1st time classic porsce buyer

[Guest]

Hi
i am terribly obsesed with classic porsce carreras , mainly the 964 modle and early 911 modles (coupes)
this will be my first time buying a classic car so i am very green to what is the main things i should know before purchasing such a car

i have jsut ordered the 964 manual to help me out but if here is any 1 here who is willing to give to give me some advice about owning a car like this , egsample running maintanence of the car , problems often encountered with this model , ect , i would really appreciate it ,,

also if any 1 has or knows of such a car or a early 911 for sale please contact me asap,,

thanks
ben

ben@josies.com.mt

 

[Mark Elder]

Ben
Welcome. When you say you have ordered the 964 manual, is that the "buyer's guide"? (by Peter Morgan) - I recommend you get that - only a few quid (and not many pages to read) but packed with model specific buying tips - helped me no-end.

 

[Porker993]

I would second that - Peter Morgan's book is an excellent way to learn about the various models and help you decide which one to go for. You will have to decide from a bewildering array of different models and options, especially if you are interested in "early 911s" as well. The 911 has been in production for 45 years now, constantly evolving !

 

[964RS]

Welcome to the forum Ben!

I sure that you will be as lucky as I have been with the support of members here and the help and information you receive.

Cheers!

 

[Guest]

hi
thanks for the replies. much appreciated ,
i will make sure i get my hands on the 'buyers guide ' by perer morgan ,... hopefully it will help me decide which modle .

does owning a classic porsche require alot of maintanince ?

 

[ravva]

Ben I believe you tried to contact me regarding my 964? I suggested we speak and this offer still stands if you get time. I also read with interest your other interest, notably music. Slightly off piste but I recently bought Obzen and will be going to Pinkpop this year. Not taking the Porsche though!

 

[Guest]

ay rav

ye i ment to call you regarding the porsche but i am stil lchecking some things out ,though soon as i get the chance i will call so you could give me some more info . you have a gr8 lookn porsche

how is the runnigh maintance on it ? any thing in particular?

by Obzen , do you mean the new meshuggah album ?
it is wicked , that band is amazin ,,

and pink pop , ahhh you get to whch rage against the machine , a band i would love to c..

ye music is my number 1 interest , here are links to 2 of my bands
check em out if you have the time , c wht u think

www.myspace.com/itemband

www.myspace.com/abysmaltorment

 

[Porker993]

ORIGINAL: ItEM

does owning a classic porsche require alot of maintanince ?

It can do, unfortunately. If the previous owners have neglected to carry out essential jobs there can be some big bills. The best thing is to have a Pre-Purchase Inspection carried out by a reputable specialist. That way you will know what you are in for before you buy. If you are handy with the spanners you may not mind taking on a bit of work yourself. It depends what you are looking for, and what is the size of your budget !

 

[Guest]

ay mark

well know i am not to handy with a spanner and unfortuantly do not have the time to stay in a garage tryning and learning , though i wish to

i am from malta , if i where to find a porsche i am interested , this reputable specialist you mentioed , is he some 1 that i could find and b4 goin up to c the car either have him have a look at it or meet with him to c the car ? are there alot of these specialists?

im looking for a preferably pre 73 modle, though thgere are so many porsche modles which i luv

thanks for the replie

ben

 

[Porker993]

Ben - there are lot's of good specialists in the UK, but I don't know of any in Malta, sorry. You are probably looking at over £20k for a decent early RHD 911 these days, and there aren't many around. The Early 911 forum would be a good place to ask.