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What else do you have? I thought you guys have a CRV & an Imprezza? :confuse: I saw you said something on the "Sales Frontline Board" about flying somewhere to pickup a car... what'd you get?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I would really like to get a 911 too, but I'm not ready/able to fit one into my life just yet.
That being said, I personally would get a 993 or a 997 (or a Cayman). Other than price, I don't like anything about the 996. I think there's a reason why they're so cheap...
I like my cars just a bit "rude" and the 993 has a certain....um.....edge to it that was smoothed out in the 996. Hey, to each his own....some may find the 993 lacking int he 996s refinements.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Only interested in coupes... But, I'm not dying for a Porsche... I really like the Cayman, but I do have some other priorities..
Plus.. it's not like I haven't done it... the 911 was my dream car, and I bought one when I was 32... not bad..
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Of course, within 8 months of getting it, met my wife.. all downhill from there... lol...
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As my dearly departed friend John the Total Gearhead used to say:
"Love dies but possessions are forever"....LOL!
(He owned over 40 cars).
But... the boy just turned 16, so I'm going to have 3rd vehicle expenses, including INSURANCE.. and, then... college expenses coming up in two years..
Oh yeah... as far as getting a 993? Have you seen the asking prices for those? Maybe the greatest 911, ever... but, it's just nuts.. Basically, a collector car, now.. If I get a 996, I could use it as my daily driver.. It's a pretty long model run... is there a year when they get better? (1997-2005).
I'm probably not going to end up with the Porsche... too many variables, as far as maintenance/repair costs... but, it's nice to think about..
They've got $1750 incentives on new MINIs, right now.. hmmmm
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"Oh yeah... as far as getting a 993? Have you seen the asking prices for those? Maybe the greatest 911, ever... but, it's just nuts.. Basically, a collector car, now.. If I get a 996, I could use it as my daily driver.. It's a pretty long model run... is there a year when they get better? (1997-2005).
I'm probably not going to end up with the Porsche... too many variables, as far as maintenance/repair costs... but, it's nice to think about.."
the 993 series ended in 1998....for 996's generally most reviewers would recommend later model yrs, or independent review to confirm that main seal issues were addressed. an (independent) p.p.i. is needed in all cases.
993 prices are high (as are the 964's which have basically same power train, and 5sp trans...but for many of us are preferable because of body style). BUT you are correct whatever the series Porsche ownership is expensive (even if you are a DIY type parts costs can be very high)...so best not to stretch the budget but wait for a moment in time when it best fits....and in the meantime spend some time and determine the model/series which you would target.
Not a single problem so far and a lot of fun to drive ! Note : Had a young boy yell out of his father's Audi Q7 on 19th ave. , saying " Cool Car ! " . If you are thinking of buying one ... do it ! Haven't been disappointed at all ! :shades:
Hope this is it ! Rest of the car is super ! Solid and fast !
I paid $51,500 for it from a dealership June 2009, which after reading a few things from experts on here, seems OK but for one thing. My concern is they could not produce the service records, and a few people have mentioned that as a potential warning sign. The dealership bought it at an auction.
Since it was the dealership and it had the pre owned certified coverage as well as a clean car fax, I figured no mtn. records was not a huge deal. So I didn't take it to any other garages, as after I drove it, was so floored, and to pay that for a car that the car fax reported to cost over 100G new with its extras...well I just figured that price was fair as they were asking 54,000. Here on this site and one other, kelley actually said 65, the car was worth 60 G at least.
Did I make a mistake not taking it to an independent garage to check it?
Should I take it to another garage or Porsche dealer in the area to get it serviced for it's yearly oil change and check this summer? They had done the 40,000 check which was the final selling point.
Bottom line, if there are any issues how long before something shows in a 997? I know some of the 996's owners have horrible reviews, but even those are rare.
So far it's been great but I've only put 6 G miles on it since the sale. Thanks for any help or advice.
He thinks that the extra low miles are worth some kind of gold. I priced out 120 ads for year 2000 911s, all types, all mileages, and the average asking price was $27,000. So given the possibility of a 5 to 10% "give " on asking prices, the price guides seem dead on.
You could even buy a 2000 Carrera 4 cabriolet with 14,000 for around $30K.
Laugh as you drive by the dealership and wave.
the 996 series - especially early yrs like the one you are looking at are prone to main seal failures and you would want to make sure the car has been "fixed" considering its not been driven much imo,
Bottom line for the price, you can't even put a dollar value on these cars in terms of enjoyability.
Thanks again, and I like your color choices; all my cars are always black. I need to brighten up:<)
Isn't the Carrera GT like 300 at least brand new or is that the GT3? quite the deal u got there bro at 65G 3 years old, man you want to run my business :<). I love my 19 inchers too, they handle better than an NBA 1 guard. Not to jinx it, but other people have told me 2006 was a great year for 911's of all types. I doubt I'll ever sell mine just maybe hand it down to a younger family member. If I am lucky to make 50-7 more years-I will go turbo as that has always been my dream the 911 turbo, but having the 997 I thank the big electron every day.
PS I have the Nav. system, and I love it, but this is my every day car save for snow days when I use our other car-2000Audi. Hope I didn't make too many of you old schoolers cringe, but I love the creature comforts as my car is loaded, and for a Porsche; a child could drive it. Shifting on the steering wheel is sacreligious to some on here, but I love it.
911 GT3 is about $115K + options..
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Am I reading your message correctly. You have paddle shifters? I thought they were only recently available with the PDK. Enjoy what you like. These guys that will only drive air cooled cars don't know what they are missing. I have the old -356, 912 , 911sc, and the new. Each generation has its own personality. You can't get it all in one car. A guy that only drives a 997 is going to laugh the first time he drives an early 911, but if you know how to drive an early 911, they can be so much fun, but a different kind of fun than driving a 997. I'm sure there's a better way of putting it. The cars are amazing. They came from racing so they are very well built which is nice when you buy the older ones because you're not getting a bucket of bolts. Have fun.
I apologize, as I don't know what you mean exactly when you refer to paddle shifters. I can shift using buttons on my steering wheel. A lot of folks on here who obviously know much more than me rag on the Tiptronic, but I am amazed at how well it works. From what I have read, that must be why they are so friendly at point of sale with the tip 997's. Christ I am just happy that part of every day, save snow, I have the pleasure of this amazing vehicle. And no matter what the old schoolers say, to be able to shift without stepping on a clutch, and shifting a stick, but by just pressing a button seems amazing. On smaller streets at slower speeds, sometimes it's nice to not have the car in its highest gear, as long as you don't over rev it. Still, I usually just throw it in drive, and lean back to everything from Beethoven to the Beatles. It makes it a LOT easier when one is tired and the wife asks you to go do her a favor; a lot easier. To me, a Celtics fan, it's like comparing Cousy to Rondo, when old schoolers talk about the old Porsches vs. the new. Granted Larry legend was my era but I digress.
The guy who sold me my car was a race car driver when he was younger, and even though talking up the car is his job, even he seemed pretty amazed at what the new Porsches can do. No The Tip is obviously not a PDK, but for me it's great-knock on wood. That said, I'd love to drive the new PDK as I hear they are equal to or even better than an old school standard. Whatever different strokes for different folks. We are all very lucky to enjoy these magical innovations. I wonder how long until they fly? Still even then, there will be folks who say the 993's are better
No, the transaxle fluid is SAE 75w/90.
I'm not sure what the relation of the accidental downshifting was to the transaxle bursting. Here's a theory-----Probably the differential was seizing up, putting a drag on the engine, causing a downshift (as if you were going up a hill).
Maybe you can scare up a used differential. It's not so hard to R&R the diff.
I am planning on trading in my 2008 Careera S with a 2010. Would anyone know when the current model will be changed or replaced with a new shell?
1988 911 Targa Battery Drain
1) Replace dead battery.
2) New battery died within a few weeks.
3) Took Targa to the shop (mechanic has 30 years experience fixing Porsches).
4) Mechanic replace alternator, battery and connecting cable. Also added an on/off switch to the battery for long parking periods. Over 1G in repair cost.
5) Drove car 80 miles, dead battery, no start.
6) Took car back to mechanic, he reported that there was a bad cell in the Interstate battery. Replaced battery.
7) Drove car ~ 80 miles and noticed that my head lights and dash lights were weak. Once home, I took a closer look and the lights were copper colored, tried to re-start, battery dead.
8) I am taking the car into the mechanic for the third time today.
any purchase should be subject to an extensive p.p.i. completed by an independent porsche mechanic.
the test should include a properly completed leakdown test on all cylinders (if you don't know what that is google it along with compression test)identification of any fluid leakage/extent thereof among other things.
buying a car privately from a caring owner who has maintained maintenance history
will likely be cheaper & better than purchasing from a dealer.
good luck (964 WTL cab)
Nonetheless it is not a co-incidence that when Porsche goes racing, they convert a 993 engine case to water-cooling and build that up to a racing engine.
Yeah a dealer should have a record of such repairs. Not all engines had the problem and some had it in such a minor way as to leave it alone.
Again, I'm not aware of any real "cure" other than engine replacement.
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Is there anyway I can examine the extent of the problem myself, or is it really a dealer-only task? How much to repair do you think? Could hardly be more annoyed by this. :mad: Thanks!
Nobody really fixes stuff like this anymore, but a good car stereo shop might take a crack at it.