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> 987.1 -Looking at a Modern 914-P Content, Found a Deal-What to look for experiences-Advice
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post Oct 18 2018, 04:27 PM
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The risk factor of these cars is overrated in my view—but it's no surprise that it is, given the consequences if one gets stung. We had a 1999 Boxster (supposedly the worst) that we bought with 60,000 miles in 2005 and drove to 100,000 miles. My brother bought it from us in 2008~ and still has it, now with 220,000 miles on the original engine (which got an RMS at 30,000 miles under warranty). Still pulls beautifully, handles fantastically, and sounds better than any new Porsche save a GT3.

As for the Cayman S in question...those M97 3.4 cars are wonderful to drive; I prefer their sound to the 9A1 3.4 that came after, and the chassis is sublime. A risk worth taking, I think, particularly if the salvage title came as the result of a high cost to fix but a good fix came anyway.

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Thanks Pete....yes I believe that is probably true from what I.ve seen.

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post Oct 24 2018, 01:37 PM
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Nothing like the purr of a flat six behind you.

Another mid engine.

Very fun car. I know the M97 is a complex engine....for the money plenty of grin factor for now. If I get 20k of driving out of it I.m good.

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post Oct 24 2018, 01:40 PM
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Side view....everything checked out okay. Worked new rotors into it and it has a slightly vent pass front wheel that can be fixed. Can.t tell when youb drive it.

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I love the blue.
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post Oct 24 2018, 01:46 PM
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I quess my JRT approves too.....she has a way of finding every varmit she likes.
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post Oct 24 2018, 01:48 PM
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Nice car rob. I love the color!
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post Oct 24 2018, 01:50 PM
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Thanks Eddie....I'd been looking for a blue one for a while.

Gonna drive it some more its a really nice day.
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post Oct 24 2018, 01:58 PM
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Beautiful car, I don't think you'll have any regrets.
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post Oct 24 2018, 02:04 PM
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That is a beautiful blue. They found no evidence of the damage?
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post Oct 24 2018, 03:07 PM
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That is a beautiful blue. They found no evidence of the damage?



Yep passenger side but fix was really done well. All factory stuff save thw left front lettke whoopaa in the passenger side rim. $175 fix Inwas just told. Really fun drive and the AC on full.

Gonna put a lower thermostat on and change the oil this weekend....just to be sure.

Like Pete mentioned...a good fix.
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post Oct 24 2018, 04:25 PM
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Way to go Rob...don't enjoy it too much, your 914 needs exercise also.

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post Oct 24 2018, 05:29 PM
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beautiful car, love the blue!
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post Oct 24 2018, 06:09 PM
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Car looks great, and the 3.4 and that wheel design (and size) are both gems!
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post Oct 24 2018, 11:20 PM
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Congratulation on the new ride. You will love it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Welcome to The Club.
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post Oct 25 2018, 01:16 AM
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