Fantastic video. This guy’s knowledge of 911s is like an encyclopedia! The tragic part is that most of these cars were rarely driven. They are cars…meant to be DRIVEN!
I own a 1984 911 3.2 I guards red with white pearl leather interior with a red leather dashboard. It also has the turbo look package. I purchased this car in 1985 and have loved this car for 37 years.
ZERO pretention, Nathans a "true" PORSCE FANatic, equal parts knowledge and passion. Having watched near every video he's participated in, I don't think he's ever had a negative comment about ANY PORSCHE. Even complementary of my personal favorite (mostly because I can afford it), the much maligned 996. The "purists" could really learn a lot about attitude from this National Treasure... As he's said many times, simply "buy the best car you can afford" and drive it
You are a great connoisseur. Every potential customer in the US for a 911 of this era should consult you ! It is very interesting listening to your exhaustive commentaries. Thank you !
Wow! Thanks for those detailed information about the 3.2. Many of it I didn´t know yet. I got my 85 3.2 from Canada. Driving her - she's called Martha - in Germany it always makes me think, what amazing roads it must have seen already😌 And now I show her the country where she comes from and give her all the love an old car needs, with repairing everything myself💁🏼♂️
This must be the most informative video on the beloved Carrera 3.2! I thought I knew a thing or two on this model, but I actually learned a lot here. Excellent video!
This is an excellent video and I learned a lot even as a 1986 Carrera owner! What a great presentation and makes me happy to own one! Keep up the great videos and can’t wait until the next one.
Im on holiday in the south of France now. I still watched this video from start to finish without being uninterested for a single second. Really enjoyed it. And what a remarkable collection of cars!
So much information in just one video. Thank you, Nathan, for sharing your passion and knowledge. I'm in my 30s and saving up for my ideal 911. It's certainly a plan for the future, but I am determined! A 3.2 has always been my first consideration. I love these cars in all their incarnations but, deep down, I do have a more specific interest. To hear Nathan mention it made me want to give him a high five right through the screen! The turbo look is undeniably cool, but the M470 option takes it to another level for me. The spoiler delete leaves you with the perfect aesthetic marriage of WTL coolness, and naturally aspirated "purity". For now, it's just a matter of time and patience before I can search for one of these cars in earnest. Until then (and well afterwards), I will continue to enjoy these awesome videos and learn everything I can about all generations of 911. I learn so much every time Nathan Merz pops up on my video suggestions!
I received a rather quick response to my comment yesterday from Nathan himself, as anyone so interested can see. Needless to say, that response has simply raised my estimation of this nationally known guy because in addition to his professionalism and knowledge he shows respect by addressing indivdual comments personally in a detailed and thoughtful way. a highly unique quality these days ... thank you Nathan! (if you ever get over to Battle Ground, look me up, I'm in the ORPCA - I'd be humbled to buy you a beer or 2!!)
OH ! How I miss my '80 Guards Red SC.. Wish I had never sold it. Owned it for 18 years. I kick myself everyday for selling it. However, now I do have a newer 911 Cab in triple Black that kinda puts a bandaid on my regrets. But, I did LOVE that old SC.
This is possibly the most informative Porsche video on TH-cam; and I’ve watched hundreds. The level of detail is great. You helped me make my mind up and I just pulled the trigger on a 1988 3.2 Carrera after watching this. I was hesitant by the 190k miles more from a resale perspective, however it has £30k ($45k usd) spend on a glass out restoration at OPC and the paint is flawless. Also had a full engine and suspension rebuild etc. Your comment about miles not being important if the rest is genuine and has been invested in, is what made me pull the trigger and I’m really happy I did. Will be on TH-cam soon :)
Man that guy knows his stuff. I watched the whole video even though I have no intention of owning an early 911. It isn't that I wouldn't like to own one but have a 996 and 981 and 2 early Miatas so am tapped out on inside storage. Thanks for making and posting these great videos! Don't worry after watching this I'm already scheming on how to make room : )
Wow I thought I knew a lot about Porsche. I own a 87 Targa, read a couple of books before I bought mine but realize there is so much more to know. Thank you for sharing your collection and knowledge.
What a wealth of knowledge... As a proud owner of two of these beautiful cars, an '87 (full race prep) and an '88 (street), both Venetian Blue, I'm thrilled to see the excitement remains.
My '88 sits in the garage as it snows outside with only 38,000 miles on it. When a car is garaged for 6 months out of the year, it won't see as many miles as a California car. Had an '85 with 65,000 miles on it. The 915 transmission was really balky when downshifting into 2nd. The G50 on the '88 is miraculous by comparison. Would never go back to the 915. Terrific video. Thanks for the effort.
Fantastic synopsis of the 3.2 Carrera era.....Incredible knowledge and I learned a lot about the cars and their differences. Thank you for putting this together. I will look forward to more of these videos with Nathan in the future.
This makes me so nostalgic for my 89. It had Linen Grey paint and a silk grey interior. Sold it to make room for a 95 993. I was heart broken when the new owner striped the interior and made it into a track car with less than well thought out "enhancements". The heating controls were on the floor and it completely indecipherable unless you studied the owner's manual. It had such character. I've had the pleasure of riding in an 88 Clubsport on the track as well. Those are special! Thank you for making this video especially your comments on the 915 vs the G50.
I have an ‘86 3.2 in Meteor Metallic with the navy partial leather interior. 125k miles. Bought it with 17k in ‘91 as the 2nd owner and I’m not parting ways anytime soon!! Awesome video and I learned quite a few things. Very informative.
Dude - you are my HERO!!! I'm the proud owner of a pristine, all-original 1985 Targa (inherited from my original-owner folks); and this is THE most authoritative video I have EVER seen. My only questions are (1) how many of these are YOUR cars? and (2) how can we contact you? (not trying to be intrusive - just wanted to say "Hi" and "Thanks!"). Regardless, THANK YOU for this INCREDIBLE tour of an ASTONISHING collection of 3.2's. Having grown up in Seattle myself, I know it's a great place for cars - and the conifers (Douglas Firs) in the background are unmistakable. 🙂
At 11:40 says Grand Prix White first appeared in 1986. I have a 1985 cabriolet, with an Oct 1984 build date, that I bought in 1996, still with original Grand Prix White paint. Maybe it came earlier on the cabriolets??? Great video. Incredible detail and accurate information here.
Very comprehensive, I own a 1987 in Lagoon Green and have a intro video of the car up on my channel for those interested take a look. It’s funny you mentioned the GM A/C system in comparison as I did videos on the R12 recharge for my 911 and a very rare California IROC. I agree with you that R12 is the superior cooling Freon over R134a and was able to get good performance in both cars.
I had a great laugh when you mentioned the “murder scene red interior”. My first 3.2 was an 86 targa in guards red with the red interior. Way too much red!
Really well done video; just brilliant! Thank You...You forgot the Speedster of 89' . Have a 1989 3.2 Targa Owner (guards red) 90% original 97k - one of the last off the line in 1989 before they moved to 964 - but again - thank you.
Hi Nathan, What a really great video. I learnt a lot. I have a 31,000mile 1988 911 Guards red/Black leather bought from Sloan Cars. Love the car. Looking forward to many more video`s Thanks Martin Vancouver Canada
As an equally tech nerd and 86 owner this is the best video on the 3.2 around. Well done. Even got the the no code 84-85 sticker! No cruise cable that red 19K mile one? 😉
Great video... congratulations. I though I knew everything about the 3,2 Carrera, I learned a few new things :-). I own a dark blue '85 coupe for five years now, it becomes in better condition every year, all the time I spend on it. Looking forward to see the next video.
I had two Carreras (84 & 87), both with well over 100,000 miles. Bulletproof cars, but I certainly loved learning some of the subtle differences between the years. Great video!
What a great video. Full of tips and knowledge that would take years to gather. It had me running back to my car to check a bunch of things:) Thank you very much for the knowledge.
I watched a show years ago about a guy in Alaska that lifted his 964 Camera 4 and used it for hunting and fishing. I've wanted one since being a kid in the 80's and watching 959's in the Dakar.
Truly amazing video! Very informative and showing great deal of knowledge. My father brought a genuine Porsche catalogue from abroad while sailing, showing the models between 1983-1990 and since I opened it I fell completely in love with the 1988 911 Carrera targa 3.2 I am working hard and I dream of owning one. I am also restoring a BMW and would love to go through the whole process with such an engineering masterpiece like the Porsche. Greetings from Bulgaria! Keep up the amazing work!
Awesome that you had so many beautiful examples to go along with the topic. So much good info in this vid. Makes me want to double check my 88 coupe for a few things
Absolutely fantastic video, I’m on my 3rd 3.2 (along with a 993, 996 and 991) and absolutely love them. I hate all the debates about the gearbox, I’ve had both and agree buy on the condition of the car.
Great video! One thing not touched on was the option for a Limited Slip Differential. My '87 G50 has one. Also, somewhat touched on, but not specifically, is that in '87 the CHMSL was mounted on the top of the spoiler in the little ET head. Kind of like the cabrio he had there. Another thing is that there was a sport suspension option, which just meant you had different shocks. I realize that this video may not have intended to get into each and every possible option.
Ian, yes limited slip (option code 220) was available throughout the production run and is a worthwhile option for sure. "Sport Suspension" in this era simply means the car came equipped with Bilstein shocks vs. Boge.
What a fantastic video! One thing I’ll note, though, the third brake light is on the bottom for my ‘89 silver anniversary ed, not the top like the model shown in vid 🤔
Own a 1987 targa like the one in your garage since 1991. Call it our land boat, only drive spring, after a few good rains so the salt is washed away from the streets, to fall. Things that you might have mentioned … some wheel hubs are hand painted at the factory. I not to long ago removed the yellowish underspray they apply at the factory when shipping ( now I understand it was to prevent corrosion. :,( ) to see if I could spot where I developed an oil leak. Ended up getting a valve job at a reputable Porsche repair shop and they actually spotted a tube on top leaking oil that needed replacing. Also targa tops need replacing ( my experience they tend to leak a little if I get caught in the rain - which is rare ( specifically headliner wears) and found a guy in NJ that did a great job. Unfortunately my compressor is MIA, unless I do not know where to look? But now I know where the jack is. Thanks for an informative video! Another hard find is VARTA batteries, they last a long time. Now I’m gonna go out for a leisurely drive soon. Not a record keeper, but got it at 28k and now it has 38k, a weekend sometimes driver 😉
WoW..... What a great grouping of some of my favorite Porsches ! Nathan, what a stellar presentation ~ (I also love the SC and Carrera 3.2 - 911s and own a pristine '88 with low miles in Venetian Blue) Keep up the GREAT videos with informative history on one of Porsche's best products made !
Great video, thanks! One variant not mentioned, likely due to it's rarity, is the 89 Speedster. I have a particular affinity for those as at that time I detailed cars and had two customers who had them. Magnificent automobiles. Looking forward to future productions.
This man is an expert speaker. Never a break with an um or anything like that. It was a pleasure listening to him speak about his love of Porsches.
We kinda like him too, LOL.
Well you may enjoy my video of our 85 carrera! Shot this on my phone!! No editing!!😀😀😀🚘🚘🍺🍺🍺
th-cam.com/video/Q7H6T2FWPZA/w-d-xo.html
My real father' had a 9ll targa SC with a convertible when I was líttléé
So we had to re home our awesome Porsche 911 because of terrible scerkumstansis
The fact this was one take, with no cuts, and the host didnt reference any material is astounding. Loved the video
Well-- 37:50, 1:00:57 :')
The most brilliant expert I've heard on Porsche. Could make a fortune as a buyers consultant. Just knows the brand through and through.
Fantastic video. This guy’s knowledge of 911s is like an encyclopedia! The tragic part is that most of these cars were rarely driven. They are cars…meant to be DRIVEN!
I own a 1984 911 3.2 I guards red with white pearl leather interior with a red leather dashboard. It also has the turbo look package. I purchased this car in 1985 and have loved this car for 37 years.
I am jealous.... Keep it, the 80s models are sexier and more appealling than later models
Would you sell?
I am envious, I owned a 911SC for five years from 2000, I so miss my 911, loved driving it. loved the sound!
ZERO pretention, Nathans a "true" PORSCE FANatic, equal parts knowledge and passion. Having watched near every video he's participated in, I don't think he's ever had a negative comment about ANY PORSCHE. Even complementary of my personal favorite (mostly because I can afford it), the much maligned 996. The "purists" could really learn a lot about attitude from this National Treasure...
As he's said many times, simply "buy the best car you can afford" and drive it
You are a great connoisseur. Every potential customer in the US for a 911 of this era should consult you ! It is very interesting listening to your exhaustive commentaries. Thank you !
One of the best videos I have ever watched regarding air-cooled 911's
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the ultimate informational video of 1984-1989 Porsche 911s.
nobody can explain a P-car better than Mr Merz !!
Quite informative and interesting appears to be a modest kind of guy
The day I fell in love with Carmine red! Thanks for mentioning my Magnus Walker steering wheel, hopefully this will make him famous😂
Wow! Thanks for those detailed information about the 3.2. Many of it I didn´t know yet. I got my 85 3.2 from Canada. Driving her - she's called Martha - in Germany it always makes me think, what amazing roads it must have seen already😌
And now I show her the country where she comes from and give her all the love an old car needs, with repairing everything myself💁🏼♂️
1995 993 Owner Since 2014 Great Information Video.
This must be the most informative video on the beloved Carrera 3.2!
I thought I knew a thing or two on this model, but I actually learned a lot here. Excellent video!
This is an excellent video and I learned a lot even as a 1986 Carrera owner! What a great presentation and makes me happy to own one! Keep up the great videos and can’t wait until the next one.
Im on holiday in the south of France now. I still watched this video from start to finish without being uninterested for a single second. Really enjoyed it. And what a remarkable collection of cars!
Thanks for watching!
So much information in just one video. Thank you, Nathan, for sharing your passion and knowledge. I'm in my 30s and saving up for my ideal 911. It's certainly a plan for the future, but I am determined! A 3.2 has always been my first consideration. I love these cars in all their incarnations but, deep down, I do have a more specific interest. To hear Nathan mention it made me want to give him a high five right through the screen! The turbo look is undeniably cool, but the M470 option takes it to another level for me. The spoiler delete leaves you with the perfect aesthetic marriage of WTL coolness, and naturally aspirated "purity". For now, it's just a matter of time and patience before I can search for one of these cars in earnest. Until then (and well afterwards), I will continue to enjoy these awesome videos and learn everything I can about all generations of 911. I learn so much every time Nathan Merz pops up on my video suggestions!
Thanks for the kind words and passion for these cars!
Thanks for the mention on the phone dials. I get so many comments on my '84 with them, like "why did you trade down to them?".
One can never have enough 911’s! Very interesting to hear the colour detail and combinations.
I received a rather quick response to my comment yesterday from Nathan himself, as anyone so interested can see. Needless to say, that response has simply raised my estimation of this nationally known guy because in addition to his professionalism and knowledge he shows respect by addressing indivdual comments personally in a detailed and thoughtful way. a highly unique quality these days ... thank you Nathan! (if you ever get over to Battle Ground, look me up, I'm in the ORPCA - I'd be humbled to buy you a beer or 2!!)
OH ! How I miss my '80 Guards Red SC.. Wish I had never sold it. Owned it for 18 years. I kick myself everyday for selling it. However, now I do have a newer 911 Cab in triple Black that kinda puts a bandaid on my regrets. But, I did LOVE that old SC.
This is possibly the most informative Porsche video on TH-cam; and I’ve watched hundreds. The level of detail is great. You helped me make my mind up and I just pulled the trigger on a 1988 3.2 Carrera after watching this. I was hesitant by the 190k miles more from a resale perspective, however it has £30k ($45k usd) spend on a glass out restoration at OPC and the paint is flawless. Also had a full engine and suspension rebuild etc. Your comment about miles not being important if the rest is genuine and has been invested in, is what made me pull the trigger and I’m really happy I did. Will be on TH-cam soon :)
Congratulations!
Very informative video Nathan, I learned a lot and I have owned many of these cars. Yes literally!
Man that guy knows his stuff. I watched the whole video even though I have no intention of owning an early 911. It isn't that I wouldn't like to own one but have a 996 and 981 and 2 early Miatas so am tapped out on inside storage. Thanks for making and posting these great videos! Don't worry after watching this I'm already scheming on how to make room : )
Love it!
Wow I thought I knew a lot about Porsche. I own a 87 Targa, read a couple of books before I bought mine but realize there is so much more to know. Thank you for sharing your collection and knowledge.
What a wealth of knowledge... As a proud owner of two of these beautiful cars, an '87 (full race prep) and an '88 (street), both Venetian Blue, I'm thrilled to see the excitement remains.
Awesome video Nathan!
My '88 sits in the garage as it snows outside with only 38,000 miles on it. When a car is garaged for 6 months out of the year, it won't see as many miles as a California car. Had an '85 with 65,000 miles on it. The 915 transmission was really balky when downshifting into 2nd. The G50 on the '88 is miraculous by comparison. Would never go back to the 915. Terrific video. Thanks for the effort.
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Fantastic synopsis of the 3.2 Carrera era.....Incredible knowledge and I learned a lot about the cars and their differences.
Thank you for putting this together. I will look forward to more of these videos with Nathan in the future.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I could listen to him go into deep detail about these cars forever! Keep the videos coming!!
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Nicely done! Looking forward to the PPI video! Thanks and keep up the great work, Nathan.
I'm a hardcore 964 guy, but starting to grow into the G series, very helpful vid
Thanks for watching!
I think this man knows more about this cars then the people in the museum here in stuttgart.
He is quite knowledgeable.
This is the definition of GREAT CONTENT!
Thank you so much. This is one of the best vids I've seen on TH-cam, ever !
Glad you liked it!
All those beautiful cars are his ??? 😎🇩🇪very good video 👍
Those are not all his cars. Friends/PCA members volunteered their cars for the video. Glad you enjoyed it!
@@PorscheClubofAmerica Sweet!! Id wished he use my 1987 cabriolet venetian blue with campaign 👍🇩🇪😎
I'm a 911 3.2 1984 owner, very good video! thanks!
This makes me so nostalgic for my 89. It had Linen Grey paint and a silk grey interior. Sold it to make room for a 95 993. I was heart broken when the new owner striped the interior and made it into a track car with less than well thought out "enhancements". The heating controls were on the floor and it completely indecipherable unless you studied the owner's manual. It had such character. I've had the pleasure of riding in an 88 Clubsport on the track as well. Those are special! Thank you for making this video especially your comments on the 915 vs the G50.
Excellent.Need to hear more from him.964 PLEASE.
I have an ‘86 3.2 in Meteor Metallic with the navy partial leather interior. 125k miles. Bought it with 17k in ‘91 as the 2nd owner and I’m not parting ways anytime soon!! Awesome video and I learned quite a few things. Very informative.
Great video! Don't forget the 1988 model year added the separate speakers in the door panels as another way to differentiate from the 1987.
Excited to see the PPI video!
Super. Video A man who knows his subject !
Thank you. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Such an amazing video - I've become obsessed with watching and learning from Nathan. He's fantastic!
Dude - you are my HERO!!! I'm the proud owner of a pristine, all-original 1985 Targa (inherited from my original-owner folks); and this is THE most authoritative video I have EVER seen. My only questions are (1) how many of these are YOUR cars? and (2) how can we contact you? (not trying to be intrusive - just wanted to say "Hi" and "Thanks!"). Regardless, THANK YOU for this INCREDIBLE tour of an ASTONISHING collection of 3.2's. Having grown up in Seattle myself, I know it's a great place for cars - and the conifers (Douglas Firs) in the background are unmistakable. 🙂
Thanks so much for making this video and for the link on BAT. I know a lot more about my 89 coupe and its relatives now.
Very welcome!
THE best Porsche class summary I’ve seen. Please can we have the same for some other eras like 1970-1973 and the SC era. Thank you PCA.
Thanks! We will likely be doing more videos like these based on the interest in this video.
Superb video and gorgeous cars! Thank you PCA. Love my 87 3.2
Another outstanding video by Mr. Merz..
Excellent presentation. I learned alot being a novice 3 year owner of my triple black 1985 Carrera. More videos please.
Superbly done, and all without apparent notes. Impressive. Hope I do not miss the PPI video to come.
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At 11:40 says Grand Prix White first appeared in 1986. I have a 1985 cabriolet, with an Oct 1984 build date, that I bought in 1996, still with original Grand Prix White paint. Maybe it came earlier on the cabriolets??? Great video. Incredible detail and accurate information here.
Love the comparison between G50 and 915. Fair and complete. Had no idea the G50 was not a Porsche product. The 915 is also race tested 😬
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Very comprehensive, I own a 1987 in Lagoon Green and have a intro video of the car up on my channel for those interested take a look. It’s funny you mentioned the GM A/C system in comparison as I did videos on the R12 recharge for my 911 and a very rare California IROC. I agree with you that R12 is the superior cooling Freon over R134a and was able to get good performance in both cars.
I had a great laugh when you mentioned the “murder scene red interior”. My first 3.2 was an 86 targa in guards red with the red interior. Way too much red!
Just picked up a high mileage '87 3.2 Cab. This video was extremely helpful and educational. Hope to go on a PCA PNW drive soon.
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Great video- very thorough and well done! (That was great info on the C02 option code sticker on the 84-85)
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I was using a file folder for my documentation but switching to the three ring binder tomorrow. Have a 02 996 c4.
Really well done video; just brilliant! Thank You...You forgot the Speedster of 89' . Have a 1989 3.2 Targa Owner (guards red) 90% original 97k - one of the last off the line in 1989 before they moved to 964 - but again - thank you.
Hi Nathan,
What a really great video.
I learnt a lot.
I have a 31,000mile 1988 911 Guards red/Black leather bought from Sloan Cars.
Love the car.
Looking forward to many more video`s
Thanks
Martin
Vancouver
Canada
This was a fantastic video. I regret not buying my mates mint 3.2 in the 90’s… now they will probably always be over my budget… but I live in hope. 😎🤘
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Great video, thanks from Italy!!!
Thanks for watching!
These are come CLEAN cars. Wheels look factory new.
I’d absolutely love to see a longhood comparison next! 🙏🏻
As an equally tech nerd and 86 owner this is the best video on the 3.2 around. Well done. Even got the the no code 84-85 sticker! No cruise cable that red 19K mile one? 😉
Great video... congratulations. I though I knew everything about the 3,2 Carrera, I learned a few new things :-). I own a dark blue '85 coupe for five years now, it becomes in better condition every year, all the time I spend on it. Looking forward to see the next video.
I had two Carreras (84 & 87), both with well over 100,000 miles. Bulletproof cars, but I certainly loved learning some of the subtle differences between the years. Great video!
Must have been great to own one of these beauties, what color options did you choose?
@@troxx2393 One was Grand Prix White, the other Platinum Metallic.
@@helmuttdvm Man your a lucky guy, white looks absolutely beautiful on these 911's. Black and white are my favorite colors on this generation.
Great video. Looking forward to the PPI
Oh wow! That 87 is the same color spec as mine including the white and burgundy interior
What a great video. Full of tips and knowledge that would take years to gather. It had me running back to my car to check a bunch of things:) Thank you very much for the knowledge.
Thank you very much for so many informations about this model and years of evolution.
Thanks for watching!
Great video.Feel like I can be a historian after this.😂
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I watched a show years ago about a guy in Alaska that lifted his 964 Camera 4 and used it for hunting and fishing. I've wanted one since being a kid in the 80's and watching 959's in the Dakar.
Truly amazing video! Very informative and showing great deal of knowledge. My father brought a genuine Porsche catalogue from abroad while sailing, showing the models between 1983-1990 and since I opened it I fell completely in love with the 1988 911 Carrera targa 3.2 I am working hard and I dream of owning one. I am also restoring a BMW and would love to go through the whole process with such an engineering masterpiece like the Porsche. Greetings from Bulgaria! Keep up the amazing work!
Geweldige presentatie. Ik heb er veel van geleerd. Aweson.
Brilliant video, really in depth, learnt so much, thank you.
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Such an awesome video. Thank you Nathan. Now would you please do one on the 993? Makes me want one of each, which some folks have. So jealous.
fantastic video!! thank you for explaining all the small details.
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I really enjoyed this.informative,interesting,easy watch 👌🏻
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Great information. Keep these videos coming.
One of the best yet!
Phenomenal video. Thanks for all the details!
Awesome that you had so many beautiful examples to go along with the topic. So much good info in this vid. Makes me want to double check my 88 coupe for a few things
fantastic video. thank you. look forward to watching them all. prob never be fortunate to drive an air cooled but sure appreciate them.
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What an incredible video. Thanks for making this and sharing it. Great job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely fantastic video, I’m on my 3rd 3.2 (along with a 993, 996 and 991) and absolutely love them. I hate all the debates about the gearbox, I’ve had both and agree buy on the condition of the car.
Thanks for the kind words!
Wow thank you for doing this video. I learned a lot! I have an 88 turbo and almost all of this stuff still applies.
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Great video! Very informative. Now I know what to look for.
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Great video! One thing not touched on was the option for a Limited Slip Differential. My '87 G50 has one. Also, somewhat touched on, but not specifically, is that in '87 the CHMSL was mounted on the top of the spoiler in the little ET head. Kind of like the cabrio he had there. Another thing is that there was a sport suspension option, which just meant you had different shocks. I realize that this video may not have intended to get into each and every possible option.
Ian, yes limited slip (option code 220) was available throughout the production run and is a worthwhile option for sure. "Sport Suspension" in this era simply means the car came equipped with Bilstein shocks vs. Boge.
When Nathan Merz is in the video please consider putting that fact in the title! Please make more with him.
We'll consider it, thanks for the suggestion. Glad you enjoy his videos!
Looking to get an ‘86 Cabrio, super interesting & useful video ! Thanks !
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Very well explained and helpful, thanks!
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What a fantastic video! One thing I’ll note, though, the third brake light is on the bottom for my ‘89 silver anniversary ed, not the top like the model shown in vid 🤔
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This is a fantastic video! Thank you sir!
You're very welcome!
Own a 1987 targa like the one in your garage since 1991. Call it our land boat, only drive spring, after a few good rains so the salt is washed away from the streets, to fall. Things that you might have mentioned … some wheel hubs are hand painted at the factory. I not to long ago removed the yellowish underspray they apply at the factory when shipping ( now I understand it was to prevent corrosion. :,( ) to see if I could spot where I developed an oil leak. Ended up getting a valve job at a reputable Porsche repair shop and they actually spotted a tube on top leaking oil that needed replacing. Also targa tops need replacing ( my experience they tend to leak a little if I get caught in the rain - which is rare ( specifically headliner wears) and found a guy in NJ that did a great job. Unfortunately my compressor is MIA, unless I do not know where to look? But now I know where the jack is. Thanks for an informative video! Another hard find is VARTA batteries, they last a long time. Now I’m gonna go out for a leisurely drive soon. Not a record keeper, but got it at 28k and now it has 38k, a weekend sometimes driver 😉
Essential viewing, many thanks for all the detail, amazing! Did you ever make the PPI video talked about?
WoW..... What a great grouping of some of my favorite Porsches ! Nathan, what a stellar presentation ~ (I also love the SC and Carrera 3.2 - 911s and own a pristine '88 with low miles in Venetian Blue) Keep up the GREAT videos with informative history on one of Porsche's best products made !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, thanks! One variant not mentioned, likely due to it's rarity, is the 89 Speedster. I have a particular affinity for those as at that time I detailed cars and had two customers who had them. Magnificent automobiles. Looking forward to future productions.
Really good information video, answered alot of my question!😊
Glad it was helpful!