Scottish 964 owners, advise please.

[chard]

My wife cracking up, really no idea of what I want. I did buy an Evo 6RS race car 2 weeks ago at a race meeting, unfortunately the owner thought it would be a good idea to give it one last run and duly wrecked it!

Its a case of seeing what comes up best first. I must say that there doesn't appear to be many old porsches for sale up in this neck at the moment.[8|]

 

[loc944]

Richard, there is a White 964 C2 for sale at a dealer - Scottish Motor Services- in Glasgow, might be worth a look.

As for 944 Turbo's, as Alasdair says he knows of a few for sale that he has looked after, I know of them aswell and they are tidy cars, well worth considering. Alasdair is a Genuine guy who looks after our 944's, he is an enthusiast as opposed to a business.

John, it was Alasdair that was at Dakota with me on Thursday.

Alan.

 

[John H]

ORIGINAL: loc944

John, it was Alasdair that was at Dakota with me on Thursday.

Alan.

Aaah, the problem with avatars versus real names! I have long thought we should all wear name badges at meetings (I'm hopeless with names) and we should have our forum names on them too! []

 

[chard]

Thanks for the heads up, I did look into the 964 at SMS but there's some bubbles coming through which scared me off. I give Alasdair a shout. Richard

ORIGINAL: John H

ORIGINAL: loc944

John, it was Alasdair that was at Dakota with me on Thursday.

Alan.

Aaah, the problem with avatars versus real names! I have long thought we should all wear name badges at meetings (I'm hopeless with names) and we should have our forum names on them too! []

 

[chard]

It's been an interesting week or so, totally wasted my time looking at 2 more "immaculate" 964's with more rust than metal and was chastised by my wife for even suggesting a 944/968. (Thanks to Steve and Alasdair in any case).

So I've started to look at the 996 as an option. Given my budget good 3.6cc appears to be out with my range so I've been looking into trying to get a 3.4 with a m030 pack and a LSD, although I'm rather confused with reference to the LSD option as I always thought the M220 was a LSD but I've been told it's a 40% locking diff whatever that means?
Anyway, I've singled out a 1998 3.4 with 62K on the clock with every invoice and previous MOT that has at least the m030 and a locking diff? replacement clutch at 53K and NO oil leaks for £12K.

I'm I staring at a heart breaking proposition or are the horror storries more of an internet warrior crusade than the reality of owning such a car, and is £12K to steep?

Thoughts and advise very much appreciated.

 

[chfs911]

Normally you sit in the air cooled or watercooled fan club.

You might want to try a new thread if your asking about a kettle!

Always buy on condition.

964 and 996 are quite different cars to drive so you should try both.

Don't rule out the 993 either. Half way house but closer to the 964.

 

[chard]

ORIGINAL: chfs911

Normally you sit in the air cooled or watercooled fan club.

You might want to try a new thread if your asking about a kettle!

Always buy on condition.

964 and 996 are quite different cars to drive so you should try both.

Don't rule out the 993 either. Half way house but closer to the 964.

Would love a 993 with a 15K budget it's not going to happen. I've tried both the 996 and 964 and have to say I like them both in equal measure. Engine failure stories put me off the 996 a bit but then again I had a boxster for 18 months and the only problem I had with the car in that time was a failed bonnet release solenoid and a leaky header tank cap.
I find it quite strange in that the same way I had to wait months before a buyer came forward to buy my boxster, I'm now having to wait months to buyer something else! I think I've just answered my own observation.

 

[John H]

ORIGINAL: chfs911

Normally you sit in the air cooled or watercooled fan club.

No need to be so prescriptive. I've owned and enjoyed both. Also had front engined, rear engined and mid engined. They are all Porsches. (Mid engined of course is best! [])

996 is the unsung heros of the hour. Unloved at the moment, very undervalued, and potentially a great car if you get a good one. Just remember that bad news travels faster on the internet than good news, and many of the suspect cars will already have been dealt with. Lots of 996's to choose from, so look at lots and take your time. have fun!

[]

 

[chfs911]

John's the only exception to the rule!

 

[lauris]

dont give up on the 964 idea,

£15k should get you a genuine car, it will retain is value much better than an early 996,

but it will take some hunting to find a good one

worth just checking the club magazine also as club cars tend to be better maintained, or speak to motortune or george morrison, they may know of one they look after than could be coming up for sale,

regards
scott

 

[John H]

I imagine Phil Raby would know a decent 964 when he see's one.

http://www.findaporsche.com/showroom/4676/

 

[chard]

Cheers Scott, I think I may well go back to the 964 route as I'm not having much luck on the 996 route either. I've never quite understood why some dealers seem to have a problem with providing fundamental details on their stock when you call them (East of the country but shall remain nameless). The good old "come by and see it for yourself"[] doesn't do anything for me and I don't know anyone who would take time out to view a car without knowing anything about it prior to visiting to fore court? Rant over.

Anyway the search goes on.[8|]

 

[kitchens]

There is a nice 964 Cab in the members for sale section .looks a clean car and a unusual but nice colour .
Another one a Burgundy colour for sale in Car and Classic web site a garage in Kirriemuir
Filter out to Scotland only on the web site and you will come across it

 

[chard]

ORIGINAL: kitchens

There is a nice 964 Cab in the members for sale section .looks a clean car and a unusual but nice colour .
Another one a Burgundy colour for sale in Car and Classic web site a garage in Kirriemuir
Filter out to Scotland only on the web site and you will come across it

Thanks for the heads up. I did look at the burgundy car last year but it quite large areas of corrosion on the rear quarter panels so I walked. I did see the cab but to be honest I really looking for a coupé.

I have on the other hand spotted a 1998 C2, with 65000 and a m030 and m220 kit fitted for £12K. Seems not bad but I'm just a little concerned with the 3.4's alleged unreliability issues.

 

[kitchens]

nice one on at members section at present ...worth a email

 

[chard]

Back to the 996, I've been talking to the owner of this one;

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4134269.htm

Seems a good car however although he's happy for someone to inspect it at his home he is not willing to take it to Porsche Edinburgh at my cost to have it inpected there, ie not OBD readings.
Thoughts on this would be very welcome as I had planned to view it on Saturday but I'm worried that there is something not quite right.

 

[simkin911]

Hi Richard, car looks like a decent prospect. However, if he isn't a highly motivated seller I can see why he doesn't want to make the trip to Edinburgh for a ppi. If you are serious about this car, I'd suggest you go see it for yourself. Then consider whether a mobile inspection - perhaps by Stuart Paterson SP autobahn might suffice? Just a thought. Would be a shame to miss out on a decent one but there are plenty for sale I suppose! Good luck with it.

 

[chard]

Hi Steve, your right it does seem a descent car but I'm slight cautious given the level of reported 3.4 996 engine failures. I guess on this one it could be a case of rolling the dice and taken my chances.[&:]

 

[simkin911]

I suppose it's easy for me to ignore the failure rate as I ain't buying! 'Carless' isn't good however.

 

[sulzeruk]

Any 996 N/A engine will be a gamble but the gamble can be minimised with some choice mods or buy one with the mods done.
Alasdair