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Originally Posted by maxman
What are some easy ways to tell how much I will need to put into a car after I buy it. Should I look for things like top-end rebuilds already being done, or steer more towards a low mile car with kick-butt maintenance records.
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A comprehensive record is not everything. Keep in mind that these cars are 20-30 years old and lots of items need to be replaced. I have a folder full of items that were done to my car and it still needed a lot. Rubber/plastic/metal items can only physically last so long.
I think my best advice to you would be to start looking for a car. Hard. Get out there and drive as many as you can. Don't feel intimidated that it is a Porsche - it's still just 4 wheel and some metal. Once you find one you like the next step is to have a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) done by a qualified mechanic. You can usually find one by getting in touch with your local chapter of the PCA or this board. There are a few threads on here that give you a list of things to check during the PPI, but even with all of those checked you still may (will :P) need to replace some items on the car. It's inevitable.