tumamilhem
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Though the C2 is my favorite, I can't afford one. So I am looking for my second favorite, the C3. I've always been a vintage Porsche guy, but I like most cars vintage. I saw a very nice 1979 C3 at a car show today. All original, 31K miles, great interior (red), original paint (white), base L48 engine. Price was $12.5K, though would sell for $11.5K cash. Although I've seen like cars for $8.5K and earlier years of the C3. So I thought I would turn to the enthusiasts for advice.
What are your favorite years for the C3? And which engines? I know they lost hp in later years, but with the new exhaust in 1979 that was only available on the L82 was now available on the base as well, increasing to 195 hp. Critics preferred the base 350 engine as it was almost as fast as the larger L82, but more comfortable to drive. So for the C3, I am wondering which year model you liked best - and why, and which engine, and why. And what do you consider a good price for one in good condition.
Oh, the only thing on this one is the AC doesn't work, which I presume could potentially be very expensive to fix.
What are your favorite years for the C3? And which engines? I know they lost hp in later years, but with the new exhaust in 1979 that was only available on the L82 was now available on the base as well, increasing to 195 hp. Critics preferred the base 350 engine as it was almost as fast as the larger L82, but more comfortable to drive. So for the C3, I am wondering which year model you liked best - and why, and which engine, and why. And what do you consider a good price for one in good condition.
Oh, the only thing on this one is the AC doesn't work, which I presume could potentially be very expensive to fix.