Porsche 911Turbo (85-89). Advice?
Discussion
I am seriously considering dumping buying a 944 Turbo, and getting a 911 Turbo. 85-89 vintage... the 930's.
I saw one on the Strand the other day, just beautiful.
Is it a practical car?
Can I use it daily?
Terrible maintenance cost?
Any advice would be gladly taken!!!
I just want to know this: I will have only one car, is a 930 a smart choice. Social use only, no real commuting at all. Got a bike for that...
I saw one on the Strand the other day, just beautiful.
Is it a practical car?
Can I use it daily?
Terrible maintenance cost?
Any advice would be gladly taken!!!
I just want to know this: I will have only one car, is a 930 a smart choice. Social use only, no real commuting at all. Got a bike for that...
advocatusdiaboli said:
Will this car potter to Tesco's, sit in snarling traffic and then blast down an A'road without making pay through the nose for it?
IMHO, Yes. Off boost, the 4 speed can be a pain - you'll find yourself driving it everywhere in 3rd just to keep it on boost. The 5 speeds are fine in this respect.
I think that the 930 is the next "happening" car
Definitely useable, I had a 1979 turbo which was used every day for the commute from warwick to central london for 6 months (bought a 964 turbo after that). Couple of tips heating system / primitive air-con is CR*P, demisting capability non exisistent,brakes need warming up, 4 speed on boost is hilarious and doesn't take too long to get used to. Watch those Imprezas melt. Also flames out of exhaust very good special effects at night
It really depends how you set the car up. If you plan to keep it for a while you may consider converting to EFI which can be done cost effectively if you want a cheap solution, or money no object (if you want ultimate performance). Both significantly improve fuel efficiency.
You can in the interim set the CO2 lean, but this limits the mods you can apply before going too lean...
You can in the interim set the CO2 lean, but this limits the mods you can apply before going too lean...
Are the fuel bills really that high for a standard car?
I'm pretty sure that 5 speed was only introduced on the last models in 1989, but something tells me that the SE versions from 1986 had the 5 speed too - can anyone else confirm that???
Cost-wise, anything from £15k to £30k for cars that are in good condition.
I'm pretty sure that 5 speed was only introduced on the last models in 1989, but something tells me that the SE versions from 1986 had the 5 speed too - can anyone else confirm that???
Cost-wise, anything from £15k to £30k for cars that are in good condition.
I intend to run my car as totally stock.
The only thing I would be interested in improving is the fuel effeciency
So what is the solution to this binge drinking!?
Any simple chipping solutions?
My passion for cars stretches to both form and function, but unfortunately my knowledge does not stretch to the mechanics! So, do keep it simple O' Yoda!
I think a 5 speed is a must...
The only thing I would be interested in improving is the fuel effeciency
So what is the solution to this binge drinking!?
Any simple chipping solutions?
My passion for cars stretches to both form and function, but unfortunately my knowledge does not stretch to the mechanics! So, do keep it simple O' Yoda!
I think a 5 speed is a must...
There is one possible solution..dare I say it, if fuel economy is a huge concern.
You could get a 911 3.2 supersport 1986-89...basically these are a turbo bodied car with the normally aspirated carrera 3.2, 231 bhp engine...The downside is it handles and brakes slightly less well than a standard carrera 3.2. you should be able to get slightly north of 20 mpg in one of these,,,,if that is still too juicy I have heard good things about small french diesel hatches in terms of economy
You could get a 911 3.2 supersport 1986-89...basically these are a turbo bodied car with the normally aspirated carrera 3.2, 231 bhp engine...The downside is it handles and brakes slightly less well than a standard carrera 3.2. you should be able to get slightly north of 20 mpg in one of these,,,,if that is still too juicy I have heard good things about small french diesel hatches in terms of economy
advocatusdiaboli said:
I am seriously considering dumping buying a 944 Turbo, and getting a 911 Turbo. 85-89 vintage... the 930's.
I saw one on the Strand the other day, just beautiful.
Is it a practical car?
Can I use it daily?
Terrible maintenance cost?
Any advice would be gladly taken!!!
I just want to know this: I will have only one car, is a 930 a smart choice. Social use only, no real commuting at all. Got a bike for that...
Practical - ummm - wouldn't recommend as a daily driver esp in the winter!
Maintenance - allow 2K+ on average with the ocassional 3K sting when things go wrong.
MPG - 16 to 20
5 speed box is smoother but the 4 sp is fine when you get used to it.
Huge smiles per miles even in stock form. try a 1 bar boast spring ;-)
Get it inspected before you buy. Prices from 15 to 25K. Have a contingency budget upfront to sort out any detail stuff/gremlins.
ENJOY.
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