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Anybody else upgrade from a 964 to a 911 (3.2)
I had two C4's in the past until I bought my present 3.2. Anybody else done this ?
I guess the other way around is more common. 
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I now drive a 1978 SC... I used to own a 1992 C2...
I lost that as part of a divorce settlement. I've never looked back
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No just the Enema... had i got the T Shirt I'd have something to show for it...lol
Recently I was driving some were with my eldest daughter... She said. Dad it's impossible to be unhappy when you're in this car!  All three of my children live with me.
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I followed the same pattern........
I went from this:  to this: 
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I upgraded and further than that.....
from this  to this 
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Why the change from a 964 to a 3.2? I have a 3.2, and am thinking of looking for a 964, but would like to know the advantages of a 3.2 versus a 964.
Give me reasons to never want to look for another 911! Hey, I love her, but I always think the grass is greener on the other side.
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"wurls Why the change from a 964 to a 3.2? I have a 3.2, and am thinking of looking for a 964, but would like to know the advantages of a 3.2 versus a 964.
Give me reasons to never want to look for another 911! Hey, I love her, but I always think the grass is greener on the other side. " The 3.2 is a much simpler car. Easier to fix and in my opinion more fun to drive. Manual as opposed to power steering and generally lighter. It's like comparing an RS to an S from the seventies. Then if you decide to "back date' the car it's always a viable option with a 3.2. (or SC as in my case) My 964 was a great car but I never felt confident doing work on it myself. I love my SC... It's a great car to work on. Although in my experience I must say Porsche's don't suffer fools. You could backdate a 964... and I'm sure it has been done. But it seems to make more sense to back date the impact bumper cars. |
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[QUOTE=wurls;4540519]Why the change from a 964 to a 3.2? I have a 3.2, and am thinking of looking for a 964, but would like to know the advantages of a 3.2 versus a 964.
Give me reasons to never want to look for another 911! Wurls, here's a good thread for you. You really need to drive a (C2 manual coupe) back to back with a 3.2 and then make up your mind. 911 vs. 964 comparison Dan |
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I got tired of all the electrical crap = sensors - battery drain - seemed like it was always something that was tripping that damn ! warning.
It was (964) a fast car though - when you were going 110 it felt like 70 - conversely it's the other way around in the 911.
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+1 to sc_rufctr
+1 to JeremyD IMO the 911 is a more "raw" fun driving experience. Plus my 964 leaked like a Great Dane on a walk. Nothing money couldn't fix - but why when I could own a 911 with a G50.
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Thanks for the input guys! The 3.2 does seem like a better choice than 964, for the type of person (like me) that hates the thought of there being an electrical nightmare waiting to happen with a 964. True, the 964 might be snappier from torque, but if you live in a place like me where you're lucky to have one place that can fix a Porsche, the simpler the 911, the better.
My 1988 3.2 Carrera is now going to stay with me! Cheers guys!
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Carreras are not immune to electrical issues. You want a car you can fix by the side of the road? Get an early carb'd T. 70 will feel like 110.
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