 What to look for in a 911, I'm shopping |
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| Joseph Mills |
 Jul 2 2006, 09:25 AM
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on a Sonoma diet now...  Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39  |
I've been looking at various 911's and trying to hone my selection parameters.
One thing I've noticed immediately is that my consumption of Pinot Griggio has shot upwards. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) While visiting the Pelican board, I ran across two distinctly different attitudes towards the marque that I want to share with you. One camp prefers the bling-bling touch while the other is more "race" oriented. Below are two really good examples. Helpful observations appreciated. Attached image(s) 
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| Joseph Mills |
Jul 2 2006, 09:25 AM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
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| JPB |
Jul 2 2006, 10:37 AM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Hey you! That lower one has the bling bling going on for a red neck! At least the bottom one has Fuches as for the top one, it has more of the bruthahood appeal. Get the cheapest one and take a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) to it for me. THNX!
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| Eric_Shea |
Jul 2 2006, 10:51 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Looks like someone left a mirror base in the front lawn while Photo-shopping
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| Allan |
Jul 2 2006, 10:53 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jul 2 2006, 09:51 AM)  Looks like someone left a mirror base in the front lawn while Photo-shopping Yard sale? |
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| Eric_Shea |
Jul 2 2006, 10:58 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE What to look for in a 911, I'm shopping I'd say the yellow one is more 'you' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| ws91420 |
Jul 2 2006, 11:02 AM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Donor parts for a six conversion for your 914.
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| Joseph Mills |
Jul 2 2006, 11:03 AM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jul 2 2006, 11:51 AM) Looks like someone left a mirror base in the front lawn while Photo-shopping LOL! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) In reality, these images were created during an ongoing thread on the 911 bird board. But I am actually shopping for and buying an assdragger. I'm just still in denial over it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .. |
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| Brando |
Jul 2 2006, 12:30 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Things you should look for... 1978-1988 911 SC/Carerra
Good low mileage engine, at least 3-liter, with a good 915 trans. Suspension in good shape. That'll make an excellent parts donor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jul 2 2006, 12:41 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Brando @ Jul 2 2006, 11:30 AM) Things you should look for... 1978-1988 911 SC/Carerra Good low mileage engine, at least 3-liter, with a good 915 trans. Suspension in good shape. That'll make an excellent parts donor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| Joseph Mills |
Jul 2 2006, 02:00 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Jul 2 2006, 01:41 PM) QUOTE(Brando @ Jul 2 2006, 11:30 AM) Things you should look for... 1978-1988 911 SC/Carerra Good low mileage engine, at least 3-liter, with a good 915 trans. Suspension in good shape. That'll make an excellent parts donor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You agree with Brando's recommendations or just the part about it making an excellent parts donor? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) More than likely SPARKY will be going up on the auction block. There, I've said it. I feel better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) .. |
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| Sammy |
Jul 2 2006, 02:09 PM
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. Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 178 |
LOL, that's right. Take everything you can off a 911 (or donor car as many on this board call them) and bolt it onto a 914 until the car is more 911 than 914.
Then refuse to admit it isn't really a 914 anymore, all the while bashing the 911 which drastically improved your car by replacing much of what made it a 914. I get it, not. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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| Brando |
Jul 2 2006, 02:33 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Sammy, dunno where you got the thoughts on claiming it isn't a 914 anymore or bashing the 911. 911s do make great parts donors -- the two cars have so much in common.
You also forget, real 914s (VIN 914xxx...) have a lot more in common with their older brother the 911 than our 4 cylinder 914s (VIN 47xxx...) do. |
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| anthony |
Jul 2 2006, 02:34 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
QUOTE(Sammy @ Jul 2 2006, 01:09 PM) It means they all really want 911s. :-) Who wouldn't? I'd like to have one of every Porsche except maybe a 924. QUOTE What to look for in a 911What to look for in a 911 Pretty broad question. My answer - look for a good one and get a PPI. |
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| GWN7 |
Jul 2 2006, 04:30 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Just buy a 911 badge and put it on the back of your 914......you will have a better handling car without having to swill all that wine and blocking your intestines with all that cheese........
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| Joseph Mills |
Jul 2 2006, 04:40 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(anthony @ Jul 2 2006, 03:34 PM) QUOTE(Sammy @ Jul 2 2006, 01:09 PM) QUOTE What to look for in a 911What to look for in a 911 Pretty broad question. My answer - look for a good one and get a PPI. Actually I'm narrowing it down to low mileage, documented, 84 to 88 carreras. Preferably stock with no goofy colors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Jul 2 2006, 05:06 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE Actually I'm narrowing it down to low mileage, documented, 84 to 88 carreras Good choice. I like early cars (Cap'n knows what I mean by that) but if'n I didn't it would be a G50 equipped Carrera. I'd bet you can find a low mileage example for around $23-5k that would only need someone behind the wallet and the wheel. |
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| Joseph Mills |
Jul 2 2006, 05:20 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jul 2 2006, 06:06 PM) QUOTE Actually I'm narrowing it down to low mileage, documented, 84 to 88 carreras Good choice. I like early cars (Cap'n knows what I mean by that) but if'n I didn't it would be a G50 equipped Carrera. I'd bet you can find a low mileage example for around $23-5k that would only need someone behind the wallet and the wheel. I love the early ones too. I had a 69E with S brakes & S cam, 2.2 PC's and nonessentials removed for weight reduction. Campaigned it in AX for a decade and that car had it's fair share of FTD's in it's glory days. The G50 tranny is sweet. .. |
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| boxstr |
Jul 2 2006, 08:45 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Drive a 964, 1989-1991, that 3.6 will put a big grin on your face. But you do need to find one that has been proeprly rebuilt and has all of the inherant problems resolved. Oil leaks,clutch, etc.
I found mine cheap and it had all of the goodies and then some. Great car, i will be very sad to see it go. CCLINCAMP964 Attached image(s) 
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| Howard |
Jul 2 2006, 09:42 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None
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Now that I'm officially a pinky lifter, geting an early 996 in the $20's or a Boxster in the teens ain't a bad move either. It takes a mighty well prepared 914/6 or earlier 911 to beat them, and the ABS, good A/C, airbags, point and shoot handling make them better daily drivers.
INCOMING! |
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