What to look out for in late 80's 3.2
Discussion
Been said many times, but RUST. Danger areas include around screen, inner sills, door shuts / front of rear wheel arch. They all have it to some degree unless repaired - you just can't see it.
Seized heater boxes
Smoky engines in need of rebuild (top end at least).
Shrunken rubbers on doors / windows
Plus all the usual 30-40 year old car stuff.
I loved my first 3.2 (bought in 1992) but could not rediscover the love when I bought another one a few years. If felt old and heavy (but was comparing it to a 1970 911S which I also had which was fab). If I was getting back into an air cooled 911 I would either go older (I think the 911SC is still good value), or later (964). But we all like different things.
Seized heater boxes
Smoky engines in need of rebuild (top end at least).
Shrunken rubbers on doors / windows
Plus all the usual 30-40 year old car stuff.
I loved my first 3.2 (bought in 1992) but could not rediscover the love when I bought another one a few years. If felt old and heavy (but was comparing it to a 1970 911S which I also had which was fab). If I was getting back into an air cooled 911 I would either go older (I think the 911SC is still good value), or later (964). But we all like different things.
Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff