porsche 911 shopping

You may want to go over to rennlist.com and post this question. They have a couple more Porsche experts there.

 

If your going to buy a 964 than you should find out all the quarks that model has, then learn what to look for, it could save you 10's of thousands of dollars, really.
Do your homework and always get a PPI from a reputable source.
I feel those two examples are over priced.
Rennlist.com
pelicanparts.com

 

I actually am selling a 1990 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Tiptronic in Guards Red and black leather interior with only 2,600 miles on it if you're interested in paying a bit more for a concours type car. Definitely check out the 964 forum on rennlist.com-- by far the most frequented and comprehensive 964 forum out there. This is also a great site to learn about the ins and outs of 964 ownership:

http://www.porsche964.co.uk

 

Check your insurance first if you haven't already......and be prepared for the following maintenance costs.....all figures are in CAD $$.......

Oil service $250
15,000 mile maintenance service $750+
24,000 mile maintenance service $1,500+
Clutch replacement $3,000
Dual mass flywheel update $4,000
Tiptronic transmission replacement $12-15,000
Brake pads and rotors on 4 wheels $1,800
Tires and wheel alignment $1,000
Headlight assy $500
Foglight lens $250
Windshield and seal installed $1,000
Engine case reseal $10,000+
Valve job and head gaskets $3,500+
Cam cover gaskets $2,000
New pistons and cylinders $8,000 in addition to above engine reseal costs

Expect $2,000 a year minimum averaged out over 3-5 years of ownership at 15,000 miles a year of spirited driving......some years are good...others are not.....

 

Alignment for CAD $1000?

Back in college ('94) my flatmate bought a used '91 manual 911C2 (964). Pretty good car, reliable, etc. Nothing ever happened over 18 months of ownership (He sold it when he went back home).

 

Tires are about $750......wheel alignment is $250 at the dealer who has the best machine and experience.