how is everyone? my name is neil.i have a few questions to ask you aircooled owners.ive started to look at these cars now with alot more interest in buying one.i currently own an escort cosworth and am looking to sell up and get a 911.ive always loved them since i was a boy and feel now is probaly the time.ideally i would like a 930 but as i have to pay for a wedding that may have to wait for a few years so have started looking at the 3.2 supersport.and some of the standard body 3.2's.
questions are along the lines of, what are they like to live with?i know they are old but that doesnt bother me tbh as its a weekend and dry day car for me. what are they like for reliability,servicing and repair costs and parts availibilty?any usual problems they get i should look for?
Hi Neil, I've only owned by '89 Carrera 3.2 for 18 months. I took my time in searching and wasn't put off by a 146,000 mile example that had clearly been very well looked after with all the servicing stamps and invoices for work, a Peter Morgan inspection undertaken by the previous owner and an Autostrasse inspection from myself. So far, touch wood, the only non-routine item has been rear shocks but I know I have a few items coming up if I want to keep the car for a few years such as gearbox synchros, engine mountings and suspension - all part of the fun of a 20 year old sportscar. You won't regret making the step to an air-cooled 911.
cheers for the replies guys. im taking a step down in the power stakes to be honest but i have always wanted an old skool 80's 911. the cosworth aint exactly a cheap car to run and is 17 years old too so has the usual issues of old cars.the 911 will be dry use only and only on days off and weekends.
if i can afford a fairly good turbo i will go that route but a nice 3.2(preferably widebody) will make do till i can get a turbo.
just not sure what running costs are on these cars and i will have to find places to source parts.
autostrasse is only 20 min from me i think.do they supply parts and service?
lindsayhbrown wrote:Hello and welcome Neil, just moving across to the dark side myself, 944S gone, 911 getting picked up on Saturday, I will be asking questions myself
lindsayhbrown wrote:Hello and welcome Neil, just moving across to the dark side myself, 944S gone, 911 getting picked up on Saturday, I will be asking questions myself
what have you bought?
1986 3.2 wide body, can't wait until saturday to pick her up
1986 911 Supersport in Silver (the new red).
2023 Hyundai Tucson in dark grey.
2014 Mazda 2, ZOOM ZOOM, its the wifeys, honest !
Looking forward to the pic's Lindsey.
Hello bullet. Well done for asking here first. Join the club & go out in some & talk to those who have one. Then you have a better chance to buy a good one.
944 lux, Eco car. Off the road more than it's on!
Audi 2.0 TDI Good but rather boring..........
944 now sold.
lindsayhbrown wrote:Hello and welcome Neil, just moving across to the dark side myself, 944S gone, 911 getting picked up on Saturday, I will be asking questions myself
what have you bought?
1986 3.2 wide body, can't wait until saturday to pick her up
Another squashed beetle?
1982 911 SC, Guards Red
2000 Boxster, Arena Red, Savanna Leather interior, 2.5 Tip S GONE
lindsayhbrown wrote:Hello and welcome Neil, just moving across to the dark side myself, 944S gone, 911 getting picked up on Saturday, I will be asking questions myself
what have you bought?
1986 3.2 wide body, can't wait until saturday to pick her up
ahh,just seen in your sig bit.silver.very nice.get pics up asap.ive always wanted a silver 930 myself. ever since i was a kid a first watched no mans land
i have a customer who has a 3.2 supersport coupe in dark grey that he has said i can drive.down side is he has a sub behind the seat and im alot taller than him and cant get the seat back any further ha ha,but i will get an idea when i do drive it.
im also considering buying the buying guide i have seen advertised on the net. one by adrian crawford,anyone on here got one?was wondering if its worth the cash?
996 TT X50 Aerokit Seal Grey
'Flossy' the 71 VW campervan
Wilson the 60 Split screen
Morris the 58 Split screen in 'shed' state
Wilma the Karmann 70's beetle
Jag x type motorway slogger
Nasty 206 pug thing - but great for trashing around in
