Gerry, I don't think "fixer upper" is really the way to go, with a Porsche, or a Ferrari. The way to go is to save a bit longer, and get one that is well sorted out. No way you can buy a fixer upper and put it right, for the same money that buying a good example will cost you. There are a few cheap porsches out there, old 924s etc, but once you get into the air cooled cars, certain parts, if tired, are going to cost money. Remember too, these cars are old, and even though made in pretty large numbers, parts are becoming more rare all the time, and, and that's reflected in the going price.
I don't want to put you off getting a Porsche, they're amazing cars. I just don't want you to get into something thinking you can save a bunch of money going the "fixer upper" route. You may get lucky, but, I feel far safer, going with a good car, AND a PPI from someone who knows these cars. I feel it will give you and your son a much more pleasant ownership experience. Besides, if you like to tinker, as most of us here do, even a good SC, is now and old car, and will provide you with lots of weekend projects to keep it in top shape. I've already got my "to do" list all made out for the coming season. sunroof cable sunroof seals new heater hoses front chin smile left door stay.... Always something to stay on top of with old cars, but that's half the fun. ;-) Good luck in your search. If I can be of any help sharing my experience, ding me. Ed 300E On 19 March 2010 19:30, LarryT <l02tur...@comcast.net> wrote: > Find one you like which seems to have been well cared for. Rust is the > biggest problem IMHO - mechanical stuff can be fixed - even engne work can > be done economically if theres no rush. Join PCA, email lists, PelicanParts > email list, watch craigs list for ebay and find parts at a bargain. There's > a couple of books by Wayne Dempsey - "101 Projects for the 911" and > "Rebuilding the 911 engine" The engine book came with a bonus CD full of > extra photos - it's an excellent step-by-step guide to a rebuild. > > But before your eyes glaze over when looking at a great 911, have a PPI > done by someone who knows these cars are where the possible problems are. > They can prevent expensive mistakes - but get someone with a reputation of > knowledge. > > Good luck - > LarryT > > OilAnalysis Time? > Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? > www.youroil.net > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "archer" <arche...@embarqmail.com> > Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 6:09 PM > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Porches > > From: "LarryT" <l02tur...@comcast.net> >> >>> re the Porsches - >>> Those are correct comments - the 911SC of 83-87 are widely considered to >>> > have bulletproof engines with some going 300K mi with never being opened >>> up. >>> As far as the Targa - the targa roof can be frustrating to get it to seal >>> properly. I rode in one recently that had supposedly been sealed by an >>> expert actually sounded like a window was partly open! It wasn't raining >>> so I don't know if it was waterproof or not - but it definitely leaked air. >>> The newer 911's are more powerful, smoother, quieter and faster - but >>> they may also require the more expensive. >>> Are you planning to buy one? >>> Larry >>> >> --------------------------------------- >> My son would like to buy a fixer-upper and then he and I would fix it up >> in my shop on weekends. EBay has them from $8000 (a parts car or major >> fixer-upper) up to about $30,000 currently. We're just trying to get an >> idea of whats available, prices, whether the rich guys suggest was correct, >> etc. >> Thanks, >> Gerry Archer >> '83 300D and 240D >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
