1981 911SC new buyer advice needed

[kjchristopher]

Originally Posted by 911Hopefull

Does anyone know how these generation SC’s fare in a California smog test?
The car is out of state and doesn't require a smog test, I would need one done.

No problem on my daily driver 82.

[911Hopefull]

All,
Thank you so much for all the info/advice.
I'm thinking that finding a 911 in CA would be a wiser choice for me.
I'm interested in learning more about these cars, and I actually want to get my hands dirty,
however my wrenching skills have a long way to go!

@Dooodahman
Not crappy advice at all!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Dooodahman

If $30k sounds like a lot of money for a car that works, how does pissing away $20k on a car that doesn't sound?

Like I said, my advice is crappy.

+1 on the spend comment.

Your advice is at least worth what 911Hopefull paid for it.

[Dooodahman]

Originally Posted by 911Hopefull

I'm interested in learning more about these cars, and I actually want to get my hands dirty,
however my wrenching skills have a long way to go!

Then you are in the right place and in excellent hands. The amount of knowledge you will find on this board is surpassed only by the willingness of its participants to help those in need. (And I do NOT include myself in the "knowledge" part - but I'm happy to help whenever I can.)

Best of luck to you. And do stick around. Might as well learn something while your waiting!