The seventh edition of this acclaimed buying guide is expanded, updated and revised. With 30% more pages, more photos and detailed information on the last 993 model Porsches, this edition covers all air-cooled 911s from 1964 to 1998. Author Peter Zimmermann uses his decades of expertise as a Porsche mechanic to guide the prospective buyer through the daunting task of choosing a 911. Each model's strengths and weaknesses are discussed with special cautions and recommendations noted. VIN numbers, engine numbers, specs and a model-by-model breakdown are included. This book is the essential tool for buying a used Porsche.
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In Peter Zimmermann’s decades as a Porsche mechanic, he saw just about everything. He was a dealship mechanic and for many years, the proprietor of Red Line Service, a Porsche-only repair shop in Sant Monica, California. Building and racing competition 911s added to his knowledge base. In this book he shares those accumulated years of experience to guide you through the bewildering maze of 911 models and their individual strong points and problem areas. Now in print for over twenty years, this seventh edition is enlarged, expanded and features the latest information on the entire range of air-cooled 911s.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Intro. To used 911s,
By Barry Ennis (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Used 911 Story (Paperback)
If you do not know as much as you should about porsche 911s, than this is a great book to start with. It has nice information about all of the major weaknesses of each model which may help you get a better idea of what you are truly looking for in a porsche. Because of what i read, my whole thinking on porsches was changed, however my love for the vehicle is still in tact. If you want a good start in your search for a used 911, than this book is the place to begin.
2.0 out of 5 stars
OK but not that great,
This review is from: The Used 911 Story (Paperback)
You can definitely tell the author is a typical mechanic after reading this (minor problems seem exaggerated and the estimates for repairs are so outrageous they are scary, plus he makes the point clear that any kind of repair work should be left to experts like him). After reading this, you wonder why anybody would buy a Porsche. I will look at some other books before I make my decision. Also did not find much technical specs of the different models, which is what I was interested in, like weight, horsepower, performance, etc.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Read for Porsche Buyers,
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This review is from: The Used 911 Story (Paperback)
This is the standard must-read text before buying a classic Porsche 911. Recommended by most Porsche fans at various online Porsche forums. Full of insider knowledge of comparing different model years, especially within the range of 1978-1983 911SC model and the most popular 1984-1989 911 3.2 Carrera. Definitely a must-read.
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