1999 Porsche C4 cab?
12-19-2010, 09:19 PM
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So I finally got a call from the owner. Had been dealing with the gas station owner.
Get this, the owner won't let me take it to the local Porsche dealer. I told him I didn't think he wanted me to drop it off so he's happy to drop it off for me. I'd pay the cost.
He tells me to have the garage where it's parked go over it and give me a report. Um, I believe I was born on a Saturday, but it wasn't yesterday.
Is this guy serious. Luckily it sounds like you guys don't think it's a good deal anyway.
Get this, the owner won't let me take it to the local Porsche dealer. I told him I didn't think he wanted me to drop it off so he's happy to drop it off for me. I'd pay the cost.
He tells me to have the garage where it's parked go over it and give me a report. Um, I believe I was born on a Saturday, but it wasn't yesterday.
Is this guy serious. Luckily it sounds like you guys don't think it's a good deal anyway.
12-19-2010, 09:30 PM
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It is a high money area that gets a lot of traffic.
12-19-2010, 10:44 PM
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12-19-2010, 10:58 PM
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With that attitude, it'd be amazing if that car ever gets sold. No loss for you, patience will pay off 
12-20-2010, 12:07 AM
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Ah well while we're talking Caymans, here's a little vid clip to enjoy. 2007 Cayman S with a Borla XR-1 race exhaust. Right about 1:25 is where the reeal deliciousness begins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5mo...09412&index=15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5mo...09412&index=15
12-20-2010, 09:21 AM
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That said, Porsche really screwed the pooch on the early 986s.
12-20-2010, 11:08 AM
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This 06 c4s is a bit more, bit nice
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2dr-C...e#full-history
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/14k-M...item3a60f73746
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...item3361e3b3e2
nice but a tip
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Metic...item3a61771c9f
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2dr-C...e#full-history
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/14k-M...item3a60f73746
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...item3361e3b3e2
nice but a tip
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Metic...item3a61771c9f
12-20-2010, 11:15 AM
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And let's not forget the "D-chunk" failure in the early M96 engines, where excessive porosity in the crankcase halves caused entire hunks of cylinder wall to break off.
http://www.flat6innovations.com/engi...es-illustrated
http://www.flat6innovations.com/engi...es-illustrated
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12-20-2010, 01:10 PM
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/
There are usually a ton here, but there is a lot of variety in mostly older and some newer.
There are usually a ton here, but there is a lot of variety in mostly older and some newer.
12-20-2010, 01:33 PM
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I would rather have a Cayman S than a 2003 911. I just find that vintage 911 to be visually boring and what's the point of buying a sports car if you hate to look at it?
12-21-2010, 06:59 AM
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12-21-2010, 08:16 AM
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I have only a few requirements....
Under ~$35K (I refuse to take out a loan...if I can't afford to pay cash it ain't gonna happen)
Would love something with a somewhat usable back seat (for small kids) obviously that rules out the Vette but I'm still open to it.
For those that keep saying NSX, show me something under $35K that either doesn't have a gazillion miles or is 15 years old.
Under ~$35K (I refuse to take out a loan...if I can't afford to pay cash it ain't gonna happen)
Would love something with a somewhat usable back seat (for small kids) obviously that rules out the Vette but I'm still open to it.
For those that keep saying NSX, show me something under $35K that either doesn't have a gazillion miles or is 15 years old.
12-21-2010, 11:11 AM
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FWIW, the C5 and C6 also have much more trunk & cargo room than the 2-seater Porsches.
12-21-2010, 12:35 PM
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See, this is a perfect opportunity for you to get a car with no back seats and then your wife has to be the one to pick up the kids all the time (so you can grab a quick beer with the fellas at happy hour after work) because you have no back seats!
Obvious I'm not married? LOL
Obvious I'm not married? LOL
12-21-2010, 01:42 PM
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I have only a few requirements....
Under ~$35K (I refuse to take out a loan...if I can't afford to pay cash it ain't gonna happen)
Would love something with a somewhat usable back seat (for small kids) obviously that rules out the Vette but I'm still open to it.
For those that keep saying NSX, show me something under $35K that either doesn't have a gazillion miles or is 15 years old.
Under ~$35K (I refuse to take out a loan...if I can't afford to pay cash it ain't gonna happen)
Would love something with a somewhat usable back seat (for small kids) obviously that rules out the Vette but I'm still open to it.
For those that keep saying NSX, show me something under $35K that either doesn't have a gazillion miles or is 15 years old.
12-21-2010, 01:50 PM
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A 911 is right up your alley 
Depending on your definition of "back seat". If I were you, I'd stick with the air-cooled ones.
I know this is a completely different taste, but what about a used GT500? Back seat, power, and probably under $35k. Just an option.
You could also look at the SLK AMG or M coupe, but neither has backseats. Would a 135i be too everyday for you?
Depending on your definition of "back seat". If I were you, I'd stick with the air-cooled ones. I know this is a completely different taste, but what about a used GT500? Back seat, power, and probably under $35k. Just an option.
You could also look at the SLK AMG or M coupe, but neither has backseats. Would a 135i be too everyday for you?
12-21-2010, 01:57 PM
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See, this is a perfect opportunity for you to get a car with no back seats and then your wife has to be the one to pick up the kids all the time (so you can grab a quick beer with the fellas at happy hour after work) because you have no back seats!
Obvious I'm not married? LOL
Obvious I'm not married? LOL
I forwarded this to my wife. She'd like to talk to you. 
12-21-2010, 02:03 PM
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A 911 is right up your alley Depending on your definition of "back seat". If I were you, I'd stick with the air-cooled ones.
I know this is a completely different taste, but what about a used GT500? Back seat, power, and probably under $35k. Just an option.
You could also look at the SLK AMG or M coupe, but neither has backseats. Would a 135i be too everyday for you?
Depending on your definition of "back seat". If I were you, I'd stick with the air-cooled ones. I know this is a completely different taste, but what about a used GT500? Back seat, power, and probably under $35k. Just an option.
You could also look at the SLK AMG or M coupe, but neither has backseats. Would a 135i be too everyday for you?
Wouldn't that be nice.
I bet I could put car seats in the hood
12-21-2010, 02:07 PM
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Meh. Might be a couple dollars overbudget, but we all gotta be flexible, right?
Might be a couple dollars overbudget, but we all gotta be flexible, right?
12-21-2010, 02:25 PM
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If I had $190k to spend on a car, I'm not getting a GT ... R8 V10, V12 Vantage, I dunno what ... Not a GT though.
12-21-2010, 09:22 PM
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charliemike. Then she'd release our four-year-old on him. 
12-21-2010, 09:33 PM
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12-21-2010, 09:39 PM
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Cayman S
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-cZqi0rdHM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9fjj508tms
Also, my favorite exhaust for the Cayman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6_cxbxq1k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-cZqi0rdHM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9fjj508tms
Also, my favorite exhaust for the Cayman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6_cxbxq1k
12-23-2010, 09:16 AM
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Yes, all over the map but my brother is going to be able to get me his GM discount on this one. We just have to wait until it's available through his program which is fine since it's winter and I don't see driving it ever in the snow. They think he'll get me under invoice.
Has a usable backseat, manual tranny, and the V8 in the 2SS is
Like the idea of buying new but most of the cars on my list were too much new (Vette, Porsche)
Thinking Inferno Orange with the white racing stripes (couldn't find a pic).
Has a usable backseat, manual tranny, and the V8 in the 2SS is
Like the idea of buying new but most of the cars on my list were too much new (Vette, Porsche)Thinking Inferno Orange with the white racing stripes (couldn't find a pic).
12-23-2010, 09:22 AM
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