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944 looks better
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2013 Boxster S, :manuel: , bi-xenons :crang: , and sport seats. Only 14k miles. $48k. Seems like a bargain.
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2009 Boxster S, :manuel: , ass roasters but otherwise rather bare bones. 50k on it, $34 large.
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This is REALLY tempting...

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/ ... 79579.html

06 Cayman S 60k miles for $21k. Could probably get it for under $20k.
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Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:35 am This is REALLY tempting...

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/ ... 79579.html

06 Cayman S 60k miles for $21k. Could probably get it for under $20k.
987-2 or :gtfo:
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2010 Cayman S, DI engine so no IMS problems, ass roasters, sport chrono, aftermarket radio. 31k on the clock, $40k

:notbad: at all
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:46 am
Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:35 am This is REALLY tempting...

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/ ... 79579.html

06 Cayman S 60k miles for $21k. Could probably get it for under $20k.
987-2 or :gtfo:
Yeah the upcharge for the .2 is less than a replacement motor for the .1 so IMO it's worth it.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:48 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:46 am

987-2 or :gtfo:
Yeah the upcharge for the .2 is less than a replacement motor for the .1 so IMO it's worth it.
:ellis: :doe:
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:51 am
Johnny_P wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:48 am

Yeah the upcharge for the .2 is less than a replacement motor for the .1 so IMO it's worth it.
:ellis: :doe:
The only way an :ellis: Porch is worth it is if someone else does the swap and you pick it up for cheap. Otherwise just get a vette.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:53 am
Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:51 am
:ellis: :doe:
The only way an :ellis: Porch is worth it is if someone else does the swap and you pick it up for cheap. Otherwise just get a vette.
Would be a fun project with an otherwise dead car. The work is part of the fun.

:iono:
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Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:55 am
Johnny_P wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:53 am

The only way an :ellis: Porch is worth it is if someone else does the swap and you pick it up for cheap. Otherwise just get a vette.
Would be a fun project with an otherwise dead car. The work is part of the fun.

:iono:
i think :ellis: only fits in 911's :doe:
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:57 am
Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:55 am
Would be a fun project with an otherwise dead car. The work is part of the fun.

:iono:
i think :ellis: only fits in 911's :doe:
Renegade hybrids make a Cayman kit, but apparently modifications need to happen to the firewall.

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Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:59 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:57 am

i think :ellis: only fits in 911's :doe:
Renegade hybrids make a Cayman kit, but apparently modifications need to happen to the firewall.

:flaccid:
oh, well carry on.
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Detroit wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:59 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 8:57 am

i think :ellis: only fits in 911's :doe:
Renegade hybrids make a Cayman kit, but apparently modifications need to happen to the firewall.

:flaccid:
:wankel: :doe:
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ND RF Crub. 4200 miles. Bet you could get it for $25k.
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 1:49 pm https://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/d/ ... 51710.html

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ND RF Crub. 4200 miles. Bet you could get it for $25k.
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4zilch wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 9:50 am
Johnny_P wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 1:49 pm https://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/d/ ... 51710.html

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ND RF Crub. 4200 miles. Bet you could get it for $25k.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 9:59 am
4zilch wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 9:50 am

Post is gone :sad:
You snooze, you lose :disappoint:
May postpone purchase until ND2.
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4zilch wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 10:17 am
Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 9:59 am

You snooze, you lose :disappoint:
May postpone purchase until ND2.
Yeah 180 HP sounds rad. Wonder if they're going to beef up the gearbox. Or change any of the user interface stuff. That Mazda Connect system has its quirks.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Apr 27, 2018 6:33 pm I've never been a yuuuuuge fan of the 928, but it's a neat car.
:wat: :butwhy:
It was a terrestrial corporate jet. It was the essence of cool. It almost replaced the 911. What's not to love?
It's Porsche makes a Corvette that isn't as good as a Corvette... :iono: front engine Porsche don't do a ton for me, but it is a neat car. I like how he put 928 in the price :doe: :lolol:
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 10:48 am
4zilch wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 10:17 am

May postpone purchase until ND2.
Yeah 180 HP sounds rad. Wonder if they're going to beef up the gearbox. Or change any of the user interface stuff. That Mazda Connect system has its quirks.
180 + Increased rev limit. Dual mass flywheel doe :disappoint:

Supposedly beefed up gearbox as well.

:aintcare: much about the UI.
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Detroit wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 4:28 pm https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/deta ... /overview/

Holy crap. $45k BRAND NEW C7.
Yeah wow. That makes a lot of the cars that get talked about on this forum look pretty stupid.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Johnny_P wrote:
4zilch wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 10:17 am May postpone purchase until ND2.
Yeah 180 HP sounds rad. Wonder if they're going to beef up the gearbox. Or change any of the user interface stuff. That Mazda Connect system has its quirks.
I found infotainment in the Fiata to be perfectly satisfactory. One thing that really impressed was the ability to successfully have a phone conversation through Bluetooth with top down on the freeway. I like that it's relatively simple too, will somewhat strand up to the test of time.

I still want one... But the fact that you can't track one kills it for me for now.
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D Griff wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 4:49 pm
Johnny_P wrote:
Yeah 180 HP sounds rad. Wonder if they're going to beef up the gearbox. Or change any of the user interface stuff. That Mazda Connect system has its quirks.
I found infotainment in the Fiata to be perfectly satisfactory. One thing that really impressed was the ability to successfully have a phone conversation through Bluetooth with top down on the freeway. I like that it's relatively simple too, will somewhat strand up to the test of time.

I still want one... But the fact that you can't track one kills it for me for now.
Just the RF targa can’t be tracked the ragtop can.
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