What are the top 10 questions you ask B4 you buy a 964?
10-15-2003, 04:23 PM
#1
Track Day
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What are the top 10 questions you ask B4 you buy a 964?
What are the top 10 questions you ask B4 you buy a 964
I am looking for one but I don't know what to aks the owers that are selling them.
I am looking for one but I don't know what to aks the owers that are selling them.
10-15-2003, 05:34 PM
#2
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Monroe, OH
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1. If it was manufactured before the LUK Dual Mass Flywheel was installed (at the factory), has it been updated to the LUK?
I wish I had asked that question....
2. This is minor to fix, but: Is the car fitted with a distributor vent kit?
If the car has been running for a long time without a vent kit, you better be changing it pretty soon. Might as well have the seller do it for you before you hand over the cash.
Again, I had to learn the hard way about item 2.
Regards,
Geo
I wish I had asked that question....
2. This is minor to fix, but: Is the car fitted with a distributor vent kit?
If the car has been running for a long time without a vent kit, you better be changing it pretty soon. Might as well have the seller do it for you before you hand over the cash.
Again, I had to learn the hard way about item 2.
Regards,
Geo
10-15-2003, 06:55 PM
#5
Track Day
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Could I get a real top 10 list please, I apreciate the help, However I would like to make my self a check list since I will going out to look at severeal (about 6) 964's this weekend
10-15-2003, 07:05 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
i seem to remember a 964 buying guide i used which is available on John Miles' comprehensive 964 website. www.porsche964.co.uk
i'd ask to test drive them all. when i bought mine, i noticed that from standard cars, the acceleration and handling were all slightly different. I eventually chose the car that pulled the hardest and had the most life left in the dampers. One year on and no problems yet (touch wood)
i'd ask to test drive them all. when i bought mine, i noticed that from standard cars, the acceleration and handling were all slightly different. I eventually chose the car that pulled the hardest and had the most life left in the dampers. One year on and no problems yet (touch wood)
10-15-2003, 08:07 PM
#7
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: May 2001
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here's a link to Wade Guthrie's 911 Buying checklist: http://www.pelicanparts.com/911/tech..._checklist.txt
This checklist was built with pre-964's in mind. The good news is that when shopping for a 964 you don't have to worry about spring centered clutches, carrera tensioners, dilivar studs, timecerts, shuffle pins, or rebuilt injection pumps.
However, you should worry about the following:
1. Is the distributer vented? If so, how long did it run before it was vented?
2. What kind of flywheel is installed? Luk is good news. Original Freudenberg is not good news. (But I have one, and it's been going for over 100k miles.) If it's a single mass flywheel, watch for driveability, especially when the air conditioning is on in traffic. Of course, if it's a tiptronic, the flywheel is a moot point.
3. Oil leaks around the cylinder head? (Early 964's did not have a gasket, and it caused problems in SOME of the cars. Cars that exhibited the problem during warranty were fixed by Porsche.) (On the positive side, my car has over 100k miles, no gasket, and it's fine! Touch wood.)
4. Oil leaks in general? These can be expensive to get to, and replacing some of the hoses can add up.
5. How's the air conditioning? Does it need a recharge?
6. How's the power steering pump? Often there are leaks.
7. If it's a cabriolet, how are the seals, condition of the top, operation while lowering/raising the top (should be quiet and smooth)? If it's a Targa, what's the condition of the Targa top? Does it fit well, or is there leaking and wind noise?
8. How are the brakes? Do the rotors or pads need to be replaced?
9. How are the tires?
10. How does it drive, especially in comparison with similar 964's?
Between these questions, the checklist, and a PPI from a reputable Porsche mechanic, you stand a very good chance of purchasing a 964 that you will enjoy for years to come! Good luck, and happy hunting!
-- Melissa
This checklist was built with pre-964's in mind. The good news is that when shopping for a 964 you don't have to worry about spring centered clutches, carrera tensioners, dilivar studs, timecerts, shuffle pins, or rebuilt injection pumps.
However, you should worry about the following:
1. Is the distributer vented? If so, how long did it run before it was vented?
2. What kind of flywheel is installed? Luk is good news. Original Freudenberg is not good news. (But I have one, and it's been going for over 100k miles.) If it's a single mass flywheel, watch for driveability, especially when the air conditioning is on in traffic. Of course, if it's a tiptronic, the flywheel is a moot point.
3. Oil leaks around the cylinder head? (Early 964's did not have a gasket, and it caused problems in SOME of the cars. Cars that exhibited the problem during warranty were fixed by Porsche.) (On the positive side, my car has over 100k miles, no gasket, and it's fine! Touch wood.)
4. Oil leaks in general? These can be expensive to get to, and replacing some of the hoses can add up.
5. How's the air conditioning? Does it need a recharge?
6. How's the power steering pump? Often there are leaks.
7. If it's a cabriolet, how are the seals, condition of the top, operation while lowering/raising the top (should be quiet and smooth)? If it's a Targa, what's the condition of the Targa top? Does it fit well, or is there leaking and wind noise?
8. How are the brakes? Do the rotors or pads need to be replaced?
9. How are the tires?
10. How does it drive, especially in comparison with similar 964's?
Between these questions, the checklist, and a PPI from a reputable Porsche mechanic, you stand a very good chance of purchasing a 964 that you will enjoy for years to come! Good luck, and happy hunting!
-- Melissa
Trending Topics
10-15-2003, 10:08 PM
#10
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: CT & Florida
Posts: 1,115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
After the above is done check near the bottom of the front wind shield(windscreen) and its gasket..closely for bubbling paint, or even sign of rusting. Look closely around the wiper bases. I've seen more than one!
Bill
Bill
10-16-2003, 01:39 AM
#11
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Dana Point, CA
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by buckdr1
After the above is done check near the bottom of the front wind shield(windscreen) and its gasket..closely for bubbling paint, or even sign of rusting. Look closely around the wiper bases. I've seen more than one!
Bill
After the above is done check near the bottom of the front wind shield(windscreen) and its gasket..closely for bubbling paint, or even sign of rusting. Look closely around the wiper bases. I've seen more than one!
Bill
