Which Air-cooled 911 should i buy?

[RSD 25]

I've been thinking for a while about getting a 911. But i've already decided that the newer (water-cooled) 911's are not really my cup of tea. I'm more a fan of the classic 911's, the air-cooled ones.

Question is, which is the best one to buy today?

I would love an early one (like us all) but i've always been a fan of the 3.2 Carrera, 930 Turbo & 993 & preferably a good one.

Please fire away other suggestions!

Thanks

Rob

[Expatboy]

My 1996 Targa Tiptronic S is for sale. Newly fixed roof. Buyer collects.

[Orangecurry]

Expatboy said:

My 1996 Targa Tiptronic S is for sale. Newly fixed roof. Buyer collects.

[Orangecurry]

RSD 25 said:

I've been thinking for a while about getting a 911. But i've already decided that the newer (water-cooled) 911's are not really my cup of tea. I'm more a fan of the classic 911's, the air-cooled ones.

Question is, which is the best one to buy today?

I would love an early one (like us all) but i've always been a fan of the 3.2 Carrera, 930 Turbo & 993 & preferably a good one.

Please fire away other suggestions!

Thanks

Rob

Only you can decide, but you could define 'best' for us.

If it's occasional use for wafting, I'd look for a 930 or a 3.2 Supersport (and pay the premium for that gorgeous wide-body), but as an all rounder that you can cross continents in, do a track-day, go to the shops, and still have no depreciation, it's a narrow-bodied 993 you'll be wanting.

[supersport]

All of them are great and its personal preference.

What's wrong with wide-bodied 993? God they look good, about the only thing (other than a 918) that I would swap mine for.

[RSD 25]

supersport said:

All of them are great and its personal preference.

What's wrong with wide-bodied 993? God they look good, about the only thing (other than a 918) that I would swap mine for.

I love the widebody 993's too. Especially the turbo!

[Orangecurry]

1. Personally I think they look 'wrong' - the standard 993 looks 'right' and looks as wide as all of the previous wide-bodied versions (if that makes any sense.

2. they cost more for a car with less ability.

...and start the old bun-fight....

[carcrazypop]

Orangecurry said:

1. Personally I think they look 'wrong' - the standard 993 looks 'right' and looks as wide as all of the previous wide-bodied versions (if that makes any sense.

2. they cost more for a car with less ability.

...and start the old bun-fight....

I'm with you OC having just purchased a 993 C2 coupe with 64k miles at a very sensible price compared to wide-body cars; leaves more in the pot for fettling and getting the car just how you like it.

I've had a 3.2 Supersport in the past and to be honest, I found it a bit agricultural; I think the 993 is the 'sweet-spot' before the newer water-cooled cars, IMHO, of course

[OlberJ]

How much does sir want to spend and what's he going to do with it?

[langdale]

OlberJ said:

How much does sir want to spend and what's he going to do with it?

Were you not selling your 964?

[OlberJ]

Considering it but it's not a for sale post! I'll keep that for the coffee break thread

Seriously though, OP what are you going to use the car for as there's a 911 for all occasions pretty much.

[diverter]

993 hands down .

[boxsey]

if or polishing...993

if for driving...964

Simples.