How much will routine tune ups and regular maintenance cost on a 1984 Carrera cost?

Question

I'm looking at a used one with 127,000 miles. I live in the LA area and could also use a good Porsche machanic. How much should I pay for this car? Help!

Answer 1

Porsche Expert here

now it probaly is an Sc model which means its old, crappy, and is a bad modeled 911 thought this does cost alot less than a none sc. an mint sc probly20 at the absolute most, perfect, 17k very good, 14k, good,10k fair 5-7kany poor 5k and lower but with that miles try the best to get 14 k and lower or it stuipd to get it. tune ups on this car is very cheap is once a year or two times a year for 300-700, oil is every 20k miles, service every 20k mile spark pugs 20k miles, airfilter, 20k miles, all this is queit inexpensive. oil is like 20-40 dollars, spark plug 20-100dollars, airfilter 40-100 dollars and service is very cheap 600- 1700dollars.

Answer 2

For access to many knowledgeable p-car owners, and many in your area, go to the technical forums at pelicanparts.com

There is no answer to your question. There could be best guesses, however much more information is required on the car. The engine could need a complete rebuild, or could have more maintenance issues than another. Best to have a PPI done prior to any purchase.

There are lots of p-cars available from other pelican members on the forum also.

ADDITIONAL

For your own good, please don't listen to anything "germanbeemer" has to say below. He clearly has likely never seen a porsche, let alone touched one. His comments show he is certainly no "expert".

The early cars are constantly increasing in value and popularity. I have a 69 911 and a 97 993. They are wonderful cars and the early cars especially, are easy to do your own maintenance. Some of the things you'll have to do occassionally are plugs ($20), oil & filter ($20-$50) depending on the grade of oil. You'll want to change your oil on an early car optimally every 5000 km, or at least once a season, depending on how much driving you do. Remember, they are air cooled, so the oil gets very hot and aids in some of the cooling. The dirtier the oil, the less effect it has on the engine in helping balance everything out.

They can be great cars, but know your history. You don't want someone elses problems. But there will always be things to do on it. But that's part of the joy of ownership.

Seriously, check out pelican parts for access to a great community of porsche owners and knowledge.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Have it checked out BY a Porsche dealership!!!

Do NOT buy a Porsche without it first being checked out. I did, and it cost me a bundle to get the car right(1983SC).

Contact the POC, and find a good mechanic.

Answer 4

jim D knows what hes talking about.

99 996 and 03 996 GT2 and maybe soon 928 GTS owner speaking.

Answer 5

I wouldn't pay more than what the car is worth.