915 3.2 coupe prices

[_Remi]

Hi friends,

I focused on 964s for a while and I have been a bit out of the loop when it comes to 3.2 prices. What is the current rate for a driver condition 915 coupe in a common color (white, black or red)? Say 100-150k miles.

I am thinking about potentially going from a 964 cab to a 3.2 coupe + 986 / 987 and want to get a sense of how realistic that would be

Thanks!

[Kansas]

$45-55k. I may be bias, but if you’re looking for a 915 3.2, you need to switch to an SC. Better all around driving experience and much more robust engine.

[blau911]

Yes, but the stock 3,2 has more power down low as well as top end, the 3,2 gets 20% better gas mileage, and the engine computer is chip-able...
Just my opinion, but I have had both SC and 3,2 cars. The SC feels lighter and has a more direct feel, but the 3,2's without a bunch of options seem to be a better combination of vintage and modern 911 driving experience. If you want old, get a 65-73. If you want newer, get a 964/993. The sweet spot in the middle for me are the 3,2's. No cold start WUR issues to deal with.
As for price, there doesn't seem like a big difference between the SC's and 3,2 at the moment.
The differences cosmetically are almost zero. Buy the best original condition SC or 3,2 you can find.

[_Remi]

Thanks both, I'll plan 45-55k then.

I am pretty much set on a 3.2 since I had one before (84 targa) and 964 coupe are not reasonable

[Nick Triesch]

3.2 is amazing. My Porsche mechanic says it’s the best engine made from them. He said the 3.2 has Nikasil on the walls of the cylinders which make the bottom end last many years. 3.2 has bigger brakes and more horsepower than the SC. Faster 0-60 times.

[Macroni]

86 w/ 3.2 & 915 8:31R&P






73 w/ 3.2 & 915 7:31R&P

[Nick Triesch]

Holy cow!! Nice cars. I did research before I bought my 85. The main reason I bought the car was because of Motronic. Just takes care of itself.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by Nick Triesch

Holy cow!! Nice cars. I did research before I bought my 85. The main reason I bought the car was because of Motronic. Just takes care of itself.

As long as you carry a spare relay.

[Kansas]

Originally Posted by Nick Triesch

Holy cow!! Nice cars. I did research before I bought my 85. The main reason I bought the car was because of Motronic. Just takes care of itself.

That’s funny. The main reason I bought my SC was because of NOT having the metronic.

[Nick Triesch]

That is interesting, the entire Porsche motoring press said that Motronic was far more reliable than engine management of the SC. They said a great improvement. Very few adjustments. What I found in my research was overwhelming in favor of motronic.

[Rick Brooklyn]

Not entirely germane to this thread but didn't feel like I should start a new one, so... speaking of 3.2 coupes, look at this bad boy. Sold in less than 2 hrs. If Dan J says "I've been working on it for 18 years" that's all you need to know. Someone's got themselves a real sorted car.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/1092819-84-911-coupe.html

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by Rick Brooklyn

Not entirely germane to this thread but didn't feel like I should start a new one, so... speaking of 3.2 coupes, look at this bad boy. Sold in less than 2 hrs. If Dan J says "I've been working on it for 18 years" that's all you need to know. Someone's got themselves a real sorted car.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/1092819-84-911-coupe.html

And a great color.

[Kansas]

Originally Posted by Nick Triesch

That is interesting, the entire Porsche motoring press said that Motronic was far more reliable than engine management of the SC. They said a great improvement. Very few adjustments. What I found in my research was overwhelming in favor of motronic.

The CIS system of the SC compared to the motronic, works on fuel pressure. There is no electrical components. It’s a mechanical FI system designed for performance, not emission standards like the motronic. When the motronic is working, it’s great. But I personally like the mechanical simplicity of the CIS as well as the overall simplicity of the SC compared to the 3.2. I truly believe the SC is the real “sweet spot” in the 911’s evolution as I regard it as the last “true” classic 911, and far more bullet proof and reliable than the preceding generation. If you think about it, the SC was the reason that Porsche decided to continue the 911 model.

[Glenfield]

CIS does get a hard time, but you’re doing your utmost to muscle the pendulum well beyond the other way. CIS is not a performance induction system. It’s an emission reduction system. It runs hot and it runs lean out of the factory. It’s also rudimentary at the expense of throttle response. Stoich -> lean spot -> rich (but probably shy of optimal). There is very little adjustability to get optimal AFR at all throttle angles. Beyond 1980 it is also electric. 02 sensor tells the computer to the change the duty cycle and adjust control pressure to keep lambda.

When it’s well setup, it is a very carefree and a great system for city driving. It’s also performance enough bc the engine is so torquey. I own one and do love it but getting performance out of it is comparably far more difficult and expensive than a 3.2.

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by Kansas

The CIS system of the SC compared to the motronic, works on fuel pressure. There is no electrical components. It’s a mechanical FI system designed for performance, not emission standards like the motronic. When the motronic is working, it’s great. But I personally like the mechanical simplicity of the CIS as well as the overall simplicity of the SC compared to the 3.2. I truly believe the SC is the real “sweet spot” in the 911’s evolution as I regard it as the last “true” classic 911, and far more bullet proof and reliable than the preceding generation. If you think about it, the SC was the reason that Porsche decided to continue the 911 model.

Post a picture of the SC.

[Kansas]

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[Kansas]

[Kansas]

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Nick Triesch

3.2 is amazing. My Porsche mechanic says it’s the best engine made from them. He said the 3.2 has Nikasil on the walls of the cylinders which make the bottom end last many years. 3.2 has bigger brakes and more horsepower than the SC. Faster 0-60 times.

Abolutely !

3.2 Motronic rocks, with just enough complexity for an intelligently run engine without the emissions crap from later revisions, CIS pre 80 is a more basic system but still precise, just not accurate. And then we have caveman carbs which are none of the above ... so ...

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by Kansas

Nice.