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02-04-2008, 04:43 PM
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thats gonna be awesome. i hope it goes through pete. but theres 1 bad thing about it.
you wont be 'here' - you'll be in the 912 section. kinda' like moving to a neighboring city or something. we wont see you so much!
you wont be 'here' - you'll be in the 912 section. kinda' like moving to a neighboring city or something. we wont see you so much!
02-04-2008, 05:12 PM
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HA! I doubt that. I am sure Pete will be back here. The 912 forum hardly gets any traffic. Besides, do you think Pete could give us up. I think we are like a bad addiction.
02-04-2008, 06:52 PM
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the dark side of the force is strong young padowan.
02-04-2008, 07:18 PM
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Peter,
I love your book, I bought it a couple of years ago along with a plethora for other used Porsche guidance. Although there were some other good books, yours stood out above the rest. I ultimately deferred 911 ownership and went with a 944 instead (kind of a "learn-how-to-restore-a-car" project - which has since become a ridiculous example of how to go way overboard...)
Anway, enough of that, I just wanted to say if I was in the market today, I would take a very keen interest in your car. Knowing your background, and having read your book, I would have no doubt that your car is in much better shape than many, many others. Like many have said, the timing to sell right not may be working against you, but I think eventually someone who knows what's what will come along and snap your car up. I would agree that spreading the word through PCA, Craigslist, eBay etc. may help.
Good luck!
And, if you do that 912 project, put me on the list to buy a first edition!!
I love your book, I bought it a couple of years ago along with a plethora for other used Porsche guidance. Although there were some other good books, yours stood out above the rest. I ultimately deferred 911 ownership and went with a 944 instead (kind of a "learn-how-to-restore-a-car" project - which has since become a ridiculous example of how to go way overboard...)
Anway, enough of that, I just wanted to say if I was in the market today, I would take a very keen interest in your car. Knowing your background, and having read your book, I would have no doubt that your car is in much better shape than many, many others. Like many have said, the timing to sell right not may be working against you, but I think eventually someone who knows what's what will come along and snap your car up. I would agree that spreading the word through PCA, Craigslist, eBay etc. may help.
Good luck!
And, if you do that 912 project, put me on the list to buy a first edition!!
02-04-2008, 09:13 PM
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neri: Me? 912 forum? Nah...the addiction is as deep as whatever Britney is using... 
red67: No "dark side" - but we'll just ignore the fact that some 911s have coolant...
amjf088: Thank you! Funny how 944s can become a ridiculous example of how to go way overboard...
red67: No "dark side" - but we'll just ignore the fact that some 911s have coolant...
amjf088: Thank you!
Funny how 944s can become a ridiculous example of how to go way overboard...
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02-04-2008, 09:44 PM
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I love 944s. I wanted to buy one last summer, and for only $14k, I could have had a turbo with rust coming through in 3 places, and a 12-15" gash in the panel beneath the passenger door....
Then, I discovered this list, Pete's book, posted a question here about 911s, after getting the idea that the outrageous local prices for wrecked 944s are close to prices for more plentiful and decent 911s.... And never turned back.
But boy oh boy...I'd still like to have a 944 one day. I have a half baked evil plan to buy myself one for, I mean, buy my son one when he graduates from college in 5 or 6 years.
Brent
PS, that's a nice looking 944 in your avatar
Then, I discovered this list, Pete's book, posted a question here about 911s, after getting the idea that the outrageous local prices for wrecked 944s are close to prices for more plentiful and decent 911s.... And never turned back.
But boy oh boy...I'd still like to have a 944 one day. I have a half baked evil plan to buy myself one for, I mean, buy my son one when he graduates from college in 5 or 6 years.
Brent
PS, that's a nice looking 944 in your avatar
02-10-2008, 06:51 PM
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Color identification (blue / Grey) - Color code
Peter Zimmermann
I need to create a new post. I want to know if the color of 911 targa in attach is a color Porsche from 1965 to 1973 series.
Can you help me?
Thank you.
I need to create a new post. I want to know if the color of 911 targa in attach is a color Porsche from 1965 to 1973 series.
Can you help me?
Thank you.
02-11-2008, 07:01 AM
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Pete,
For what it's worth, as someone who's seriously in the market for a good SC or Carrera, I have to second the comments from the first two posters. Despite your car's ownership/pedigree, once things get over $15K, personally I'm looking for a 3.2 G50. Unfortunately, my budget is $12K, so it's all out of my reach.
That said, I have to take the opportunity to tell you that your book has been invaluable to me during my search. While I haven't yet found a car, I have walked away from several that probably would have been miserable to own, and I have you and your book to thank for that. It is "required reading" and I've bought several copies for friends and family members who are also looking. So, I've only been on Rennlist for a few days, and imagine my surprise to be looking at the 911 threads this morning, and to not only find a thread from THE Pete Zimmerman, but also his (page 4) '82 SC for sale! I wish my budget were higher, because I'd jump at your car - it's beautiful, and everything I'm looking for (except for the "AC delete"!). And no PPI required - after all, who would I ask to do it - you, or Bruce Anderson?!
Good luck with the sale. I second eBay, PCA Mart, and Barrett-Jackson. Your ownership/care is worth a premium, so market that as part of the sale and you should have no problem getting your price.
-Scott
For what it's worth, as someone who's seriously in the market for a good SC or Carrera, I have to second the comments from the first two posters. Despite your car's ownership/pedigree, once things get over $15K, personally I'm looking for a 3.2 G50. Unfortunately, my budget is $12K, so it's all out of my reach.
That said, I have to take the opportunity to tell you that your book has been invaluable to me during my search. While I haven't yet found a car, I have walked away from several that probably would have been miserable to own, and I have you and your book to thank for that. It is "required reading" and I've bought several copies for friends and family members who are also looking. So, I've only been on Rennlist for a few days, and imagine my surprise to be looking at the 911 threads this morning, and to not only find a thread from THE Pete Zimmerman, but also his (page 4) '82 SC for sale! I wish my budget were higher, because I'd jump at your car - it's beautiful, and everything I'm looking for (except for the "AC delete"!). And no PPI required - after all, who would I ask to do it - you, or Bruce Anderson?!
Good luck with the sale. I second eBay, PCA Mart, and Barrett-Jackson. Your ownership/care is worth a premium, so market that as part of the sale and you should have no problem getting your price.
-Scott
02-11-2008, 12:20 PM
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Daniel: Thank you, I'll write to somebody over there to see what their ad requirements are.
pn: Tough question! It's quite possible that the Targa pictured ia a "factory" color, but there's no way to know for sure without a CoA for it. Porsche has done a very good job with "burying" their past, including an apparent non-interest to supply information about what they did in the early 911 days. I've seen cars that were assigned a paint code "number", but that color did not cross-reference to a name, such as "Blue-Gray Met." etc. If you have access to the car check to see if the paint number badge is on the left door (hinge) post, and see if that number matches up to anything in Porsche books. If the number won't match up post it and I'll try to run it down for you...
Scott: Thanks for your comments, I think that I'll let the ad run full term and if the car remains unsold I'll just pull the ad. The car is far to good to sell at a low price, transactions are always best when everyone "wins," and to sell the car at a price suggested by a couple of posters to this thread would be ridiculous - the buyer would win big and I would lose big, no point to that!
pn: Tough question! It's quite possible that the Targa pictured ia a "factory" color, but there's no way to know for sure without a CoA for it. Porsche has done a very good job with "burying" their past, including an apparent non-interest to supply information about what they did in the early 911 days. I've seen cars that were assigned a paint code "number", but that color did not cross-reference to a name, such as "Blue-Gray Met." etc. If you have access to the car check to see if the paint number badge is on the left door (hinge) post, and see if that number matches up to anything in Porsche books. If the number won't match up post it and I'll try to run it down for you...
Scott: Thanks for your comments, I think that I'll let the ad run full term and if the car remains unsold I'll just pull the ad. The car is far to good to sell at a low price, transactions are always best when everyone "wins," and to sell the car at a price suggested by a couple of posters to this thread would be ridiculous - the buyer would win big and I would lose big, no point to that!
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02-14-2008, 07:39 PM
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Guys, I don't post much on here since I got into the Italian stuff...
But seriously, a > 200,000+ mile sc for $17,000. If this car weren't owned by a porsche author, we would be laughing at that price. It would be a sub $10,000 car...
In the midwest, prisitine low 100,000 mile cars aren't getting much over $15,000. And with the economy the way it is...probably less.
Don't mean to be disrespectful, but I have seen folks on here slam loads of sellers because a car was over priced. Yet, now, folks are being shy. Lets be kind but realistic, asking $17,000 is way way over, irregardless of how much was put into the car. Even with a fresh engine rebuild, the moment folks see a 200,000 mile odo, you probably couldn't get much over $17,000 - if that...
Thats the current market...
But seriously, a > 200,000+ mile sc for $17,000. If this car weren't owned by a porsche author, we would be laughing at that price. It would be a sub $10,000 car...
In the midwest, prisitine low 100,000 mile cars aren't getting much over $15,000. And with the economy the way it is...probably less.
Don't mean to be disrespectful, but I have seen folks on here slam loads of sellers because a car was over priced. Yet, now, folks are being shy. Lets be kind but realistic, asking $17,000 is way way over, irregardless of how much was put into the car. Even with a fresh engine rebuild, the moment folks see a 200,000 mile odo, you probably couldn't get much over $17,000 - if that...
Thats the current market...
02-15-2008, 04:23 AM
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Pete, keep smilin', not everyone sees the world thru his eyes. the world isn't going to end tomarrow. Lots of guys are doing better than ever and lots of guys want your car. ...even if it isn't Italian...
