Always wanted a 911 - poster car of my youth

[haggis]

Well, I recently sold my 02 Boxster S and have a notion to make good on that dream as a teenager - one day I will have a 911 Carrera just like the one in poster hanging on my bedroom wall.

I am trying to buy a 911 of the mid eighties era (probably 1985) and have a few questions for those in the know.

1) Did all sport models come with the whale tail - how can I easily identify the sport packaged equipped 911? For the 85 year was there basically 3 choices - Carrera Coupe, Carrera Targa or Turbo?

2) Targa vs Coupe - is the body rigidity really that much reduced in the Targa?

3) Having never driven one - how is it likely to compare to the Boxster S I just sold. Is it as fun to drive, .......how will it handle in comparison?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks.............Alan

[idc1873]

Well, I recently sold my 02 Boxster S and have a notion to make good on that dream as a teenager - one day I will have a 911 Carrera just like the one in poster hanging on my bedroom wall.

I am trying to buy a 911 of the mid eighties era (probably 1985) and have a few questions for those in the know.

1) Did all sport models come with the whale tail - how can I easily identify the sport packaged equipped 911? For the 85 year was there basically 3 choices - Carrera Coupe, Carrera Targa or Turbo?

2) Targa vs Coupe - is the body rigidity really that much reduced in the Targa?

3) Having never driven one - how is it likely to compare to the Boxster S I just sold. Is it as fun to drive, .......how will it handle in comparison?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks.............Alan

Impact bumper 911s (as they are called) will be nothing like your Boxster to drive. Old 911s are a class of there own. You wont regret it, but you must do your research first.

The only site dedicated to theses cars is http://www.impactbumpers.com/ register on the website and introduce yourself, tell em Coxy sent you. All the info you require you will find their in the forum.

Good luck, see you in the forum.

[haggis]

Impact bumper 911s (as they are called) will be nothing like your Boxster to drive. Old 911s are a class of there own. You wont regret it, but you must do your research first.

The only site dedicated to theses cars is http://www.impactbumpers.com/ register on the website and introduce yourself, tell em Coxy sent you. All the info you require you will find their in the forum.

Good luck, see you in the forum.

Thanks Coxy - checked it out and it looks good.