1978 Porsche 911 SC review from North America
"Very reliable, fun classic, I'm hooked on Porsche"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel line leak, had to have through-chassis connector ends replaced $108.00.
Heater tubing worn out, replaced $46.00.
Shift linkage very vague, replaced with improved factory shift linkage kit $150.00 (still worked OK I chose to replace)
Replaced stock cam tensioner w/Carrera type and direct oiling system $900.00 (not broke, I chose to replace)
General comments?
Car is beautiful, looks new & sounds tight and strong. Remarkably fast, accelerates quite strong to about 145mph tapers off after that, but still pulling @ 155. (recently passed a 2004 Mustang GT briskly when he topped out @ 133)
Corners very well, when pushed hard back end will slide out. The trick is to hold or give a little more gas as slide begins. If you hit the brakes or back off in slide, your toast.
Gets about 26 mpg on road @70 mph cruise. Best all around smooth cruising speed is 110mph when I can get away with it.
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| It is a very well engineered car to last so long. |
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| The best second car you can buy on a reasonable budget |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1978 |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50074 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66532 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 914 |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2006 |