Vehicle Description
1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe - Southern Car - Grand Prix White
over Marine Blue - 3.2L H6 with G50 5-Speed Manual - Oversized
Fuch's and Whale Tale - Upgraded Suspension, Exhaust, LED Lights
and Audio System - Complete Ownership History from last 10 Years
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more than 175 photographs, as well as a short
walk-around-and-startup video, and a link to its pristine,
accident-and-damage-free Carfax report, please go to our main
website: GarageKeptMotors.) If you lust after a 911, you don't need
to be told why. -Motor Trend. October 2005 Quotes from the Motor
Trend Buyer's Guide for Porsche 911 models, 1984-89: On power: The
Carrera's 3.2-liter flat-six boasted nearly 80-percent new parts,
although its overall design was the same as the 911SC's. Horsepower
increased from 172 to 200, torque went up as well, and fuel mileage
improved by nearly 20 percent. The only transmission offered at
launch was the Getrag 915 five-speed manual. A slicker-shifting
Getrag G50 box became standard in 1987. On performance: Road tests
of the day noted 0-to-60 times in the mid-five-second range,
quarter-mile times in the low 14s, and solid 0.80g grip on the
skidpad. Control inputs are heavy; the manual steering has been
lauded for its feedback and feel, but it issues up its share of
bumpsteer, too. The power four-wheel disc brakes are equally firm,
yet communicative; you'll get used to the floor-mounted pedals. For
sports cars with a relatively short wheelbase, Carreras ride
beautifully over all but the worst pavement, as long as the tires,
shocks, and bushings are in good shape. On build quality: As with
many Porsches over the years, one of the Carrera's most endearing
aspects is its superb build quality. Every fitting, the stitching
on the seats, the smoothness of the paint, the instruments, the
drum-tightness of the body structure, the materials
employed--everything smacks of quality. Given good care and
enthusiastic use, they'll go long and strong. On comfort: The
Carrera's interior is compact yet accommodating. You'll have no
trouble telling that its layout stems from the 1960s (or at least
the early 1970s), but comfort and creature-feature levels improved
over the years. Porsche enthusiasts all have their favorite models
and model years, but virtually every one of them will cite the
impact bumper Carreras of the late Eighties as at or near the top
of their most-wanted list. By that time, the 3.2 engine had reached
its sweet spot, and the addition of the Getrag G50 5-speed
transmission and hydraulic clutch resulted in the frequently used
accolade bulletproof. Offered here in Grand Prix white over Marine
Blue is an especially well-kept 1988 911 Coupe. Showing 170K miles
on the odometer-or roughly just 5,100 miles per-year on average-the
car enjoys an accident-free Carfax history and the sale includes a
binder of invoices and notes detailing all the car's maintenance
work for the past decade (Spare parts and original Fuchs wheels are
also part of the sale). Clearly, this 911--originally a
southern-state car--has been loved by its PCA-member owners. The
car's exterior Grand Prix white paint retains excellent gloss,
likely due to Porsche's legendary single-stage painting techniques
of the period. Some light patina is evident on forward-facing
surfaces, but no body-panel damage. Lower body areas behind the
wheels are in excellent condition. The car's front and rear
spoilers (the rear spoiler's design is noticeably different from
the 911 Turbo) though not shown on the car's VIN/options sticker,
were likely installed at the factory. Tellingly, neither spoiler
shows any sign of road damage or deterioration. H4 headlights are
clear and not pitted; all lights func
