Katie,
'bout time a gal stuck her head in this thread ...yep I love the colour too but it's definitely not P-car aubergine.
I have spent my life with these cars - I work with the "product" every day. I can write a VERY LARGE book about the mistakes people have made buying cars that are money pits. Even from those couple of photos this car looks to me very much like a money pit. This baby will get you in way over your head and will dampen your enthusiasm...(gross understatement).
I'm not being rude, but how many 911s have you driven? You've got your Dad's 78 SC; right? Great car, but pretty detuned by other model standards. I would think this Turbo-mongrel would have felt like a lear jet in comparison...score yourself some rides in as many different models as you can so you can make a proper assessment of what you're looking for.
I think you should pass. This is one of those times that being complusive could buy you nothing but trouble. You usually only ever get what you pay for; but in this case I think that would be debateable for all the wrong reasons. Keep looking, learning and asking questions of your Pelican friends. The right car will come along. Be patient, take your time...Rome wasn't built in a day
Cheers,
Lisa