Comparing a 964 C2 to a Euro Carrera 3.2
04-25-2007, 03:10 PM
#1
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Comparing a 964 C2 to a Euro Carrera 3.2
Greetings all, I'm new to the board and on the hunt for a 1992 or later 964 C2 as my street/track daily driver. During my search, I was distracted by a Euro spec no sunroof 1987 G50 Carrera 3.2. I passed on the car at the time but would be interested to hear opinions from renn-listers who have experienced both cars.
How do they compare on the track and the street? Which would make the better dual purpose car? How noticable is the extra 0.4 displacement? Based on the power/weight ratios, the euro 3.2 seems to have the hp edge... but surely that cannot be the whole story.
The interior of the older 911 is a bit of a turn off, but I'm tempted by it's lower weight (and lack of sunroof).
Any thoughts?
How do they compare on the track and the street? Which would make the better dual purpose car? How noticable is the extra 0.4 displacement? Based on the power/weight ratios, the euro 3.2 seems to have the hp edge... but surely that cannot be the whole story.
The interior of the older 911 is a bit of a turn off, but I'm tempted by it's lower weight (and lack of sunroof).
Any thoughts?
04-25-2007, 03:50 PM
#2
Agent Orange
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Different people like them for different reasons. My suggestion is drive both, see which one will make you happier and go with it.
You should also consider the mechanical (and visual, if you care) condition of the cars. Something that is cheaper to buy may not be as cheap to own and maintain.
You should also consider the mechanical (and visual, if you care) condition of the cars. Something that is cheaper to buy may not be as cheap to own and maintain.
04-25-2007, 04:46 PM
#3
Nordschleife Master
In my opinion, the engine differences are minor compared with the chassis improvements of the 964. I think you'll find that the 964 has a stronger chassis and much better suspension geometry and design.
04-25-2007, 10:33 PM
#5
Three Wheelin'
I assume you live in the US? I wouldn't want a Euro car- potential inspection headaches depending on which state you live in. If you do buy a grey market car in the US, pay considerably below market value for equivalent US car, and factor in that it will be more difficult to sell.
I had a '78 euro I bought in '89- sold it in '95, right before they started cracking down on the emissions testing (i.e. my local garage would charge $40 and put a sticker on- I don't even think he tested it...now testing is a lot more strict in my state- be it at a gas station or the actual DMV)
I had a '78 euro I bought in '89- sold it in '95, right before they started cracking down on the emissions testing (i.e. my local garage would charge $40 and put a sticker on- I don't even think he tested it...now testing is a lot more strict in my state- be it at a gas station or the actual DMV)
