buying a 964

[mr_tony]

Anyone here got experience of a 964?
Thinking about a late model (prob K reg to get airbags). Is this a 'good; car in comparison to the early model (l/m reg) 993's?

Also is the 964 cabrio a significantly worse drivers car than the coupe?

Be interested in your thoughts....

[mr_tony]

Cheers domster.

Down to the specifics :

Looking at C2 (Can't see the point of the C4? - is there any?)

Regarding Turbos, the 964 seems to come in two flavours 3.3 and 3.6. Is a 964 3.3 turbo 'worth it' over a standard c2?
I figure this has the older engine setup from the pre 964 911.

Are Turbos of this sort of age best avoided? - or do you just need deep pockets?

Also will a 3.3 turbo be significantly faster than a standard 964 c2?

Do turbos have the same 6k service schedule?

I'm keen to have airbags if I can, but not essential. - I figure only the late model 964's have em.

If you can shed any light on the above I'd be pretty chuffed!

[mr_tony]

A might fine memory you have there domster! Much appreciated.

So in conclusion, I'm better off with a 964, get it chipped / filmed up to 300bhp. Sounds like fun (god knows what it'll do to my insurance, but hey...)

Sounds like good advice, that is until I can afford a late RHD speedster, but hey I'll save for that one...

The driver in me says coupe, but the open air loving sports car streak in me says get a cabrio... Guess I'll have to resolve that one by driving a few..

On that note, I take it you've got a porker, can you recommend any dealers / specialists (in particular have you had any dealings with the 911virgin.com guys?)

Thanks for the advice!

[mr_tony]

Cheers once again.
Strangely was myself looking at Esprits this summer, but decided against, mainly 'cos I'm a lanky git and I just don't seem to fit in them!

I'd be interested in an RS, but think they're just a bit out of my range at the moment pricewise. - Besides compared the the MGF I'm currently driving, even the standard 911 is going to feel pretty fast.

Seen the yellow speedster (yellow looks better on an Esprit if you ask me though...)

Got some mates here at work who use Ray Northway and they're very complimentary, so I guess I might start there servicingwise.

Still half the thinking in going for a porker is that you tend to get back a good chunk of what you paid for it (given you look after it well), so well who knows what in 3 years time, 993RS? ( yes please!!!)


Cheers domster, your advice is much appreciated.

Regds,
Rich

P.S. I love this website Ted

[mr_tony]

tuscan_v8,

I agree with the looks and the rarity, Turbos do look fantastic. However I figure that I'm going to do a fair number of miles in the car, and need 2 services a year (at 6000 miles per service).

I figure that each service is going to cost a fair few quid on a 964 C2, and some more again on a Turbo.

Money that realistically for me is better spend on