Buying, Driving, and Enjoying the Porsche 356 (Ownership Series) [Paperback]

James E. Schrager (Author)

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About the Author

James Schrager is a hopeless Porsche fanatic who has a stable of several early 356 and 911 models ready for driving all year long. He keeps his finger on the pulse of the used Porsche market and reports current trends in his 356 Registry and Sports Car Market magazine columns each month. He also contributes technical articles about keeping a 356 on the road, something he is intimately familiar with.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: RPM Auto Books; First Edition edition (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096317262X
• ISBN-13: 978-0963172624
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #725,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good, if not better, than his monthly column in SCM, May 19, 2001

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Having actively followed Mr. Schrager's excellent column in Sports Car Market, I was excited to find he had written this "how-to" book. I own a 1997 993 Turbo and am actively planning to purchase a 356. After reading this book, I feel much better prepared to begin this search as an informed consumer.

This book contains a wealth of information in a relatively small space, but Mr. Schrager's wonderful and concise presentation keeps the material from being intimidating or boring. His writing style is conversational, and his words clearly show his love for the 356 and cars in general. He is a gearhead through and through!

He does an admirable job of covering all bases: Picking a specific model, where to look, what features are important, how to do an accurate test drive, buying tips, technical advice, etc.

Mr. Schrager's is able to present a good bit of technical detail in a fashion that an seventh-grader could understand. His expertise, gained over many years of first hand experience with numerous 356's, is apparent.

If you love older Porsches and are considering the purchase of a 356, you owe it to yourself to read this book. It will help you avoid many common pitfalls and make the experience more enjoyable.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elevates the reader to near expert level, September 4, 2001

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Kim Vogley (Brentwood, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buying, Driving, and Enjoying the Porsche 356 (Ownership Series) (Paperback)

I've owned 356s for years. Jim Schrager's book told me things that I needed to know and didn't before I read this. The book contains useful, real world information without the fluff of a coffee table book. This is a must read for all new and soon to be new 356 owners. Particularly useful were the nut and bolt nuggets that come from years of owning all models of 356s. The only other way to get this information is years of pain.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this before you buy!, August 12, 2001

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F. Dowdle (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buying, Driving, and Enjoying the Porsche 356 (Ownership Series) (Paperback)

I recently purchased a '67 912, satisfying my mid-life crisis for a Porsche. I researched several books to get the information needed to make an intelligent buy. I wish there was a book like this one for the 912. If you are considering a 356, this is the source book for you. Valuable information is provided on spotting problem cars and tips on what to examine. I especially like the information on ... cars as I have spotted may of the same frauds. I am close to getting a 356 and have targeted two and want to use the information this book provided. Porsche freaks, get this book!