Guru wrote:
> Just remember...no matter how good the car looks and runs, it's now @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
25
> years old and uses the older CIS mechanical injection system. The car
is
> definitely more complex than a "Beetle", and whether you can handle the
more
> complex service depends upon your level of knowledge.
>
> If you $$ could handle it, a 1987-1989 cabriolet would probably be a
much
> better choice, with a significantly improved Motronic fuel
injection/master
> ECU, and a completely new transmission with hydraulic assisted clutch.
The
> car is somewhat harder for a "backyard" mechanic to work on (you need a
> proper scanner to check the computer), but the basic mechanicals are not
> dramatically changed. Oh...these cars have an improved 3.2L
engine...very
> nice.
>
> Just one man's thoughts...who has owned
'72-73-74-76-78-88-00-01...911's,
> and an assortment of 944T's, 914-4, 914-6, etc. The '88 was a very nice
> cab, with 23,000k orig miles, and I currently drive an '01 cab.
>
> Regards from Texas...
>
> "Rudi" <mail.rudi.cl@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:ENWdnWkGUr1ad2XbnZ2dnUVZ8tGqnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> I'm looking to buy a 83 911SC Cabriolet
>>
>> I'm planning to sent it to a ****sche mechanic that came highly
recommended
>> for a pre-purchase inspection as well as getting a friend of mine with
a
>> good eye for accidents to have a look. This would be my very first
****sche
>> and I'm extremely excited seeing that I've been dreaming of ****sches
since
>> I was about 9 or 10 (now 37)
>>
>> I do however have some questions that I keep asking myself, mainly
because
>> I'm spending close to 90% of the money in my bank acc to buy it. The
main
>> worry about spending close to all I have is when something goes wrong
and
>> I need to make a costly repair.
>>
>> I'm not a mechanic but enjoy working on cars (no major jobs - services
>> mainly). I work on my 69 Beetle on a regular basis.
>>
>> Will the 911 be much more difficult to work on than the Beetle?
>> Technology wise, is the 911SC a complicated car that requires a
qualified
>> ****sche mechanic to service it? Or will someone with a good basic
>> understanding be able to maintain it? I have regular mechanic friends
that
>> work on cars like volkswagen etc. Will they be able to help with things
>> like clutch jobs, ball joints and wheel bearings etc, or do you need
>> specialized tools to do most maintenance jobs?
>>
>> What sort of regular maintenance will be required besides the 10 000KM
oil
>> service with filters etc, 20 000KM brakes, plugs, grease and a thorough
>> check to see that everything looks good and in working condition?
>>
>> I only plan to use the car as a weekend car (probably not the first
month
>> or so) and have a daily driver.
>>
>> I have a friend who has a nice workshop on his property, he does
rebuilds
>> of Toyota Land Cruisers and wouldn't mind if do the work there. A plus
>> there is he has a lift to make working on cars just that bit easier.
>>
>> I'm sorry if this post sounds desperate with no specific order or
topic,
>> it must be due to my excitement/nervousness of buying a long time dream
>> ****sche 911.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your capable answers.
>>
>> BTW I have read this groups posts for some time now and can see you
guys
>> feel the same about these cars I do. Perhaps a bit more so than me.
Always
>> a pleasure to read. Thanks
>
>
Thanks for your honest opinion, it's appreciated.
Unfortunately I can't afford anything more than ZAR 150 000 (South
African Rand). I have other options such as going for another ****sche
like a 928 944, but to tell you the honest truth, I'd much rather have a
911. I have been a ****sche 911 fan all my life, and I'm probably wrong
in thinking the others aren't real ****sches. If you feel very strong
about not buying this particular car, or feel I might be getting into
something I might not be able to handle, I'll reconsider because I
respect your opinion.
I have to say I love ****sches, but I can't see myself buying anything
other than a 911.
I asked an independent ****sche mechanic (which came highly recommended
from about 4 different ****cshe owners I've spoken to) if he'd have a
thorough look at the car and we agreed that for 2 hours labour he'd do
all the necessary tests to make sure there is nothing wrong with the car
that he can see. Obviously he can't garranty nothing will go wrong in
the first 100miles, but there is no garranties with a 24 year old car.
I can save for a nicer/newer car, but I must admit, that 83 911SC
Cabriolet has woken something inside me, maybe it will go away soon or
maybe never. I feel that I'm ready for a 911.
Please don't hesitate to give me more good advise. I would much rather
have no ****sche and still love them than having a dead (hugely expensive
repair bills) ****sche and possibly thinking less of them.
Thanks again for your honest opinion, it's all I want.
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