1978 Porsche 911 SC review from North America
"It is a very well engineered car to last so long."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioner compressor leaked and failed.
Alternator stopped working at 180,000 miles.
Window washer pump seized. It was easy to fix.
Shift linkage bushings and joint wore out.
Car leaks a drop of oil after driving.
Heat exchangers rusted out.
Distributor wore out its bearings and began squealing.
Capacitive Discharge unit failed twice since I bought the car.
One tiny tear on driver's seat.
General comments?
This car is pretty solid for being 25 years old.
It still goes up to 120mph pretty quickly.
It handles precisely.
It gets positive comments from strangers all the time.
People leave business cards under the windshield wipers with " if you ever want to sell, please call".
It's expensive to buy replacement parts for it.
It is a difficult car to work on.
After fixing all of the neglected items that had worn out, I've been driving it with only regular maintenance required.
It passed the tough emissions test newly acquired in our state. The technician said it was well below the minimum levels to pass.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 138000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 205000 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 914 |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2002 |