Turbo buying guide

[Benengo]

I'm looking at a 965 tomorrow and wanted to know if anyuone had any links to an online buying guide? Failing that any good tips on what to look for when inspecting a 1991 911 turbo?

Thanks all

[inkyboy360]

Ask Graeme36S he's had a 965 for a good while.

[Fastlane]

Do not buy a car without getting it inspected whatever you do! Get it inspected by someone who knows 965's (there are plenty of Specialists who don't know them, so be careful). Peter Morgan knows them as do a few other specialists.

965's are great cars (I've got one) but are 13-16 years old now and very expensive to put right if virtually anything goes wrong. For example mine needed new oil pipes which cost £3k; my last service cost me £2k. I know several 965 owners, and they all have expensive stories...

If you are going to have an initial look at it, check for obvious problems (poor paint, oil covered engine, rusty heat enchangers, worn-out interiors, smokey turbo under boost, lifting caliper plates, knackered discs etc.) The heating/ventilation/air con system is very often knackered and is expensive to repair, so check that too. Check the history very carefully indeed and look for recent bills - people often sell them because they know there's a large bill on the horizon...

Budget at least £3k per year to maintain it and enjoy!

Good luck!

Edited by Fastlane on Tuesday 25th September 17:19

Edited by Fastlane on Tuesday 25th September 17:19