SA Mike

It is, the differences are close. I think Car and Driver rated the 3.6 at 4 sec. 0-60 an the 3.3 wasnt far behind at 4.4 or something like that. I have speedlines on mine and it looks just like a 3.6 except for the badging and red calipers

John McM

I certainly didn't buy mine because it was in a movie. In fact I happened across my car while looking for a 964. I didnt know what it was.

That said i had read a lot of magazines and other media on Porsches, to the point where some models had raised values in my mind just through reinforcement of what people were saying. The '72 RS is a classic example. Equally, all early 964s were potential leakers with DMFs and distributors about to fail.

Take it for what it is, but positive media exposure has a bearing on demand, particularly people looking for a weekend toy (in NZ at least the cars seem to be barely used by their current owners, neither are they coming up for sale).

Enjoy your car in good health. Just recognize it will never be an investment as neither are the Turbo 3.6s. I've had mine for 10 years and it's not close to breaking even.

Metal Guru

Aye

Max964t36

There are HUGE differences between ROW 3.6 and 3.3. Taking aside the engine, the main point in favor of the 3.6 it's the improved overall high speed handling due to completely new suspensions. I guess that in the US u don't feel that since the US 3.6 and 3.3 basically share the same suspensions.

turboholic

Does anybody know what happened to Dave´s website inyourfacegauges.com? Is he still in business? He is a very good guy, I sent my stock tach to him a couple of years ago and he modified it.

Metal Guru

Completely new? Minor revision would be a better description and only at the rear to address a tire wear concern but in case I'm wrong please elaborate.

Really, the 3.6 was mostly a marketing exercise. When the 964 Turbo was introduced the auto critics didn't hide their disappointment that it had the carry-over 930 engine instead of the 3.6. So the 3.6 was created to keep sales up until the 993 Turbo was ready.
All in all I'd still love to have one.

Max964t36

Well, I don't say you're wrong, but maybe I wouldn't call "minor" the fact that the ROW 3.6 rear suspension had upgraded components, that the front and rear springs and the rear shock absorbers where different...

That said, I think that you should seriouly try both ROW 3.6 and 3.3 ... that would speak by itself

Metal Guru

We won't be getting ROW cars over here for a few years yet thanks to the gray market import laws and I have no trips to Europe planned in the near future (unfortunately). So, sir, I will have to rely on you to describe the differences

eyue

Other than the bumper guard and ride height , I only know that 5hp less for US Spec compare to ROW !

Max964t36

The 3.6 turbo engines are the same on the 2 sides of the Ocean, the mismatch figure is only due to the different homologation procedures.

eyue

I thought is due to the difference in emission control.....

Max964t36

That's very nice of you but hopefully I won't bear this responsibility alone ... I'm pretty sure there are many plus or minus experienced people with a number of different ideas on this subject

Metal Guru

It's the difference between the calculation of European hp and SAE hp.

Sifly

I didn't buy my car to go fast! A newish Impreza would probably leave any 964 for dead on a country lane. I bought it for its classic looks and air-cooled personality, something which both the 3.3 and 3.6 have by the bucket load.

I have a mate with the 3.6, it's a fantastic car, but to be honest, I find the lack of sports seats in it the biggest difference when on the road! Me, I decided on a nice 3.3 (sports seats a must) and kept the additional £20k in the bank. Each to their own I guess?

Enjoy the hunt

Here she is next to my brother in laws 996 t, if you want a 'FAST' Porsche, look no further (and can be cheaper than a good 965 too)......................

agent325

I had a friends 3.6 turbo for the past month, as I helped facilitate the sale of the car for him. I fell in love with it. I think somewhere down the road, I will purchase a 964 Turbo, propabably a 3.6.

You will pay a 20 grand premiem, but its money well spent. My friend bought his 3.6 in 2002 with 40K miles and sold it last month for exactly the same price with 64K miles.