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Car Forum / Porsche / Porshe 911 / December 2004recommendations on year, etc.
I've been looking around a little at getting a 911. Based on my taste I seem to graviate towards the mid to late 80s hard tops, especially a turbo or turbo look. Not actually knowing much about things to seek or avoid, I could end up making a bad purchase. Could anyone toss me some recommendations or comments about things I should look for when viewing cars? Eric >I've been looking around a little at getting a 911. Based on my taste I >seem to graviate towards the mid to late 80s hard tops, especially a turbo >or turbo look. Not actually knowing much about things to seek or avoid, I >could end up making a bad purchase. Could anyone toss me some >recommendations or comments about things I should look for when viewing >cars? Some good buyer's guides are "Used Porsche 911 Story" by Pete Zimmerman and "Original Porsche 911" by Peter Morgan. There's also the Guthrie FAQ at http://www.pelicanparts.com/911/technical_specs/911_guthrie_faq.htm. The sole caveat of the late 80s Carrera is valve guides could be worn; otherwise excellent cars. Emanuel  Signature1983 Porsche 911 Guards Red/Black 1983 Porsche 944 Guards Red/Black 1983 Porsche 928 Guards Red/Black thank you >>I've been looking around a little at getting a 911. Based on my taste I >>seem to graviate towards the mid to late 80s hard tops, especially a turbo [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > worn; otherwise excellent cars. > Emanuel '87-'89 are the best cars with the newer transmission with hydraulic assist clutch, improved A/C air vents, etc. Turbos are going to require more maintenance and they really don't respond well to sitting in the garage a lot. If you like the turbo body style, indeed, get a turbo look car. Note: '89 Carrera 4, U.S. models are actually the only version of the newer (964) body and mechanicals sold in N.A., but which were released in Europe in '89, but all other versions not until '90 in the U.S. Some of them had the typical "new model" teething problems. Generally speaking...avoid them. Hope this helps... > I've been looking around a little at getting a 911. Based on my taste I > seem to graviate towards the mid to late 80s hard tops, especially a turbo [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Eric thank you. I have read around that other people seem to just say skip the turbo and just get the turbo look. that sounds like good advice. Sounds like maybe I should limit myself to the 87 or 88 models. Eric > '87-'89 are the best cars with the newer transmission with hydraulic > assist clutch, improved A/C air vents, etc. Turbos are going to require [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> >> Eric > I've been looking around a little at getting a 911. Based on my taste I > seem to graviate towards the mid to late 80s hard tops, especially a turbo [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Eric Other folks have given you good info, to which I would add check www.rennlist.com They have forums for the various Porsche models and you can get good insights from owners. |
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