Porsche 911 Carrera
Porsche 911 Carrera questions and answers
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Q: what would be the ultimate between the porsche Carrera 911 4s or Carrera 911 targa 4s?
i want to buy a porsche 911carrera 4s but i want your opinions on which car would be the best looking choice for years to come between (targa 4s and carrera 4s) your opinions will be my final decision... beside performance i want the car to be (appealing,headturner,a statement ) for years to come.
A: First a small technical point. Targa is not a Porsche model; it is a body style of the 911 Carrera. The 3 body style choices are coupe, targa, and cabriolet.
That said, go with the coupe. Coupes hold their value better than either targas or cabs. They are lighter, the body is stiffer, and they have fewer moving parts to fail. The best choice of all is a sunroof delete coupe, for the same reasons, but they are harder to find. I'm not even sure that's an option on the 997 series. I like the new sliding roof targa a lot better than the older models, but would still go with the coupe.
Finally, while I like the 4s, a 2wd has a lot to recommend it in the lightness, simplicity category.
I've owned 10 Porsches, and currently have two 911s.
Q: Does anyone know where I can get quality aftemarket body parts for a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa?
I am looking for the driver and passenger side door pocket, the front spoiler and foglight embellisher, and some other odd parts.
A: www.betterbodiesmotorsport.com go to products>accessories>replacement door pockets
Q: I am thinking of buying a D-Reg Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible.?
It has full service history and 56k miles on the clock. The history is mainly Porsche dealer, except for the last two services. The car looks to be in excellent condition. What kind of price should I be paying for this car, and what are the main faults I should be looking for when buying this car? Any other information will be a great help, as I do not know anything about these cars. Thanks.
Why do people who think they know about 911s come across as so pompous? (Mrhan1 amongst others). Just because you like a car, does not mean you have to be an expert, that is the whole purpose of asking the question in the first place.
as the car is d reg i think the year my be 85 86 genius
A: D reg = 1985/1986.
I'd give it a miss unless you really want the Porsche look, modern cars costing a fraction of the price will blow it into the weeds as far as performance goes. But if you are buying it as a classic then look up the prices on classic Porsches on enthusiast websites - see what other people are paying.
Q: Should I purchase an Aston Martin Vantage or a Porsche 911 Carrera S?
I need to make up my decision soon
A: Porsche 911 is the better performer.
the Aston martin is cooler and for someone not in a hurry but just likes to go fast.
Q: How much does a clutch replacement in a Porsche 911 (911 Carrera cabriolet) cost?
I was driving at about 65 mph in 5th gear, I shifted to 6th and I no longer had power. The engine continues to run but no matter what gear I engage, it is like I am in neutral. Any idea what the issue might be?
A: It sounds like your pressure plate is stuck disengaged. Most likely a foreign body is wedged somewhere. Would be a good time to replace a clutch. Or you can try to pry it free.
A clutch is very easy to change. Buy a new clutch (plate and pressure plate) and have one of your buddies come over. After a case of beer this should be going.
Buy a book for torque specs and simple diagrams.
If you decide to take it to a shop, go to a VW shop. These are almost identical to put it for less money.
Q: Porsche 911 Carrera- Help Convincing Dad?
Hi my dad has a Porsche Carrera 911 black on black. Im 17 and have had my liscense since April 8th this year so that would be about 2 months. Ive been driving my mom's Audi Q7 my dad, how do i convince my dad to let me use his porsche im dyng to drive it but i can only drive it when we are together. Thanks for the advice
A: Good luck.
My parents have a car that is worth about a 8th of my car, I have been driving for 15 years with no fines, no at fault crashes.
I have also raced on dirt and tar, both with bikes and cars and won club and state championships.
Its still a big deal for me to borrow their car. In fact, I have probably only driven their car about 5 times in my life.
I have raced a Porsche 911, nice car, but if you arent used to their handling and seating position, you can be in trouble very quickly. I find the gas pedal sits where the brake pedal would in a normal car.
Bottom line is its your dads car, If he wants to be in the car with you when you drive it, you should consider yourself lucky.
Q: How do I tell if I have a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster other than the VIN#?
A: There will be no 100% certain way, other than the VIN. The '89 Speedster was based on the 3.2L Carrera of the same year. Most of them came with the 930 fender flares, but there were a few that came with only the Carrera flares (so not all were wide bodies). Though all of them had the other parts of the wide body option (upgraded brakes and suspension).
The molded tonneau is fairly rare outside of the Speedster, but as some companies have made reproductions (and always possible someone ordered a factory part), this being included would not rule out that a car is genuine. Since all of the items that make the Speedster unique can be had elsewhere and installed on an '89 Cabroilet, the only certain way would be to check the VIN. However, over the years I've never seen a complete recreation done to duplicate all of the details (but as prices for these cars continue to increases it's likely we'll see some appear).
Q: Does a child seat fit in the back seat of a Porsche 911 Carrera?
A: I have a 1990 911 and 3 boys age 5 and under. I think there is a different answer depending on the year of your car.
In the 911 accessories catalog, there is a Porsche car seat for the back, for children. I did a bit of research on this and found that it was made by Brittax. I bought the like Brittax seat, only to find that it doesn't fit in the back of my car. It's way too big. Also, the common booster seats don't fit. We have several car seats and the only one (that we have) that fits is a cheaper Graco model for kids beyond the rear facing stage. The most important issue is the size of the base, per my experience. The one that works for me is kind of roundish or egg shaped. a big base will not fit in anything older than 1998, and maybe not 1999 and newer, but I'm not familiar with those.
As some have said (seemingly uninformed, but still correct), it really is not that safe, atleast the way I have it. There is no 'latch' system, although I suppose you could fabricate something to serve that purpose. My car just has a lap belt in the back and I secure the seat with that, through the back of the seat. One if the issues is that both ends of the stock rear belt are fairly long, so there is more slack in it than I'd really like.
Even still, I put one of the kids back there if necessary.
I bought an aftermarket mod that disables the passenger airbag so I prefer to put one kid up front with the 3-point belt. It seems more secure than the back.
I was driving around one time with two kids - one in front and one in back. I think I was waiting in a parking lot for some reason when a man approached the car. He was so excited to see me with two toddlers in the car bc he was just in the midst of a prolonged justification discussion with his wife about having a 911 *and* young kids. I agreed to let him take a photo of our set-up with his cell-phone.
I hope he was able to get his car!
We have 3 cars - a Suburban that get 11mpg, a Passat wagon Turbo that is extremely cool with sport package and paddle shifters, and the 911. the P-car is definately not the preferred kid car, but they do like it and we cart them around in it in situations where it makes sense and when the boys want a fun ride.
(the Suburban doubles as a tow vehicle for the race car and we try to drive it only when absolutely necessary)
Good Luck!
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Q: about how much would it cost to replace the front bumper for a porsche 911 carrera?
A: The valet at a hotel hit someone at parking lot speeds so no assembly damage just the bumper itself need to be replaced because it had a small hole. I can't remember the exact cost but is was over $2500 but not $3000.
Q: does anyone have a distributer for a 1974 porsche 911 carrera?
its a 2.5 liter
A: You can try a 1964 VW Beetle cap - I think they are the same...
Seriously, try -
http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?N=1698+11565+4294966703+9288
Q: 1973 porsche 911 carrera prices anyone?
im looking at buying a 1973 porsche 911 for $19,000 never rotted, all original needs a little work what do you think i could turn around and resell it for?
A: Old 911s are expensive to maintain and your not going to get any sort of profit trying to sell it off after you fix it up. Unless your a 911 fan don't buy it. Let someone else who will likely keep it and enjoy it buy it instead. It's meant for a Porsche enthusiast; not for someone who wants to turn a quick buck.
To the poster below me:
No, the 1975 911 was the worst year of production. Aside from the Turbo Carrera the 911S and 912 variant were plagued with problems; especially the California versions with the added emmision controls which lowered the HP rating to only 158BPH for the 911S.
Q: Porsche 911 - Carrera S, how much would monthly payment be?
How much would I have to pay a month if I bought Porsche 911 (Carrera S), per month?
... and would percentage of a net income should be ideal to pay towards a car payment?
A: A 2007 Carrera S has a base price of just over $80k. However, you will be unlikely to find an unoptioned car on a dealer lot, and might be less likely to work out any kind of deal if you were to order one (if that is what you wanted). Assuming you were to take delivery of one in dealerstock, and work out a bit of a discount, and tax and license will bring you out to a final price around $95k.
For a going rate of 6.98% on a 48 month loan, with $20k down, you would have a monthly payment of just under $1800 a month. However, the fact that you are asking some of these questions and wondering how much you can afford suggests you cannot afford this. Keep in mind that even if the $20k down and $1800 a month seem like they might be almost within reach, there will be insurance costs and maintenance. Both will seem costly if you are already stretching to just afford the car... which will also not be ideally suited as your only vehicle.
Q: Average insurance costs in the UK on a Porsche 911 Carrera??
Does anyone with a Porsche..any model but preferably one of the 911 series..know how much the average insurance cost is in the UK and can anyone recommend cheap porsche insurers?
THANX
I am planning to get one next month.
I am looking to buy a new one '05 reg, I am 24 and have had my license for 2 years, live in a posh area...thanx
A: Mine ruined me..... i live in a posh area too but the crime rate for stealing cars is higher! what area are you in??
Looking at £250
Q: Porsche Carrera 911 (REAR) vs Carrera 911 4 (AWD)?
Right now I have a Corvette Z06 but would like to get in to the Porsche 911 because of bigger cockpit and handleing. Could you tell me your opinions on the Rear Wheel Drive vs. AWD the PROS AND CONS. Any opinions on the Porsche vs. Corvette as far as acceleration, braking, etc.
A: First off, the C2 vs C4 part: I've had a fair amount of time behind of wheels of both, and quite a bit of that time having been at the track. The overall character of these cars is much more similar than different (at least with the current generation... the first AWD 964s are significantly different in feel and driving approach from their early 90s RWD counterparts).
The bigs difference between the two is in the small details. Obviously the AWD system has a greater potential for traction. This comes with a trade off in weight and a little more parastic power loss. But these losses are less than the traction gains, and in stock form the AWD is a definite advantage. However, in non-stock form the issue becomes a little bit hazier.
RWD has the advantage of less weight, but more importantly for performance applications, the ability to have a greater differential of tire width between the front and back wheels (with AWD, you must consider how it will affect the power split from the differential and need to keep these much closer in size). In all forms, the fronts are going to be limited by what is practical in terms of maintaining a workable slip angle, with the rears then being limited by trying to keep a balance in relation to the front... but in the end, the traction advantage of AWD will be mostly negated in a car prepared for track use due to the greater contact patch in the back (if the car is setup around this... meaning that the AWD is then just heavier and less powerful).
As for the 911 and Corvette part: Most people will probably go on about the differences; and there are many from how each car reflects many of the sensibilities of their countries of origin, where the engine is located, etc etc. But what is most defining about each of these cars is, I think, a commonality. Both of these are cars that have a certain character that tends to lead people to either love them or hate them. They are quirky cars that require some experience to drive properly, and in that context they can be very fast (yes, they are fast cars, but when seen in the right hands, they are much faster).
911s are back heavy and can be punishing to an unsure and inexperienced driver, and for many, dealing with all that weight behind the rear axel means the right this is often counter-intuitive. But they are very rewarding to drive when you get it all right! Corvettes feel big and feel unsteady, even as they push into a corner and settle in without a problem. They have what feels like limitless torque as you push from a corner... and when you get it all right, they are very rewarding to drive!
Comparing a similar 911 to the Corvette, the Corvette will have more power, and likely more pure grip. The 911 will enjoy advantages in braking and transient handling. The Corvette definitely offers more performance bang for the buck, though the Porsche will have better build quality and higher quality components. The Corvette is not poorly made, but it is not on par with Porsche; the Porsche offers good performance for it's cost, but it's not on par with the value offered by the 'Vette.
Q: Which would you prefer to own, a BMW Z4 or a Porsche 911 Carrera?
A: Porsche.