Considering a classic Porsche
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My advice is only get one if you have a garage (with power) to keep it in when not using it. Because of their age they don't do well if left exposed to the elements all the time and the battery goes flat very quickly if the car is not used regularly. Having a garage to protect it and keep the battery trickle charged so that it's all ready to go when the mood takes you, makes it a far more enjoyable experience.
Not driven one as yet. Not the easiest thing to get a drive of, esp considering the time of year.
My previous cars have had a simple dial isolator for the battery positive. I'd assume that would be adequate for protecting it.
I do have a garage but sadly no power supply and not possible to fit one.
My previous cars have had a simple dial isolator for the battery positive. I'd assume that would be adequate for protecting it.
I do have a garage but sadly no power supply and not possible to fit one.
Rick101 said:
Not driven one as yet. Not the easiest thing to get a drive of, esp considering the time of year.
My previous cars have had a simple dial isolator for the battery positive. I'd assume that would be adequate for protecting it.
I do have a garage but sadly no power supply and not possible to fit one.
I've never had any issues with weak battery and the Carrera 3.2 whilst garaged has never been trickle charged. It even once started after no running for 5-6 months. All I tend to do is run her for an hour every week even if its just idling in the garage. Very robust and reliable car. All it has is an immobiliser no alarm. If its nice outside always give her 1 to 2 hour run.My previous cars have had a simple dial isolator for the battery positive. I'd assume that would be adequate for protecting it.
I do have a garage but sadly no power supply and not possible to fit one.
The 964 has an alarm and immobiliser and needs a trickle charge every 3-4 weeks to keep the battery in tip top condition. The alarm is a drain and I wish it wasn't installed.
n12maser said:
disconnecting the 964 battery (negative terminal) will not set off the alarm, it's fine.
just unlock the car first obviously!
Agree with you on the 964 alarm. Indeed because mine had to sit outside all the time I would disconnect the negative lead when not using it for an extended period. As regards, locking/unlocking...you can unlock the drivers door with the key without power but you can't lock it. It's like that just in case the battery goes flat while the car is locked. So, I used to leave the bonnet open, lock the car with the key, disconnect the battery and then close the bonnet. That way the car stayed locked while not in use but I could get back in by using the key in the drivers door lock.just unlock the car first obviously!
great tip, will consider doing this when I l soon lay up the 993 for the winter months.
last winter I disconnected the battery and just left it unlocked whilst pulling the DME relay, but did later wonder whether that would affect my ability to claim on insurance if it happened to get stolen, i.e. that the car wasn't locked and/or alarmed.
last winter I disconnected the battery and just left it unlocked whilst pulling the DME relay, but did later wonder whether that would affect my ability to claim on insurance if it happened to get stolen, i.e. that the car wasn't locked and/or alarmed.
. Hopefully we will see it on some runs very soon.
g7jhp said:
I've owned two 3.2 Carrera's and they are reliable and easy to repair/maintain.
The big concerns are RUST, RUST and RUST especially around the kidney bowls behind the door shuts where much is sprayed up by the rear wheels as there is no wheel arch liners. And it costs to chase rust out of a car once it's in.
I'd check if it's had a top end rebuild, if gearbox has needed work, when suspension was done and being a targa look for signs of water leaks (the targas tops can be a pain if not sealing properly).
Get it inspected by a reputable specialist.
Worth joining ImpactBumpers.com to read up more on them, you might even find a car there.
+1. Headstuds went on mine, so always worth checking they have been replaced. The big concerns are RUST, RUST and RUST especially around the kidney bowls behind the door shuts where much is sprayed up by the rear wheels as there is no wheel arch liners. And it costs to chase rust out of a car once it's in.
I'd check if it's had a top end rebuild, if gearbox has needed work, when suspension was done and being a targa look for signs of water leaks (the targas tops can be a pain if not sealing properly).
Get it inspected by a reputable specialist.
Worth joining ImpactBumpers.com to read up more on them, you might even find a car there.
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