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 Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:10 pm
I found this 1989 Porsche on a local listing near where I live so I went and checked it out. Now for 14,000 CDN I snagged a very much used Porsche 911 with all wheel drive but theres a few catches to it. For one the engine is high mileage ( 261,829 KM ) and it so I'm considering having the engine overhauled with the extra money I have left within the next month or so. But man did I have a great time driving it home, It's a really comfy little car and it runs well: I took a few pictures, though they arn't very good:     So have I been dupped or did I snag myself a real good deal?
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:18 pm
Mayzar I found this 1989 Porsche on a local listing near where I live so I went and checked it out. Now for 14,000 CDN I snagged a very much used Porsche 911 with all wheel drive but theres a few catches to it. For one the engine is high mileage ( 261,829 KM ) and it so I'm considering having the engine overhauled with the extra money I have left within the next month or so. But man did I have a great time driving it home, It's a really comfy little car and it runs well: I took a few pictures, though they arn't very good: So have I been dupped or did I snag myself a real good deal? Old expensive sports cars as far as my experiences have gone, (and a few friends) end up being money pits because there's more wrong than it seems, the parts are rediculously expensive, and the seller tends to get the car running for a week or so before it dies for a very, very, very long time. I hope for your sake it turns out to be a good grab though. Never know when you find a diamond in the rough.
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:21 pm
162,692 Miles? Thats Alot xd As long as it runs good try and save up your money I guess. But congrats smile
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:50 pm
@VK
When I bought it I checked everything before I left with it, the engine runs and sounds beautiful. There isn't a single problem with the steering or drive train and it grips the road quite nicely. Though I am considering more and more since you posted that I should consider an engine rebuild before it's too late. I'm taking it to a Mechanic tomorrow to see what he says, which is ironic because I'm also picking up Gran Turismo 5.
@Desolation
It is, but I've dreamt about a Porsche 911 since I was a kid. I just hope my childhood dream isn't a financial pit fall.
To sum it all up, driving this car was euphoric. I've never driven anything like it!
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:59 pm
Mayzar @VK When I bought it I checked everything before I left with it, the engine runs and sounds beautiful. There isn't a single problem with the steering or drive train and it grips the road quite nicely. Though I am considering more and more since you posted that I should consider an engine rebuild before it's too late. I'm taking it to a Mechanic tomorrow to see what he says, which is ironic because I'm also picking up Gran Turismo 5. @Desolation It is, but I've dreamt about a Porsche 911 since I was a kid. I just hope my childhood dream isn't a financial pit fall. To sum it all up, driving this car was euphoric. I've never driven anything like it! Congrats! Wow, what a car. I've always loved this generation 911, as well. I hope you've been enjoying it! And, LOL, I misread the bolded part and thought you said you were also picking up a Gran Turismo S; which is a Maserati. Oh, and nice wheels! They wheels came with the car, or did you throw those on after? Nice BBS LMs, if I'm not mistaken? 
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:59 pm
I love you. Seriously, you ******** rock. What you have just done reflects the philosophy I've been preaching on and on. What you have there may be a money pit, and it may be unreliable, and it may be completely impractical... But it's jam packed with passion, heritage and awesomeness. It is a real sports car, pure blooded and true. Welcome to the club my friend. Why haven't you moved to the CORE forums yet.
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:30 pm
@Chron0s
Maserati! That reminds me, I heard there was an owner of one of the few illustrious C12's in Ottawa. And yes, bbs rims although I'm not all that crazy fond of how they look. I was thinking about rims in the future but for now I like it how it is.
@Yours Truly 2095
This here is no money pit! Well I hope not, tomorrow will tell me yes or no. Even if the engine is lying to me and all isn't as it seems I'm gonna find a part car or new engine and have that dropped in it. The sad thing is the nearest Porsche dealership is about 110 KM away from where I live, serves me right for living in the middle of nowhere. And CORE forums? I don't know what this is.
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:18 am
Mayzar @Chron0s Maserati! That reminds me, I heard there was an owner of one of the few illustrious C12's in Ottawa. And yes, bbs rims although I'm not all that crazy fond of how they look. I was thinking about rims in the future but for now I like it how it is. @Yours Truly 2095 This here is no money pit! Well I hope not, tomorrow will tell me yes or no. Even if the engine is lying to me and all isn't as it seems I'm gonna find a part car or new engine and have that dropped in it. The sad thing is the nearest Porsche dealership is about 110 KM away from where I live, serves me right for living in the middle of nowhere. And CORE forums? I don't know what this is. Haha, really? I always thought BBS LMs are universally liked everywhere. lol
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:37 am
If there is a legal cooling off period, I suggest you use it and have the engine both compression and leak-down tested, NOW.
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:31 pm
Awsome!
I completely agree with that guy that changed his name again for the millionth time.
Yes it is completely impractical, and completely the wrong thing for a sensible person...
though it is a very nice car!
Do as Joey instructs. He has a very very good point. Try to drive the car as little as possible until you know exactly where you stand with the motor.
Other things to consider are the gearbox and diffs, which may be just as expensive to rebuild.
If all works out, nurse the car, and avoid 'racing' or pulling away hard from the robots. (traffic lights) You'll save your gearbox, diffs, and engine plenty of meaningless abuse.
If all doesn't work out, try not to over invest in the car, and be prepared to break it up for spares.
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:43 pm
Actually I know where I stand. It seems I DID find a real diamond, for odd reasons.
When I took it to the Mechanic today he said the engine is very sound, bodywise it's very intact underneath as well. Now heres where it gets interesting because I didn't even notice it until I was told it then actually went driving home. It turns out the power steering hookups shorted out and the guy just didn't want to fix it ( I have no problem with the car without it, infact I never even noticed since the wheel was actually responsive without it ) and the ABS sensors are broken The engine as a whole is fine, the transmission is almost mint, the rads along with gaskets are keeping the engine well within good temperatures. The only thing apart from the power steering being shorted out and the ABS not engaging is it needed an oil change.
Now the question is should I get the power steering running again along with the ABS or keep them disabled? I really like how my car handles without them. The question is can I keep my car without them?
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:22 pm
My friend broke his arm while drifting in his car that did not have Power steering. He was holding a slide when he went over a rough part of the asphalt where there were potholes. The steering wheel snapped back violently and broke his arm.
Just keep in mind that without power steering whatever precise information is translated from the road straight to yout finger tips via the tires & steering wheel. There is no system to fool you otherwise. Every precise movement is felt. This obviously has its benefits but i'm warning you of its potential downside.
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:22 pm
Mayzar Actually I know where I stand. It seems I DID find a real diamond, for odd reasons. When I took it to the Mechanic today he said the engine is very sound, bodywise it's very intact underneath as well. Now heres where it gets interesting because I didn't even notice it until I was told it then actually went driving home. It turns out the power steering hookups shorted out and the guy just didn't want to fix it ( I have no problem with the car without it, infact I never even noticed since the wheel was actually responsive without it ) and the ABS sensors are broken The engine as a whole is fine, the transmission is almost mint, the rads along with gaskets are keeping the engine well within good temperatures. The only thing apart from the power steering being shorted out and the ABS not engaging is it needed an oil change. Now the question is should I get the power steering running again along with the ABS or keep them disabled? I really like how my car handles without them. The question is can I keep my car without them? lol wow, hmm....i could use luck like this.
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:28 pm
Chron0s My friend broke is arm while drifting in his car that did not have Power steering. He was holding a slide when he went over a rough part of the asphalt where there were potholes. The steering wheel snapped back violently and broke his arm. Just keep in mind that without power steering whatever precise information is translated from the road straight to yout finger tips via the tires & steering wheel. There is no system to fool you otherwise. Every precise movement is felt. This obviously has its benefits but i'm warning you of its potential downside. How was his arm positioned before the wheel snapped back into its original position?
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:00 pm
Tsukidra Chron0s My friend broke is arm while drifting in his car that did not have Power steering. He was holding a slide when he went over a rough part of the asphalt where there were potholes. The steering wheel snapped back violently and broke his arm. Just keep in mind that without power steering whatever precise information is translated from the road straight to yout finger tips via the tires & steering wheel. There is no system to fool you otherwise. Every precise movement is felt. This obviously has its benefits but i'm warning you of its potential downside. How was his arm positioned before the wheel snapped back into its original position? I believe he had a wood + metal tri-prong, classic Nardi steering wheel. hand under the right prong when it snapped back clockwise. But, that's my guess based on his story. I wasn't in the car with him.
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