1990 PORSCHE 911 Carrera

MikeRJ · 06-08-2002, 04:39 AM

Has anyone heard of any problems that are typical for this year, make, model?? I saw a post over a year ago on here (can not find it now) about a problem with the clutch or spring plate...something like that. Anyways, it seemed to be the most common problem that happened on a regular basis, is this true? If I recall, someone posted that until you fixed it with some kind of beefed up part, there was a possibility of it happening again. The fix wasn't cheap...12-1300 for parts not counting labor. I was looking for an earlier model for another project car (currently have a 75 911s) but decided to go with something a bit newer so I could skip all the upgrade stuff and have a daily driver. A buddy of mine is going through a big DEEEvorce and needs to get rid of his 90 911 before his wife's new Bo thinks it's a cool car and all he has left is check writers cramp.... I told him that I was here for him and interested..not in his wife, the car!!

MikeRJ · 06-08-2002, 06:42 AM

Does anyone know about this....the clock is ticking for me...
Thanks

makaio · 06-08-2002, 06:52 AM

Well if the price is right, just buy it.

The only problems I know the 964's had, were some leaked at the cylinders and the heads. Then the dual-mass fly wheel problem. But I don't know if it would apply to the C-4.

The 964 board over at the Rennlist, is quite active. I would suggest asking them.

How much is your buddy asking?

LeeH · 06-08-2002, 06:52 AM

Mike,

I think the biggest issue with this car is the potential for a leak between cylinder and head.

Follow this link for more info.

Doug Zielke · 06-08-2002, 06:57 AM

Mike,
Ditto on the cylinder leakage problem. It can be *expensive*.
A few months ago I had the chance to buy a 3.6 motor of a similar vintage from a wreck. The motor was *very* leaky...from all the co$tly places.

Many (but not all) of these cars had their engines repaired under warranty. You need to see the paperwork on any car you are thinking of buying.

MikeRJ · 06-08-2002, 07:23 AM

This is why I love this board and it's members wealth of knowledge....Will find out if it was repaired under Warranty. That's the one thing I remembered reading on this board"the Dual Mass Flywheel" I just couldn't remember want the exact name was. Thanks...

Makaio, I'm pretty sure I can pick it up for $20,000.

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

Dual mass flywheel (see if it has been replaced with a LUK unit)

Leaky cylinder heads - evidently '90 was the worst year for this, and my wrench has said that he has seen cars that just couldn't be made dry. ymmv.

broken distributor belt - you need a vent kit

Other than that, you get a pretty nice ride with more hp, more comfort, and hvac that pretty much works. $20K is pretty good if it is reasonable mileage and condition. I have seen ads for higher mileage '90 cars below $20K in SoCal.

john_colasante · 06-08-2002, 09:23 AM

I have to agree with nostatic (who by the way is becoming Pelican's defacto valuation expert on 911's based on the fact that he's probably test driven several hundred

), $20K is a decent price but nothing to get too excited about. There are others out there at this level.

makaio · 06-08-2002, 09:55 AM

How many miles doesw it have. Like the others have said, I have seen 964's with 100,000 miles go for $19,000.

Since your buddy doesn't want his ex'es new boy toy to have it, tell him you'll give $15,000.