Because I look daily, my obsession can by someone's beautiful '86 911
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July 23, 2009 11:36 a.m. Rangeball Reader
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July 23, 2009 11:42 a.m. Ian F HalfDork
That's a nice looking car, although I don't know enough about them to say if that's a good price or not...
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July 23, 2009 11:51 a.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
I saw that ad last night. I'd want to know more about the a/c. The car appears to beautiful (I admit that I didn't study the very thorough ad), but for that price I'd want cold a/c. Excellent color, too.
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July 23, 2009 11:55 a.m. Rangeball Reader
Especially being in FL. WE NEED AC! I agree the color, condition and mileage make it a great buy though.
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July 23, 2009 12:00 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Yeah, a/c is good. I just used it when running to lunch.
Not that I'm having a/c problems, but I have been checking out this site: http://www.mrjaguar.com/porsche/porsche911carreraac.html
And someone brought a beautiful Carrera that's for sale to the last Orlando PCA meeting: Iris blue (or something similar), 80k-ish miles, beautiful condition. Asking price was $17,500. I don't know about the a/c, though. Just use it as a data point.
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July 23, 2009 12:08 p.m. Rangeball Reader
Thanks David for the info. That's good info on the A/C. Gives a good idea on any additional costs. Curious about the Orlando Carrera. What year?
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July 23, 2009 12:11 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
I want to say it was an '85 or '86. It was pre-G50, I believe. I don't see it on the region's classifieds, and I didn't get the seller's name.
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July 23, 2009 12:14 p.m. Rangeball Reader
No worries. Thank you!
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July 23, 2009 12:14 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Will a targa work? From Nort, our local Porsche dealer:
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/inview/detail.jsp?ct=u&car_id=262932220&...
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July 23, 2009 12:36 p.m. Rangeball Reader
Personally not a fan of Targa's. My ultimate purchase I think would have to be either a nice example of an '86 or step up to a 965. There is a beautiful 965 turbo on pelican that I look at daily. But that is at least three or four years out for me.
Edited for too much information...
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July 23, 2009 8:07 p.m. Woody SuperDork
Strizzo wrote:
do a search on here for the guy that was about to plunk down the cash for an older 911...right up until the pre purchase inspection happened. that guy's story alone scared me far, far away from even thinking about a porsche for a long time.
EDIT: found it http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/killer-body-evil-heart/5763/page1/
I noticed that this thread had become active again and I read back through it from the top. Anyway, "the guy" mentioned above was me.
I got scared away for a few months, but, sure enough, the cars lured me back again. As mentioned in another thread, I caved in and bought one this week.
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July 24, 2009 7:33 a.m. Rangeball Reader
Woody wrote:
I got scared away for a few months, but, sure enough, the cars lured me back again. As mentioned in another thread, I caved in and bought one this week.
Didn't know that. Do give us some impressions. I find myself at times wondering to other (newer) cars but always seem to end up back here (p body).
Congrats!
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July 24, 2009 8:26 a.m. Otto_Maddox New Reader
In reply to David S. Wallens:
Is Nort pretty well regarded around your neck of the woods?
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July 24, 2009 5:40 p.m. Woody SuperDork
Rangeball wrote:
Woody wrote:
I got scared away for a few months, but, sure enough, the cars lured me back again. As mentioned in another thread, I caved in and bought one this week.
Didn't know that. Do give us some impressions. I find myself at times wondering to other (newer) cars but always seem to end up back here (p body).
Congrats!
I sort of stumbled upon a car that had original paint, a receipt for a new engine and clutch within the last 30k miles, and an owner who was getting frustrated dealing with calls and e-mails from tire kickers. Seemed like a safe bet if I wanted to try a 911.
And, (surprise!) no PPI. It would have been a logistical nightmare at an unfamiliar shop. I put a lot of trust in that receipt and my impression of the seller.
I just registered the car today, so no real insight yet.
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July 25, 2009 10:57 a.m. Rangeball Reader
Good deal Woody! Hope you enjoy the weekend drives! Now pictures or it's not true.
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July 25, 2009 3:44 p.m. awdbandito
Congrats on the 911. I bought my '77 Carrera 3.0 about a year ago and I am now HOOKED! I drive it 5 days a week easy. Drive the hell out of it and grin.
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July 25, 2009 6:17 p.m. Woody SuperDork
Rangeball wrote:
Good deal Woody! Hope you enjoy the weekend drives! Now pictures or it's not true.
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July 25, 2009 8:49 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Otto_Maddox wrote:
In reply to David S. Wallens:
Is Nort pretty well regarded around your neck of the woods?
Yes. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he helped launch our PCA region back in the day. We passed by his place today. The 930 was parked out front. He also has a classic Mini.
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July 26, 2009 5:46 p.m. JFX001 Dork
Just doing some "research" on another site, and came across this:
http://busselecta.com/porsche/index.htm
Fun for the whole Family.
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July 26, 2009 6:56 p.m. Luke Dork
JFX001 wrote:
Just doing some "research" on another site, and came across this:
http://busselecta.com/porsche/index.htm
Fun for the whole Family.
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