This classic guide has been completely revised and updated by Randy Leffingwell. This updated 4th edition is filled with Porsche models from 1948 through the new 1997 Boxster, including the 959, 968, the newest 911s, and several others, plus remaining third edition material on the 356, the early 911s, 914s, 928s, 924s and 944s. 4th ed.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good overview, if that's what you want,
This review is from: Illustrated Porsche Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide) (Paperback)
This book provides good, general information about the Porsche line of cars from the first 356 up to the '97 Boxster. Information is generally more detailed about the earlier cars (pre '80) and then the author(s) seem to run out of steam, adding only brief paragraphs to describe modifications during the more recent years. This is perhaps understandable, as all Porsche cars are evolutionary, with small changes being made over the years.The book will be useful if you are just starting to think about buying a used Porsche, and aren't even sure which model interests you. If you have already narrowed your search to a particular model, then there are other sources of information. For example, there is a great webpage of the evolution of the 911 which contains most of the information contained in this book on model changes. The Early 911 FAQ website also has a lot of detail on individual model year changes, plus some performance information and a great section on the possible trouble spots. This book will not provide enough information for the final selection of a good used Porsche. It warns of the most obvious troublesome Porsches (ie. 2.7L 911s) but lacks the details for some other common problems that are smaller, but potentially very expensive if overlooked. Consider the book a good primer, but definitely look elsewhere for detailed pre-purchase advice.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
book needs to included updated information!,
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This review is from: Illustrated Porsche Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide) (Paperback)
Book was very dissapointing. The author originally wrote the book a long time ago and claims to have updated information, but it is scare. If you want a Porsche from before 1985 the book is fine otherwise forget it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Short and sweet high-level overview of Porsche models,
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This review is from: Illustrated Porsche Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide) (Paperback)
If you are a new Porsche enthusiast and are looking for a basic background on the various higher production models this is the book for you. Like the other Illustrated Buyers Guides by Motorbooks this book gives a several page overview on each model produced describing the differences between previous models, the available options during different years, and general specifications on the model. If you are a seasoned enthusiast there is probably little information within this book that is new to you.
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The first car to bear Porsche name, a two-passenger sports car, came about as much by chance as by some great plan. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
telescopic shock strut, alloy lower control arms, aluminum alloy fixed caliper, transverse laminated torsion bars, triangulated wishbone, tubular shock absorbers, transverse torsion bars, camber compensator, parallel trailing arms, longitudinal torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers, rear window wiper, single overhead camshaft, rear lid, toe characteristics, single camshaft, axle ratio, component layout, dual circuit, alloy wheels, swing axle, manual gearbox, rear spoiler, slip differential, series cars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Porsche Cars North America, Dean Batchelor, United States, Engine Design, General Wheelbase, Ralph Poole, Drivetrain Frame, America Roadster, Bosch K-Jetronic, Ferry Porsche, Turbo Carrera, Tony Lapine, Drivetrain Transmission, Butzi Porsche, Club Sport, Harm Lagaay, Two Zenith, Ferdinand Porsche, Tiptronic Rear, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera Speedster, Carrera Targa, Erwin Komenda, Ibs Body, Louise Piech New!
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The first car to bear Porsche name, a two-passenger sports car, came about as much by chance as by some great plan. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
telescopic shock strut, alloy lower control arms, aluminum alloy fixed caliper, transverse laminated torsion bars, triangulated wishbone, tubular shock absorbers, transverse torsion bars, camber compensator, parallel trailing arms, longitudinal torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers, rear window wiper, single overhead camshaft, rear lid, toe characteristics, single camshaft, axle ratio, component layout, dual circuit, alloy wheels, swing axle, manual gearbox, rear spoiler, slip differential, series cars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Porsche Cars North America, Dean Batchelor, United States, Engine Design, General Wheelbase, Ralph Poole, Drivetrain Frame, America Roadster, Bosch K-Jetronic, Ferry Porsche, Turbo Carrera, Tony Lapine, Drivetrain Transmission, Butzi Porsche, Club Sport, Harm Lagaay, Two Zenith, Ferdinand Porsche, Tiptronic Rear, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera Speedster, Carrera Targa, Erwin Komenda, Ibs Body, Louise Piech New!
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- Porsche Legends (Motorbooks Classic) by Randy Leffingwell in Back Matter
- Porsche Boxster by Clauspeter Becker in Back Matter
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