The Used 911 Story, 8th Edition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.19 (925 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0963172662 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Peter Zimmermann spent 25 years as a Porsche mechanic and owner of Red Line Service in Santa Monica, California. He writes with authority about every aspect of every 911, plus the Boxsters and 914/6. His book has now been in print for 25 years and continues to be the "buyer's bible" for 911s. A seasoned engine and transmission builder, he also has d
His book has now been in print for 25 years and continues to be the "buyer's bible" for 911s. He writes with authority about every aspect of every 911, plus the Boxsters and 914/6. A seasoned engine and transmission builder, he also has driven his Porsches in competition. About the Author Peter Zimmermann spent 25 years as a Porsche mechanic and owner of Red Line Service in Santa Monica, California.
Porsche 911 -- The Mechanic's View If you own or are thinking of buying a Porsche, this is a must read. The author is a Porsche mechanic who runs ( ran )a Porsche repair shop in California. And while the book presents a pro-Porsche outlook, it also candidly assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the 911 models year by year.For one contemplating buying a Porsche 911, this is an invaluable book because it includes what goes wrong with these cars, and how much it will set you back financially to correct the problems. This is an element of ownership not usually dealt with in other buyer's guides.The writer's style is co. An Absolute Must Have Book Short and sweet, if you are going to buy a Porsche, you MUST read this book. If you own a Porsche, you should probably read this book.I bought this book on a friend's recommendation when I started to look for a 911 and it literally saved me from making several very costly ($30k+) mistakes.Pete takes you through all of the various iterations of 911 with attention to what issues exist/what to look for in each version, along with what changes were made to the model year by year. However, he doesn't do it by boring you to tears with explanation of esoteric minute changes unless they're i. The first Porsche 911 book to buy KefWalker If you are thinking of buying a Porsche 911, or already own one, Peter Zimmermann's "the Used 911 Story" is just as valuable as the owner's manual. Read this book before negotiating a purchase and it will save you untold hours, days, years of frustration with a lemon. If you already own a 911, be prepared to find out more about your car than you know now--guaranteed. Just get it--you won't be sorry.
The eighth edition of this perennial favorite on the Porsche 911 is now expanded to 200 pages with over 200 photos. All air and water-cooled 911 models are covered in detail, from the first in 1965 to the 2005 997. The Boxster from 1997-2005 is also covered, along with the 914/6 and the new Porsche Cayman.