New Member ( 912 Help!)

[Johnny5]

Hello all,

What a great site, there is so much information about these wonderful automobiles on here.

I know its cheeky to ask a question straight off, but...........I was hoping for some advice from the very experienced forum members here.

I have always wanted a classic porsche as a daily driver (901 shape) and I was interested in opinions regarding the practicality of a 912 for every day transport? or am I just being unrealistic. I have no garage so the car will be exposed to the elements. I live near the sea in Bournemouth, Dorset.

I also would really appreciate some advice on what to buy, I am not a mechanic, so the car needs to be mechanically reliable and tidy. Do I need to consider something with a engine and gear box rebuild as a prerequisite and will the car require any previous special bodywork restoration (bear metal respray, E dipping etc...) to not rust away whilst sitting outside my flat under a cover. Yearly running costs for this kind of vehicle would be of interest (basic servicing etc....)to keep the car in the best of condition and tune.

Any advice on people or dealers who could steer me in the right direction for my dream purchase? or help me source it would be greatly appreciated! I do not believe my experience with classic cars would be enough to ensure a solid purchase.

The prices of late seem to be all over the place and I was wondering if £9000 - £14000 (912 Registry source) is still a realistic amount for an excellent 912 in good order?

Any help with the above would be warmly received and greatly appreciated ... Johnny 5

[Helen]

Hi and a big welcome to DDK. no problems with asking questions. thats what we are here for.

a 912 is a very usable everyday car, ask MartinP whos been running one for the last few years.
you will just need to get the underside protected from the winter salt as much as is possable, keep an eye on oil levels and service regularly and it'll look after you with few complaints.




speak to Alan uk or max at revival cars

[Mr Pharmacist]

Welcome to the forum,

912's are great! Prices seem to be all over the place at the moment, but the price guide on the 912 site gives pretty fair prices for the cars - though they do seem to be on the up...

As always, look at as many cars as you can and if you find one you like get it inspected by one of the experts for extra peace of mind.

Good luck!

[Ian Gunney]

you are wise to be asking the questions up front

problem with any old car is that in the main, you are dealing with 40+ year old parts. A recent rebuild (evidenced with receipts and preferably by someone who knows what they are doing) for the major mechanicals would be helpful, but don't forget suspension, brakes etc all add up if you need to replace / rebuild.

drive a few and you'll get a feel for what is good and what isn't. Don't expect it to drive like a modern, it won't but then that's part of the attraction!

Ian

[Johnny5]

Thanks for the information, Im going to give Alan at Canford a ring on Monday and see if he can help me out.

Thanks also for not ignoring a post from a newbie!

Regards.