Thinking of selling and buying
 

Thinking of selling my 370Z and buying a Porsche 1987 930- 911 Turbo

"1987 Porsche 930
Significant engine upgrades (450hp):
Ported and polished heads, AASCO valve springs and titanium retainers, racing cams, ARP connecting rod bolts, larger Porsche intercooler, upgraded to 94 turbo intake, Powerhouse headers, dual exhaust with 4” pipes, Andial enrichment system, Powerhouse injector blocks.

Suspension enhancements:
Weltmeister torsion bars (27 front, 33 rear), sway bars (21 front, 21 rear), Beilstein sport shocks front and rear, Fikse FM 10 wheels (8” front, 10” rear), tires 245 front, 275 rear, all modifications within Porsche specs.

Interior:
SRD Recaro seats with five point harness, Momo steering wheel with Porsche crest, upgraded Porsche Becker CD player, Powerhouse boost gauge, Andial 10000 RPM tach.

Exterior:
Upgraded door mirrors, 3.8 RS carbon fiber tail wing."



Going old school………... Thoughts?

thing looks like a whale but if that's your style go for it! :)

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I would also find what parts generally go bad most often and make sure that i can afford those repairs. Even though it's old it is still a bit expensive to maintain.

Reliable if you get a good one. Expensive as hell if you don't. Be prepared to spend at least $400 on a pre-purchase inspection -- it's basically a prerequisite for those looking at older Porsches.

That said, though I'm not a big fan of the whale tail, I've got a soft spot for the SC and 3.2 porsches from the late 70s through late 80s. They are old enough to have the classic 911 shape -- the 964s and the 993s were significantly different -- yet new enough to not be rusted out and the engines are pretty bullet proof if you find a good one. The Turbo though ... lol that might be a different story :)

I'm paying $500 for a full inspection including leak test (about a 5 hour job). The picture does not do justice to how the car looks up close….pretty spotless. Garage kept and driven less than 10000 miles over the last 10 years….which makes me a bit nervous regarding the seals etc…..thus the inspection before purchase commitment……

Initially built by a Porsche HPDE enthusiast and then sold because he had a desire for higher tech. After selling the car it has only accumulated wax on a monthly basis while sitting in the current owners garage.

Thanks for the comments; it is good to hear different perspectives. :tup:

It's nice but not nearly as hot as the Z.

Trading down is more like it??? A hot new car, for a hooked up car from the 1980's. If your a collector, or want something rare, sounds fun, but I think the 370Z is much rarer since those porsches all look similar. I've had experience with a few of them, c2 cabriolet, and a 1980 targa. maintenance was expensive as hell, and they fell apart pretty much.

If you've got the flow and are into the model/year, then I say go for it! I would definitely not use it as a DD for fear of reliability, however..I DD my Z with no fear. I must admit that I really don't care for the large whale, but that's just me.

Good luck, and be sure to let us know what you decide to do! I'm going to want to see more pics of this new ride, that's for sure! :tup:

Dang, nice 911, I love the older, pre-water cooled 911s! Would help you fit in at those Porsche track days too :tup:

Oh, if you do end up selling, dibs on your Teins! ;)

I've been seriously thinking about an 80s porsche. Did alot of research -- lurked on renlist and the Pelican boards. Problem is I can't fit three cars in my garage. Not giving up the Z. Need a newish car for the daily driver -- where's the porsche gonna go :(.

No don't do it. If your itching for something different, Just get a Nismo, looks like a newer Porsche! ;)

I would personally do it, but I have a huge soft spot for air cooled Porsches. These cars are called the widow maker because on the limit handling ranges from extreme understeer to snap oversteer based on throttle input, however the suspension upgrades should reduce this characteristic.

It would be a downgrade in terms of overall refinement, handling and ride quality. But you cannot beat the character these cars have! the 3.8RS wing is a bit too large for my tastes though.

Don't do it unless you can keep your Z and buy that car on your own. The Z will be more reliable overall, less expensive to maintain and I believe it will hold its value for a very long time. The porsche looks hot and is probably a blast to drive, but maint. is high and those 80's porsches weren't reliable at all. Especially when modded. That's something to consider. Good luck though on whatever you decide.

Seems like a step backwards unless this type of car is on your bucket list. I agree it looks clean, and after living in Lake Stevens for 7 years I understand how it was only driven <10k miles in 10 years. ;)

The 370z is pretty tough to beat, especially at the price point. I'm guessing this wouldn't be your DD.

Choose what's best for you and good luck!

Having owned, modified and tracked a 1988 911 Turbo Targa, I have extensive experience.
I was fortunate to own seven 911 models (4 Turbos) before retirement. Frankly, the stock 1986-89 911 Turbo models were plagued with several characteristics that were dangerous to novice drivers: Severe lift-throttle oversteer, prolonged turbo-lag and very strong steering wheel kick-back.
While Porsche enthusiasts claim these were part of the car's "soul" and "character", that is pure rubbish.
Now, modifying the car did reduce this aberrant behavior to some degree, hence, your experience whilst test-driving the 911 in question is most important. Did you thoroughly test-drive the car? What were your impressions?
Maintenance was expensive back in 1988; Champion Motors who sold and modified my '88 911 Turbo insisted the engine be dropped to properly tune it!