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The Used 911 Story

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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.

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.

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.

You simply cannot think about buying a used 911 without reading this book. As a fellow who has been around Porsches for over 30 years, Pete Zimmermann's knowledge is second to none. This is the one book that you need to really guide you through the purchase process. The writing is clear and direct and the photos are excellent. More inside information than you could find in two dozen magazines or web sites. Highly recommended!