This book has a TON of GREAT info from an EXTREMELY knowledgeable author. He doesn't hold back and identifies all the weaknesses in addition to all the positives regarding evry model 911 up through 2005. It's even got a section on the 914 and Boxter. My only complaint about the book (and the reason I'm giving it 4 stars) is that it's obvious that he didn't "touch" some of the chapters on the older models (this is the 8th Edition). References to prices and styles compared to "modern" cars were obviously written in the 80's and he just left the chapters as is. Other than that, it's a GREAT book. If you're considering buying a Porsche 911 (and please, start pronouncing it correctly....."porsh-uh"), you HAVE to buy this book.

After reading this excellent book I decided not to buy a used Porsche. Always consult a mechanic before buying unless money is no object.

I recommend this book for anyone intested in Porsche. The model summaries alone are worth the price of admission. This book is written in a very easy to read style and one begins to feel almost as if a conversation is taking place with the author. Peter Zimmermann is very honest and generous with his copious amount of Porsche knowledge and the 8th edition is the finest version of the book yet.

I recently received this book by Randy Leffingwell while in the midst of purchasing an older Porsche. The book effectively pointed out the pro's and con's of the various years and was quite effective in pointing me at the things to watch out for durring the Pre Purchase Inspection. As a direct result of reviewing the book and focusing on the inspection I was able to pinpoint problems and follow-up with expert sources who respectively advised me to walk away from the purchase and refocus my efforts on a new model. Great book for any Porsche addict's reference library.

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.

This is a great book, both for people who know 911s and those who don't. It gives a clear year by year description of pros and cons.

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 concise and amusing and if you are even thinking about buying a Porsche, this is a great place to start. It is not the ONLY guide you should read, but it should be the first.



Porsche owners will also benefit from this book as it contains a lot of information learned from a career of repairing these unique cars.

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 concise and amusing and if you are even thinking about buying a Porsche, this is a great place to start. It is not the ONLY guide you should read, but it should be the first.

Porsche owners will also benefit from this book as it contains a lot of information learned from a career of repairing these unique cars.

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 concise and amusing and if you are even thinking about buying a Porsche, this is a great place to start. It is not the ONLY guide you should read, but it should be the first.

Porsche owners will also benefit from this book as it contains a lot of information learned from a career of repairing these unique cars.

A highly recommended read before looking at your first Porsche 911 to buy. This book is a very detailed/information packed book that will make the buyer a very informed one. Will describe to the reader all the changes/differences from model to model and a great section on what to look for when looking at a potential 911.

A highly recommended read before looking at your first Porsche 911 to buy. This book is a very detailed/information packed book that will make the buyer a very informed one. Will describe to the reader all the changes/differences from model to model and a great section on what to look for when looking at a potential 911.

Anyone who is contemplating purchasing a 911 will benefit from a gander at this book.

It is well written, light and certainly comprehensive.

Highly suggested for the wanna-be or current porsche-o-maniac.

I bought Pete's book before I got my SC. The best thing about the book is that it does not pull any punches-it's like talking to your neighbor who's had 10 or 15 p-cars from each era and knows them all well. So there's little or no wishy washy language. My only complaint is that it could be a bit deeper and less broad but I understand that Pete was trying to appeal to all Porsche buyers.

My review title may seem a bit odd, but it has significance to this work. The Used 911 Story is indeed a book for all Porsche enthusiasts--not just for those looking to buy their first used 911. Although having owned Porsches--mostly 911s--since the late sixties, I found lots of things in Peter's book I never knew about. He is very, very knowledgeable with regard to these cars and he has a unique and very readable style by which he shares this information with his readers. In short this is a great book if you're buying your first used Porsche, if you already own a Porsche, or if you're just interested in the marque. I recommend it most highly.

This is a fantastic improvement over the excellent 7th edition. The author has added lots of data on the newer cars and updated various parts of the earlier cars (such as the latest data on the 911SC). There are many new photos and the layout again is improved, with bright and clear photos. If you want to learn the maximum amount about the Porsche 911 (and now the Boxster also), this is the book to buy. Clear, concise and to the point.