964 Advise Please

[matrs]

I will shortly have to sell me Elise as my wife and I are expecting our first child. I have had an interest in the 964 for many years, especially the RS! But sadly my budget of £16,000 does not match I don't mind a left hooker. What do I need to look/out for??

Regards
Matt

[warmfuzzies]

Lots really.
Condition, service history, oil leaks, DMF (replaced?), Rust, yes they do.......trust me. Distributor breather, PPI an absolute must, and other stuff I'm sure I'll remember soon.

kevin

[verysideways]

I hate to say it, but check back issues of 911&PW or GT Purely Porsche and i'm sure you'll see a buyer's guide for the 964 from within the last 12 months.

These buyers guides do tend to be reasonably comprehensive, plus you take take it with you when you go and have a look and use it as a reference...

VS

[matrs]

verysideways said:

I hate to say it, but check back issues of 911&PW or GT Purely Porsche and i'm sure you'll see a buyer's guide for the 964 from within the last 12 months. These buyers guides do tend to be reasonably comprehensive, plus you take take it with you when you go and have a look and use it as a reference... VS

I don't have any of these mags, hence me putting a post on here.

[craigturbo2]

try give PCGB ring will advise 01608 652911

[leosayer]

The main problem areas are with engine oil leaks, original flywheel and a distributor problems which can seize an engine. None of these can be noticed from a test drive, you need to know what you're looking for. Best bet is to pay an indipendent porsche specialist to give the car a pre-purchase inspection which costs around £100, they can test for cylinder leaks, that sort of thing.

Bear in mind that an engine top-end rebuild can cost £4000, but is only worth doing if the engine is guzzling oil, leaking everywhere or down on performance.

Other than that, my advice is to buy based on the condition of the car, how it drives and service history, not mileage.

[verysideways]

matrs said:

I don't have any of these mags, hence me putting a post on here.

Both publications have back issues departments you can access from the web - pick the magazine, put in your details, and three or four quid (and a couple of days) later you have a comprehensive guide to what to look for.

There's also Dr. Alex's 964 buyers guide right here on PH:
www.pistonheads.com/porsche/default.asp?storyId=5869

HTH

VS

[david hype]

verysideways said:

matrs said: I don't have any of these mags, hence me putting a post on here. Both publications have back issues departments you can access from the web - pick the magazine, put in your details, and three or four quid (and a couple of days) later you have a comprehensive guide to what to look for. There's also Dr. Alex's 964 buyers guide right here on PH: www.pistonheads.com/porsche/default.asp?storyId=5869 HTH VS

To add to VS`s comment 911 & PW are at www.chpltd.com

[rubystone]

Regardless of all of this, a good rhd 964 will be within your reach at £16k. Or how about an lhd 993 for £18k (or perhpas less????) here...

www.pistonheads.com/sales/detail.asp?i=33544&s=79

[verysideways]

A straight 993 for 18k? No contest, surely?

[leosayer]

verysideways said:

A straight 993 for 18k? No contest, surely?

Depends if you want a proper looking 911 or not

[softinthehead]

adrian crawford does a good 964 buyers guide as a downloadable purchase. the layout is a bit messy in places but the info is very sound, very comprehensive and comes from someone with decades of experience in sourcing porsche. lots of jpegs to illustrate his points too.

you can purchase it via his website
www.performance2and4.co.uk/

[Ork]

matrs,

Get yourself over to www.porsche964.co.uk/ and take a look at the reviews section.

Ork