tcsracing1

I am new to the 930 world.
What model year 930 is THE 930 to have?

WPOZZZ

Depends on what you want.

Igooz

^I agree...and I can add:
'89 if you want the last year with 5 speed Or the 3.0L in the early cars '75/6...

In my case...I love my '87...the best car I own!

WPOZZZ

75-77 3.0 turbos, light and tossable
78-79 3.3 intercooled turbos, floating rotors
80-85 RoW 3.3 turbos
86-88 3.3 turbos, reintro'd to US market
89 3.3 turbos w/5 spd G50 tranny

TT Surgeon

Any 930 at this point.

9Eleven

Oh no, not again..................

cityguy

I know. You can bring a horse to water but you cannot make him think.


They are 911 Turbos...internal code, if must 930 but still 911 Turbos.

Porschekonig

The ‘89s were considered to be the pinnacle of the 930 production run and included a few more changes then just the G50/50 5-speed. Quoting heavily from Andreas Gabriel’s very cool book “Porsche 911 Turbo The Air-Cooled Years 1975-1998”, for the ’89 production run previous handling concerns were addressed via larger diameter “torsion bars, changes to the anti-roll (sway) bar and some firming up of the shock absorbers. The results of this tuning were a yet more neutral cornering performance and reduced pitching when braking.”

‘89 also saw the first Porsche developed alarm installed as standard equipment using central-locking of the door and canopy contacts and tying these in to secure the ignition and fuels pumps as well. Porsche also started using flashing “red light emitting diodes” (LEDs) on the lock pins to show the alarm was on. Additional new options in ’89 were adjustable seat heat controls for both sides, a short shifter for the bullet-proof G50/50 and a “radio with a CD”. This was also the first year they started using asbestos-free brake pads, clutch discs, engine and transmission seals. No sooner had everyone began to drool over and enjoy the latest improvements to what was already a legendary car, then Porsche declared that they will “cease production of the 911 Turbo as of works holiday 1989.” Alas, the type 930 was no more.

tcsracing1

so they are all decent! thx!

pu911rsr

I've had 3 79's and one 77. At this point I'll take an early non-intercooled one over any 79. But really they are all great cars, buy the best one you can afford.
Phil

speednme

Pretty much which ever one meets your condition criteria. If searching for an early one in top condition..it's going to cost (at the current moment) an arm and a leg. Later years are a bit more reasonable for what basically is the same car...other than the 75-77 3.0 liter. May I ask what is your main goal with the purchase? show? drive? modify?

Porschekonig

Decent? That would be putting it way too mildly. These cars are all beasts from the earliest cars to the later! A visceral, classic sports car ride with a rocket of an engine behind it. Nothing like it came off the line since!

WPOZZZ

I totally agree with you! My first turbo was a 79 with exhaust and I thought it was ok. My next one was a modded 86 and that car was a beast, but drove heavy. My current 77 doesn't have the power my 86 had, but it is a blast to drive, and I would hazard to say, it is easier to drive.

tcsracing1

came across a nice 1982 example local to me which is rare but especially in my geographic location...
It is ROW spec (as they were in 1982) and documented owner history. Clean #2 condition car that would make a nice driver perhaps.

Put a price on it folks. low? high? average?

pu911rsr

This isn't perfect as it's doesn't cover ROW cars but give you an idea-http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=860240
Phil