What are early 80's 911SC's selling for these days?

SC's

Prices are down from a year ago with the 'economy'.

8-15 seems to be roughly the range with the top being unmolested very low mileage examples.

Mods like tails, etc. are thought by many to be a plus, others to be a minus. I bought one with and it was gone within a week.

Color is part of the value; an identical 'tan' car, and a silver car might be as much as a couple thousand difference. But there are folks that really like colors like Sepia and many think (I do) they are beautiful.

A repaint in a different (from factory) color is usually a minus unless it's very well done and it's a change from 'baby diaper yellow' to silver or...

Wheels are not a huge deal, except that if it has, say 7 and 9 by 16 Fuchs, that's worth a thousand or so.

Non-sunroof coupes are the rarest and usually worth more. SR coupes maybe next and targas last... but I (and many others) really like targas. Mine's an '80.

SC's can have pulled head studs and still run OK.

If very low mileage, it can still have the original rubber-centered clutch which can come apart.

The 915 gearbox takes a bit of getting used to. Not a speed shifter.

 

i would not buy a pre 84 911. i have had 5 so far of the 84-89 3.2's and they are damn near bulletproof. the pre 84 cars CIS injection is a super duper pain in the butt, not to mention the earlier cars issues with the case studs pulling out.

you can get nice 3.2 Carreras in the $15,000 range, depending on what you want.

i will never buy a CIS early Porsche.

 

If you are looking to make money, you are actually shopping for the right "seller" not the right "car." There are lots of desperate folks out there right now... and banks aren't lending on 30 year old toys...

Offer half of what its worth...and wait. You will get it...

 

3.2 are known to pull studs as well and they are heavier than SC's.

Early SC's are free from emission control devices and the 78 has the larger fuel pump and more responsive. SC's are great cars and proven to last 250-300k without major overhaul. You should be able to pick up a clean original car with chain tensionors and pop off valve, for 8-10k white,silver,red,black yield most demand. Cars with original leather seats especially with 930 seats, chin-rear spoiler raise the price.

 

I'd look for a 3.2 w/G50 transmission - a definite step up from the 915 in performance and durability. Although the G50's work well, they still drive "old" IMO.

 

you're talking 1987 and up....that's getting out of the $8-15K range for a clean car with up to date maint.

 

I've owned 3 different CIS cars, a 73.5 and 2 SC's.

I have never had ANY trouble with any of them. Make sure it has a pop-off (backfire) valve in the air cleaner.

The 3.0 engine is bulletproof. Never had a stud problem, either. Peter Zimmerman calls it a 300,000 mile motor if it's maintained.

 

What is a good price for an '84 911 targa with 163k? Assume it is in 'Fair' Condition.

 

12k

 

Is something like that worth buying?

 

I think there are very good "driver" 911 made between 1978 and 1984 with CIS, as long as the "pop off" valve and pressure fed tensioners were added. I belive there is not a "good driver" 911 before 1978. The 74-77 had engine issues and the Pre 1974 cost to much for a "driver" For instance a 1974 911S sells for 6-10K and the same shape 1973 911S sells for 50-80K
Fritz

 

agree, but i hate CIS, and i am not going to fiddle fart around with blow off valves, valve guide issues, and CIS pressure gauges to make it run right. i know a 3.2 will pull the studs,( if they are abused and overheated) and some of them also have valve guide / oil usage issues. but a good 3.2 is way easier to own, and just drive.

the PPI will tell the tale.


its like having a carb 308 versus an injected QV. i have had all of each, and i hated the CIS 911 i had.

i wont buy another. just my .02

 

not to me. i would buy rather buy a car in good shape for the same money, it may be an older sc but that's my opinion. i think the addadge is buy the best car you an find for the money.

 

IMHO nothing matters as much as overall mechanical condition.

Exterior color, coupe or targa, etc, is irrelevant when a correct engine rebuild can cost you the same as the purchase price of the car (in some cases) and a transaxle is about 1/3 the price.

There is no such thing as a bargain priced 911..........but if I had to stay around $15K..........I agree with everyone else here that the 3.0 litre 911 SC from 1978-82 would be the choice.

 

Ok, what if you were not constrained by $15k? Let's life the bar to $30k.

Me? I'd say an '89 911 or a 93-94 911.

You?

Dale

 

Hi Dale......

While I have no gripe with the 3.2 Carrera's at all and great cars can be had for $25-30K.......I'd go with the 964 all the way just because I personally like the looks.........and I'd even kick it up to $35-40K for a perfect legit low mileage "concours" example. Now we're talking about 993 money when you use a 4 in the price.......but I am nuts for 964's.......you get can a really great well maintained driver quality one for $30K. Under $30K you start getting into those ratted out high milers........and it gets harder because you end up looking at so much junk before you find a good one, sometimes you simply get tired and give up looking.

 

fine, SC's may be great to some guys. but some of you need to look on cars.com, Hemmingss, the Autotrader, and see that there are a ton of 3.2 84-89 911's out there, for under the $15k mark mentioned here. dollars to donuts, i would buy a 3.2 over a 3.0 CIS car any day.

i promise to be quiet now.

 

If there was a 3.2 around $15K and in good condition I would buy it too over an SC. You can sell an SC or 3.2 for $10K+ for the parts.......just the clean coupe bodyshell is worth $5-7K all day long.

I just think it is too hard to find one that is really nice for that price.......because my standards are probably too unrealistic and I am too lazy to look that hard.