*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 +1 for everything Cam is saying... I know this because I've done alot of work on these cars when I had my business in Parnell... we also maintained a few of the race series cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) My brother in law had a '90 911, which is admittedly newer and possibly more expensive to repair, although I doubt it. He replaced the clutch. It WAS $5k. If someone quotes a number, maybe they have an idea. I'm not sure it should be $5k on a 964 either - I suspect he needed a new dual mass flywheel too at that price (not going to be an issue on an early car - resurfacing is possible). Either way, mechanically and electrically a 964 is significantly more complex than a 911 SC (2 generations --> like e21 vs e36). They just look the same. Edited June 26, 2009 by CamB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 I'm not sure it should be $5k on a 964 either - I suspect he needed a new dual mass flywheel too at that price (not going to be an issue on an early car - resurfacing is possible). Either way, mechanically and electrically a 964 is significantly more complex than a 911 SC (2 generations --> like e21 vs e36). They just look the same. I would tend to agree, I thought it was outrageous. May have included the flywheel, the first time they did it it ended up with a terrible vibration and was completely redone at the workshops expense. Maybe they saw him coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) Air cooled Greg... agree with the oil leaks on these...rocker covers and pushrod tube seals I think Greg was taking the piss… well I hope he was! My uncle has one and still asks the petrol pump attendants to check the Oil and Water Haha woops, i wasn't taking the piss, just not thinking that's all. Edited June 26, 2009 by Greg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Wish I had to make this choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Ryan - get the 911. It is tenfold cooler than any E36. I can't understand why you are even having to think about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39KiwiTouring 2 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I'd get the Porsche and go to the auctions and buy a $1k shitter daily thrash hack or bus pass, and let the Porsche sit some more and put 5,000k's per year on it e.g. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Im with Grant.....a 911 just wets all over an e36. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 No competition when it's a 318is, i'd still prefer my car though. Get it checked then go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Oh yeah - you check the oil level when the car is operating temperature and idling. You are checking the level in the tank coz they are factory dry sump. Awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Haha I know i know. I should just get it. I dont want a yuck car as a daily or a bus pass... Im just thinking it over for a week or so. Theres no hurry since its not for sale to the public so I got time.. I appreciate the input guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
