SPDADCT

Congrats on the new purchase!

Ed Hughes

I've had it for about 7 years now, so I'm not sure if it was available previously and I'm grandfathered in?

450knotOffice

Congratulations on your purchase! What a gorgeous 911!!

I use Hagerty for my '84 Carerra and have been very happy with them. I too was a bit concerned with the mileage limit, but it turns out that I actually drive considerably less than 5K a year with that car anyway, so no worries. The picture of the odometer will be taken by you, btw.

I use State Farm for the 996 and the Cayman, since they're our daily drivers.

911Dave

Really? It must be different in the states. I've insured 3 cars with them and was never asked for an appraisal.

rockrimmon

Decided NOT to go with Hagerty. Entirely too much paperwork and hoops to go through right now for them. Yes, the declared value is great... but the limitations on mileage and all the other stuff is too much for now. Maybe later.

Engaged with my State Farm agent today and discussed options. Here's what I ended up with:

- Standard full coverage policy - 100/300/50 - Comp, Collision, Medical, towing, etc..
- $500 deductibles for comp and collision.
- $0 deductible for Glass (useful here in Colorado for sure).
- Towing included. (I normally don't get that - It's $2.50 per 6 months).
- Limit of 7500 miles per year. That should be fine. If I go over I'm still covered. It's not an absolute.
- Cost is $304.49 per 6 months. Or about $609 for the year. That's $50.74 per month.

I am 53 and no tickets or accidents in 10 years. So all the usual discounts have been applied. I know insurance rates are dependent on a ton of factors but I can deal with $50 a month. I can also rent a garage in the winter and stash my 911 there if I want with State Farm. Not so with Hagerty.

One more item completed.

Tom

Tango635

Congratulations!! Very nice car.

Andy Kay

Tom,
Congrats on the new 911. I have had Hagerty for years and never had a problem. What's important is you are comfortable with your decision. Like you said, "one more item completed". So you've got the car, insurance is done and the books are on order. May I offer two suggestions; Griot's Garage (car care products to make that guards red POP) and join your local PCA club. Enjoy!

rockrimmon

Andy:

Thanks. I actually won't have the car (in my possession) until this Saturday at 11 am. But that's a technicality.

As far as car care, I need to learn everything. My hiking partner is a P-owner (Boxter) and likes the Griot's garage stuff. I know zip. I need to read a book or something or attend a local PCA session where they help newbies understand the basics. Is there a good book I could read to learn? In the past I just used a Carnuba wax once per year on most of my cars and not much on the inside. I need to treat my leather inside right away as it is a bit dry (comments from PPI).

PCA: I joined yesterday. I'm on the intersection of two different local groups but ended up going with the one I should based on my zip code. So I think that's taken care of as well.

RennList: I paid for a membership to Rennlist as it's provided so much useful info in the last 6 months when I was just a lurker.

rockrimmon

The picture below is not my car but I think it's a Carerra as well due to the larger air conditioning vents. On the dash, there is a "blank" space where a **** could be. What goes there? The space to the right of the (I think) Fog Light switch, and to the left of the (I think) cigarette lighter switch. I recall the 911SC I drove had something there. But this picture, and my 88 Carerra as well has a blank. Just curious.



Tom

Ed Hughes

Rear window defrost.

rockrimmon

Ed:

Thanks. Referring to the picture again, it looks like a "defrost' symbol on the top right of the ***** at the floor mounted controls above what appears to be the A/C controls. Did P just relocated the **** down there but leave the space on the dash?

T.

Ed Hughes

At some point-maybe '86 when they went to the bigger vent. I have the "missing" **** in my '84.

theiceman

Misc Question - What does that missing **** do?

nothing .. cause it's missing ..

LimeyBoy

Congratulations! Cool thread to follow so far and looks like a nice result for you.

rockrimmon

Poudre Sports Car called today with status of the maintenance I asked them to perform:

1. Valve adjust and new valve cover gaskets: Done.
2. Oil and oil filter change: Done.
3. Air filter replaced: Done.
4. Fuel filter replaced: Done.
5. Leak at oil pressure sender: Done.

Missed:

1. They forgot to repair the leak in the clutch slave cylinder line. Not sure why. It was on the estimate. They will get the new part (the line) tomorrow and then install it and bleed the system. Minor leak but would rather have it done now. My guess is that uses Dot 4? No biggie as we're due for some snow tomorrow and the current owner won't drive the car home from the shop in the snow. Do 911's behave that badly in snow?

Future / Soon maintenance:

1. Replace brake fluid. Was listed as "fair" on PPI. Not sure to do it or have it done. Also not sure what brand to use yet. But will learn that shortly.

Tom