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911 964 models 1989-90

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Having considered a 996 or 997 I really do prefer the older, classic shape and have seen (online) various 964 convertibles with prices ranging from 35k to 249k !

Assuming getting a car looked over before purchase (I guess I'll have to source an expert) is there anything to be wary of, and anything against a 3.0 automatic or is it best to stick to manual?

I appreciate your helpfulness.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-H-Po...529992?hash=item2a74d1c148:g:SAkAAOSwx2dYJD7C

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-9...607506?hash=item2ef5febad2:g:GnoAAOSwImRYCduA
 
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Biggest issue is rust, check out impactbumpers.com mainly specialise in the slightly older model but rust issues are common. Search rust very detailed on what to look for. The G50 manual is best in my opinion as early autos not as refined as the 996
Heating system quite crude so if daily driver in winter you will either freeze or cook😂
Great car if you get a good one
 
If you dont know what you're looking at have it inspected. Tiptronic not desirable amonghst purists but as an 'auto' works OK (4spd).

The Guards Red 964 'looks' good which doesn't tell you a great deal until you see it. It's got a lot of extras. No mention of top end rebuild - usually required to sort out the oil leaks from lack of gaskets but engine bay looks well presented. Rust around scuttle/windscreen is common as is behind 'shark fin' side spoilers but can be sorted.

Wheels are wrong (should be Cup I). It looks like the HVAC unit has AC button but there is no compressor on the engine - possibly removed or replacement unit HVAC? You need to check all flaps/vents etc open on demand as they can be problematic and expensive servos to replace but overall works well - light years ahead of the previous incarnation.

Read the history file to get a flavour. It looks like it's had money spent and mileage wouldn't bother me.

The '89 3.2 is a whole different ball of wax. No driver aids, if sorted will drive like a scalded cat. Heating will be heat or heat or off, or cold (with roof/window assistance). Rust in the kidney bowls can give you a 5-figure refurb bill. Great cars but watch for rust.
 
grbspeedster said:
Heating system quite crude so if daily driver in winter you will either freeze or cook😂

I would rather describe the heating system as overly complex rather than crude. But it is the first 911 where the A/C actually works properly when it is hot outside. And I would argue that when it comes to heating it beats pretty much every other car out there (new or old) - at least it heats up quicker than any of the 100+ cars I have driven over the past 25 or so years. And its gets pretty cold here in Finland occasionally. Furthermore, I have never had any issues with being cooked, either. The downside of the complexity is that it gets very expensive very quickly if things go wrong.
 
in a word rust, very difficult to see all the areas where it can hide, sometimes its under the underseal, even an expert can miss it, recent resprays can throw you, make sure everything works on the car, this costs loads to put right, and a big oil leak is a big turn off. when the seller says, oh that's nothing, to an issue, it wont be nothing.

Garages love a first time aircooled owner, I was shafted mercilessly and made to feel grateful.
 

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