87 or 89

[MARTIN AIDE]

Would an 89 be the same car as an 87 or were there any changes.Also being the last year would this have any bearing on future values?

Thanks,Marty

[equality72521]

1987-1989 Carreras had very few differences.

[ShakinJoe]

Some late '89's were 964's though.......right???

[equality72521]

Originally Posted by ShakinJoe

Some late '89's were 964's though.......right???

Yes, late 1989 became the 964 but he asked about the value as a "last year" so I assumed he wasn't refering to the 964.

[MARTIN AIDE]

89 3.2 carrera and 87 Marty

[spsfiend]

I believe pre 1989 August production 911 are essentially the same as 1987 & 1988.

[imcarthur]

1987 Carrera 3.2

G50 transmission
Fan & new thermostatic control added to oil cooler
Rubber centered clutch
Power top standard on most (but not all)
3rd brake light moves to bottom of window
New Shift pattern
Larger clutch
Rear reflector includes backup lights
Halogens

1988 Carrera 3.2

15" Fuchs replace phone dial wheels as standard
Other convenience features became standard to RoW

1989 Carrera 3.2

16" Fuchs wheels standard
Alarm system has blinking lights in lock knobs when armed

Ian

[porschenut]

The 964 Carrera 4 was introduced in model year '89, but not the Carrera 2. The RWD version was still the 911 body style.

[4flyboy]

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[4flyboy]

Originally Posted by MARTIN AIDE

Would an 89 be the same car as an 87 or were there any changes.Also being the last year would this have any bearing on future values?

Thanks,Marty

Marty,

IMHO no real substantive difference but there will always be a perceived difference in value for the last year a model was produced. Maybe the guys can give you an idea what that value is. I haven't a clue.

Good hunting,

Scott

[equality72521]

Originally Posted by porschenut

The 964 Carrera 4 was introduced in model year '89, but not the Carrera 2. The RWD version was still the 911 body style.

He's not asking about the 964...

[the]

The 89 also came standard with 16X8 Fuchs in the rear (16x6 in front).

[imcarthur]

The shift fork upgrade was done on all cars built after April 1989, I believe.

Ian

[hcoles]

we have a person over here looking for G50 car... coupe.. the prices for some reason seem to be strong and there doesn't seem to be too many out there. Seems like these are still in the high teens or more for very clean garage queen's.
I have an 89 3.2 - brake light at top of window...redone top end and alll the clutch stuff.

[BeyGon]

Originally Posted by the

The 89 also came standard with 16X8 Fuchs in the rear (16x6 in front).

I thought the 89s came with 16x8 rear and 16x7 front, not 6. I am pretty sure that is what mine has but it's in the body shop and I can't see it today.

[Carrman]

Stock fronts on the 89 were 6s.

So they are fixing your car? That's good, that looked like a nice car, would be sad to see it crushed.

[Wickd89]

Same car in general.
Since '89 is the last year, all things equal, I would buy that one.

Oh yeah, I did!

[porschenut]

Originally Posted by equality72521

He's not asking about the 964...

I realize that. I was responding to ShakinJoe's question and your response...which wasn't quite accurate. Late 89 was not a 964 unless you are specifically talking about the Carrera 4. The rear wheel drive version didn't change body styles until '90.

[equality72521]

Originally Posted by porschenut

I realize that. I was responding to ShakinJoe's question and your response...which wasn't quite accurate. Late 89 was not a 964 unless you are specifically talking about the Carrera 4. The rear wheel drive version didn't change body styles until '90.

Gotcha

[MARTIN AIDE]

the question is do I get rid of an 87 with all issues looked after but high milage for an 89 with half the miles but no history when I could sell the 87 for what I would pay for the 89.Marty