What about this one? Input please
 

Found this 1985 Targa in the Autotrader. Looks pretty good, owner says it leaks 10 drops of oil in 4 months. Any thoughts?? What is 3.4 MAHLE???????THanks!

This Car's Details
Price $13,900
Mileage 125,000
Exterior Color Black
Interior Color Black
Body Style Convertible
Doors Two Door
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Trans. Manual
Fuel Type Gasoline
Drive Type 2 wheel drive
VIN WP0EB0913FS161483

Comments
Porsche 911 Targa in excellent mechanic condition. Runs great. Rebuilt engine, transmission, clutch at 106,000 Miles ($13,000 invested). 3.4L MAHLE (Porsche original high compression ratio pistons), sport seats, halogen lights, performance chip, sport shift, MOMO shift nob. Original paint (has chips on the front). Receipts since 1998.

Options Installed
Alloy Wheels; AM/FM Radio; Cruise Control; Compact Disc Player; Power Seats; Leather Seats; Power Windows;

Sounds like it's worth a look. The "3.4 Mahle" refers to the engines displacement being increased via factory Mahle 3.4L pistons & cylinders (not cheap). I'd ask where the rebuild was done, and verify the receipts before going any further though.

How About this one?
 

1979 Porsche 911 SC $13,600

Mileage 89,500 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
Body Style Convertible Transmission Manual
Doors 2 Condition Excellent
Drive System 2WD VIN 9119211739
Exterior Color Gold Listing Date February 2, 2004
Interior Color Tan
Features: A/C: Front, Alloy Wheels, Bucket Seats, CD Player, Cruise Control, Fog Lights, Leather Interior, Power Windows, Premium Sound, Rear Window Defroster

Additional Selling Points: 1979 PORSCHE 911 TARGA, A very well taken care of Porsche. FUN TO DRIVE, Paint in excellent shape, ALL original, TARGA TOP is NEW, CD/MP3 player, 2nd owner, looks and drives perfect. Email for more pictures. Harkonenn@yahoo.com

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1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa Exterior Color RED

PORSCHE 1983 911 SC Targa red/blk, gd cond $9950. 925-253-0938 (cheap but i would call to see why it is so cheap)

1980 Porsche 911 SC $13,500


Mileage 90,000 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
Body Style Convertible Transmission Manual
Doors 2 Condition Excellent
Drive System RWD VIN 91A0144101
Exterior Color White Listing Date October 3, 2003
Interior Color Blue
Features: Cassette Radio, Bucket Seats, Power Windows, Leather Interior, Rear Window Defroster, Fog Lights

Additional Selling Points: Beautiful 911SC-Targa. Garage-kept, summer- weekend driven. High-performance rear brake rotors (slotted and cross-drilled), showroom condition. Recent engine work completed including new belts, hoses and oil lines - very clean. Passed emission test June 2003. All service records available. "Car-brella" and new premium car cover included ($400 value). Email for more interior and exterior photos. 310-401-4895

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It looks like you have tons of choices - buy them all and decide which one you like better after. Run the VIN on carfax to see if anything shows up. As a targa owner they are alot of fun especially at sunrise with the top off and open roads on the way to work.

Ed:

That is a very low mileage rebuild there. May be an indication of neglect. But of course, all other areas are cheap to take care of, if the engine and trans are redone by a reputable shop. Receipts!

The 13k 'invested' :rolleyes: may indicate a decent shop.

I'd rather take a car that is still together with similar mileage for a similar price, but this may be a good deal. It has enough miles on it since the work to show that it was a decent job. :D

George