NEED BUYING ADVICE

jtencer · 05-30-2001, 12:54 PM

Hi Folks! I'm a 914 owner seriously thinking about making the transition to a 911. I read the buyers guide on this site but it didn't really narrow anything down for me. I'm looking for advice or a link for purchasing a 911 for 10K or under. I've heard all the stories of tensioners, air boxes, etc. Is there a consensus out there for a year/model like the 914? Any advice or guidance would be appreciated. Feel free to e-mail me direct at tencerj@spawar.navy.mil.

Thanks,
John

sander · sander's Garage

John,

So can we assume that you want the 911 for both road and track? Would it be for Time Trial, DE, autocross? All of the above?

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'71 911E with Webers
Golden Gate Region PCA

jtencer · 05-30-2001, 02:30 PM

My intention is to find a dependable daily driver. I haven't yet summoned up the courage to join the Auto-X crowd. Still just a lowly spectator!

John

epbrown · 05-30-2001, 03:17 PM

Ten thou would get you a decent early car, which you should be comfortable with if you've been driving a 914. They're known for their quick, torquey engines (I think it's mentioned in the FAQ you read), and you might find an SC in that range. Though people tend to advise agains them, I think you can find some great bargains with the 911S models made from 1974-1977. Some guys have fixed all of the problems with those cars, but because of the reputation of the 2.7l engine they can't get the money back out when they sell, even when they've upgraded to a 3.0l.

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"Everybody wants a normal life and a cool car;
most people settle for the car." Chris Titus
1983 911 SC Targa
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Automahn · Automahn's Garage

John I sent you an email.

campbellcj · 05-30-2001, 03:46 PM

If you're a decent DIY'er (and you must be, if you've had your 914 for long

), then perhaps a 69-73 911T is a good choice for you. Pretty stout overall, and not nearly as high-strung or as expensive as the E and S models. Good low-end torque as you are used to w/ the 914.

If you can find a nice, solid SC in your price range, that would probably be the best best; however, I think you could find a really nice T for about the same money as a comparably "tired" or needy SC. I'm assuming you don't want a tired, needy old car as a daily driver...

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