964 vs. 3.2 again...

964 vs. 3.2 again...

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ChrisG89

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237 posts

182 months

Friday 1st May 2015
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Hey,

I'm looking for my first air cooled Porsche, I've now driven a C2 manual and, today a 3.2 with a G50 box. And now I'm stuck!

I seem to remember the 964 having a bit more power low down? You have to work the 3.2 over 4k to get something out of it, does this ring true with people who have more experience than me?

I liked the 3.2 today, it was a good example that has been really well maintained. It's just that lack of low down power. Although, once used to the car, this wouldn't be an issue I'm assuming?


Any help would be appreciated, I know this topic has been done before, but I'm still unsure.

Thanks

ChrisG89

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237 posts

182 months

Friday 1st May 2015
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The car won't be a daily if that makes any difference?

ChrisG89

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237 posts

182 months

Saturday 2nd May 2015
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I've just realised I haven't updated my garage! Boxster and S3 have gone. The 911 will be replacing a 987.2 Cayman S.


Would price come into for you? For example, the 3.2 I drove is up for £35k, it's a good example, not concours, but all the rust has been sorted and the car was mechanically sound. It also came with one the meatiest history folders I've seen. Most 964 now seem to be £40k. Which is annoying as I've wanted one for a while but needed to sort other things out before changing cars.

I'm edging towards the 964 if I'm honest, it's still a lot more raw than what I'm used to, but still is quite refined compared to the 3.2. I will be using the car for long journeys at times and just running about. Going for a B road blast isn't what I'd be doing the most in the car. If it was, I think the 3.2 would be the ticket!

ChrisG89

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237 posts

182 months

Thursday 7th May 2015
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Thanks for replies,

I've decided on a 964, hopefully found one as well. Just got to agree a price and get it inspected!

ChrisG89

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237 posts

182 months

Friday 8th May 2015
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Looks like the car I was interested in has been sold! It's been removed from the classifieds anyway. Obviously wasn't quick enough!

Search continues!

ChrisG89

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237 posts

182 months

Friday 8th May 2015
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Sounds good, but I'm after manual. Thanks though.

I think I'm just going to have to be patient!