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njansenv
njansenv Dork
8/28/12 10:56 a.m.

So, I drove home my new-to-me 964 C4 last night. For a car that seems to be so wrong to this engineer, it sure feels right in every respect. Fantastic steering, incredible build quality, terrible ergonomics and yet perfect driving position (it took me 10 min to find the sunroof switch). Phenomenal sound - it took me a LOT longer to get home than it should have.

Build thread to come - along the lines of Woody's 911 thread, with a DIY/budget flavor. It's a scruffy car, but it was cheap (uh oh), has 70k miles, and runs extremely strong. I LOVE it.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/28/12 10:56 a.m.

Cool.

dj06482
dj06482 GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
8/28/12 11:01 a.m.

Congrats, I'll be following the build thread closely...

njansenv
njansenv Dork
8/28/12 11:01 a.m.

The purchase was very much inspired by your 911!

Giant Purple Snorklewacker
Giant Purple Snorklewacker MegaDork
8/28/12 11:23 a.m.

Nice! My C2 is on stands right now getting fresh plugs, tie rods, tires and fluids.

I need to get to work- it's been sitting for a week.

Winston
Winston Reader
8/28/12 11:38 a.m.

Waiting, with baited breath, on pics and a build thread...

911 -- it will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine.

[/Wayne Campbell]

Argo1
Argo1 GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/28/12 11:59 a.m.

Do not believe the 911 bashers. They haven't driven them. Good buy!

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury UltimaDork
8/28/12 12:01 p.m.

no stairway?!? denied!

[/Wayne Campbell]

chandlerGTi
chandlerGTi HalfDork
8/28/12 3:23 p.m.

I'm not happy, there is no 964 picture content. 964 commentary is also good though....

bravenrace
bravenrace PowerDork
8/28/12 3:26 p.m.

WHERE ARE THE DAMN PICTURES!!!

BradLTL
BradLTL GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/28/12 3:31 p.m.
bravenrace wrote: WHERE ARE THE DAMN PICTURES!!!

He had me at 964 content... now I'm left cold.

oldtin
oldtin SuperDork
8/28/12 3:40 p.m.

Stop distracting me with 911 goodness. I'm trying to save my pennies for an F-car before the automotive ADD hits and I buy something else.

Now where's the damn pics?

ransom
ransom GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/28/12 3:47 p.m.

This thread cannot affect me. My WRX has proven to me that I'm just not going to fall for any car that leaves the factory fast and competent without my doing anything.

(stuffs ears with cotton, closes eyes) LALALALALALALALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU...

dyintorace
dyintorace GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
8/28/12 5:01 p.m.

I too would welcome a 964 in my life. No pics still? Do you hate us?

njansenv
njansenv Dork
8/28/12 5:41 p.m.

Tough crowd! I was (trying) to work!

ransom
ransom GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/28/12 6:09 p.m.

That's "scruffy"?

I need to raise my standards...

dculberson
dculberson SuperDork
8/28/12 6:13 p.m.

Oh God, it's disgusting, you have to get rid of it. Might as well send it my way.

Just kidding, seriously cool car and I hope you enjoy the heck out of it!!

njansenv
njansenv Dork
8/28/12 6:14 p.m.

What you don't see is the rough/dull paint, ABS and PDAS warning lights, dent in the passenger door and ding on the hood. The interior is clean, the oil pressure is good and it only leaks at the valve covers. For me, it's fantastic.

MrJoshua
MrJoshua PowerDork
8/28/12 6:16 p.m.

Keep posting pictures and talking about it please.

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/28/12 6:18 p.m.

Welcome to the long way home.

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/28/12 6:19 p.m.
njansenv wrote: it only leaks at the valve covers.

When the time comes, spring for the silicone valve cover gaskets. They're reusable and will save you money over the long run.

BradLTL
BradLTL GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/28/12 8:44 p.m.
njansenv wrote: What you don't see is the rough/dull paint, ABS and PDAS warning lights, dent in the passenger door and ding on the hood. The interior is clean, the oil pressure is good and it only leaks at the valve covers. For me, it's fantastic.

That should only cost the equivalent of a Boxster to fix. I don't see an issue with that.

The 964 is one of my favorites, and I am jealous.

Winston
Winston Reader
8/28/12 9:06 p.m.

Arrrrgghh! Off to search Autotrader...

njansenv
njansenv Dork
8/28/12 9:08 p.m.

:) Well, next week (after some family time), I hope to find that the paint looks great after a cut and polish, the dash lights turn off with an ABS solenoid replacement, and the oil leak is small enough to live with until I check the valve clearances. I might be dreaming...time will tell. I'll start the build thread next week.

chandlerGTi
chandlerGTi HalfDork
8/28/12 9:28 p.m.

Ahhhh.... That's the spot....

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