1983 Porsche 911 SC review from North America
"Air cooled 911's are the epitome of automibilia"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the transmission. I also have had to have the generator rebuilt. Also, there is a bushing on the steering column that went bad, and the steering wheel would move vertically up & down about 2 inches. I replaced this bushing & it restored the drivability of the car.
General comments?
I love this car. It has been my dream car since childhood, and now I am lucky enough to own the dream. The handling of this car is unbelievable. I previously owned a 92 Nissan 300zx turbo, and while that was a satisfying car to drive, the grip on my 911 continually amazes me.
However, this brings me to my one caveat regarding my baby. I need more power. This car is so amazing, it probably needs 275-300 horsepower to truly realize it's full potential. This car is built for acceleration, with it's rear weight bias, and I am left longing for some serious acceleration G's. I hope to rebuild the motor to provide me the power to fulfill my fantasies, but I would welcome suggestions regarding the most cost effective, reliable, and above all effective ideas on how to make this car a true monster.
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| Awesome |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2008 |