Looking to buy a 1980's 911 porsche in the Houston Tx area. Where do I start?

Question

Has anyone heard and know anything about Victory motor cars in Houston, Texas? Are they reputable? Are there any independent, reliable mechanics that will do a prepurchase inspection and give an honest overlook on a car in the Houston area? this will be my first 911 and I dont want to get sc#U$. I want this to be a good experience and a reliable every day car. I am looking for a 80's 911 porsche (1981-89) prefer turbo look or slant body. Could anyone please help with your expertise. thank you in advance

Frank

Answer 1

Frank,

Contact me by email and I'll send you some info, including a copy of last year's value survey from Excellence Magazine (the last time they did a used 911 value update).

Victory does a lot of eBay selling and has good feedback.  Still, I wonder about them.

I agree with the suggestion that you join PCA.  It's best to buy from an enthusiast.  You'll find used car ads in both the local newsletters and the PCA magazine (print and online), including my 1980 911SC that's for sale.  Don't know why you limited your years to beginning in 1981.  Both SCs (78-83) and Carreras (83-89) are good cars to consider.  Don't buy an SC that hasn't had the Carrera oiler update.

Turbo look is a good idea.  Slant nose is not.  This is personal opinion, but is shared by the great majority of 911 owners who are not NFL football players.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Frank,

Try these links:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/index.php

At the above site there is a TexMex forum, primarily made up of Houston area P-car owners.  There is also a buyers forum.  We have just helped a buyer from Alabama purchase a 911 with a PPI done by my Mech.  You can also do a search for Victory Motors and see the + and -.  I'll not say either way as I've not delt with them.  If you sign up and post, you can send me an e-mail.

Also check:

http://www.lsrpca.com/

This is our local chapter of Porsche Club of America.

Good luck.