Back and shopping for my last 911 - please advise on G15 or G50

[JCFL]

Hello Guys,

I am writing from Eastern Canada (New Brunswick). I was active on the site until 2017 when I sold my 1982 SC, chiffon white. With regret. I bought it in Chicago, IL and drove for 7 years - it served me very well.

I had bought my first Porsche near Ottawa, Ont. - 1984 Carrera, tremendous car, sunroof less coupe, very light. Drove it for 3 years after changing the pressure plate the very first spring I had it - great learning experience. Lost the car to an accident brought on by a health condition.

Both cars served me very well and in 10 years, I never once went to the garage. Did all maintenance and repairs myself. I was very proud of that because I was never "mechanically" inclined so to speak. 101 projects for your Porsche was my bible, and this site was my number one reference.

I am writing to poll the readers about a tough question I am facing - should I go for the G15 or the G50 transmission ?

I am considering 911s from 1980 to 1988. I appreciated my 1982 SC and my 1984 Carrera. Somewhat similar in weight and driving feel.

However, I am now also considering the heavier models from 1987 and 1988 with the G50 transmission and the electric seats. Please note that for me this is a daily driver 8 months of the year, about 12-15,000 miles per driving season.

I would be happy to read your comments on the difference in driving feel. Should I stick with the light G15 transmission cars, or the G50 is OK to go to ?

Thanks a lot for your comments.
Jacques Lanteigne
I have added photo of the 2 Porsches that gave me great pleasure over 10 years.

[JCFL]

I have read the 915 vs 950 thread, and another similar. Thanks all for your previous comments.

[s5uewf]

I think the 915 weighs less, and if that is not an issue, then I personally would pick the G50. I had an 88 Carerra with the G50 and it was a very nice transmission, especially compared to the 930 in my turbo (which is very similar to the 915).

There is a clutch shaft bushing issue you may need to retrofit, but it is a simple procedure, imho. Otherwise - a lot less maintenance, and easier to shift for me.