1978 Porsche 911 SC from North America - Comments

29th Sep 2006, 14:54

"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.


29th Sep 2006, 19:38

Reviews like these, and lower US prices (compared to Canadian) prices for older 911's make me wanna sell my e30 bmw and catch the next flight to the states for a nice little P-Car.

Great review!


13th Aug 2007, 15:43

A STOCK 911 SC WON'T do 155 mph. They are 130-140 mph cars, at best.

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