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max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:58 pm 987.2 are all way too overpriced due to the scarcity of those models. Porsche barely sold any due to the Financial crisis.
Yeah I kind of think that the 987.1 S dice roll is the way to go, you can get them for not a lot of cash, IMS failure rates are low.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:02 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:58 pm 987.2 are all way too overpriced due to the scarcity of those models. Porsche barely sold any due to the Financial crisis.
Yeah I kind of think that the 987.1 S dice roll is the way to go, you can get them for not a lot of cash, IMS failure rates are low.
Yea... not the worst way to go.
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max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:58 pm 987.2 are all way too overpriced due to the scarcity of those models. Porsche barely sold any due to the Financial crisis.
Yeah just a few grand more gets you into the next gen which is a lot better all around. A 981PDK would be awesome.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:02 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:58 pm 987.2 are all way too overpriced due to the scarcity of those models. Porsche barely sold any due to the Financial crisis.
Yeah I kind of think that the 987.1 S dice roll is the way to go, you can get them for not a lot of cash, IMS failure rates are low.
I've driven a 987.1 S before, I think they're pretty awesome especially with an exhaust or intake on them. Lots of fun noises and they handle really well. I recall reading something about oiling issues during track driving? Something to look into if that's the intent of the car.
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max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:58 pm 987.2 are all way too overpriced due to the scarcity of those models. Porsche barely sold any due to the Financial crisis.
Yeah I kind of think that the 987.1 S dice roll is the way to go, you can get them for not a lot of cash, IMS failure rates are low.
The 3.2 cylinders chunking scare me more than the IMS bearings. I'm :wrong: but I want the base car with headers/intake/tune and some camber.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:04 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:58 pm 987.2 are all way too overpriced due to the scarcity of those models. Porsche barely sold any due to the Financial crisis.
Yeah just a few grand more gets you into the next gen which is a lot better all around. A 981PDK would be awesome.
981 PDK is slightly more than a Miata. Why not?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 57166.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/d/ ... 94319.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/ ... 79017.html
Even as low as 30k for one... with higher miles
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max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:07 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:04 pm

Yeah just a few grand more gets you into the next gen which is a lot better all around. A 981PDK would be awesome.
981 PDK is slightly more than a Miata. Why not?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 57166.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/d/ ... 94319.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/ ... 79017.html
Even as low as 30k for one... with higher miles
Boxster is the way to go if you don't track or bike.

My problem is I'm just asking too much of any one car. I want to daily it, take it to the track, haul my bicycle, be reliable, all for under $30k.... At the end of the day, the C5/C6 are the only vehicles that really do this, and you just have to live with the compromises of anus shattering, scraping, and parking difficulties.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:13 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:07 pm

981 PDK is slightly more than a Miata. Why not?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 57166.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/d/ ... 94319.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/ ... 79017.html
Even as low as 30k for one... with higher miles
Boxster is the way to go if you don't track or bike.

My problem is I'm just asking too much of any one car. I want to daily it, take it to the track, haul my bicycle, be reliable, all for under $30k.... At the end of the day, the C5/C6 are the only vehicles that really do this, and you just have to live with the compromises of anus shattering, scraping, and parking difficulties.
A Cayman should excel at all of that. The only issue being reliability and cost of upkeep which is a dice roll I guess.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:09 pm https://autoweek.com/article/wait-there ... dailydrive

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We need pods.
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max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:07 pm

981 PDK is slightly more than a Miata. Why not?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 57166.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/d/ ... 94319.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/d/ ... 79017.html
Even as low as 30k for one... with higher miles
Operating costs, though?
:dat: the Mazda 3 motor is reliable. Only concern would be the transmission and really new car warranty will cover that. Meanwhile the Porsche.... :yikes:
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:09 pm https://autoweek.com/article/wait-there ... dailydrive

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Flip flop got stuck.

We need pods.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:09 pm https://autoweek.com/article/wait-there ... dailydrive

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We need pods.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/13/cr ... e-say.html

We need a PLAGUE not pods. WE are the issue as a society.
A traffic collison on Interstate 5 in Northern California early Sunday escalated into a fight between two drivers that led to the deaths of both men, according to police.

California Highway Patrol told FOX40 the incident happened at 3:44 a.m. on the highway's northbound lanes near the Del Paso Road exit about 10 miles north of downtown Sacramento, when the drivers collided and drove near the exit where they began to fight.

During the altercation, one of the men pulled out a blunt object and beat the other man while in one of the highway traffic lanes, killing him, according to CHP.
After the fight, the suspect walked away in the middle of Interstate 5 where he was then struck and killed by another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.
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Holy shit Max :impressive:
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:23 pm
D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:13 pm

Boxster is the way to go if you don't track or bike.

My problem is I'm just asking too much of any one car. I want to daily it, take it to the track, haul my bicycle, be reliable, all for under $30k.... At the end of the day, the C5/C6 are the only vehicles that really do this, and you just have to live with the compromises of anus shattering, scraping, and parking difficulties.
A Cayman should excel at all of that. The only issue being reliability and cost of upkeep which is a dice roll I guess.
He can get service discounts from Fled and then use them with his local Porsche :dillerman: and send fled a few brews, haha
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max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:33 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:09 pm https://autoweek.com/article/wait-there ... dailydrive

Image

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Flip flop got stuck.

We need pods.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/13/cr ... e-say.html

We need a PLAGUE not pods. WE are the issue as a society.
A traffic collison on Interstate 5 in Northern California early Sunday escalated into a fight between two drivers that led to the deaths of both men, according to police.

California Highway Patrol told FOX40 the incident happened at 3:44 a.m. on the highway's northbound lanes near the Del Paso Road exit about 10 miles north of downtown Sacramento, when the drivers collided and drove near the exit where they began to fight.

During the altercation, one of the men pulled out a blunt object and beat the other man while in one of the highway traffic lanes, killing him, according to CHP.
After the fight, the suspect walked away in the middle of Interstate 5 where he was then struck and killed by another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.
So where do we have a hero's welcome for the guy who struck and killed the murderer? Saved the state millions of dollars in prison costs.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:35 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:33 pm

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/13/cr ... e-say.html

We need a PLAGUE not pods. WE are the issue as a society.
So where do we have a hero's welcome for the guy who struck and killed the murderer? Saved the state millions of dollars in prison costs.
Pretty wild story overall but it seems like a daily occurance nowadays
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What's the deal with the Lexus NX200T? Anyone driven one?
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:23 pm
D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:13 pm

Boxster is the way to go if you don't track or bike.

My problem is I'm just asking too much of any one car. I want to daily it, take it to the track, haul my bicycle, be reliable, all for under $30k.... At the end of the day, the C5/C6 are the only vehicles that really do this, and you just have to live with the compromises of anus shattering, scraping, and parking difficulties.
A Cayman should excel at all of that. The only issue being reliability and cost of upkeep which is a dice roll I guess.
Yeah, I don't think they're unreliable per se, but definitely higher risk than the Corvettes, which are pretty bullet proof, and the stuff that does break is pretty easily/cheaply addressed for the most part. The Cayman is a lot nicer to DD and more fun to drive around town. On a really great mountain road it may be a little better, but Corvette is still fantastic in that environment.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:31 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:23 pm

A Cayman should excel at all of that. The only issue being reliability and cost of upkeep which is a dice roll I guess.
Yeah, I don't think they're unreliable per se, but definitely higher risk than the Corvettes, which are pretty bullet proof, and the stuff that does break is pretty easily/cheaply addressed for the most part. The Cayman is a lot nicer to DD and more fun to drive around town. On a really great mountain road it may be a little better, but Corvette is still fantastic in that environment.
It’s up to you dude. If you want it then :doit:
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:14 pm What's the deal with the Lexus NX200T? Anyone driven one?
It’s basically a rav4 with a 2 liter Turbro and nicer materials and a fancy badge.

It’s based off the TNGA platform which is like the MQB that VW has. It’s the underpinning of most of Toyota’s mid size vehicles.

I’m not too familiar with the 2.0T. Didn’t make it’s way over to Toyota before I left. It’ll likely stay with Lexus for a couple years before it hits Toyota mass market.
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fledonfoot wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:55 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:14 pm What's the deal with the Lexus NX200T? Anyone driven one?
It’s basically a rav4 with a 2 liter Turbro and nicer materials and a fancy badge.

It’s based off the TNGA platform which is like the MQB that VW has. It’s the underpinning of most of Toyota’s mid size vehicles.

I’m not too familiar with the 2.0T. Didn’t make it’s way over to Toyota before I left. It’ll likely stay with Lexus for a couple years before it hits Toyota mass market.
:notbad: a rav4 with some power.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:50 pm
D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:31 pm

Yeah, I don't think they're unreliable per se, but definitely higher risk than the Corvettes, which are pretty bullet proof, and the stuff that does break is pretty easily/cheaply addressed for the most part. The Cayman is a lot nicer to DD and more fun to drive around town. On a really great mountain road it may be a little better, but Corvette is still fantastic in that environment.
It’s up to you dude. If you want it then :doit:
I kinda want to :doit: but :225: kicker :scrooge: life is real. :notsure:

I'll just talk about getting a new car on here forever and never :doit: .
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D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:56 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:50 pm

It’s up to you dude. If you want it then :doit:
I kinda want to :doit: but :225: kicker :scrooge: life is real. :notsure:

I'll just talk about getting a new car on here forever and never :doit: .
I like your style
I dunno man. I still kick myself for not ponying up the :troywax: for that 2009 Cayman. Black on red leather unf so good.
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razr390 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:23 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:23 pm

A Cayman should excel at all of that. The only issue being reliability and cost of upkeep which is a dice roll I guess.
He can get service discounts from Fled and then use them with his local Porsche :dillerman: and send fled a few brews, haha
Yes that's a fantastic idea! And then later just make it even easier and skip sending brews.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:56 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:50 pm

It’s up to you dude. If you want it then :doit:
I kinda want to :doit: but :225: kicker :scrooge: life is real. :notsure:

I'll just talk about getting a new car on here forever and never :doit: .
I’m on my 4th car in 3 years mang :(
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