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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:25 am
Tarspin wrote: Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:41 pm

996 overall feels a bit :flaccid: to me, don't get me wrong I'd love one in this condition for $25k.

I'd pay more if it was stock and had a :neat: color like this one, i know some people will think that spending more for a color is :ludacris: , but my response to that statement is this:

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The right thing to do is go 997 or newer. Saw some banter about :wat: is reliable but need to go back to see if the 997s are a risky buy. Chances are one needs to spend 70k-90k on a Porsche that they can expect to make money on.
1990s Ford teal/green :jimp: my dad had an Escort that was the same color.
Forgot about the teal escort! Not exactly the same but yeah kind of close :gaydance: , this looks a bit darker to me. I just like that it stands out in a sea of grey. :like:
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I still :wub: the 996.
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I can't get on board with a 996, the ONLY good thing about them is the price. P car prices have gone full retard as we are all aware, but a 997 is one of my faves, as it significantly improved on looks/interiors/performance.
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From what I can tell a 2005 997 is the :unicorn:. Not crazy expensive like the 09+ cars, but has the older style single row IMS bearing that doesn't require total engine disassembly for replacement. Buy the IMS solution and have it installed for a few grand, then drive on :aintcare: style.
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coogles wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:11 am From what I can tell a 2005 997 is the :unicorn:. Not crazy expensive like the 09+ cars, but has the older style single row IMS bearing that doesn't require total engine disassembly for replacement. Buy the IMS solution and have it installed for a few grand, then drive on :aintcare: style.
That is correct but it is also the first mod year from a time when p cars didn’t have ultimate funding and had catastrophic issues all over their line up. They didn’t get good until 2013-2014 2005 is a whopping 14 model years old also... you start having a lot of “old car “ issues. IMO the only Porsche that is somewhat worth owning is the 2013-2015 cayman/boxster cheap ones are in the low low 40s, they are relatively new and relatively reliable allowing for trouble free enjoyment. Anything else starts to be a compromise
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max225 wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:35 am
coogles wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:11 am From what I can tell a 2005 997 is the :unicorn:. Not crazy expensive like the 09+ cars, but has the older style single row IMS bearing that doesn't require total engine disassembly for replacement. Buy the IMS solution and have it installed for a few grand, then drive on :aintcare: style.
That is correct but it is also the first mod year from a time when p cars didn’t have ultimate funding and had catastrophic issues all over their line up. They didn’t get good until 2013-2014 2005 is a whopping 14 model years old also... you start having a lot of “old car “ issues. IMO the only Porsche that is somewhat worth owning is the 2013-2015 cayman/boxster cheap ones are in the low low 40s, they are relatively new and relatively reliable allowing for trouble free enjoyment. Anything else starts to be a compromise
Agree those 2014-ish Caymans are the only Porsches that I can see as justifiable. Other than that, a 1999 911 I guess but they have a much different look and are generally hated. The rest are a "thinking with your :dong: " purchase, so just ignore reason and get the one you want.
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What are the 9x7.2 issues? I've never heard of any.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:25 am
Tarspin wrote: Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:41 pm

996 overall feels a bit :flaccid: to me, don't get me wrong I'd love one in this condition for $25k.

I'd pay more if it was stock and had a :neat: color like this one, i know some people will think that spending more for a color is :ludacris: , but my response to that statement is this:

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The right thing to do is go 997 or newer. Saw some banter about :wat: is reliable but need to go back to see if the 997s are a risky buy. Chances are one needs to spend 70k-90k on a Porsche that they can expect to make money on.
1990s Ford teal/green :jimp: my dad had an Escort that was the same color.
what a coincidence! one of my high school friends dad drives a green escort and his mom with her first gen Expedition. Unfortunately he passed away due to overdose, just a month before I got my mk6.
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Here you go, Chris:

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d ... 70670.html

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troyguitar wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:35 pm What are the 9x7.2 issues? I've never heard of any.
Issue is it is 7-8 years older than a comparable cayman at the same price while offering 0 performance advantages.
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troyguitar wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:35 pm What are the 9x7.2 issues? I've never heard of any.
Issue is it is 7-8 years older than a comparable cayman at the same price while offering 0 performance advantages.
It's ~4 years, 2009-12 vs 2013-16, and they're smaller and lighter and at least a little cheaper with better steering. Performance is indeed about the same. :iono:

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troyguitar wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 1:18 pm
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Issue is it is 7-8 years older than a comparable cayman at the same price while offering 0 performance advantages.
It's ~4 years, 2009-12 vs 2013-16, and they're smaller and lighter and at least a little cheaper with better steering. Performance is indeed about the same. :iono:
Cayman S is a few inches shorter about an inch more narrow and about an inch lower, and around 200-300lbs lighter unless that's what you meant about the cayman and not the 911.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/ ... 38915.html 61k miles carrera 4 with 61k miles $43k
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 46948.html 2014 Cayman S with 30k miles for 49k

The 911 from 09-12 is REALLY RARE :thanksobama: as that is in the middle of the financial crisis, finding one is nearly impossible, especially with comparable miles to a 13-16 Cayman S as they are much newer.
911 seem to be priced around 40-65k depending year and spec... a "fair" comparison is 09 to 13 gayman which is around the same price range but with less miles and quite a few less years, and the above-mentioned attributes. So it seems like the appropriate decision to me. the cayman also comes with the best automatic in the business vs the "long geared" manuals blah blah
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I meant say 2009 Cayman vs 2014 Cayman or 2009 911 vs 2014 911. I can't afford or use an S model even though it's "not that much more" - a 9x1 is also "not that much more" than a 9x7.2 and a 911 is not that much more than a Cayman, but you add that all up and a 991 911S is at least double the price of a 987.2 Cayman.
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troyguitar wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 1:40 pm I meant say 2009 Cayman vs 2014 Cayman or 2009 911 vs 2014 911. I can't afford or use an S model even though it's "not that much more" - a 9x1 is also "not that much more" than a 9x7.2 and a 911 is not that much more than a Cayman, but you add that all up and a 991 911S is at least double the price of a 987.2 Cayman.
I was using the price points as a comparison. You can't get a 2009 911 for under 40k, that hasn't been beat to shit with a branded title or is an automatic convertible with 70k miles.
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If you are looking for an Esprit with a decent owner this is probably not a bad choice. Gent has a superb garage

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/ca ... 99302.html
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Davestr wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:28 pm If you are looking for an Esprit with a decent owner this is probably not a bad choice. Gent has a superb garage

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/ca ... 99302.html
nce a year sent to have oil and other needs taken care off so if you are looking for the first year of the turbo in US and a near preferct Esprit turbo you have found it!
55k asking price and the current owner can't spell :( It is a really nice car though. Would be great collector piece.
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max225 wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:47 pm
Davestr wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:28 pm If you are looking for an Esprit with a decent owner this is probably not a bad choice. Gent has a superb garage

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/ca ... 99302.html
nce a year sent to have oil and other needs taken care off so if you are looking for the first year of the turbo in US and a near preferct Esprit turbo you have found it!
55k asking price and the current owner can't spell :( It is a really nice car though. Would be great collector piece.
Minor error lol. Im thinking his give a shite factor over that is about Z E R O lol :)
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Davestr wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:21 pm Max - make offer and roll !! https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de ... 05748.html
:amazing: That's a great car and :dill: just "high" miles for P car.
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Davestr wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:21 pm Max - make offer and roll !! https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de ... 05748.html
This is awesome. I should buy this.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:15 pm
Davestr wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:21 pm Max - make offer and roll !! https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de ... 05748.html
This is awesome. I should buy this.
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coogles wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:25 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:15 pm

This is awesome. I should buy this.
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If I had a condo and parking I would.
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max225 wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:21 pm
Davestr wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:21 pm Max - make offer and roll !! https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de ... 05748.html
:amazing: That's a great car and :dill: just "high" miles for P car.
Go test it. Nothing to lose man!
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I've wanted a 991 for a while. Just doesn't make sense to street park that and drive it over sub-Baghdad quality roads.
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