Carerra 3.2 Coupe wanted

Meow · Jan 22, 2012

Hi,

Im looking for a good solid one with g50 box ideally, but 915 wpuld be ok.

Budget is 11-14k depending on condition.

Anybody looking to sell?

Thanks,

Rob

Guest · Jan 24, 2012

Hi there
I think a solid G50 for 11-14k is a little ambious. I was the same 4 years ago but spent a few grand more and got something which would only go up in value. 11-14k for a G50 would mean you'll be spending on it.

I've just got a 993 and selling this:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C227601

Regards

Peter

Meow · Jan 27, 2012

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your reply.

Went to see one today, a 88 white one with 104k on the clock. The guy was looking for around 15k.

Few things i noticed wrong, c pillars starting to bubble, couple of bubbles under the front lights, interior was a bit tatty and there was a small oil leak.

The car has had a top end rebuild in the last 30k. If it wasnt for the c pillar rust and tatty inside then i might of gone for it, but decided to give it a miss.

I know i will have to make some compromises, im ok with small oil leaks etc... As long as the body is good and solid. Will just keep looking..

Regards,

Rob

GeoffB · Jan 28, 2012

Have you had a look on impactbumpers.com well worth looking, all the guys are very helpfull and will keep look out for you
Good luck in the search they are great cars

Beaky · Jan 28, 2012

I'd very a few to get a good feel for condition etc.

Where abouts are you in the UK, if near NorthLlondon you're are more than welcome to pop around and see mine - its not for sale as a reference point

chrishak · Jan 28, 2012

You have a PM Robert.

Meow · Jan 29, 2012

Thanks for your response guys.

GeoffB, will take a look on impactbumpers to see if anything around.

Beaky, thanks for your kind offer, im near Oxford so could be a bit of a trek. Any tips on getting a good one? Got the usual buyers guides etc...and can look in the obvious places for rust but i wondered if there are any other real nastys i should look out for.

Chrishak, you have mail.

Thanks,

Rob

GeoffB · Jan 29, 2012

Check out rust thread on impactbumpers one of the guys did a very good write up, does give you a very clear view of what can be hidden
If you search for local region meeting go along members always happy to talk you through pitfalls

Beaky · Jan 30, 2012

ORIGINAL: Meow

Thanks for your response guys.

GeoffB, will take a look on impactbumpers to see if anything around.

Beaky, thanks for your kind offer, im near Oxford so could be a bit of a trek. Any tips on getting a good one? Got the usual buyers guides etc...and can look in the obvious places for rust but i wondered if there are any other real nastys i should look out for.

Chrishak, you have mail.

Thanks,

Rob

IB's are mechanically very strong if maintained well, the condition of the body work and rust are the real issues.
The write ups should have covered these, but Inner sill, kidney bowls, base corners of the windscreen, around the headlights and battery well are the areas to focus on.

Mine has 110k on the clock and told still doesn't need the top end done (£3-4k job) and body work is solid, so they are out there, but you need to take your time, see as many as possible, there's lot of poor/average stuff around, the good ones do comand a premium

good luck

Meow · Jan 30, 2012

Hi Phil,

I guess i just wanted the later one with the g50 gearbox as it has a slightly newer feel, saying that though i am open to a 915 as well... Just as long as its a good car then im not that bothered.

I definatley want a 3.2 though.

There was a super sport widebody that appeared on pistonheads saturday, it sold within a few hours of going on... Market seems to be very buoyant, one guy said to me that the Auzzies seem to be buying alot because of the exchange rate..

Thanks,

Rob

chrishak · Jan 31, 2012

Hi Rob,
No sign of any mail. If there's anything else you need to know regarding my own experience, just ask. I'm on the Dorset / Hampshire border and if you want to look at anything down this way I'd be happy to tag along with you.
Chris

ORIGINAL: Meow

Thanks for your response guys.

GeoffB, will take a look on impactbumpers to see if anything around.

Beaky, thanks for your kind offer, im near Oxford so could be a bit of a trek. Any tips on getting a good one? Got the usual buyers guides etc...and can look in the obvious places for rust but i wondered if there are any other real nastys i should look out for.

Chrishak, you have mail.

Thanks,

Rob

Meow · Jan 31, 2012

Hi Chris,

You should have mail now...

Thanks,

Rob

911 targa · Feb 2, 2012

Hi Rob
I am the proud owner of a3.2 IP Targa which has no rust any where,the interior is showing its age and the engine needs a top end overhaul otherthan that its a great carand still cleans up well,but it will never win aconcours

DaveT · Mar 2, 2012

I bought my 1989 3.2 just over 2 years ago for £12k. It had been well maintained mechanically but bodywork was looking a little tired. I ran it until this winter and then decided to put it into a bodyshop (recommended by my porsche specialist mechanic) and as always with these there was a lot more rust than either I or the bodyshop guy were expecting so don't be fooled if it looks Ok, chances are it will need some work. However mine had done 130,000 miles before it finally needed a top end re-build, which was done last year. The difference was amazing and well worth the price.