930 running costs!
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930 had a G50/5 speed in its last year (1989).
I haven't seen any 930s going for 15K or less, nearer high teens and early 20's for gooduns.
Running costs should be 2K ish for maintenance althogh with such an old car there may be exceptional repairs at any time. Quite a few will have been rebuilt so could be good value.
I own a 965 and the maintenance isn't too bad, but its the extra work (eg. upgrades, aircon, etc. that cost lots)...
I haven't seen any 930s going for 15K or less, nearer high teens and early 20's for gooduns.
Running costs should be 2K ish for maintenance althogh with such an old car there may be exceptional repairs at any time. Quite a few will have been rebuilt so could be good value.
I own a 965 and the maintenance isn't too bad, but its the extra work (eg. upgrades, aircon, etc. that cost lots)...
LOL, time to change your log-in name methinks 
You should be able to get a decent LHD 3.2 G50 for your budget, but running costs are likely to be 1-2k a year still. Just age related things really, like heat exchangers needing replacing etc. You may get away with less than a grand if you get a particularly sorted example with fresh tyres, brakes etc. and can do little bits and pieces yourself.
Good luck with the search; they're a good car.
Also consider a 964 C2 (the next model timewise) as these have faired a little worse than 3.2s in depreciation terms and are the same cost or less for a newer car of similar condition. You may find the 964 a more modern drive.
You should be able to get a decent LHD 3.2 G50 for your budget, but running costs are likely to be 1-2k a year still. Just age related things really, like heat exchangers needing replacing etc. You may get away with less than a grand if you get a particularly sorted example with fresh tyres, brakes etc. and can do little bits and pieces yourself.
Good luck with the search; they're a good car.
Also consider a 964 C2 (the next model timewise) as these have faired a little worse than 3.2s in depreciation terms and are the same cost or less for a newer car of similar condition. You may find the 964 a more modern drive.964 c2 is a lovely car, you will have costs to bear, usually in the first year, but to be honest mine is very very reliable, and the only big costs it has accrued over 3 years is a clutch (done by me) and a set of disks also done by me, including regular services I would guess I've spent 2K over 3 years.
Servicing is a little more expensive on a 964 compared to 3.2, but it may have less age-related issues. They will be roughly the same - certainly not cheap to run compared to a diesel Ford Focus. Even the 964 is getting on a bit. You can use them for daily use, for sure, but you should allow more in your maintenance budget for mileage based expenses. For a 16k budget my suggested alternative would be a 9k Caterham and a 7k sensible car for everyday use.
mds930 said:
I meant running costs for a Carrera 3.2 G50 not the Turbo!
Being a Porsche novice you will have to forgive me I thought 930 referred to the model not the turbo version.
Being a Porsche novice you will have to forgive me I thought 930 referred to the model not the turbo version.
I think 930 was the designation for the generic type 911 of that era. Don't forget that all of the parts were interchangeable between the turbo and the carrera. You could have a carrera bodied turbo if you were mad enough to want one!
When you said 930, I immediately asked myself the question, do you mean carrera or turbo?
As fr the costs, it depends on many things. Not least of which, is how much goes wrong. Another factor is how much you are going to do yourself. Another is what condition will it be in?
Edited to add;
Genuine parts, fitted by a main dealer, are not going to be cheap. It will be a twenty year old car!
Edited by dilbert on Wednesday 21st June 19:48
jamesson said:
As far as I remember the non turbo had a factory designation of 911 (and was the last to do so), and the turbo was designated as 930. Open to correction from posters more knowledgeable than I!
All I know is that there if you buy a fuel pump, or a gear lever, or a rocker cover gasket, the part number is always 930.XXX.XXX.XXX. It's just like an IP address (since the internet was embryonic then I guess they must have been quite forward thinking)
dilbert said:
mds930 said:
I meant running costs for a Carrera 3.2 G50 not the Turbo!
Being a Porsche novice you will have to forgive me I thought 930 referred to the model not the turbo version.
Being a Porsche novice you will have to forgive me I thought 930 referred to the model not the turbo version.
I think 930 was the designation for the generic type 911 of that era..
I think you'll find the 930 designation was in fact specific to the Turbo, but I stand to be corrected...
mach said:
dilbert said:
mds930 said:
I meant running costs for a Carrera 3.2 G50 not the Turbo!
Being a Porsche novice you will have to forgive me I thought 930 referred to the model not the turbo version.
Being a Porsche novice you will have to forgive me I thought 930 referred to the model not the turbo version.
I think 930 was the designation for the generic type 911 of that era..
I think you'll find the 930 designation was in fact specific to the Turbo, but I stand to be corrected...
Well I don't think I could easily argue against the idea Turbo parts were fitted to my carrera, but on the other hand I don't think it's as clear cut as the "in crowd" with Weissach, might suggest!
Edited to add;
I think it might be quite difficult to argue that carrera parts aren't fitted to your turbo!
Edited by dilbert on Wednesday 21st June 19:59
mach said:
Not trying to be clever but the Carrera was designated 911. I believe it was the last model to be so, prior to the 964, 993 etc
Fair enough, but I guess the poor chap was interested in finding out how much it is all going to cost! Parts are going to be key, and many are going to have the designation 930. Hopefully he won't be doing a crankcase though! Clearly he's doing his homework!
As I said, I did wonder.
Edited by dilbert on Wednesday 21st June 20:11
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