80s Porsche 911

[repoman0]

I’m thinking about overpaying for one of these, probably a Carrera 3.2. I’ve been looking to add something 80s to the small collection, the NA Miata didn’t really do it for me. Fun car but I’m not a convertible person it turns out.

Anyone driven one or owned one?

 

[GodisanAtheist]

Guess not...

80's 911 doesn't exactly line up with the typical AT Billionaire garage profile...

 

[repoman0]

Yeah, I sort of doubted that anyone here still has one. But they made a lot of them and figured perhaps someone owned one for a while back in the day. These cars are all older than me so I have never driven one or even been in one. I grew up admiring the classic shape though and want to try out the driving experience before and if these follow the same pricing trajectory as the 964.

 

[Hans Gruber]

The 928 ruined the Porsche brand for close to a decade in the 80's. The 928 was supposed to replace the 911. You probably should look at 90's era 911 models.

 

[repoman0]

The 928 ruined the Porsche brand for close to a decade in the 80's. The 928 was supposed to replace the 911. You probably should look at 90's era 911 models.

Those are all too expensive, easily six figures for a decent C2, either 964 or 993. And I don’t really like the looks of the 993.

Seems like the earlier cars are still quite nice despite the existence of the 928?

 

[Hans Gruber]

Those are all too expensive, easily six figures for a decent C2, either 964 or 993. And I don’t really like the looks of the 993.

Seems like the earlier cars are still quite nice despite the existence of the 928?

I agree, pricing for cars today is way out of line with reality.

 

[repoman0]

I have to admit I really enjoy the absurdity of the 80s and older cars in 2023. No ABS, power steering or power brakes, floor mounted pedals, torsion bar suspension, only weighs slightly more than a Miata, switches and controls an ergonomic nightmare … all for a slow car that gets beat by a new Camry.

 

[Hans Gruber]

I have to admit I really enjoy the absurdity of the 80s and older cars in 2023. No ABS, power steering or power brakes, floor mounted pedals, torsion bar suspension, only weighs slightly more than a Miata, switches and controls an ergonomic nightmare … all for a slow car that gets beat by a new Camry.

The 80's cars were ruined by the hangover from the oil embargo of the 70's. All the speed limits were lowered to 55mph and speedometers even on some sports cars only went up to 85mph. Watch Back To The Future and you will see what I mean. The DeLorean only went up to 85mph on the speedometer.

 

[drnickriviera]

I don't know what year they switched to a hydraulic throwout bearing, but get that. The old cable operated clutch was rough on my knees when I drove my brothers 78' SC.

 

[repoman0]

The 80's cars were ruined by the hangover from the oil embargo of the 70's. All the speed limits were lowered to 55mph and speedometers even on some sports cars only went up to 85mph. Watch Back To The Future and you will see what I mean. The DeLorean only went up to 85mph on the speedometer.

The SCs and 3.2s are 200+ HP 2700 lb cars — way more than enough grunt for me on public roads. Similar to a new ND Miata, which I owned for a year and really enjoyed minus the EPS and convertible top. I have faster cars but they are less fun (outside of a race track at least) because I can’t get anywhere near pushing them on back roads.

I don't know what year they switched to a hydraulic throwout bearing, but get that. The old cable operated clutch was rough on my knees when I drove my brothers 78' SC.

That’d be 87 along with the G50 transmission … wasn’t planning on being picky about that but I’d love to drive one and make sure. I was kind of interested in the cable clutch tbh for something different (I normally drive 90s era Getrag 6-speeds with hydraulic clutches)

 

[drnickriviera]

Definitely going to be a different experience with clutch and trans. Even with a short shift kit, the throw will probably be much longer than you are used to. All my experience is with mid to late 70's era, but don't remember the heating and AC to be that great. Just not much room for a condenser.

 

[repoman0]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-porsche-911-carrera-coupe-35/

Hmm ..

 

[igor_kavinski]

That one looks so beautiful: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-porsche-911-turbo-coupe-108/

 

[repoman0]

That one looks so beautiful: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-porsche-911-turbo-coupe-108/

About four generations too new for me.