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Replying to: buylow (May 12, 2008 4:55 pm) At 19k+ miles I'm only using about 3/4 quart per 3,000 miles. I think that's about average for a 997 model that was properly broken in. One quart per 750 miles seems like very high consumption, based upon what I've heard from other Porsche owners, and would cause me to think that either the car wasn't broken in properly and/or that there was a leak. I don't think the 928 was ever really considered a likely 911 replacement. Front engine, 4 seat hatchback GT that was a comfortable highway cruiser but never came close to matching the visceral sports car feel or performance of the 911. Not only did their sales volume drop like a rock at the end of thier life, their resale value did too. According to an old KBB I have, a 1995 GTS had a base price of $86,000 new and, after three years, was only worth $51,500. A similar vintage 1995 911 Carrera Coupe had a base price of $63,000 ($23k less than the 928) and after three years, was still worth $55,000 ($3.5k more than the 928).
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Replying to: habitat1 (May 13, 2008 7:26 pm) |
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What kind of discount have people gotten on an ordered 911? Seems like 7% or more is standard - has anyone pushed it past that?
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Replying to: silver1331 (May 19, 2008 12:06 pm)
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Replying to: tomtomtom (May 20, 2008 12:33 pm) |
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I have been contemplating the purchase of a 911 my whole life it seems. I have had a lot of cool cars but never a 911. Thought about it, test drove, but never pulled the trigger. Thinking about it again but trying to be "practical" also. I am a 40 year old attorney and make a fine living. I could "afford" a new one but not sure it is the best expenditure of money. I have been driving an Infiniti G35 coupe the last 3 years which is a fine car but certainly not even in the same league as a 911. I have been reading these messages boards as well as rennlist. I have made it through a couple years of old posts on here and am up to 2007 now. Have learned a lot. I have some questions for you experts. Let's say I am going to spend about $45-$40k on a C2 coupe. Probably get one about 2002 or 2003 with 30,000 miles. It may be my daily driver (20 miles each way to work) or might buy a used Camry or something to break it up a little bit. Would you pay a lot more for low mileage or not too worried about it? Anyway, really interested in what I can expect in repairs/maintenance over the years? I just bought new tires for my G35 so have an idea what big low profile tires cost (those are 19" and cost about $1,500). However, the Infiniti is only 3 years old and thus doesn't break (knock on wood). I expect some repairs with a used 911. Can people tell me their actual experiences with repairs, service, maintenance, costs of all? For example, what one might expect on "average" at 30,000, 50,000, 100,000, etc.... Also, do you know of any websites where people write reviews (good and bad) of their experiences with a 911? I checked cars.com and epinions and found nothing. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
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Replying to: larryallen707 (May 25, 2008 11:54 am) |
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Replying to: larryallen707 (May 25, 2008 11:54 am) Buy the best used Porsche you can afford and book it for service regularly with a shop that knows what it is doing. Just because it says "German Auto Repair" doesn't mean they really know Porsche. One simply does not go to Jiffy Lube to say $50 bucks either. Porsches are the most reliable and durable high performance car you can buy, period, end of story.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 25, 2008 8:28 pm) I definitely agree. But is the cayenne as reliable as other porsches?If compare to other suvs
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Replying to: bmlexus (May 26, 2008 7:20 am)  I have not heard great reviews about Cayenne in terms of overall reliability, no. Impressive performance, yes, but day to day ruggedness and dependability---it doesn't seem so in many cases. I remember the first time I looked at a Cayenne engine. I was shocked. I said to myself "OH, now I know what Porsche did with all those leftover 928 engines--LOL!" Sooo familiar. The great thing about a Porsche 911 type is that if you buy it new or slightly used and take really good care of it, it will be running years---decades---after every Ferrari or Corvette or other "supercar" has either gone to the breaker or to the restoration shop for a resurrection. In the long run, it's the cheapest supercar you can own, if you amortize use over years. A 911 may cost you $150 a month to keep happy, but a Ferrari will cost you $1.50 a mile, at least. And that's a number I have carefully researched.
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