Chrismos

Im currently looking at a 1991 911 Turbo with 50k are there any things specific to look at when i go see this car? and are there any issues with a turbo motor with 50k on it?

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Hi:

I would offer some suggestions,.....

First, I would always have a compression test and leakdown test done. This will speak volumes about what shape the motor is in.

Second, I would likely not purchase a Turbo that had adjustable boost without some allowances made for the possibility of needing an engine rebuild

Look for oil leaks that might be an indication of higher than average engine & oil temperatures and could suggest this car led a hard life, thus far.

A thorough PPI by personnel well experienced with Turbo's is required.

Thoase are REALLY neat cars if you get a good one and very reliable.

kimo964

I've been wanting to move up to a 91-92C2Turbo from my 89 C4. I love the widebody, the turbo, the spolier, everything. Only wished I could afford a 3.6 Turbo. In the last fellow issues of Excellence, Bruce Anderson says he feels that the CIS in the 91-92C2T never worked well with the turbos. Also adding that it may have been high tech in 1971 but "old hat" after the introduction of the DME in the mid-80s. Kind of got me looking at the 993s. Same price range. much newer technology but not a turbo. Anyone have any input to what Mr. BA feels. TIA

Ray

pig4bill

My personal feeling is the newer the 911 the more boring it is. I've driven a 996 and rented a 993 for a day. A 993 might do well under the stopwatch but my guess is you'll find them somewhat less interesting than your Turbo.

jeff91C2T

I would have to second Steve's recommendation regarding a leak down and compression test. I learned the hard way. My 91 Turbo had a broken head stud. The car ran perfect and you would have never known it!

I spoke to a few mechanics in the area and they have worked on quite a few of the 3.3 Turbo's that have had boken studs. Their impression was this is a "common" problem.