!
It's my B-day today and I have decided where to get my ride. Stay tuned for the pics that are comming.
Again Thanks for the info,
Jose
You have been very helpful and I really appreciate it!
It's my B-day today and I have decided where to get my ride. Stay tuned for the pics that are comming.
Again Thanks for the info,
Jose
#15
Rennlist Member
Dude check eBay and Autotrader! There are some sweetheart deals on both!
Yasin
Yasin