1979 911SC, could you use is almost daily?
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I started a thread on another forum asking questions about 2 911SC's for sale near me. After getting a chance to drive an SC I thought it was a brilliant, fun car, very mechanical and raw. 2 weeks ago I sold my 996, which I used daily, mainly because the running costs were high.
I inquired about the SC's to find out one was sold, but the other one had just had plenty of work done to it. Full engine and gearbox rebuild, 993 head studs, new clutch, new stainless steel exhaust, new heat exchangers, new tyres, and all fluids changed and has been wax oil under sealed. Car has all matching numbers, no rust, is in its original colour. It has a full service history with all MOT's backing up the mileage, 84,000. All the work carried out was/is by a very reputable person in the Porsche circles here. As such this car is ready to go with no servicing to do for the next 12 months.
Thing is from the question I asked, I received many different opinions from people. Some say the car could not be used here in our wet climate all year round. Some say you could. Some say it has to be garaged and some say if it is used regularly you don't. I was planning on buying the car and in a few months time buy another car as a run around. I would want to use the SC regularly. I also don't have a garage. I would consider a carcoon but as I would have to have this out the front of the house in the driveway, I'd be afraid it'll just draw attention of kids to vandalise it.
So, what is your opinion?
I inquired about the SC's to find out one was sold, but the other one had just had plenty of work done to it. Full engine and gearbox rebuild, 993 head studs, new clutch, new stainless steel exhaust, new heat exchangers, new tyres, and all fluids changed and has been wax oil under sealed. Car has all matching numbers, no rust, is in its original colour. It has a full service history with all MOT's backing up the mileage, 84,000. All the work carried out was/is by a very reputable person in the Porsche circles here. As such this car is ready to go with no servicing to do for the next 12 months.
Thing is from the question I asked, I received many different opinions from people. Some say the car could not be used here in our wet climate all year round. Some say you could. Some say it has to be garaged and some say if it is used regularly you don't. I was planning on buying the car and in a few months time buy another car as a run around. I would want to use the SC regularly. I also don't have a garage. I would consider a carcoon but as I would have to have this out the front of the house in the driveway, I'd be afraid it'll just draw attention of kids to vandalise it.
So, what is your opinion?
NNH said:
You see a lot of 150k+ mileage SCs being used daily in SoCal and other dry places. So long as you kept a close eye on corrosion, I think it would be fine here.
Oh sorry, I missed the fact the OP lives in Southern California. In which case, I would guess that snow, ice and salt are not his problem. If he lived in the UK they would be a problem.NNH said:
You see a lot of 150k+ mileage SCs being used daily in SoCal and other dry places. So long as you kept a close eye on corrosion, I think it would be fine here.
Oh sorry, I missed the fact the OP lives in Southern California. In which case, I would guess that snow, ice and salt are not his problem. If he lived in the UK they would be a problem.rubystone said:
I ran a 3.2 through the winter 8 or 9 years ago. Ran faultlessly but boy did it hasten the corrosion. That's what I would be most worried about.
That is I guess what I'm asking. The car would be used daily over the winter. It wouldn't be just left sitting there. Where I live I don't get heavy/much snow. The car has been checked for rust and areas were fixed and repainted. So currently there is no rust areas. Plus the car has been wax oil under sealed.JohnnyMac said:
rubystone said:
I ran a 3.2 through the winter 8 or 9 years ago. Ran faultlessly but boy did it hasten the corrosion. That's what I would be most worried about.
That is I guess what I'm asking. The car would be used daily over the winter. It wouldn't be just left sitting there. Where I live I don't get heavy/much snow. The car has been checked for rust and areas were fixed and repainted. So currently there is no rust areas. Plus the car has been wax oil under sealed.SS7
shoestring7 said:
JohnnyMac said:
rubystone said:
I ran a 3.2 through the winter 8 or 9 years ago. Ran faultlessly but boy did it hasten the corrosion. That's what I would be most worried about.
That is I guess what I'm asking. The car would be used daily over the winter. It wouldn't be just left sitting there. Where I live I don't get heavy/much snow. The car has been checked for rust and areas were fixed and repainted. So currently there is no rust areas. Plus the car has been wax oil under sealed.SS7
I do not use a SC as daily, but a 64RS...not quite the same car, however one or two similarity: no power steering and a heavy clutch.
Make sure you try it around town first, you might find the "no power" steering very tiring, especially parallel parking which can be very painful.
Otherwise, I would say: do it. SC are beautiful.
Make sure you try it around town first, you might find the "no power" steering very tiring, especially parallel parking which can be very painful.
Otherwise, I would say: do it. SC are beautiful.
911Thrasher said:
I do not use a SC as daily, but a 64RS...not quite the same car, however one or two similarity: no power steering and a heavy clutch.
Make sure you try it around town first, you might find the "no power" steering very tiring, especially parallel parking which can be very painful.
Otherwise, I would say: do it. SC are beautiful.
I've got a '73 T on 15's. The steering is lighter than my 964 - even at parking speeds. Not really sure how that works - but there isn't much weight over the front axle on an early 911.Make sure you try it around town first, you might find the "no power" steering very tiring, especially parallel parking which can be very painful.
Otherwise, I would say: do it. SC are beautiful.
SS7
FYI I used an SC and then a 3.2 Carrera as my daily driver, 10k a year for 6 years between the pair. Perfect cars, made of stone, run forever and ever and when you get to foreveranever they keep going still. You just cannot go wrong with a good one. Learn how to service and look after it and it will be one of the cheapest cars you have ever owned.
mr_tony said:
Using my 76 daily, and I love it.
Keeping a close eye on the chassis for corrosion, and had the car coated in waxoyl before taking delivery.
So far so good. Might get some winter tyres this week. Love how cheap 15 tyres are!
Have you got a wheel arch Inner Fenders? From what I've been told they are a must add thing to any older car to help protect it from the elements. I'd be interested in your thoughts.Keeping a close eye on the chassis for corrosion, and had the car coated in waxoyl before taking delivery.
So far so good. Might get some winter tyres this week. Love how cheap 15 tyres are!
No - I've got serious waxoyl coverage in the arches and underneath though, and my car was fully restored back to the bare metal in 2002-2004. Still looks very solid.
I'm not familliar with the liners personally, but there are mixed views out there. Some folks think they just create more opportunity for muck to get stuck around.
I'll give the wheelarches a regular spray out each week to avoid any salt / grime build up. I also keep mine garaged in a heated garage which should help avoid it sitting around damp.
My main issue at the moment is the drivers side washer jet which is knackered (having dismantled the whole system to find it's the last thing I'm checking that has the issues.
Got to fit some winter rubber to it for next week, the p6000s are getting a little exciting on damp roundabouts..
I'm not familliar with the liners personally, but there are mixed views out there. Some folks think they just create more opportunity for muck to get stuck around.
I'll give the wheelarches a regular spray out each week to avoid any salt / grime build up. I also keep mine garaged in a heated garage which should help avoid it sitting around damp.
My main issue at the moment is the drivers side washer jet which is knackered (having dismantled the whole system to find it's the last thing I'm checking that has the issues.
Got to fit some winter rubber to it for next week, the p6000s are getting a little exciting on damp roundabouts..
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