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85-86
After much thinking and reading, I'm thinking about getting an 85-86 Cararra. Preferably an 86 Turbo Look Carrera coupe.
Any suggestions, advice or warnings about these cars? How much should I pay for a nice example or 85-86 Carrera coupe or 86 Turbo Look? |
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03-08-2004, 04:48 AM
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Other than a possible early valve guide wear problem at around 60,000 miles the early (84-86) Carreras are pretty much bullet proof. I would think you could get a very well maintained 85-86 Carrera for between $15-18K with the turbo look running you $2-3K more.
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Someone suggested that I do a longnose conversion to get the early look I love. I may just buy an 85-86 and do just that. I even like that idea better than buying an early car.
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Doing that conversion is expensive. The fenders are easy, the back bumper isn't too bad, but the front hood support needs to be relocated which involves cutting and welding.
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03-08-2004, 06:52 AM
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How much $$$ in parts, considering, I'd do all the work myself. Also, I'd have to start with a porsche that have the flares already. Did the Carrera come with flares?
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03-08-2004, 06:55 AM
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here, check these out
Ultimate Backdating Thread Creating a retro porsche- different route 85 Carrera to 73 RSR look Porsche 1973 2.7 RS conversion site?????????
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