Been out of the Porsche 911 life style for about 10 years, 87 Targa, 91 Turbo, 06 Carrera S, and 07 TT, over the years have sold my Porsches for kid college funds and just life in general.
I’ve gotten to the point in my life where it’s time to get back into the Porsche game but I just can’t understand paying $60K for an 87 911 with 150,000 that is likely in need of an engine refresh or complete rebuild. It’s insanity…….
In 2006 I completely rebuilt the engine in my 87 Targa after broken finding broken head studs, did all the work myself besides sending off the heads to Henry which I think was ~$1200. Spent roughly $3500 in 2006, should I expect to spent $10k in today’s money doing the lions portion of the work myself? Couple quick searches folks are saying $20-$30k having a shop do it.
Is $10k reasonable for a rebuild in today’s dollars, assuming pistons, jugs, and other major components aren’t shot?
Would love to get back into a 930 or 964 Turbo but my god it’s gotten cost prohibitive. Cost of entry is six figures for something needing work.
Please help me understand this market, 87-89 911, $50k to buy the car, $20k-$30k for an engine rebuild, $80k? What am I missing?
Good for you if you’ve held onto your cars for all these years but I might be done with the classic Porsche world, it’s gotten out of hand but I’ve really have the bug again.
Btw If you have a reasonable 80’s 911 for sale let me know
