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About the 911SC …
Much has been written about Porsches, 911s and most
recently 911SCs, so it won't be duplicated here. Let's
give a subjective view of owning and driving this model car here, and
let you follow the links and references given to get the cold, hard
facts.
SC’s are still raw, relatively uncompromised sports
cars. When you are driving a 911SC, there is never any confusion as to
the type of car you are in. The sound of the motor, feel of the road,
visibility through the front glass, and relatively heavy touch it
takes at the controls to accelerate, shift, turn and stop the car are
unmistakably those of an earlier 911. (Perhaps not quite as raw as the
pre 1978 911’s, but the debate on this point goes on and on). Many SC
owners have modified their car’s suspension to give an even more direct
(read almost harsh) feel of the road. Riding in most other
softer-sprung sports cars (including other 911’s) isn’t quite as much
fun. It very definitely is like driving a race car out on the street.
And driving it on the track IS driving a race car!
Another great part of SC ownership is the
availability of parts. You can get new and used parts for this car
from many sources. If you want to shop around and
compare prices, they are generally affordable. AND you can do most of
the mechanical work yourself. Much information is available on how to
do just about any repair, and on-line information is available through
the forums on Rennlist, Vertex Auto and Pelican Parts. Most 911 enthusiasts are more
than happy to share their knowledge of how to repair and care for these
cars. Some will even drop by to help you do it!
So all in all, if you want a hands-on Super Carrera
experience in a sports car, the 911SC fits the bill perfectly … but you
knew that already, didn’t you!
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