[LWJ]

SC's are IMHO the best value going for a 911. Naturally, I own one!

Pricing in this economy is about

$7500 for a dog. Or at least a car with a few "stories" that keep it from being right.
$10,000 for a nice, clean driver.
$16,000 for a really really nice car.

Understand that this is my off the cuff pricing. There are exceptions.

What to look for?

1) Give it a good drive and inspection.

The most expensive things are engine, rust, transmission. So pay attention when you are checking it out. I passed on a lovely SC that pinged on me when the seller told me he was running 100 octain race gas. I didn't know how to properly isolate this as a variable so I passed. Also, most of these cars shift like crap as the previous owners don't maintain the bushings very well.

2) Take it to a Porsche experienced mechanic for a good pre-purchase inspection. They will still miss a bunch of stuff, but it should give you a nice general feel for the shape of the car. You will need to do a compression test at a minimum, not all PPI's have this. Leak down test is better.

If you are new to Porsches, drive a bunch before you buy as well as read up here. You will make a much better decision. I may be the extreme, but I took two years before I bought my car. At first, I didn't want an SC. Then I came to realize that the SC is really a perfect car for me. Then I had to find the right car. It took a long time. In the end, I have a GREAT car. It was cheap. I do need to perform some neglected maintenance items but these are mostly insignificant. End result, I am happy. I got exactly what I wanted with no surprises. It is a stylish daily driver that gets comments where ever I go.

Have fun. Looking is half the fun!
Larry