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


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#1960 of 2048
Re: 1978-83 911SC [buylow] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Sep 15, 2008 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: buylow (Sep 14, 2008 9:41 pm)

Sounds good! Yeah, price is market correct but miles are great and condition sounds terrific. Congrats! I've seen old Porsches with well over 300,000 on them. (just saw one the other day, original owner). Try THAT with a Corvette or Ferrari. Not gonna happen.
 
My impression last time I drove one was that the SC is kinda doggy compared to later cars.
 
As for the AC, if you don't need it I'd consider removing the compressor and putting it in a box. It really gets in the way of everything.
#1961 of 2048
Re: 1978-83 911SC [buylow] by lemmer
Sep 15, 2008 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: buylow (Sep 14, 2008 9:41 pm)

The Barber track is literally right down the road from me - about 5 miles. That would be Barber, as in George Barber, a dairy guy.
 
It looks like I'll be picking up my '86 Carerra on Friday. It doesn't sound quite as nice as your car, but I am still really excited.
#1962 of 2048
Re: 1978-83 911SC [lemmer] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Sep 15, 2008 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: lemmer (Sep 15, 2008 7:36 am)

Just remember you guys, to bring your babies to Hans and Dieter every Spring and every Fall for their service and checkups. Do that and the cars will run forever. If you put $100/$125 a month into routine maintenance you are way ahead in the long run.
 
And never let some monkey touch your car. I've seen quite a few botched up Porsches done by people who didn't know what they were doing, and it wasn't pretty.
#1963 of 2048
Porsche extended warranty by asi12
Sep 15, 2008 (11:30 am)
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Thanks Habitat.
Any suggestions what are good interior color combination with mid night blue or red exterior colors?
 
I have seen used convertibles few weeks ago and there were few and now inventory is increasing as fall and winter is approaching. Can one expect 10K discount on convertibles from now and then in north east in January when there is 1 foot of snow fall? By the way I think, economy is still very soft so I don't see any rush to buy right now.
 
Lets say if someone is buying a brand new Porsche 911, standard warranty is 4 years what is the maximum extended warranty one can get? Is it like 8 years/100K miles or even one can go longer than that? Is there any difference in terms of maximum extended warranty on new vs certified/used Porsche?
 
In general who is the provider of extended warranty, Porsche or third party? Is it bumper to bumper warranty or depends?
 
Is there any difference for the extended warranty purchased at the time of initial purchase or with used pre-owned certified Porsche? Is this extended warranty is transferable to new owner if you decide to sell it later on?
 
Sorry for lots of questions.
#1964 of 2048
Re: Porsche extended warranty [asi12] by madmanmoo
Sep 15, 2008 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: asi12 (Sep 15, 2008 11:30 am)

Can one expect 10K discount on convertibles from now and then in north east in January when there is 1 foot of snow fall?
 
Convertible discounts? Much better chance of that during the winter for sure. The only problem may be supply. I don't know about all the other dealers, but our dealership is huge and we have only about 7 left.
 
Warranty - Standard warranty is 4 yrs / 50,000 miles. Porsche recently came out with a new program where the certified warranty is IDENTICAL to the new. That pushes your warranty out to 6 yrs or 100,000 miles from the in date service. Cost is $1,990. Phenomenal warranty program. There are other programs in place, but the cost of them is quite high. I'm not sure the furthest that you can go out, but my educated guess is probably 8 years or 100,000.
 
Porsche is the backer for all the warranties that we sell at our dealership. It is bumper to bumper.
 
Is there any difference for the extended warranty purchased at the time of initial purchase or with use pre-owned certified Porsche?
 
I would call your local Porsche dealer and talk with the finance manager. He would probably run you a quote on both and tell you all the differences. In short, yes they are different.
#1965 of 2048
Re: Porsche extended warranty [asi12] by habitat1
Sep 16, 2008 (4:52 am)
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Replying to: asi12 (Sep 15, 2008 11:30 am)

Moo answered most of your questions better than I could have. As for interior colors, mine is black and that, IMO, is safe and looks good with any exterior. I've seen a few red, green and white exteriors with tan interiors, some look good, some not so good. There was also a "stone grey", with a matching top, at the same time I bought mine. That looked pretty good, but I'd suggest you see anything other than black in person before making your own decision.
#1966 of 2048
Re: Porsche extended warranty [habitat1] by madmanmoo
Sep 16, 2008 (4:53 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 16, 2008 4:52 am)

The only addition I would add on is that the Grey interior is a tough sell and the grey top is virtually unsellable. I would stay away from those combinations as best as you can.
#1967 of 2048
interior colors by asi12
Sep 16, 2008 (1:41 pm)
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Thanks habitat1 and madmanmoo
 
How does sand beige interior (seats and dash board) with red and blue exterior. I have seen in the pictures which looks ok. I think beige works well with black exterior but I need to see in person.
 
Does top color same as exterior hurt its value? Like blue top on blue exterior and sand beige interior?
 
Habitat1
From your post I gathered your Porsche is rear wheel drive. Do you drive in winter or on icy roads? I heard most rear wheel drive cars like BMW are not good to drive in these conditions. How is your experience?
#1968 of 2048
Re: interior colors [asi12] by madmanmoo
Sep 17, 2008 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: asi12 (Sep 16, 2008 1:41 pm)

Sand interior will be fine with the colors that you mentioned.
 
Top color definitely can hurt value. Gray top never works. Blue top rarely. Brown top extremely rarely. Black top = Good.
 
Asi, all our sports cars are rear wheel drive.
 
Good luck.
#1969 of 2048
Re: interior colors [madmanmoo] by asi12
Sep 18, 2008 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: madmanmoo (Sep 17, 2008 7:28 am)

Thanks Moo,
 
What does C4 and C4S refer to? I thought it is 4WD/AWD?

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