1978 Porsche 924, Want opinions Options

[drewvw]

Hello all. Despite the fact that my wife has put a one vintage car limit on me for the time being, the car gods are ignoring her wishes and throwing all sorts of interesting "deals" my way.

One in particular is my buddies 1978 924, affectionately known as the "copper cruiser". He's moving to california and is just looking to out from underneath it for cheap, how cheap i am trying to figure out.


What I know:

1) Needs a waterpump/timing belt. From what i hear its about a 4 hour job.

2) Early 924s aren't particularly fast or handle well, i would buy this car for soul factor primarily. It would be a more fun commuter than my Volvo 240.


What I'd like is some opinions on the car: what goes wrong, is it reliable enough, decent car if i can get it dirt cheap and throw a water pump in there?


Thanks all...Drew


p.s. There's a pic of it in my blog....link in my signature