Nice gift!!!!
You should ask at least these questions:
does it have a pop-off valve installed (no big deal if not but you would want it done asap $50 DIY, $100-150 not DIY)
does it have carrera tensioners? more $$
does it burn oil, how much?
how does it shift?
any signs of rust? (less likely on a galvanized car like this one but rust is evil cancer on 911s and very $$$$)
since it is a gray-market car, there should be some paperwork proving it is legal to have here (though I know very little about this)
Probably the best thing is to arrange the PPI before you fly there. If there are problems, then you save the trip $.
also the known problems listed in the first reply are true but you should know that the 3.0L 911 motor, when properly maintained is a VERY reliable motor. With the low milage the rubber centered clutch might still be in there, the synchros are probably good. budget for things that need to be done. Even though the milage is low, if the bushing are original they won't be great, all new bushings will make it ride like new.
last thought. A local mechanic that knows 911s will be a huge asset in owning this car and the lack thereof will be a huge liability.
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