{"id":36480,"date":"2021-03-25T19:23:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T18:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/?p=36480"},"modified":"2021-06-18T12:04:17","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T10:04:17","slug":"porsche-911-carrera-3-2-buying-advice-price-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/en\/porsche-911-carrera-3-2-buying-advice-price-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 \u2013 Buying advice & price development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It shouldn\u2019t be that hard to choose the \u201cright\u201d Carrera 3.2<\/strong> because it is by some margin the most mature vehicle in the G model series<\/strong>. It neither suffers from the problem of pulled-out cylinder head bolts like the 911 2.7 from model years 1974 to 1977, nor is it prey to weaknesses in the chain tensioner like the 911 SC models of model years 1978 to 1983, which can result in major engine damage. The introduction of digital engine electronics<\/strong> and the upgrade of the engine to 3.2 litres <\/strong>made the 911 Carrera significantly more powerful, while at the same time even reducing its fuel consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This is a classic which is quite suitable for everyday use without losing its value, which is lots of fun to drive while still being very economical. More detailed information including price development and buying advice for the Porsche 911 G-Model of the years 1974 – 1989 can be found in our book<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0 and Turbo 3.3 models in our magazine article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the Carrera 3.2 was built in model years 1984 to 1989 without major changes, the only question you really need to ask yourself is which body version you prefer. After all, the 3.2 manifested as a Coup\u00e9, a Targa, a Cabriolet and a Speedster.  The most major change came in the model maintenance phase over the summer of 1986 (model year 1987), when the 911 Carrera was given the significantly improved G-50 transmission. If your budget allows, you should try to get a Carrera from model years 1987 to 1989<\/strong>. Also important is the choice of the right engine. Engines with catalytic converter and 207 and 217 hp respectively were developed for the export markets. In Germany, a version with catalytic converter and 217 hp, which was designed to run on unleaded regular petrol, was available from model year 1986. But the biggest fun is to be had from the engine without catalytic converter technology that produces 231 hp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This engine has fabulous torque and awe-inspiring power<\/strong>. It shrieks, screams and yells in a completely unfiltered manner. An engine that can easily get you addicted<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

All versions with the standard catalytic converter are a little straight-laced in comparison, especially at higher engine speeds. If your car is specified as producing 207 hp, it might still have one of the highly coveted 930\/20 engines<\/strong>, as many 231-hp versions were retrofitted with a catalytic converter from the 1990s onward. The original 231 hp output was reduced by the original retrofitted Porsche cat to the familiar 207 hp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engine of the 911 Carrera 3.2 – With regular maintenance you drive 300,000 km without revision<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Engine of the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The engine of the 911 Carrera 3.2 is considered extremely durable and robust. It is still fundamentally based on the original construction from the very first Porsche 911<\/strong>. This was further developed through systematic improvements and the Swabian pursuit of perfection to an enormously high degree of maturity. Regularly maintained engines can run for 300,000 km<\/strong> and more without an overhaul. With higher mileage, however, oil consumption can also increase, frequently due to worn valve guides. A comprehensive service history<\/strong> is really important, because the valve clearances should be checked at least every 20,000 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incorrectly adjusted valves can in the worst case cause expensive damage to the engine. All 3.2-litre units have hydraulic chain tensioners for the camshaft drive<\/strong>, thereby remediating one of the biggest problem areas in the six-cylinder Boxer. Should the engine run unevenly, especially in wet weather, the cause may be brittle ignition cables. If you hold the ignition cables in your hand, the condition of the sleeve should be able to tell you a great deal. The ignition cables should definitely be replaced<\/strong>, because otherwise the cat runs the risk of overheating and can break down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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Porsche 911 G-Model THE BOOK 1974 \u2013 1989<\/a><\/h2>\r\n

To this day, the G-Model is one of the most popular series of the classic nine-eleven. \"Porsche 911 G-Model THE BOOK 1974-1989\" is published in a limited edition of 1989 copies.<\/p>\r\n

Special features in this book<\/h3>\r\n