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NEW BOY FROM LIVERPOOL
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:30 pm
by psymons
hi all just saying hello (never realised that the porsche bug could bite so hard).
the kids have finally left home and i can start looking for a 911 as i am new to the porsche car i need all the help i can get
i do like the look of the targa my budget is 10-12k so i guess i am looking for an 80!s version.
i have been advised that i need to do a lot of research and reading so
1 which are the best magazines
2 where would i be looking for problems with the chassis ie rust etc
3 what are kidney bowls ?
4 at what age is the car eligible for classic car insurance
any help would be greatfully appreciated PAUL
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:36 pm
by Ferry Man
Welcome to DDK Paul.
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:15 pm
by Stevie B
Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum.
Have you thought about going down the replica route?
Still gives you a huge grin when your out in your pride and joy.
best wishes
Stevie B
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:15 pm
by Stevie B
Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum.
Have you thought about going down the replica route?
Still gives you a huge grin when your out in your pride and joy.
best wishes
Stevie B
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:44 pm
by sladey
Welme to the forum. If you're in the Market for qn 80's car it would be a good idea to also join impact bumpers (not trying to kick you off here or anything - I'm on both forums every day)
www.impactbumpers.com
Cheers
Mark
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:50 pm
by sladey
Forgot to answer your questions - do a search on rust on impact bumpers - there are quite a few threads detaillli g common problems.
Similar stuff on here but as the cars are older the rust is often a lot worse so more full resto threads
The kidney bowls are behind the door jambs and ae a bit of a crud/moisture trap
You should get classic insurance for stuff before 1990 - normally on limited mileage
The magazines are all similar ti each other - there have been a number of buying guides in 911&porsche world. I think you have to go a long way to beat the information on here and impact bumpers though (and on pelican parts as well)
Good luck
thanks 2 all
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:40 am
by psymons
thanks to all for your kind responses to my post FERRY MAN. STEVIE B.
SLADEY . i will be out of the country for 2 weeks then the search is on.
kind regards PAUL
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:38 am
by ims101
Hi & welcome good luck with your search! My only advice would be find one that's all ready had an engine rebuild it can cost nearly as much as the car ouch
don't want to put you off though!