Everything To Know Before Buying A Vintage Air-Cooled 911- Expert Porsche Pre-Purchase Inspection

►The air-cooled 911 is one of the hottest classic vehicles on the market. It's a seemingly solid investment for some and a long-time dream for others. For the same reasons people love them—the air-cooled flat-six, good suspension, and iconic looks—they have relatively particular service requirements and unique systems that don't necessarily match with more contemporary vehicles. For that reason, heading into a situation where you might purchase one without knowing the quirks and common faults of a vintage 911 can lead to you making a costly mistake.

It doesn't have to be that way, though, as there are lots of experts who can help. Within five minutes of our Connecticut HQ is Butzigear, a renowned Porsche independent shop in the Northeast, and they've lent us one of their experts to walkthrough the 3.2 Carrera we have in the shop for a Pre-Purchase Inspection. Also known as a PPI, an inspection is one of the best ways to protect yourself from a falsely advertised example. They are best done by a dealer or independent shop, but not if you can access the same information.

Watch as Butzigear's Master Technician, Luke Armshaw, performs a PPI on a 1988 911 3.2 Carrera coupe.

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Master Tech Overview
01:24 - Making Sure the Lights & Controls Work
04:00 - Front Trunk & Battery Inspection
07:39 - Engine Bay Inspection
11:56 - Suspension & Brakes
19:50 - Undercarriage
25:08 - Wrap-up

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