1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet review from North America
"An absolute dream to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear main seal and clutch need replacing at 76,000 miles.
New convertible top and convertible motor transmissions at 77,000 miles.
The car's color, "Guards Red", is particularly sensitive to water spots (acid rain is horrible for it).
General comments?
It costs me 82 cents a mile to drive this car with maintenance, gas, and insurance (my 96 Subaru Legacy costs me 11 cents a mile). However, it is worth it. There is no other car in the world that is as pleasurable to drive as my 86 Porsche.
The car is reliable in the sense that it has never broken down and left me stranded anywhere, however there is a lot of maintenance work required to keep the car running smoothly.
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| There is no other |
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| Air cooled 911's are the epitome of automibilia |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86500 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda RX7 |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2001 |