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


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Re: Replace DME on 1989 911 [Mr_Shiftright] by old911
Jul 05, 2009 (10:13 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 05, 2009 8:50 am)

Yes I'm a member of PCA and you remind me that I have heard much of what you've indicated in a PCA discussion at one point over the last few years. You defiantly know your stuff----I've come back down to earth as it were and I'll probably go with stock DME and chip if it can be found, and a decent exhaust. Your exhaust make and model suggestions for this model?
Thanks very much for your thoughts-have a great 4/5th!
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Re: Replace DME on 1989 911 [old911] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 05, 2009 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: old911 (Jul 05, 2009 10:13 am)

I experimented on exhaust for my 928 and I found that one has to be careful here because what sounds "nice" at idle or while accelerating through the gears for the first time, might become incredibly annoying on the highway over longer distances. You may want to chat with the folks at Pelican and see what they recommend for your particular use or needs. They may suggest B&B or Fabspeed. I used an Ansa system but I was trying to be very cost conscious, I wasn't really looking for power, just a decent quality, good-sounding system. Some of these stainless steel systems for the 911 can be kind of pricey. It might come out to $100 per horsepower.
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Re: 2005 Porsche 911 S Cab [96redlt4] by majesterludi
Jul 05, 2009 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: 96redlt4 (Jul 04, 2009 10:11 am)

Thanks for the response. I will check with the dealer in the a.m. regarding the four year check. I just had the oil changed and a break fluid bleed. The cost was $330. So I am sure they will not include them in the service..
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Service by the dealer vs a local mechanic by 96redlt4
Jul 06, 2009 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: majesterludi (Jul 05, 2009 4:58 pm)

Hi. Thanks for your response. I would love to hear some feedback on having service on newer porsches done by the dealer ($800 in my case and 60 miles away) vs $250-300 by a local Porsche mechanic with a good reputation who loves working on the cars. Course I don't get a loaner beater car to drive around Santa Barbara for 4 hrs shopping. Thanks again.
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Service by jerseyguy1
Aug 15, 2009 (8:23 am)
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This may be too late but I had the 30K check done on my '04 911 cab back in May. Included oil change and filter, new wipers, cabin air filters, check brakes, etc. Cost was $600. Oil change (service manager calls it oil "service" is about $200 at that dealer.
 
As for the dealer vs local mechanic, I may just like to waste money but my '04 only goes to the dealer. As I figure it if only the dealer touches it then that removes the possibility of this conversation "your other mechanic screwed this up, I cannot help you." For me it is peace of mind and the service loaner has been a Boxster, a Cayenne, and even a 911 coupe once.
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Stopped by local dealer today.. by kyfdx HOST
Aug 15, 2009 (10:20 am)
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They had an '01 Carrera.... Gray w/black interior.... Nothing extra, but it was a stick... 62K miles...
 
Asking price was $27,900.... Seemed pretty reasonble..
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Re: Stopped by local dealer today.. [kyfdx] by fedlawman
Aug 16, 2009 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 15, 2009 10:20 am)

Very reasonable. This is definitely the time to buy...
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I need average maintenance cost for 911 1999-02 by jvalencia
Aug 16, 2009 (4:00 pm)
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Hello fellow Porsche experts and lovers. I am new to Porsche and new in USA so I need urgent detailed information about maintenance fees please.
I am planing to finally get my first Porsche and I just came to live to Miami so I would really appreciate advice and feedback from you dear experts about the average annual maintenance fees and normal repairs so I can inlcude it on my yearly budget.
The car will definitely be a 911 996 model (1999 to 2002 depending on price), convertible and automatic because I plan to use it as my daily driver (consider average 10 - 12000 miles per year).
Please be son kind to help me with this info before I go car hunting. Any buying recommendation will be highly appreciated as too!!

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