Hi - I'm new to the forum, and not yet even a Porsche owner. I've got a fair amount of auto experience, having restored mid-60's mustangs and Shelbys, and early 70's Alfa Romeos over the past few years.
But it's time to step up to a Porsche. At 6' 2" I'm really too tall for the Alfa spiders, and I am tiring of their consistent lack of reliability.
I have a low purchase budget of $10,000 to $15,000. I'm told that I should be looking at the 1978-1983 911 SCs. While I'm not planning to track this car, I would like a reliable driver with streetable performance.
Good choice? I drove a Targa today, but like the roof line of a coupe best.
Best place to look? I'm wary of eBay, unless I can pay for a PPI from across the country...
As I plan to drive this car regularly, I'm not looking for a trailer queen. Just the opposite. Actually, I'm thinking that a high mileage car that's had the engine & transmission rebuilt as well as regular service would be a good, affordable option.
Thanks for advice you might give this newbie!
Dickson