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1987 Porsche 911 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — second opinion before I spend money

RoadDriverCommunity StarterMar 5, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Seattle

1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 225,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again. Mostly looking for the right next step.

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WeekendDriver549Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 6, 2026permalink

Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. In Seattle, insurance quotes flipped a 1987 Porsche 911 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. This is from a 1987 Porsche 911 in Seattle with 225,500 miles. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doc fee is the line I'm watching.

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