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Hello chaps... I'm just dipping my toe in the world if Porsche!
I'm a TVR man at the moment, but potentially looking to buy a 911 circa1980s
I'm looking around 14/15k can't go above that!

What should I be looking out for as potential problems? I don't mind cosmetics Infact I quite enjoy reviving a car that's looking a little sad..but I I of course don't want to but ya money pit.
Hope you can help

Rik

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Thanks Peter, yeah mileage doesn't bother me too much, it will be a toy that I will put very few miles on myself, tatty is ok, I like making things look nice, my TVR was a terrible mess, but over the last year I've got her looking nice, on the inside..
But yeah, I'm looking for solid chassis as little rot as possible, and the engine sounding smooth.
I have my eye on a few..and I will take a mechanic to make sure the fundamentals are all good.

Thanks again peter

Rik

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tvrdavid said:

I went from a chim to a 1982 928 and no regrets. Both great cars but the 928 just feels rock solid. I considered 911s but you could pick up a superb 928 for your budget!

I love 928's and if I'm honest I'm torn between that and a 911 as I ha a passion for V8s
I have a wedge, which sounds out if this world.

I'm am thinkin investment as part if this, just feel the 911 may have a better investment quality.?
But, it's a tough one, you have me thinking again now!

Rik

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Hmmmm I'm a bit of a classic man, 80s as new as I want to go really, if I could afford I'd be after more 70s era,
It's not the technical brilliance it's more the look and feel of the older cars.

And the fact ya can have play yourself with pretty much anything.

Rik

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Yeah I like the targa, if I can get mid 80s 911 which ever solid maybe TLC I'd be over the moon...
Goona keep my eye out, and will defo get an expert to check over before purchase is made!

Rik

Anyone want a thunderous TVR 350i ? Ha ;-)

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BeeGT said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Be patient, there are decent and "good value" cars out there with owners who aren't getting carried away with the inflated market, and don't be put off by high miles, a look at this old thread will highlight plenty of good condition cars carrying well over 100k miles. Get the basics right with a solid service record and a pre-purchase inspection and you won't go far wrong.

Thanks for this Stu, and this is the kinda thing I'm thinking, I won't be putting many miles on it, as I work all week and have a car for that, the misses has a Discovery as we have twins on the way

So it's gonna just be the pleasure of owning one and getting out in it as and when!
Incidentally does anyone know if you can get PCP finance on classics??

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What's the opinion I. Air cooled and water cooled?
I've heard some early water cooled had issues with oils seals?

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Well I won't be doing a great deal if mirs at all, it will be part investment, but mainly the joy of owning a classic 911, of course people have different ideas of what a classic is, in my book, mid 80 back is classic.

I have to say, I'm concerned , I've found a couple that look to be good, from the wright up, but could potentially cost me more than I can afford.. Maybe I'm dipping into a market that's beyond me and I should stick around the Triumph markr Tr 6 GT6
Type car... However I don't wanna not buy a 911 and it be fine!

If course I will get a full inspection off a specialist, and I guess that shoulda put my mind at rest..

I guess we will see.

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Sorry that was my lack of knowledge, for some reason I thought the water cooled engines on the 911's started earlier, and apologies for not responding on your 996 comment, but I'm actually looking at mid 80s back to 79 ish
It's not necessarily what's technically the better car for me, just a sound one!

928's will always be in my list... But I think I'm gonna do a bit more digging on the viability of a 911..... He says terrified to death of buying a nightmare!!!

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swindler said:

Or a belter of a 928 with five grand in the glovebox

Ya know re more I read about 911's the more scared I get!
So a 928 could be a possibility.. It does Concern me that I'll miss the v8 growl if my TVR
And the 928 would have that....hmmmm!

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ninjacost said:

I have a 964 targa for sale

I think they are just a bit too modern for me.. Nice cars though!

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graemel said:

With the greatest of respect Rik. You need to find another £10k if you want to buy a decent 1980's SC or 3.2 Carrera. For £15k you will buy a world of pain. Borrow £10k over 5 years and in 5 years time you will break even or if the current market continues it will be worth double your investment.
Dependant upon how anal you are if you want to make a silk purse out of a sows ear and only if you use the right people for the job it will take you £30K to put it right.
Do it properly or don't do it at all.

Yeah I've done a lot if reading in the last few days, and I've come to that conclusion.
I'm getting into a world I can't actually afford.

Think I'm gonna go down the food chain a little, maybe a cobra Replica or I really like a nice example of a Mk2 Triumph GT6
Having said that I'm really tempted with a 928..

Thanks for all your comments guys, it's been most helpful..