Buying a 911 SC... Great Idea or the Greatest Idea?

"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
11/02/2014 at 23:14 • Filed to: None

I've heard of the chain tensioner issues, any other major watch outs to ask about?

DISCUSSION (22)

Manuél Ferrari > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/02/2014 at 23:17

THE GREATEST IDEA!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Manuél Ferrari
11/02/2014 at 23:20

By your name is a gt3 even better?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/02/2014 at 23:26

DO IT!

CAcoalminer > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/02/2014 at 23:32

Airbox pop-off valve, Carrera chain tensioners update, and the rubber centered clutch.

Manuél Ferrari > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/02/2014 at 23:33

Hahaha. Well yes if it were me I would take on a bunch of debt and go with the fastest 911 a bank would give me a loan for. But being me is a bad idea. Spending most of your discretional income on auto loans is not a good idea (at least that's what people tell me).

In all seriousness I think the SC is one of THE best cars to buy right now. It's a reliable car and prices are going up. You really can't lose. My Dad has an '84 911SC. He bought it used around 1990 and it was his first Porsche. It's a great little car.

Have you driven one before? As long as you like how it drives then it's a great buy.

Manuél Ferrari > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/02/2014 at 23:40

One more thing - I've learned that your most expensive car isn't necessarily your favorite car.

My cheapest car is an E46 M3. My 911 and E90 M3 are both worth at least twice what the E46 is worth. But on some days the E46 is my favorite car. It *feels* 90% as fast as the other two cars but it's more of a sleeper theses days since the E46 body is several generations old. It's the closest thing I have to a near-classic and it's very enjoyable to drive.

The SC will feel very special to you. With every passing year it will feel more like a true classic. It's 100% mechanical. All the noises and feelings you'll experience will make every drive an event.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > CAcoalminer
11/02/2014 at 23:47

"Airbox pop-off valve," Learn something everyday. Thanks!

CAcoalminer > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/02/2014 at 23:50

You're welcome. If you don't already, you should really consider joining or simply reading Rennlist or Pelican Parts. They have great info like this:

http://rennlist.com/forums/911-for…

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Manuél Ferrari
11/02/2014 at 23:53

I love my 914 and can never sell it. I'm looking for something as close as possible, with a little more speed.

Manuél Ferrari > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/03/2014 at 00:05

Awesome! Keeping both would be sweeeeet

This will feel VERY different than the 914. More power and totally different handling. Having both will be a blast!

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
11/03/2014 at 00:13

One more thing - I've learned that your most expensive car isn't necessarily your favorite car.

Hmm...

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer
11/03/2014 at 00:16

Yeah my most expensive car is the 997.1 Carrera. There have been some rumors about a 4th car but I don't know where they came from ;)

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
11/03/2014 at 00:19

*nods head knowingly*

Vin > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/03/2014 at 11:49

Greatest Idea™

If you haven't heard of them already (though I'm sure you have), join up Pelican Parts forum and get ta' studying. Probably the best online resource for Porsche owners.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/04/2014 at 07:23

Maybe you might know, with your dad having an 84(?). Is the market really that crazy for SCs or are people actually getting in the mid 30s. It's advertised as 33 obo. I keep seeing bunch for the 25. Is like a line from pawn stars "what people are asking, and what are they getting are two different things"?

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
12/01/2014 at 22:15

Great idea! Why didn't I think of it myself? Oh, I do, hourly and more frequently the older I get. Get the Porsche

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast
12/01/2014 at 22:18

We had a deal, I lined up insurance, had a carfax, where I could store it then had a Pre Purchase Inspection done.

Mechanic: "Ah, do you know this cars been in an accident right?"

Me: "....."

My heart sank.

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
12/01/2014 at 22:21

Damn! That means the perfect one is still out there waiting for you...

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast
12/01/2014 at 22:49

I learned an extremely important lesson. Don't let your emotions cloud your judgement. Always get a PPI. Best $150 I ever spent.

other things that came up "Bald super old tires, paper thin brake pads, oil leaks from gaskets dry rotting etc........ This car screams deferred maintenance."

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
12/01/2014 at 22:52

Yes good lesson, it's worth holding out for something you'll enjoy rather than jump in to something you despise. Sounds like you dodged a bullet on that one.

H4N5 GRU83R > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
05/15/2015 at 17:35

A 914-6!! Or at least a conversion so you dont break the bank. =D

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > H4N5 GRU83R
05/15/2015 at 20:26

Hmmm. That would result in having a bunch of common parts. Although the s prices are near the same. That is an interesting thought....