911SC vs 928S4 vs 944 Turbo, which to buy?
06-20-2001 | 03:29 AM
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Oh what the heck, I'll throw in my two cents. Since I had this same delima a little over a year ago.
First of all, drive them all like it was suggested. I did, and was impressed by them all. Second, make a list of your wants and needs. I took a set of golf clubs around with me when I started looking. They had to fit or it was no sale.
Third, be practical. Can you do the maintenance? or Can you afford to have someone do it for you? I chose the first.
For the record, I bought 2 - 86 951 in the last year for $8500 each. One had 60k the other had 70k. Maintenance bills have been minimal. Upgrades have cost me a bit (about $3k), but now it's peforming better than a TurboS with much less overall cost.
Oh, and don't forget the Fun Factor!
DanD
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First of all, drive them all like it was suggested. I did, and was impressed by them all. Second, make a list of your wants and needs. I took a set of golf clubs around with me when I started looking. They had to fit or it was no sale.
Third, be practical. Can you do the maintenance? or Can you afford to have someone do it for you? I chose the first.
For the record, I bought 2 - 86 951 in the last year for $8500 each. One had 60k the other had 70k. Maintenance bills have been minimal. Upgrades have cost me a bit (about $3k), but now it's peforming better than a TurboS with much less overall cost.
Oh, and don't forget the Fun Factor!
DanD
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06-20-2001 | 05:09 AM
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damn this thread is getting long! I second Dave951M on what he says... Me, I am catching up fiercely on the research thing (loving it!). I bought my car and then did research, instead of the other way around. Fortunately, the example that I bought was in good shape. Lucky for me, I didn't know a thing about what I was getting into.
Ditto on what DanD said about the maintenance. Either have the knowledge and/or skill to do it yourself or be very well aware how much repair, maintenance, and upgrades can be if there are things that you'll need a mechanic to do.
There are a number of typical things that I found on a similar posting. I've gone almost thru half of this small list. (this is by no means complete - but here goes): timing belt; waterpump; front suspension (A-arms); shocks/struts; AC; steering rack; clutch; and brakes. I haven't been too shocked just yet, but I'm sure the amount of money that I have been putting into my car isn't for everyone. nonetheless, i greatly appreciate the engineering of my car (such an understatement!) and wouldn't hesitate to get another one. YMMV!
Ditto on what DanD said about the maintenance. Either have the knowledge and/or skill to do it yourself or be very well aware how much repair, maintenance, and upgrades can be if there are things that you'll need a mechanic to do.
There are a number of typical things that I found on a similar posting. I've gone almost thru half of this small list. (this is by no means complete - but here goes): timing belt; waterpump; front suspension (A-arms); shocks/struts; AC; steering rack; clutch; and brakes. I haven't been too shocked just yet, but I'm sure the amount of money that I have been putting into my car isn't for everyone. nonetheless, i greatly appreciate the engineering of my car (such an understatement!) and wouldn't hesitate to get another one. YMMV!
