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Old 04-08-2005, 11:19 AM
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Okay folks. As car enthusiast, a lot of you appreciate a variety of performance cars. I'm seriously considering getting the following and want your opinions. Thanks.


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Old 04-08-2005, 11:36 AM
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i would buy a 911 turbo instead...
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one of my friends has one... exact same year. she has like 144,000 miles... its a turd now. parts are very expensive and a little hard to come by. i must say though- you can't beat european construction- even after all these years her doors are so solid. i remember they did a comparo between that and the 300Z-
pretty much fair test.

i like the selling point, "system remains funtional even if all the whels are in the air!"


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great minds think alike. i've always wanted this car. i love the body styling and chassis design. if you get one, i'll definitely be jealous. if you're really serious, i know someone who has 944. i'm sure he'd sell it for the right price. give me a call or stop by tomorrow and we can discuss.
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I've been doing some research on the car and I really like some of the stuff (especially the '89). The car has an external wastegate (cool ) and it is much cheaper to maintain and modify than a 911. Check out this package:



340 rwhp for $3,600. Includes complete exhaust system, turbo, injectors, external wastegate, intake, computer upgrade etc. Not bad.
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Dean,

DO IT! I think that's an awesome car and with some TLC, it should be an awesome project.
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not too shabby - but the Porsches with the number '4' in their designations(944, 914, 924...) were pretty much VW engines, rather than the boxer design. but it is a sweet ride nonetheless.

hangbot likey the 911's
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you should get it. the car handles nice.
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not too shabby - but the Porsches with the number '4' in their designations(944, 914, 924...) were pretty much VW engines, rather than the boxer design. but it is a sweet ride nonetheless.

hangbot likey the 911's
The 944 engine was half the motor in the 928. The heads are practically interchangeable. The 914 is a VW engine but it is also a boxer design (flat 4 like our cars).

Went to look at the car again today. It checks out nicely and I even had a Porsche mechanic look it over. The only thing I'm waiting for is for the service records. Once I get those I'm gonna negotiate my price and hopefully drive it home .
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i'd definitely like to see it if you buy it... btw dean... i'm sending you another pm.





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i hear its a good car...i like it =)
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Got it!!!



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