The Used 911 Story, 8th Edition [Paperback]

Peter Zimmermann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2006

The eighth edition of this perennial favorite on the Porsche 911 is now expanded to 200 pages with over 200 photos. All air and water-cooled 911 models are covered in detail, from the first in 1965 to the 2005 997. The Boxster from 1997-2005 is also covered, along with the 914/6 and the new Porsche Cayman.

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About the Author

Peter Zimmermann spent 25 years as a Porsche mechanic and owner of Red Line Service in Santa Monica, California. A seasoned engine and transmission builder, he also has driven his Porsches in competition. He writes with authority about every aspect of every 911, plus the Boxsters and 914/6. His book has now been in print for 25 years and continues to be the "buyer's bible" for 911s.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: RPM Auto Books; 8th edition (February 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963172662
• ISBN-13: 978-0963172662
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Porsche 911 -- The Mechanic's View, January 15, 2007

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Michael L. Testa (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Used 911 Story, 8th Edition (Paperback)

If you own or are thinking of buying a Porsche, this is a must read. The author is a Porsche mechanic who runs ( ran )a Porsche repair shop in California. And while the book presents a pro-Porsche outlook, it also candidly assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the 911 models year by year.

For one contemplating buying a Porsche 911, this is an invaluable book because it includes what goes wrong with these cars, and how much it will set you back financially to correct the problems. This is an element of ownership not usually dealt with in other buyer's guides.

The writer's style is concise and amusing and if you are even thinking about buying a Porsche, this is a great place to start. It is not the ONLY guide you should read, but it should be the first.

Porsche owners will also benefit from this book as it contains a lot of information learned from a career of repairing these unique cars.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8th Edition the best ever, March 9, 2006

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James E. Schrager "jimschrager" (Mishawaka, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Used 911 Story, 8th Edition (Paperback)

This is a fantastic improvement over the excellent 7th edition. The author has added lots of data on the newer cars and updated various parts of the earlier cars (such as the latest data on the 911SC). There are many new photos and the layout again is improved, with bright and clear photos. If you want to learn the maximum amount about the Porsche 911 (and now the Boxster also), this is the book to buy. Clear, concise and to the point.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Size Fits All, July 17, 2006

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Joseph C., Rose (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Used 911 Story, 8th Edition (Paperback)

My review title may seem a bit odd, but it has significance to this work. The Used 911 Story is indeed a book for all Porsche enthusiasts--not just for those looking to buy their first used 911. Although having owned Porsches--mostly 911s--since the late sixties, I found lots of things in Peter's book I never knew about. He is very, very knowledgeable with regard to these cars and he has a unique and very readable style by which he shares this information with his readers. In short this is a great book if you're buying your first used Porsche, if you already own a Porsche, or if you're just interested in the marque. I recommend it most highly.