wick650

I'am currently looking at all generations up from a 60's 912 up until the last year of air-cooled 911's. My main concerns are the ease/cost of repair as well as overall motor reliability and effeciency concerning MPG.


Thanks!

Ray S

The generally accepted advice is to buy the latest year of the model you are interested in that you can afford.

There has not been a model of Porsche created yet that does not have some sort of weakness associated with it. However if you buy toward the end of a model run many of those issues have been minimized.

Steve Jensen

If you are including the 912, may as well look at 356s... there are "driver grade" cars still out there at very reasonable prices, and the value will only go up. Also dead easy to work on...

wick650

Thank you for the replies steve & Ray,

I'd like to spend 25-30K at most. I have been leaning towards maybe a 70's 911's or an '80.s 911 SC, I'd love a prime 356.... I'm looking for a nice daily driver in a classic Porsche, that hopefully won't cause me too much grief.

Jim Michaels

wick: I suggest consideration of the '87-'89 911 Carrera; the last 911s with torsion bar springs. Those years are often said to be the last and best of the classic 911s. Really nice ones often go for around $25k or more, and they've been holding value for a while. For that kind of money, you could also get an '90-'94 964 (with 250 hp), but many consider the 964 a poor step child to the 993 that followed ('95-'98).

Steve Jensen

25-30k can get you a really nice 356 driver... or a *stunning* mid to late 80s 911, even one of the rare (only 1000 made) M491 cars (turbo look).

michel944

As Jim said, the late 80's 3.2 Carrera with the G50 transmission has a big fan base !

yellowline

Depending on where you live and if you're going to drive it year round, a galvanized car (any Porsche from the late 70s on) would be something to look into.

jimq

Hmm nobody I know believes that 964's are good dependable cars and are great deal. If you care about air conditioning, more power and a more comfortable ride you should look into trying one. 993's are starting to come down in price lately like most Pcars so for a few thousand more you can get a few more HP, no valves to adjust and a redesigned rear suspension after 96. The interiors are the same design as the 964. If you dont have any experience in 911's it would be in your best interest to try different models and get a pre purchase inspecton (PPI).

CN

89 Carrera meets all your criteria. try to get a low mile one that doesn't smoke.

VintageRacer

That is an easy answer.

You should buy a 964 RSA. They are a bargain in the $40K+ range.

DonP

the newest generation...but for price get the last generation.

Gasser

I know of a 964 RSA with less than 30K miles in great shape but is an orange title because of a DE accident years ago. Its a very nice clean car that has been repaired. I would rate it a 8 out of 10. Very strong motor. Its driven in town and a few DE events.

Car is white.

I think he wants around 32K for the car.

Daniel Dudley

I like SCs and Carreras. I believe a Carrera will generally get better gas mileage and be a solid reliable car. Both models can have an expensive maintenance period between 80 and 100+K, however, after that they should have no problem getting you to 200K. Many prefer the solid shifting G50 tranny in the 87-89 models, and the AC is better after 86.

I would reccomend that you read ''The Used 911 Story'', by Peter Zimmerman. It will tell you everything you want to know about these models and more. BTW, the Boxster has become a real bargain in the used car market.

Whatever you do, do not buy blind. Get a pre purchase inspection from a qualified mechanic. And read the book.