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Which Porsche to buy

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Re: Which Porsche to buy [philhill] by ringleader6
May 30, 2007 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: philhill (May 30, 2007 6:34 am)

"Phil Hill bought his Porsche here",mmmmmmmm don't know about that. I have read this blog for a year now, and I have not seen a big discount anywhere. The best discount I found was 9% with no dealer fees, etc. You can surf inventory on Porsch's website, and see there are few dealers with much inventory. Hennessy in Atlanta carries a bundle. I really question how most make the numbers work with the overhead they have now with every one in new facilities. I know one dealer who sold one new unit thru April this year. I don't think you can cover the transport to Cal unless you purchase one prior to docking from an eastern dealer and have it diverted to a Cal dealer. That way you pay the same delivery as anyone. I think you may have about run out of time for a 2007
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Re: Which Porsche to buy [philhill] by habu
May 31, 2007 (6:06 pm)
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Replying to: philhill (Mar 23, 2007 2:21 pm)

I am looking at a 2000 C2 Cab with 42,000 miles and asked my local mechanic about the RMS issue. He works on all types of Porsches and took excellent care of my 87 911. He said if the seal has not been replaced he will do it for around $600 (6 hours of labor and $70 in parts). He has done several and feels even if the car is not leaking now it will sometime in the future. Does anyone know if this seal replacement fix he is selling will eliminate the RMS worry?
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Re: Which Porsche to buy [habu] by chrmdome
May 31, 2007 (7:39 pm)
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Replying to: habu (May 31, 2007 6:06 pm)

Greetings:
 
The old words of wisdom apply here " If it ain't broken, don't fix it ". If the RMS was such as easy fix, the issue would not haven been beaten into the ground here on this forum, as well as all the others. My understanding is that if the seal is not placed in perfectly " square " it will leak. The Porsche company has replaced complete engines under warranty on the RMS issue. Even if it leaked just a little, you'll probably burn more oil that you'd loose; I don't care how good your mechanic is, you never get the car back to original factory fit once things have been removed.
These are just my opinions from varied experiences with mechanics... that's why I always change my own oil, Jiffy Lube won't cut it.. People will tell you that the 997 has resolved the RMS issue, ( I have an 06' C2S ) that will yet to be seen. Again , the little ditty about opinions....they are just like a-holes everybody has one. Good luck
 
CHromedome...enjoy the car, they are a kick!!
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Re: Which Porsche to buy [chrmdome] by habitat1
Jun 01, 2007 (3:16 am)
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Replying to: chrmdome (May 31, 2007 7:39 pm)

"that's why I always change my own oil, Jiffy Lube won't cut it.. "
 
A man after my own heart. Have you changed the oil in your 911 yourself? If so, can you refer me to any source for directions?
 
As a side note, we were at our second home over Memorial Day and when driving my old 1995 Nissan Maxima, I got pulled over for an expired inspection sticker. As I was fumbling to get the registration card for the officer, he saw my "Mileage Log" book that I kept in the glove compartment and asked to look at it. As he looked at it, he commented, "My God, you've changed your own oil in this car 42 times??". With that he let me go with a warning, but only with my promise that I would call him first before I ever sell the car. (The car has 155,000 miles and runs like new)
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Re: Which Porsche to buy [habitat1] by chrmdome
Jun 01, 2007 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jun 01, 2007 3:16 am)

Greetings:
 
Yep, oil changes. As my 2 children were in college and my wife and I were spending far more money on the " 2 girls " than we spent of ourselves ( we are now "two" and hense my Porsche ownership again...YES!!!), I had one car with 186,000 miles and the other with 165,000 miles..giving both to charity as the result of religious oil changes. Renntech.org has a DIY section with complete instructions for 997 oil changes. Actually the easiest oil change I've ever done. Drain and filter are within easy access, the only necessity besides the correct wrench to remove the filter canister is a large capacity oil drain pan ( obviously ). The only issue of caution in my opinion is to center the oil filter sleve carefully and do not over tighten the oil filter canister housing, other than that it's easy. Renntech s direction supplies illustrations, so it's a no-brainer.
 
Good luck,
 
Chromedome
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Re: Which Porsche to buy [chrmdome] by habitat1
Jun 01, 2007 (2:56 pm)
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Replying to: chrmdome (Jun 01, 2007 5:35 am)

Thanks much, I'll check that Renntech reference out.
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C4S vs Cayman-s by chander
Jun 08, 2007 (7:42 pm)
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Habitat1
Was all set to buy a new Cayman-s, but a low mileage C4S-'03 is available,would that be a better choice for the north east.appreciate your advise.Thanx
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Re: C4S vs Cayman-s [chander] by habitat1
Jun 10, 2007 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: chander (Jun 08, 2007 7:42 pm)

A C4S would probably be better if you got caught in a light snow. But I still contend that, unless you get snow tires, no 911, Cayman or Boxster is a good winter snow car. And even with snow tires, an AWD C4S still has low ground clearance.
 
Between your choice of a new Cayman S and 2003 C4S, there are a lot of factors to consider - new car warranty, comfort, preference for the way the car drives/feels, etc.
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Re: C4S vs Cayman-s [chander] by ringleader6
Jun 10, 2007 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: chander (Jun 08, 2007 7:42 pm)

Habitat1 gave you a good response. But it will be difficult to compare a 03 to a 07 or 08. There have been some major upgrades. The Cayman is a great car, and shares a lot with the 911's. You really need to compare the Cayman with at least a 05 or newer 911. One thing to consider is if the used one is certified, you can stretch the warranty, actually longer than a new one, as the certified is a warranty and not a service contract.
 
You should drive the Cayman or a Boxter for some distance to check the comfort, especially if you are 6' or taller. The seat simply does not go far enough back, and cannot recline like a 911. If the Cayman fits, you can find a heck of a deal on 06's.....they are taking a hit.
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996 newbie to be needs advice by bullethead
Jun 24, 2007 (10:04 am)
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Greetings: I have sold my 2002 M3 convertible and my 2003 530i sedan so that the wife could get a Volvo XC-90 V8 for hauling around the kids and dogs...I am left with a mint 2000 Toyota Landcruiser and a void in my heart for a nice toy car... I am looking into the merits of a late model 1999-2003 911 Cabriolet (I believe the "version" is called the 996 in Porsche parlance). I would be most appreciative of amy general guidance that I could gain from the learned members of this forum. Thanks in advance.
 
Regards,
BH

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