OK. Looks like I have to come to the rescue of 911’s everywhere. I’ve got two. A ‘97 9114S that I bought in 2001 and an ‘82 911SC Targa purchased in 1999. Both black/black. The ‘974S is gonna cost ya more than the 20k, so it’s out of the discussion. Besides, it’s a bit civilized to have too much fun with. I mean, even my wife drives it. My 82SC on the other hand is a hoot to drive, looks fabulous and sounds even better. It’s a great specimen and is probably only worth around 10k in today’s market. I’ve owned it since’99 and have had no problems. Like an NSX, they had 2 or 3 well known issues that, once corrected, makes the car pretty bullet proof. It’s basic lines go back to 1948 and stretch at least up to 2009. Over 60 years of beauty. A time tested classic in the truest sense of the word
And it really is fun to drive. I’ve intended to sell it since 2001 when I got my ‘97. Even promised the wife that we’d only have one 911 in 6 months. Each summer for 8 years I take it out of storage with the intent to sell it. Of course, in order to sell it, you have to take it out for a spin to make sure that all’s right with Mr. Porsche and that is where my trouble begins. The flat 6 has always started right up and when it does, there is a rumble that is hard to match and even harder to ignore. The steering is responsive and firm and, throwing it into a turn, you know it’s a true aficionado’s sports car. It certainly isn’t as fast as my 4S, but speed is only part of my equation for owning a car. In short, each year I realize that I really don’t want to separate from it for the 10 - 12 grand that it’s worth and wimp out. The early 80’s 911SC’s really are a good value and should not be overlooked. Test drive one that is as well cared for and in as good of condition as your NSX and then tell me it’s not a great $10,000 car.
