I am about to fulfill a 20 year dream and get my first 911. I am looking at 1985-1988 coupes. With this, I have a few questions. I have thus far only driven a '79 911SC and a mid-80's 944, hence some of my questions.
I know the 1987 models have a newer transmission but seem to command about $5K or so more. Is this because of the transmission or just being one year newer? Is the newer transmission much better and if so, is it apparent in the shifter, clutch or both?
I am in New Hampshire and don't want to have to store it for months in the winter because it just seems bad storing anything. I have a large property with a long, plowed and salt-free driveway and I could literally take the car out of the garage for drives every week or so. Would this be better overall for the car? Is so, once a week?
I want to take whatever car I am considering to an independent mechanic for a pre-sale lookover. I am aware of the shop in Middleton, MA (USA) and the owner is very accomodating, but I know he isn't cheap. Can anyone recommend an alternate place near the MA/NH border?
I presently drive a chipped Audi A4 and while acceleration is okay, I'd like more. Will I be disappointed in what the base 911s offer; i.e. should I be looking at Turbos instead? I'd like to stick to a base 911 from a cost perspective.
Thanks.