Question for my Boxster S/ Porsche friends! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jmatta · 07-07-2010, 01:36 PM

Example of what could be a fun car...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porshe-1973-911-RS-Replica-3-2L-Engine-A-C-Pwr-Windows-/200492582266?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2eae4a057a#ht_500wt_1182

kyleturner2020 · 07-07-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

Example of what could be a fun car...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porshe-1973-911-RS-Replica-3-2L-Engine-A-C-Pwr-Windows-/200492582266?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2eae4a057a#ht_500wt_1182

WOW! Thank you for all of your input! I am having trouble deciding which model to get. I will also check into 964.

I love my S, it is a wonderful, fast, comfortable car. I am looking for this 2nd Pcar to be a bit more raw. Looking basically for a great motor and great handling, don't care much about fancy options but I do need some type of AC. Targa is the only thing I am 100% sure about at this time.

I dont really have time for track events, but am not against having a "track built" car.

Thanks again, and I will check out the pelican site!

Kyle

kyleturner2020 · 07-07-2010, 08:38 PM

1973 emerald green is looking so good...

jmatta · 07-08-2010, 08:08 AM

Here's my interpretation of an early 911. They are quite raw compared to a Boxster or later 911 variant...but that's the fun; under 2200 lbs versus 3000+.

kyleturner2020 · 07-08-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

Here's my interpretation of an early 911. They are quite raw compared to a Boxster or later 911 variant...but that's the fun; under 2200 lbs versus 3000+.

Wow! That looks unbelievably similar to what I have in my head.....GREAT LOOKING CAR!!!

I need that!

Kirk · 07-08-2010, 01:41 PM

I think you'll find the prices on late 60's and early 70's 911's out of sight. The early 911's have really been appreciating a lot over the last few years. That makes it a lot harder to find a good buy. Looking at these early cars you may want to consider a 912 - 4 cylinder instead of 6, but still fun. I don't believe that the ridiculous appreciation has caught up to the 912's yet. I've got a '72 914 that's very "raw" and great fun to drive, so that's something else to consider, just be smart as there are a lot of junker, rust bucket 914's out there.

If my heart was set on a 911 though I'd steer more towards the 1980's cars. They're relatively cheap now and are due to appreciate in the future. I know it's not an investment, but an 80's vintage 911 is probably going to represent the best "deal" for you.

Kirk

blue2000s · 07-08-2010, 01:52 PM

I've had a reasonable amount of seat time in a '77S Targa, an '82SC coupe, and an '87 Carrera Targa. They're all great cars. I'd say that the '77 and the '82 are very similar in the way they feel in suspension and steering. The SC has more power, but both are very fun to drive. By '87, they were getting a little heavier. The steering still has the kickback and feedback that the earlier cars do, but the chassis feels just a little less lively. Even though the engine is stronger, the SC felt faster. They all sound FANTASTIC!

There are concerns with the reliability of the 2.7L cars from the mid-70s from the magnesium cases and chain tensioners. The SC is supposed to be one of the most reliable cars Porsche has ever made and it's great fun to drive. If it were me, I'd pick something from '75 to '83 but look really hard at the SC from '78-'83. Porsche switched from chrome to black trim in the middle of the 1977 model year, in case you're looking for the older or more modern look.

You mention that you want a targa. They can be leaky, and expensive to restore so look out for a top that may not be in great shape, among all the other things to look for.