912 purchase advice sought

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:49 pm

Hello there,

I'm toying with the idea of getting me a 912 for general run around duties/daily driver (short commute but in traffic) and I'm just after some general advice.

Could I get me a nice reliable car for under £10k these days? If so, what could I expect for this sort of money? Something tidy? And importantly, something reliable?

What is the range of prices these cars now command

Or should I just get me a second-hand Golf diesel?

Any advice welcome.

Many thanks

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:23 pm

For 10K you should get a really good 912. I bought mine end of last summer and it cost a bit less than that, although it did take me a while to find the right car. Mine has excellent body and chassis, rebuilt Harry Pellow engine, fuchs etc. On the downside it had later front seats and cracked dash but no big problems. It seems there are many priced above the 10K figure these days but I'm not sure all of them warrant their asking price. If I was paying more than 10K I would expect a concours car with loads of history and that needed nothing tbh. For £8 - 10k I would expect something in very good all round condition, good/rebuilt engine/box, no major problems but may not be concours. The golf would probably be that bit more reliable but dull as dish water imho. Good luck with the search. Oh and I saw this last night, might be worth a look
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=432242

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:49 pm

Thanks Timo, much appreciated

I'll certainly exhaust all possibilities before the Golf option!

Is anyone familiar with the current stock at Revival Cars? There's a new yellow '66 RHD car which could be interesting:

http://www.revival-cars.com/

Evil J Guano · Post by **Evil J Guano** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:59 pm

Have you read our buyers guide and general info on the website. Should answer a few questions... ask away if you have any more. Happy hunting and take your time.

jh · Post by jh » Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:48 am

how's about :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche- ... 0205853475

translated to £'s and you're laughing.

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:39 pm

Evil J Guano wrote:Have you read our buyers guide and general info on the website. Should answer a few questions... ask away if you have any more. Happy hunting and take your time.

Hey Gavin,

Thanks for the message. I hadn't been on the 912 website - but I have now! Very informative indeed, thank you.

I'll head your advice about taking my time and keep my impatient nature in-check (for a change!).

Cheers,