1983 Porsche 911 SC review from North America
"Awesome German Refined Engineering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My air box blew up from a lean fuel mixture backfire on cold start-up. This is a problem with some 911 SC's, and can be avoided by installing an inexpensive pop valve in the airbox.
General comments?
This is by far the best all-around sports car I have ever owned. It is tight, pulls strongly through the gears, handles great and the steering transmits the feel of the road like no other thanks to the manual steering.
I am 6'1" and there is plenty of leg room inside, surprising for such a small car. The sport leather seats are very comfortable.
The a/c blows "cool" but not cold, which doesn't surprise me given the a/c set-up on this air-cooled engine.
Instrumentation is all business and easy to see, especially the large, centrally-located tachometer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2007 |