FAQ or summary of all the 911s market segments?

[brammo]

Originally Posted by kwyjibo

My car hasn't been for sale for almost 10 years. You might remember my user name because I asked if yours had anything to do with a bike at the Isle of Man TT.

Regarding your chassis, have you contacted Mario at VSR in Bow, NH? His shop is responsible for many nice restorations and track preps.

Regarding your current search, as long as it isn't among a long list of problems I wouldn't let 150k miles dissuade me if it was well taken care of (with documentation).

Ah - yes, from the E9 site? I have not talked to Mario..

thanks for the feedback and leads.

[brammo]

Originally Posted by COLB

All things being equal, I think these are some of the best years for "upside":

1989 -- last of the Carreras. Few were made, and they don't current require much of a premium over 87 or 88.
1986 -- Better seats & seating position than 84-85. If the 915 is in good shape, many enthusiasts prefer it; they are lighter than the G50 cars. Some think this was the best year of the Carrera.
1983 -- last of the SCs. The Cabriolets especially; they were one year models (if you like open cars.)
1974 -- Last pre-smog year. S models especially. Light, narrow hips like early cars, and faster than anything until 1984.

Lots of opinions on those -- most more informed than mine.

I keep coming back to this snippet plus the golden rules you mentioned. This is very valuable to me, thank you, just what I was looking for.

Craig

[techweenie]

Hmmmm. from your 'handle' can I assume you're in the electric motorcycle business?

[brammo]

Originally Posted by techweenie

Hmmmm. from your 'handle' can I assume you're in the electric motorcycle business?

Yes, true, sort of . We actually sold the electric motorcycle program to Polaris/Victory, but we do all the technology for powertrain for them. We also build powertrains for almost anything that moves. UTV, small vehicles, ag, marine, aviation - motorsports...

We did however just go 110mph average speed around the Isle of Man on electric 2 wheels

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by brammo

Yes, true, sort of . We actually sold the electric motorcycle program to Polaris/Victory, but we do all the technology for powertrain for them. We also build powertrains for almost anything that moves. UTV, small vehicles, ag, marine, aviation - motorsports...

Very cool.

As stated, $25K will get you an SC Targa with a few 'challenges.' That's probably the sweet spot for your budget. However, if you have resources to do drivetrain or body or interior work, you can potentially get a coupe - SC or Carrera.

[Reddy Kilowatt]

No affiliation. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by Reddy Kilowatt

No affiliation. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

Yeah, that Motormeister provenance is a real plus.

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Originally Posted by techweenie

Yeah, that Motormeister provenance is a real plus.

It may have escaped unscathed, it may not have. PPI suggested.

[Matt Monson]

How does one have a now defunct company "just" provide an engine and gearbox service???

[Matt Monson]

There's a '69 912 that popped up on Samba this morning for under $25k that is worth considering. The seller is even well known around here as a straight shooter...

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

There's a '69 912 that popped up on Samba this morning for under $25k that is worth considering. The seller is even well known around here as a straight shooter...

Oh, man, I'd totally rock that. Except I'd get neutered for buying another car.

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

There's a '69 912 that popped up on Samba this morning for under $25k that is worth considering. The seller is even well known around here as a straight shooter...

I dunno. Sounds flakey to me.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by techweenie

I dunno. Sounds flakey to me.

Well the paint it, but that adds character.

When I was shopping for my car, that exact car was for sale, but in really nice driver condition. I love that color. Too freaking many polo red 912s around.

[Patrick3000]

Welcome to the nut house

250k = GT4, 993 Coupe, 72 911 Targa

If I had to pick one it would be the GT4

Driver - 77 Targa or well used 964 around 25k

[brammo]

Originally Posted by techweenie

Very cool.

As stated, $25K will get you an SC Targa with a few 'challenges.' That's probably the sweet spot for your budget. However, if you have resources to do drivetrain or body or interior work, you can potentially get a coupe - SC or Carrera.

I have found a 79 targa with 120k miles 2 owner and it is 25k. I am trying to figure out the best way to post photos, which I will do in a moment but I would love your guys opinion. If I get the driver solved I can settle down and be more patient on the other cars.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B04FFZ3IfJC_bGJaYTU1V2JJcms&usp=dri ve_web&ddrp=1#

See if you can get to those photos.

Thoughts?

[brammo]

1974 Porsche 911 Targa This one is the 74, which is very interesting... but..

[bobbyp]

Originally Posted by brammo

I have found a 79 targa with 120k miles 2 owner and it is 25k. I am trying to figure out the best way to post photos, which I will do in a moment but I would love your guys opinion. If I get the driver solved I can settle down and be more patient on the other cars.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B04FFZ3IfJC_bGJaYTU1V2JJcms&usp=dri ve_web&ddrp=1#

See if you can get to those photos.

Thoughts?

Are you getting the service history with it?
Current owner seem knowledgeable?

Looks like a fresh a/c compressor.

[SpyderMike]

Originally Posted by Westy

Agreed. Now if someone wants to give me $250K, I would buy a GT40. I'd drive it every chance I had. With the money left over I'd buy,,,um,,,,well,,,,,a Happy Meal!

Actually, you can get a Superformance GT40 for about $125k and then a nice early 1970s long hood with the rest. Oh, Brammo, if you want to check out one of the GT40s let me know. I am outside of J-Ville.

[brammo]

Originally Posted by SpyderMike

Actually, you can get a Superformance GT40 for about $125k and then a nice early 1970s long hood with the rest. Oh, Brammo, if you want to check out one of the GT40s let me know. I am outside of J-Ville.

I could never fit in the GT40's but love them> Have seen the superperformance but never got in one. We used to be the Ultima builders for the US, before we did the Ariel Atom. I would love to to see yours and say hello! We took over the old wall mart building in Talent. If you are ever driving it by, let me know.

cab@brammo.com direct -

[brammo]

Originally Posted by bobbyp

Are you getting the service history with it?
Current owner seem knowledgeable?

Looks like a fresh a/c compressor.

This is a dentist car, he has owned it for 20 of its years, and said it was "perfect" when he got it, all factory services and everything kept current. Always garaged, etc. etc. He seems pretty hands off other than driving it, just loves the car and having trouble with a knee or some such..

I am not looking for a steal, but I also don't want to get "taken".

Has anyone used WeGoLook for inspections, etc?

Thanks