Converting a 3.2 to 964

[ajwchen]

Has anyone used the kit offered by Design 911 or Porschshop to 'upgrade" the look of a 3.2, how easy are they to fit? How authentic they look and is it reversible? Any regrets? I love my 3.2 and am scared of the mechanical worries of actually owning a 964!

[stuttgartmetal]

Itll knock the value straight out of your car.
Who would buy it when 964's are the same money ?
Leave it as it is.

[hoges11]

I prefer the 964 for its modern drive, increased power, abs, in fact many things but not its looks, would be such a shame to change a classic looking car like the 3.2 into some sort of half and half

[Ranger 6]

Agree with the others - why change the look when it's the suspension that was the biggest change?

A good 3.2 is far better than a 964 look-a-like!

[madmoog]

Don't be scared of the "mechanical worries" of owning a 964, most, if not all should have been sorted by now.

I was initially cautious untill I read up on it, there were a few problems 15 years ago and a couple of things to check but ather than taht they are fine

[graeme36s]

Probably not what you want to hear but as reiterated above if you want a 964 then chop the 3.2 and go buy one. Don't go body kit and 17" cup wheels.

[911cck]

Ditto the above!

[hoges11]

Double ditto, didnt have a single issue with my 964, truly great car

[Marki]

ajwchen said:

Has anyone used the kit offered by Design 911 or Porschshop to 'upgrade" the look of a 3.2,

I dont think it would upgrade your 3.2 the 964 is ugly compared to the 3.2

[Crimp a Length]

Are you on drugs by any chance?
Don't ruin a classic car, this is what Chavs do to 1 litre Corsa's for fecks sake.

[g7jhp]

A decent 3.2 Carrera is worth as much if not more than a standard 964 as there are less good ones about.

Most 964s will have had the early reliability problems corrected by now and you'll be looking at making sure the whole car is in good condition.

If you want the 964, updated handling, ABS, slightly more power and newer feel I'd suggest you sell your 3.2 Carrera and buy a 964.

Please don't wreck a 3.2 which someone else could enjoy.

[ajwchen]

OK, point taken!
3.2 stays as it is (without the whaletail)

[stuttgartmetal]

At last.

[graeme36s]

beautiful !

[nine6four]

Looks like it already drops as much oil as a 964


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[jamesson]

That looks rather like my old 3.2...

[anonymous-user]

Good choice not to modify it! Would have been both an ethical and financial disaster.