Of course, you are right. The 3.0 SC engine is much more reliable.
Depends
upon the maintenance it's received and how many miles are on it. Many of
these engines need some internal parts replaced as they reach 150K mi or
more...some a bit sooner.
"Rudi" <mail.rudi.cl@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:QoOdnY82tOQUzmTbRVnytAA@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Guru wrote:
>> If the mechanic finds the car OK...and that's what you can afford...buy
>> it.
>> The Achilles Heel of the SC series 2.7L engines has been head studs
that
>> loosen or break. I'm sure your mechanic is aware of this and will
check
>> it out.
>>
>> "Rudi" <mail.rudi.cl@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:7sGdnfAMUbtvqmTbnZ2dnUVZ8sWhnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> 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
>>>>
>>> BTW this 1983 911 SC Cabriolet here in South Africa cost the
equivalent
>>> of just over $20 000. I don't know what ****pping costs are for a car
and
>>> doubt if I'll be able to im****t one seeing that we have very strict
car
>>> im****t laws.
>>
>>
> Guru this is a 83 model with a 3.0L engine, not a 2.7L motor.
>
> I really hope this misunderstanding has been there since the start of
our
> discussion and you tell me to buy it because it's a great car with minor
> issues :)
>
> Well now I'm hoping that it's all a huge misunderstanding.............
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