Should I have bought it...

[Rick Brooklyn]

Gonna flex like a wet noodle.

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[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by Rick Brooklyn

Gonna flex like a wet noodle.

I hear Deez is beginning to have that problem; probably trying to buy some black market Blues right now!!!

[NYNick]

If that chopped 74 is in metro NY stay far away....

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by 1979-930

9:57PM??? ***Forum Booty Call***

***extreme forum jealousy & possessiveness***

[1979-930]

Originally Posted by Rawknees'Turbo

I hear Deez is beginning to have that problem; probably trying to buy some black market Blues right now!!!

Matt just cant keep his mouth shut when you two are together.

[ItzaMe]

Dang guys!! Thanks for the info!!
I DEF don't want a concerted cab yuck..

Also looking at an 89 911 that has an ls6 in it ready for paint everything included. G59 trans, 930 breaks and suspension thing is the ideal project I've been looking for but its on other side of the states. Renegade hybrid kit already installed just needs computer since someone stole previous one. Many might not agree that a v8 should be in a 911 but if the price is right then might grab it. If something blows on the v8 it's a lot cheaper to rebuild then the original motor.

Almost bought a 77 wide body v8 911 with 915 trans that needed work with linkages and he sold for 20k. Car was very well sorted with perfect wheels and color

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by NYNick

If that chopped 74 is in metro NY stay far away....

Nope more west but I'll keep eye out

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by pmax

If the drivetrain is just as well sorted as the exterior looks, yes.

You can always add a turbo later to match the turbo look.

Good call^ 😏

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by 1979-930

Matt just cant keep his mouth shut when you two are together.

Ya' ole' Phat is really talkative prior to the Rohypnol taking full effect!!!

Originally Posted by ItzaMe

Good call^ ��

Always need more powaaaaa! !!!

[thamlin000]

Originally Posted by ItzaMe

Dang guys!! Thanks for the info!!
I DEF don't want a concerted cab yuck..

Also looking at an 89 911 that has an ls6 in it ready for paint everything included. G59 trans, 930 breaks and suspension thing is the ideal project I've been looking for but its on other side of the states. Renegade hybrid kit already installed just needs computer since someone stole previous one. Many might not agree that a v8 should be in a 911 but if the price is right then might grab it. If something blows on the v8 it's a lot cheaper to rebuild then the original motor.

Almost bought a 77 wide body v8 911 with 915 trans that needed work with linkages and he sold for 20k. Car was very well sorted with perfect wheels and color

Found you a car. Spend $20-25k and get this one.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-marketplace-discussion/938093-1974-porsche-911-targa-value.html

Don't screw around with air cooled 911s under $15k. They are just junk and will cost you a whole lot more money in the end. If $20-25k is out of your budget, get a $15k 944/951/968/914/928/996/986. They are all better than a $15k air cooled 911.

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by thamlin000

Found you a car. Spend $20-25k and get this one.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-marketplace-discussion/938093-1974-porsche-911-targa-value.html

Don't screw around with air cooled 911s under $15k. They are just junk and will cost you a whole lot more money in the end. If $20-25k is out of your budget, get a $15k 944/951/968/914/928/996/986. They are all better than a $15k air cooled 911.

Saw that earlier. Wonder if seller will be in same range as those who posted.

I'm not a huge fan of the body cutout vents in the wide body, or the targa.

I think I have a few in mind that I might get and in my price range. Finals just need to be over with so I can go out and check these things out!

[sugarwood]

ItzaMe,

Do you currently own a 911?
What is your goal?
Why are you so intent on buying now? Where are you moving after college?
What exactly is your budget?

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

ItzaMe,

Do you currently own a 911?
What is your goal?
Why are you so intent on buying now? Where are you moving after college?
What exactly is your budget?

Owned a 68 911 widebody last year. Fun car but couldn't hold onto it with a year left of tuition left. I own an s2000 now and a Wrx winter beater and a couple bikes. I have money saved up from working full time as an intern while going to school.

The current place im interning at is making me an offer for full time position when I'm graduating in May. So I will be staying local. The budget is 20k as of now, will be more in the summer but I want to have soemthing ready to wrench on. I don't want soemthing to baby or use as a weekend car.

I have always found deals on everything in life and am pretty patient. I'll be in zero debt after graduating and it's actually a good feeling knowing that I paid everything myself (parents gave me roof over my head and food and I repaid them in some ways also).

So I think I can find a car that will get me even more familiar with 911's and hopefully when I'm ready for the next one I won't lose my ass when going to sell it.

And just got word from another 75' 911 that he would take my max budget number so that's cool and waiting on pics tomoro. Almost exact car that started this thread.

[ItzaMe]

Also don't want to wait till I'm settled for what I'm looking now for right now. I want something that will be a little rough maybe (mainly suspension wise) when km younger since I plan to have soemthing much better when I'm older

[thamlin000]

Originally Posted by pmax

Any Porsche can and will inflict pain on your wallet in a hurry, air cooled or not.

Might as well get a $15K Toyota or something.

For reliability, I agree, nothing beats a Toyota. I daily drive an IS300 5-speed with 239k mi. Great car.

If I was OP, I'd look into a 240Z and when he gets settled into his career, he can add a 911 to his collection. I'm a former and future Z owner.

There are plenty of well-sorted/good condition Porsches (non-aircooled 911s) for $15k that will require upkeep only and not big ticket stuff like rebuilds, rust repair and paint/body. $15k 911s are not in good condition and will need at least $15k (and probably a lot more) worth of work to get them just decent.

[etmracing]

Problems with that car was that it was missing some interior, wrong engine, welded steel flares, and lots of electronics not working. Would be a sweet car when done up, but would cost some money. Unknown body work and engine work can get weird later on, there were some receipts but they were hard to make out what was done. I have done lots of research on what unmolested 911's from 1977-1983 coupes in driver condition were going for this past couple months over here in the DMV area, ranged from 18k-25k. So a 2.7 bored to 3.0 with a narrow body widened to a turbo body in project condition should have been fair at 12k-17k. It was also for sale for over 60days. Carreras are also not out of the question but you must be fast with the cash, or else they sell overseas. I do like 77's so thats why I researched those specific years.

[SalParadise]

Originally Posted by etmracing

Problems with that car was that it was missing some interior, wrong engine, welded steel flares, and lots of electronics not working. Would be a sweet car when done up, but would cost some money. Unknown body work and engine work can get weird later on, there were some receipts but they were hard to make out what was done. I have done lots of research on what unmolested 911's from 1977-1983 coupes in driver condition were going for this past couple months over here in the DMV area, ranged from 18k-25k. So a 2.7 bored to 3.0 with a narrow body widened to a turbo body in project condition should have been fair at 12k-17k. It was also for sale for over 60days. Carreras are also not out of the question but you must be fast with the cash, or else they sell overseas. I do like 77's so thats why I researched those specific years.

There's a reason for everything. i believe the OP has a good head on is shoulders, but when the bug bites it's hard. Get good grades and close out the year. I remember those times, as it made the holidays that much more special in a way. Take the Christmas break to check out some cars. It'll be fun.

[sugarwood]

I personally think OP will enjoy picking up a better car when he's more settled, even if just a year or two from now. I say this since he sold the widebody due to finances.

He stated he doesn't want to be upside down, but there's a chance that will be the outcome when scraping bottom of barrel cars that are very expensive to restore. This hobby is much more enjoyable when you can comfortably afford it.

[SalParadise]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

He stated he doesn't want to be upside down, but there's a chance that will be the outcome when scraping bottom of barrel cars that are very expensive to restore. This hobby is much more enjoyable when you can comfortably afford it.

Words of wisdom right here.

[MAH77]

I saw that car and emailed the owner. The electrical system had me worried and he said the engine was worked over by Air Cooled Racing. The tach wasn't even installed up and down. I thought it a bit strange that he couldn't get the carpet kit installed when it would have helped it sell a lot better.