Porsche 911sc
 

I own a 2010 370z base coupe 6 speed. I purchased the car new for 5000.00 off MSRP. I really enjoy my vehicle. I have owned a 62 XKE roadster and a 1978 280z.

However, for the past year I have a red 911sc coupe, it looks like a late 80's model pass by home every weekend. It appears that the owner had the car restored. It's not a show car but it looks amazing.

I want to sell my Z and find a 911sc. Is it a bad idea to purchase an older model Porsche?

Well first I would have a lot of knowledge of older Porsche mechanics. They aren't the most reliable cars once miles are up on them. Also, I would start pricing restoration parts to see if a rebuild like that is in your budget?.
It's not a bad idea if you're prepared for what comes with buying an old Porsche. If you're not rready for the possible surprises of rebuilds or remodels. Then it may be a bad idea. It may be a very expensive project???? It may not be feonding on the car you pick up.

I was once told "All old 911s cost a lot of money. Either you spend a lot of money on a good one, or you buy a cheap one and spend a lot of money on it."

Also, you'll be amazed how slow they feel compared to today's cars. They're very direct and "analog" feeling, but the Z will massacre it in every single measurable performance statistic. Today's Camrys have more power and better brakes than 1980's sports cars.

Theyre not that slow: 1989 Porsche 911 Club Sport 0-60 mph 5.6 Quarter mile 14.1

A 2013 Accord V6 runs a 14.3 at 98.1 mph. :rofl2:

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And a 24 year old Porsche is still faster....I fail to see your point.:ugh2:

Two tenths faster than a vanilla economy car. From a roll it would be slower. My point is that 1980s cars pale in comparison to modern sports cars. They barely compete with todays commuting appliances. The OP has a Z34, which would destroy the old 911.

yah, in real world, i bet the accord is faster with its fuel injection and much smarter ecu.

this is like the dumbarse 308 that couldnt pull away from a 91' maxima. :D

you know, the "4 door sports car" lol

I love 911s. Especially the air cooled ones. But cars have come a long way in the last 25 years. If you buy an old 911, you do it for the "classic cool" factor, not the performance. The handling is spooky unless you're a great driver, the power isn't there and the brakes are not all that great. And an old 911 turbo may try to kill you mid-turn.

Oh yea, no doubt, total agreement. Those old 911's would bite your head off faster than a laid preying Mantis. Theyd swap ends really quick. If I had the money and time id so dig an 86-89 air cooled 911. IMO cool factor is off the charts.

My dad threw his '84 off the road backwards more than once. If you lift mid-turn, you will spin. I'd love an old 911 as a classic cruiser, but I'd keep the Z for a performance car.

Id prefer the Z if it has to be one or the other.. :twocents:

For it to be reliable some factory updates are needed: Carrera chain tensioners and the gearboxes are not super strong. Turbo tie rod ends are also a good idea.
They are great cars but you need to seriously do the math on parts/maintenance and get a thorough test drive and hit Rennlist for some education.
If its not a daily driver and a toy go for it with those items in mind above to START WITH :)

I would never get rid of a new car for an old 911. If you had the 911 and kept the Z along with it I would say go for it, but you are only asking for trouble if you just have the 911. The old ones had a ton of problems. My dad tells me stories about his '87 when it was new and I just cringe when I imagine having to deal with them. He had it for 8 months, and it was in the shop for 5 of those. I would imagine the problems on a used one that probably has at least 50k miles or so would be even worse. He thought about buying one as a weekend cruiser a few years back, but he just did not want to deal with all the problems he had when it was new in addition to the problems that would come from its advanced age, even if it was only driven occasionally.

If you are able to keep the Z though, then definitely try an old 911 out. The Porsches really aren't that expensive, you could probably get a good one for $20-30k.

Also the guy that mentioned the 911 Club Sport being faster; that was a limited production model that I think they made less than 400 or so of. It was built with club racing in mind and was a barebones car made specifically for track use. A new Accord V6 being slightly slower does not make the 911 more impressive because the Accord it is built with a completely different intention in mind. You cannot really compare either one with the other because they were built for different purposes.