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What is this discussion about? Porsche 911, Porsche Carrera GT, Coupe, Convertible

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#2161 of 2170 Re: 06 911 4 [habitat1] by fedlawman

Oct 26, 2010 (5:52 pm)

Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 25, 2010 3:00 pm)
Cabriolet right? And do your kids still fit in the back seat?

#2162 of 2170 ALMS and Le Mans? by sportscarfan1

Jun 16, 2011 (11:55 am)

Little off topic, but have you folks been watching the 911s in the American Le Mans Series this season? I love watching those beautiful Porsche beasts take it to those Vettes and BMWs...
 
Also, what happened at Le Mans? We can do better than 4th in GTPro, Porsche....

#2163 of 2170 Re: Well. [fedlawman] by vineaux

Oct 17, 2011 (6:00 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 10, 2010 8:20 pm)
2001 c2 worth 24k with 40k miles? If it is so abundant?!

#2164 of 2170 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Track Test by claires HOST

Aug 01, 2012 (10:34 pm)

"The 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S pumps out 530 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. It also costs $160,700. And in many ways it's worth it, too, as this Turbo happens to be the fastest car we've ever tested."
See the results.

#2165 of 2170 Re: 06 911 4 [fedlawman] by habitat1

Aug 03, 2012 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Oct 26, 2010 5:52 pm)
I guess I need to log on more than once every 2 years!
 
Sorry I didn't respond to your post in October, 2010. I've been preoccupied with other priorities. Sold my 2005 911S Cab in April 2011. The girls couldn't fit in the back anymore. It was a fun 5 1/2 years and 33,000 miles. Maybe a 2013 Cayman is in the future.
 
Hope all has been well with you. If you get this message, I promise to respond well before 2014 this time.
 
Best.

#2166 of 2170 Re: 06 911 4 [habitat1] by fedlawman

Aug 03, 2012 (5:26 pm)

Replying to: habitat1 (Aug 03, 2012 4:10 pm)
And...exhale! Wow, has it been that long? I've been holding my breath waiting the whole time!
 
Good to hear from you again and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your 911 for so long. What did you replace it with?
 
All is well here. I joined the 911 fold a few months ago, although I followed my heart and found a 993! My kids fit in it (mostly).
 
Regards...

#2167 of 2170 Re: 06 911 4 [fedlawman] by habitat1

Aug 04, 2012 (10:17 am)

Replying to: fedlawman (Aug 03, 2012 5:26 pm)
I didn't replace the 911 with anything....yet. We are picking up an X5 Diesel from the BMW Performance Delivery Center in early September. That will be my wife's daily driver with our old MDX getting passed down for use by my 17 year old who just got her license. Hard to believe how time has flown since that first drive in the 911 when they were just 7 and 10 and had room to spare in that little back seat.
 
Congratulations on the 993! That's the one that the "real" Porsche enthusiasts all want to have. You should be able to drive it for quite a few years and get damn near whatever you paid for it back. Or pass it down to your kids as a true classic.
 
After our bank account recovers from the X5, I may consider a 2013 Cayman. I've priced out ordering a new base 2013 911 Coupe, but if the new Cayman looks like the renderings, that may be the next fun car next spring. In the interim, I keep chugging along with my Acura TL (6-speed manual of course) and try to avoid drooling on my tie when I am passed by guys like you!
 
Enjoy your car, but more importantly, enjoy your kids. As I'm sure you know, they grow up way too fast.

#2168 of 2170 Navigation System for a 2000 911 by 911noob

Nov 18, 2012 (10:14 pm)

I just purchased a 2000 911 and the navigaiton system is not activated. The previous owner didnt have the software. The local Porsche dealer said they didn't support years prior to 2003. Navtech was the original company, but they no longer list Porsche as a vehicle they make a porduct for. Does anyone know how I might be able to update the system? Or barring that, know of a good in-dash aftermarket system that would be compatible with the car? I'm a little fuzzy on how closely related the PCM is to the navigation system and other systems in the car. If I gut that whole section in the dash and replace it with an aftermarket radio and nav system will that affect anything? Is it possible to buy a later model Porsche system and replace the original?
Thanks for any info.

#2169 of 2170 Re: Navigation System for a 2000 911 [911noob] by habitat1

Nov 19, 2012 (5:03 am)

Replying to: 911noob (Nov 18, 2012 10:14 pm)
I started to look into adding Nav to later model 911's that had the PCM, but not the Nav module. Extremely expensive. I was quoted $3,500-$4,000 just for the part, an estimate of $1,200 labor (need to take apart entire dash). This was from a Porsche dealer that really wanted to sell me a 2012 GTS that had everything but the Nav. To prove that they weren't sticking it to me, they offered to take $2.5k off the negotiated price of the car instead. I passed and now am finding that I may have made a mistake.
 
You might want to look up and call Intersport Auto in McLean (Tysons Corner) Virginia and ask for their advice. I had my old 2005 911 serviced there and a friend said there is a separate audio company located next to Intersport that does aftermarket systems for Porsche. Even if you are outside the area, they may have some advice for you. I've pretty much given up. If I find a pre-owned car that I really like and it doesn't have Nav I'll look into an i-Pad mini connected to Google Maps.
 
Your car sounds too old to be CPO'd, but I've heard different opinions as to whether the Porsche warranty will cover anything electrical period, if an aftermarket audio or nav system has been installed. Given that I am looking at late model cars that have extended CPO warranties, that was a deterrent for me as well.

#2170 of 2170 Porsche shares the wealth with its workers by claires HOST

Mar 20, 2013 (9:25 pm)

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 911 and its most successful financial year in history, Porsche plans to give workers a bonus of 8,111 Euros ($10,477 USD).
 
Porsche Workers Get Big Bonus To Celebrate 50th Anniversary of 911

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