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Nick_UK · Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Grimsby, UK

Im looking to buy my first 924 now that i can get classic insurance and i cant decide which to get! I definately want either the S or Turbo, purely for the extra performance but im concerned about reliability.

Ive heard about other turbos that have had alot of problems if not treated correctly.. and i know the S is a more modern engine. But i was wondering what you all thought what the best choice is taking into account both power and reliability. Also does anyone have performance figures on a standard S and Turbo?

many thanks!!
Nick

timstar92404 · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 2075 Location: richmond BC

I think the UK (european) 931 is like 170hp , not sure about the european 924S probably around the same or a little less.

924S in good condition will most likely be more reliable if in good condition and properly maintained.
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Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia

Have you compared insurance? The 924S might be cheaper to insure without that big scary word "turbo".

All things being equal I'd go for the turbo. In the long run maintenance costs would probably be similar.
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Yeah, Turboisize your self and if you can't find one in good condition goto the S. Both are fine cars.

Happy hunting.

Nick_UK · Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Grimsby, UK

i found this

Variant 924 924S 924 Turbo 924 Carrera GT

Capacity.........1984 cc.....2479 cc........1984 cc.............1984 cc
MAX. Power....125 bhp.....158 bhp........170 bhp............210 bhp
Wheel Base....2400 mm...2400 mm......2400 mm..........2400 mm
Weight...........1080 kg.....1080 kg........1190 kg............1198 kg
(0-60mph)......9.9 sec.......7.5 sec.........7.1 sec.............6.8 sec
Top Speed......125 mph....138 mph.......140 mph...........145 mph

Gram · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:54 pm Post subject:

Interesting..wish there was an easy way to pick up 35h.p. on the NA.
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Being that I have both a Euro 1979 931 and a 88 924S I would say go for the S. It is more modern and you will like the feel and ride better. The turbo was still crude in 79 although I like mine very much.
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5150 · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:05 pm Post subject:

I'm not so sure how relevant the 0-60 times are now, all the spec's you see where written back in the 1970's/80's... I'm fairly sure my 1978 924 hits 60 in a fair bit less than 9.9 seconds (modern fuels, tyres, oils etc)...
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WhoDak · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 492 Location: Akron, OH

I made 12 in my '82 924 the other day...

. Oh well.
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pez · Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 68 Location: Hong Kong

saw a Carrera GT for sale (in the classifieds of the 911 & GT mag) @ 10k GBP which is a very good price if the car is in as good condition as stated.

I use mine every day

but be prepared for the annoying things like the headlight switch breaking

having to disconnect the battery when arrive to work & get hm until the new switch arrives... luckily the lights were on when the switch broke so at least I can see where I'm going...

but you'll love that addictive push as the turbo kicks in, the GT really shifts! The overtaking ability this car has is superb

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J1NX3D · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 1333 Location: New Zealand

Paul · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 2:30 pm Post subject:

This says 1195 kg:

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/id/?id=33330&from=lp

Raceboy · Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 2327 Location: Estonia, Europe

As for 924 NA performance IRL: check this site: http://www.ss.ee/speedest/spd_00.shtml
Here are 5 year old results of the dragracing for streetcars. Look for place number 38

EDIT: This guy on a 924 is my firend not me

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Khal · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: which 924?