Porshie Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 So I finally took the plunge into Porsche ownership! Unfortunately I wasn't able to get exactly what I wanted but considering where the market is headed I'm glad I bought this one and am out of the market. It was a really tough decision as I needed to weigh up what I wanted; my budget; what was available and what this car offered. What I wanted : Standard complete 3.2 Carrera,( 3.2 as it offers the opportunity to tinker with performance chips), original RHD, EUROSPEC, good rust free body, good standard engine and I wasn't too fussed about any of the cosmetic stuff My budget: Under 35k. Yes this was a big ask! What was available: I've been in the market for about 12 months and watched the rapid rise of values with every car sold. I inspected both good and bad examples( including the flood damaged 3.2 in Brisbane..... not sure who got that one) The good examples had already responded to the high market demand with higher sale prices which meant they became unaffordable to me. Then this car came along and it ticked a few boxes: 86, 3.2 Carrera,169K km, RHD, EUROSPEC, FSH, receipts for all historical repairs, professionally stored for a few years, straight body, good tyres and suspension. Attractive colour, and paintwork around a 5 out of 10. Undamaged leather interior, good body seals, good electrical and a strong untouched engine. The undercarriage was rust proofed from new and there is surface rust only where rust proofing was damaged. As a package it looked good. It was also priced under my budget. Dislikes: UK delivered ( future value in Oz), 964 kit, rear deck lid, wheels ( although growing on me now), partly customised leather interior, Vanilla coloured seat inserts, door cards and gauges!, rear main seal oil leak, misaligned bonnet and front left fender, minor rust below drivers side windscreen, rusted heater boxes and heat exchanges. Figured that the good outweighed the dislikes and over time I could change/ repair everything except the value. As I want to keep this car that would not be an issue. Alternatively if I can get it to the condition I took my Alfa to then I'm sure I wouldn't be too disappointed if I sold it then see : http://s1351.photobucket.com/user/sasnai/library/My%20GTV%20105 ( Password: gtv105 ) Anyway I jumped in and bought the car. Now with new heat exchangers and a replaced windscreen washer hose ( only 2 RWC faults) it is registered and giving me some spirited drives around Brisbane. It's fast, loud and unbelievable fun. The 915 gearbox takes a little getting used to! Quick downshifts can be a bit scary! Although it's no where near the condition I'd like it to be I am enjoying planning its restoration, driving around and just looking at it in the garage! Not a big fan of the 964 kit on this car but perhaps too expensive to return to original. If you know of anyone who has original impact bumpers and rear tail light clusters lying around then please let me know. For now its good enough to enjoy as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Nice one, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Good for you Porschie! Looks like you'll have a great amount of fun with that one and even make her more original perhaps (or hot rod given someone has already removed the originality). Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Congratulations Porschie. Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 I would just drive it and enjoy it, and get all those niggling things fixed up over time. If you still love it in 5 years and must have it back in original spec, take the plunge then. I don't think it will be expensive to find impact bumper parts - there must be great piles of them lying around from all the backdating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Smart buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Although it's no where near the condition I'd like it to be I am enjoying planning its restoration, driving around and just looking at it in the garage! Not a big fan of the 964 kit on this car but perhaps too expensive to return to original. If you know of anyone who has original impact bumpers and rear tail light clusters lying around then please let me know. For now its good enough to enjoy as it is. Congratulations Porshie, I felt … in fact still feel ... exactly the same way. I'm so glad to not be looking anymore, and being able to deal with actual issues as time and budget allows, rather than potential issues. All the little niggles will get worked out over time. Even in this stinking Brisbane heat, the 911 still puts a smile on my face every time I get into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 great colour, congrats on the purchase.. did your car have a factory tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Congrats mate! There's probably good value in SCs and 3.2s that have been forward-dated to 964. They can always be returned to period correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Good onya, The hard part is done, Getting the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 The 915 gearbox takes a little getting used to! Quick downshifts can be a bit scary Easy cheap fix for the stirring a can of soup feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew911 Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Easy cheap fix for the stirring a can of soup feeling Installed one of these gate kits few months ago. The gear changes feel much, much better now. Congrats on the car, drive it, enjoy it and fix things over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 20January, 2015 Report Share Posted 20January, 2015 Great story Porshie, welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM911 Posted 21January, 2015 Report Share Posted 21January, 2015 G'day Porshie - congrats on the car. We'll hopefully see you at the next Coffee & Cars at Coorparoo. It's on 7 Feb at 7.30. See the SMT posts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porshie Posted 22January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 22January, 2015 Thanks for the welcome and advice. Will certainly try to make it to the Brisbane Cars and Coffee in Feb. Right now trying to figure out how I can get my golf clubs into the car ............much to wife's amusement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9elf Posted 22January, 2015 Report Share Posted 22January, 2015 Regardless of the clothes it is wearing at the moment, and i like the C2 look, it is still a very cool car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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