PorscheG96

a 911? Yes, I think it's almost time. I've had the 944 for nearly 4 years, it's time for something new. There was a black/tan leather '78 911 SC at work today and I fell instantly in love. I love the simplicity and rawness of the early 911's! The search is now on...once I get some 968 suspension goodies installed and transfer the stock 968 suspension components to the 944 I'll be selling it.

M Danger

TRAITOR!! <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />

PS what with the "check out the 996tt article?"

RS 2.7

thats awesome. a '78 SC would be my pick for a 911. a guy has one at the Porsche dealership I work at and I drool over it every time I see it

PorscheG96

[quote]Originally posted by RS 2.7:
<strong>thats awesome. a '78 SC would be my pick for a 911. a guy has one at the Porsche dealership I work at and I drool over it every time I see it </strong><hr></blockquote>
That's pretty much exactly what I'm thinking. A car identical to the one I saw today...black/tan leather '78 SC. But the late S cars ['76-'77] look great too, I'm not educated on the differences yet though...

[quote]Originally posted by M Danger:
<strong>PS what with the "check out the 996tt article?"</strong><hr></blockquote>
PorscheG96.

lordgrommit

what are you going to ask for the black car ?

Matt

PorscheG96

[quote]Originally posted by lordgrommit:
<strong>what are you going to ask for the black car ?

Matt</strong><hr></blockquote>
Hey Matt. I have absolutely NO idea yet. There are still a lot of small, inexpensive things I want to improve on it before I let it go.

Ken D

Nice choice. The SCs were probably the 'best of breed' pre-964s. If you're considering early 911s, try and avoid the 2.7l engines (they like to pull head studs, etc) unless the owner can document all the fixes. Keep us informed on your progress!

Sean

I looked at a 1983 911 SC yesterday and really liked it. I may take it for a test drive this afternoon.

I have been told to AVOID the 1974-1977 2.7L 911's. Those engines have proven to be very unreliable.

The 3.0L 911SC engine, on the other hand, has poven to be extremely reliable. Check out this month's Excellence magazine. There is a 911 market pricing update (and they mention they know of a 911SC engine that has gone over 450,000 miles with nothing more than normal maintenance!).

PorscheG96

[quote]Originally posted by Sean (1986 944, 2000 986S:
<strong>The 3.0L 911SC engine, on the other hand, has poven to be extremely reliable. Check out this month's Excellence magazine. There is a 911 market pricing update (and they mention they know of a 911SC engine that has gone over 450,000 miles with nothing more than normal maintenance!).</strong><hr></blockquote>
I DEFINITELY want one of these cars now! Hey tell me a little about the '83 you're looking at. I'll go pick up the new Excellence in a little bit, thanks for letting me know [I was burrowing through old issues at home looking for a 911 update ].

aka 951

unless you are independtly wealthy you will not be able to afford to maintain it

MadMax

SC's...best of the bread of the pre-964 911's? I DON'T THINK SO! Have you ever owned a 911 or do you just read about them, verve3? Of course, your comment would depend on what you are using the car for. If you have some stipulation you should qualify your statement before making such a broad and incorrect assertion. The '87-'89 Carreras were/are unquestionably the "best of the bread" for the pre-964's. These 911's are considered by most porshephile 911 owners to be the 'true' 911's. No power steering, no ABS, no Airbag, much more an enthusiast's car than the 964's.
The ONLY reason I sold mine was due to the move north and the lack of a suitable garage to park it in. Otherwise, I never would have sold my Carrera. The SC's are really very good cars but they are most certainly not the 'best of the bread'. They are, however, the MOST 'affordable of the bread' and still give good reliability.

911's are really no more expensive to maintain than 944's. Actually, my 944S2 has cost me a lot more money since I bought it than my 911 did.

Just my $0.02

Max

PorscheG96

Reading through the Excellence buyer's guide for 75-89 Porsche 911's they had nothing but good things to say about BOTH the 78-83 SC's and the 87-89 911 Carreras [primarily due to the turbo clutch and G50 gearbox]. The SC sounds like it will be a very reliable and enjoyable car for me as long as it's had a couple of updates [Carrera chain tensioner, spring centered clutch, updated pop-off valve]. I can't wait to begin looking! 87-89 Carreras are way out of my price range...I'm sure the guys that have them are happy but I'll be more than thrilled with a '78 SC.

AndyK

This one rules, cept for the wheels, IMHO! I can see your fascination...these old SC's are works of art!

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Sean

The 1983 911 SC I was looking at has 96k miles. Original white paint and brown interior (all in very good condition). RUF aluminum pedals, 930S steering wheel, carrera tail. A few other upgrades, plus the service records.

The car looks great (though I could live without the tail, personally). I can hardly justify getting it and PROBABLY will resist temptation, but will take her for a test drive just to make certain.

I also really like the early 1970's 911's, but finding one that is rust free is not easy.

Lemon Yellow 87 n/a

Actually, several 911 experts (read, factory trained technicians) have told me that the 87-89 is the best pre 993 car, and that the 964 is not really all it's cracked up to be..