by Kababu » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:51 am
For access to many knowledgeable p car holders, and many in your area, go to the technical forums at pelicanparts.com
There is no answer to your question. There may be best guesses, but more info is needed on the car. The engine could need a complete rebuild, or may have more maintenance issues than another. Best to have a PPI done previous to any buy.
There are lots of p cars available from other pelican members on the forum also.
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For your good, do not listen to anything "germanbeemer" has to say below. He obviously has probably never seen a porsche, let alone touched one. His comments show he's surely no "expert".
The early cars are constantly rising in value and popularity. I have a 69 911 and a 97 993. they're great cars and the early cars particularly, are easy to do your maintenance. Some of the things you will have to do occassionally are plugs $20, oil & filter $20 $50 based on the grade of oil. you will want to change your oil on an early car optimally every 5000 km, or at least once a season, based on how much driving you do. keep in mind they're air cooled, so the oil gets hot and aids in some of the cooling. The dirtier the oil, the less effect it has on the engine in helping balance everything out.
They may be great cars, but know your history. You do not want someone elses problems. But there will generally be things to do on it. But that is part of the delight of ownership.
Seriously, check out pelican parts for access to a great community of porsche holders and knowledge.
Good luck.