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911 Lust, I'm thinking about committing a sin... |
mike_the_man |
Jun 12 2009, 11:50 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Hi all,
Ever since I can remember I've lusted after 911s. I bought the 914 more as stepping stone on the road of Porsche ownership, but I've really come to love the 914. In any case, a 911 has come up for sale locally, and I'm thinking about selling the 914 to buy the 911. I know it's probably a sin, and I know I probably shouldn't do it, but I'm seriously thinking about it. I still have to take a close look at the 911 to determine if it's worth my time. And that brings me to the point of this post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have a few questions about 911s. The car I'm looking at is a 76, but at some point it's had a rebuilt 3.0l installed, along with a rebuilt transmission. Since I know next to nothing about sixes, are there any visual clues to confirm that this is indeed a 3.0l, and not the 2.7. Is there a range of engine #s that the 3.0l should fall into? I'm not sure what shop rebuilt the engine, but I plan to get those details tonight, and I'll probably be posting another question regarding the shop. Also, I'm guessing that a non-stock engine would de-value the car? Personally I would prefer the 3.0l over the 2.7, but I imagine resale would probably be negatively affected by this. Anything else I should be aware of that is specific to the 76s? I've looked at the buyers guide on Pelican. Sorry for the long rambling post! Thanks all, |
GeorgeRud |
Jun 12 2009, 07:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've owned a 75 911 targa, and an 87 911 cabriolet, and both were fun cars, but the 87 definitely let you feel the weight. I owned them when our kids were small and we needed a back seat. When they outgrew the back seats, out went the 911s. Hopping back into the 914-6, it feels like a hummingbird! Hopping into the GT conversion, it's just as quick as the 911s, but handles nicer. You can be really stupid in a 914 and get away with a lot that an early 911 would bite you for!
I need the removeable top for headroon, so a coupe or a sunroof were never options for me, but I only drive them in the nice weather anyway. I'd look for the best car you can find, but if I was looking for a daily driver, I'd try to get an 87 or later with the Motronic injection and the G50 gearbox. Other than valve guide issues, they are pretty much bulletproof IMHO. ps Yes, the targas do leak. |
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