964 Turbo LHD Vs RHD

[Benengo]

Been looking for a RHD for ages but so far very little. I'm thinking about going for the Left hooker option but am a bit reluctant. What sort of price do they go for and what’s it like to live with a LHD motor on UK roads?

[hoges11]

lived with a lhd 964 for two years without a problem, in fact the driving position was a great improvement. my turbo II is RHD but only because the wife insisted, bit rich as she only drove it once. if I ever remarry all my cars will be lhd as the discount is too good to miss!

[wildoliver]

Yep, more legroom, better sitting position, plus the benefit the car was designed to be LHD, oh and cheaper

At the end of the day LHD in this country especially if the car is quick is easy, Rhd abroad PITA!

[Benengo]

So what kind of discount should I expect… in terms of a percentage?

[gregorio!]

I've had my LHD 964 since '02. Its easy to live with 95% of the time. My only gripe is those situations where you need to take a ticket from a barrier machine thing.

[wildoliver]

Yep second the ticket barrier thing.

I don't really think there is a set percentage, it just goes on the car, I'm selling a LHD 964 c2 and I'm pitching it around the 10.500 mark, I would say a similar RHD would probably 11-12K, on a 996 it might be 5k, basically just go and look at the cars, pick on condition and mileage not lhd/rhd.

[hoges11]

On a 964 Turbo II 3.3 good RHD £22K-£26 Good LHD £18K-£20K ish so gap around the £5k mark I'd say

[Jappo]

Once you get used to it my opinion is that it is better than RHD, it is more natural somehow to change gear with your right hand - assuming you are right handed I guess - but the bottom line is that once accustomed you forget about it completely and enjoy much more car for much less money.

[phelix]

I think a 20% reduction seems to be an average figure.

Bear in mind that from the 986/996 onward the car's much more symmetrical and the pedal offset and legroom issue are no longer valid. Hence LHD for the 986/996 is probably less desirable to most UK buyers. (And I drive a LHD 993tt.)

Edited by phelix on Tuesday 21st August 22:01

[tertius]

phelix said:

I think a 20% reduction seems to be an average figure.

Bear in mind that from the 986/996 onward the car's much more symmetrical and the pedal offset and legroom issue are no longer valid. Hence LHD is probably less desirable to most buyers.

But for a 964 its very relevant.

I have a LHD 993, and specifically looked for and bought a LHD car. If I were looking for a 964 I would also want to buy LHD. Ignoring the "market" valuation with an air-cooled car I would actually value LHD over RHD - and indeed I did, since I bought in Germany (where there is no discount for LHD ) and imported.

[sleep envy]

all good points plus you have a bigger market when you come to sell on

[ian964]

I've just changed from a RHD to LHD 964, and it just isn't an issue. The driving position is better in LHD, and it doesn't take long to get used to changing gear with the other hand. Haven't yet experienced the ticket barrier thing.

[Crimp a Length]

Had a mint 92 965T2 LHD sold for 22k a couple of yrs ago.
Main reason was, yes i agree with the better driving position etc, but thought it was a waste of all those ponies when you cannot see round the vehicle in front to overtake. On the plus side didn't take as many risks.

[sleep envy]

Crimp a Length said:

it was a waste of all those ponies when you cannot see round the vehicle in front to overtake

did you not find changing your road positioning or hanging further back before the overtake made any difference?

[Crimp a Length]

sleep envy said:

Crimp a Length said:

it was a waste of all those ponies when you cannot see round the vehicle in front to overtake

did you not find changing your road positioning or hanging further back before the overtake made any difference?

Yup Ric did that and depending on the road this is an option, but the narrow roads and busy traffic IMO do not lend themselves to LHD, this is a personel opinion as i have tried it, its a balancing act really.
i suppose if i was after some sort of track tool like a GT3 or RS wouldn't have as bigger problem with it