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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?

what do rebuilds/clutch replacements etc cost?

many thanks in advance for any info.

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.

Hello and welcome Neil ... air cooled all the way

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

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

what have you bought?

bullett wrote:

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

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.

lindsayhbrown wrote:

bullett wrote:

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?

yup

Welcome to the dark side....................................................the best side

lindsayhbrown wrote:

bullett wrote:

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?

this one.
http://www.performance2and4.co.uk/guides993_n.htm

This is what you want , no messy turbos to worry about and they are not that much slower

Mike

Nice driveway you tarmaced there Mike -

Clive993 wrote:Nice driveway you tarmaced there Mike -

Yes thats the drive- way up to my house ,

Mike