# Mid 80s Porsche Targa?? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 30, 2006, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902 "2006-11-30T07:06:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2006, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902/1 "2006-11-30T07:06:20Z")
I have always wanted one of these, and I am going to look at one next week. What are some common problems too look for? Are any years considerably better than others? I have purchased old cars before, so I will be able to find body work and paint problems. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2006, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902/2 "2006-11-30T07:36:52Z")
apperently your best bet is to stick to 80-83 after 79 they added a few more hp but its still within the stretch of years where you could have a “reliable” porsche 911. if you do have to fix it be prepared to bend over as i have talked to a few people who restore 911’s and they said parts are astronomical. if you want the best bang for your buck you should look into a mid engine 914… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2006, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902/3 "2006-11-30T07:43:42Z")
but its a german car, they never break :ham: ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2006, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902/4 "2006-11-30T07:55:52Z")
[http://www.v8914.com/](http://www.v8914.com/) :tup: ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2006, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902/5 "2006-11-30T07:57:43Z")
Ugh, bastard, that’s my next project car! 😃 [Rennlist Buying a 911](http://www.rennlist.com/FAQ/sect2.html#q2.2) ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2006, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902/6 "2006-11-30T07:58:01Z")
Like walker sort of said, it’s very affordable to buy, but not to own. 😉 X… ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2006, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-80s-porsche-targa/20902/7 "2006-11-30T08:00:49Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > apperently your best bet is to stick to 80-83 after 79 they added a few more hp but its still within the stretch of years where you could have a “reliable” porsche 911. if you do have to fix it be prepared to bend over as i have talked to a few people who restore 911’s and they said parts are astronomical. if you want the best bang for your buck you should look into a mid engine 914… The one I have in mind is an 82 they guys says well maintained 2nd owner. I don’t want a 914, I love the looks of the 911 targa maybe ill just put a motor, suspension and wheels on the Super beetle To my knowledge the car is not in need of a restoration,