911 SC 1980 - thoughts/views?
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So looking to scratch the 911 itch, however going down the classic route I imagine can very risky. Not looking for a garage queen and something that will be run as a daily and doing low miles. Saw the following recently, I assume the dealer has had this car for a number of months and has reduced the price. Lack of dealer website is a concern and only a mobile number, but wanted to focus on the car itself.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Any thoughts/comments? really appreciate it..
G
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Any thoughts/comments? really appreciate it..
G
That one looks OK
Get it checked out/inspected and if it's as solid as it looks then go for it
These, as with most "classic" cars benefit from being used on a regular basis
Keep on top of maintenance and have a back up fund for upgrades/expensive parts i.e. Heat Exchangers
and get on the impactbumpers forum too
Get it checked out/inspected and if it's as solid as it looks then go for it
These, as with most "classic" cars benefit from being used on a regular basis
Keep on top of maintenance and have a back up fund for upgrades/expensive parts i.e. Heat Exchangers
and get on the impactbumpers forum too
You can never tell with the description but you'd need to find out what was meant by...
"The engine was stripped and rebuilt just 3000 miles ago by JCT 600 Official Porsche Centre. During this overhaul all the oil cooler pipes were replaced
at considerable cost and the rear crank seal being rebuilt."
Doesn't sound like an actual rebuild to me. If it was it would include a new RMS anyway.
And as has been noted, that's a whacking price for an SC and not how I'd spend 50k porsche pounds!
"The engine was stripped and rebuilt just 3000 miles ago by JCT 600 Official Porsche Centre. During this overhaul all the oil cooler pipes were replaced
at considerable cost and the rear crank seal being rebuilt."
Doesn't sound like an actual rebuild to me. If it was it would include a new RMS anyway.
And as has been noted, that's a whacking price for an SC and not how I'd spend 50k porsche pounds!
Here's an entirely different take on the 50k SC...
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=2...
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=2...
Thanks all for the replies. The wife really wants a classic, ideally a 70's 911, but prices on these have gone through the roof.. So it really is a 964 or older. I personally prefer a 993, however she feels it is too modern looking.
So what would you chose? It has to be a classic 911 and original, used as a daily, I am talking 15 miles a day max, can be garaged during the bad seasons.
G
So what would you chose? It has to be a classic 911 and original, used as a daily, I am talking 15 miles a day max, can be garaged during the bad seasons.
G
I know nothing about pre 996 but if you can afford that & have the back up to keep it running as a daily driver then your Mrs will be one cool cat.
I can only imagine the kids at my boys school faces as the line of endless Q7, X5 & RRS all pulled away to reveal that beauty.
A bold & brave choice but what a stand out car.
I can only imagine the kids at my boys school faces as the line of endless Q7, X5 & RRS all pulled away to reveal that beauty.
A bold & brave choice but what a stand out car.
Have my 3.2 up for sale at the moment. Can't say I've made much effort recently as the few times I've had it out on the few sunny days we've had, I've realised what a fantastic car it is.
I bought it as just shy of 100k miles as I wanted something to drive and use as it should be used. I think 70k is classed as low mileage these days.
I bought it as just shy of 100k miles as I wanted something to drive and use as it should be used. I think 70k is classed as low mileage these days.
SRT Hellcat said:
I would go for a 3.2 Carrera Sport Coupe
Agree. My first Porsche was a 205bhp SC, used as my daily, in London, and maintained by Charles Follett and Malaya.Although that's a nicely presented ad, I'd be looking for a G50 3.2 Carrera - still one of my favourite 911s - better engine, gearbox, heating, and numerous little detail improvements. But, as advised, buy carefully and have it PPI'd.
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