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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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I have a house down there and might be able to help. Let me know if you're still in need. I will be there 2/12.
Might do that. What do you drive and what is your P-Car story?
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay Gratton
My parents live in that area, my Dad is a 911 guy and from Maine. I am sure he could find a shop or look at something if you want. I will e-mail him about a shop.
Jay, Is your Dad interested in looking at the car for me? How far is he from Port Charlotte? PPI Thursday in Sarasota. Owner didn't want to drive to Tampa. Thanks.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Sarasota is still a drive from Ft. Myers. I will ask, but don't hold your breath.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay Gratton
Sarasota is still a drive from Ft. Myers. I will ask, but don't hold your breath.

Don't bother him Jay. I forgot he was in Ft. M. PPI being done as we speak.
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Well?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Well?
Oh oh! PPI just verbalized.........can you say "Top end valve job" boys and girls? And other assorted goodies? Waiting to see the whole report but we're probably safely in the $8k range of fixes.....Oops!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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what are you looking for - I know someone with a 1988 blue coupe that he's thinking of selling. Engine top end done about three years ago
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Originally Posted by 911 Crazy
Might do that. What do you drive and what is your P-Car story?
Seems like you may no longer need the help, but current ride is a twinplug 3.4L 87 930 @467HP and previous rides included an RS America and a Club Sport.

I'm actually down with my Porsche mechanic as he's staying with me and looking for a new home in South West Florida (from NY).
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by g-50cab
what are you looking for - I know someone with a 1988 blue coupe that he's thinking of selling. Engine top end done about three years ago
PM me with details. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by EA930
Seems like you may no longer need the help, but current ride is a twinplug 3.4L 87 930 @467HP and previous rides included an RS America and a Club Sport.

I'm actually down with my Porsche mechanic as he's staying with me and looking for a new home in South West Florida (from NY).
Thanks. I'm sure the seller will dispute most of the findings and also not discount his car $8k!
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Sorry but was wrong with the original estimate. It was not $8k, it was really $10,800 not including tax, shop supplies and Haz Mat!!!! Price now down to about $5k and change! Think the owner will go for that??????
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24 hours since I emailed the PPI to the seller and................nothing!
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48 hours.......still nothing!
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Just a thought-have you tried calling? Something like negotiating price down is probably best on the phone.

I know I try and avoid email come Friday night. The 100+ I get each day during the week keeps me satisfied.
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Just a thought-have you tried calling? Something like negotiating price down is probably best on the phone.

I know I try and avoid email come Friday night. The 100+ I get each day during the week keeps me satisfied.
My instructions from him were to email the results so he could mull over them. 99.9% chance this deal's dead.
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