[techweenie]

Yes, that $9500, 227K-mile Carrera I bought needed a couple wheel bearings and the axle bearings were getting loose. It also had some bogus aftermarket chip in it that advanced the spark radically. So it did cost me another $1800 or so to get things right. We call that stuff "deferred maintenance" and "bad decisions by PO." Both will likely cost you money on a cheaper used 911. If you're not a risk taker, you can go for the best vintage 911 regardless of price. As always, in buying a used car, you're buying the owner as much as the car, so look for receipts, and especially mechanics' notes on the work orders.