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04-21-2005, 12:24 AM
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Hey Pete, Joyce is in Tampa right now. I probably should have gone with her so I could KNOCK SOME SENSE INTO YOUR HEAD! Sounds like a great deal - buy it. 
04-21-2005, 01:11 AM
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I have owned a 3 911's and 4 944's along with 1 968. I think you have a tough decision. If you could keep the 944 and buy the 911 it would be nice. To me they are completely different cars and you have to drive the 911 and see what you think.
04-21-2005, 02:25 AM
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P-Cars are pricey in canada too
Porsche 944 Cab
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...7557002&pgno=2
89 951
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9703632&pgno=2
83 944
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9473043&pgno=1
Porsche 944 Cab
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...7557002&pgno=2
89 951
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9703632&pgno=2
83 944
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9473043&pgno=1
04-21-2005, 02:38 AM
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944 n/a's are good - for the cheap price you can acquire them for. IMO, the 911 is a much superior car, but very different.
Regardless of what anyone says, drive the car. If you like it - buy it.
Oh, and Canadian porsche prices are REDICULOUS. Is this a trend with other sports cars too?
Regardless of what anyone says, drive the car. If you like it - buy it.
Oh, and Canadian porsche prices are REDICULOUS. Is this a trend with other sports cars too?
04-21-2005, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by URIN 2ND
$30-$40k for an '83 911?!
Damn, I'm glad I don't live there! Hey, you know anyone who wants to buy a clean N/A 944 around you? I'm only asking $10k!
Damn, I'm glad I don't live there! Hey, you know anyone who wants to buy a clean N/A 944 around you? I'm only asking $10k!
I know lots of people who are envious of my 21y.o. 944. Most people here have never even seen one, let alone driven one! Make an offer, you pay postage!!!!! LOL
The car prices are inflated because of the rarity of the marque!
I believe that we are now selling sports cars to the USA. The Holden Monaro is selling over there as a ? chevrolat?
Check out the V8 Supercars on google. Ford vs Holden (GM) This is awesome racing and everbody here can identify with it.
04-21-2005, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Zporsche944
P-Cars are pricey in canada too
Porsche 944 Cab
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...7557002&pgno=2
89 951
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9703632&pgno=2
83 944
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9473043&pgno=1
Porsche 944 Cab
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...7557002&pgno=2
89 951
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9703632&pgno=2
83 944
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9473043&pgno=1
04-21-2005, 08:05 AM
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No you aren't! This is definately Gods country!
I've heard a couple of different reports that us Yanks aren't exactly appreciated there these days though.
Originally Posted by beeg
I believe that we are now selling sports cars to the USA. The Holden Monaro is selling over there as a ? chevrolat?
Originally Posted by beeg
Check out the V8 Supercars on google. Ford vs Holden (GM) This is awesome racing and everbody here can identify with it.
04-21-2005, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by vette4lyfe
is there any way to keep the 944 and pick up the 911? or is that not possible?
04-21-2005, 08:37 AM
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It's a tough call, but I can sympathise.
I passed up inhereting my father's '86 911 so that I could keep my 944. This isn't because I think my 944 is superior or anything, but purely because of sentimental reasons. And because of that, it would be hard to replace it with anything!
That said, if I do end up having to replace it, it'll be with a 911...
So, like what was already mentioned, drive it and see if you'd be happy with it over the 944.
BB.
I passed up inhereting my father's '86 911 so that I could keep my 944. This isn't because I think my 944 is superior or anything, but purely because of sentimental reasons. And because of that, it would be hard to replace it with anything!
That said, if I do end up having to replace it, it'll be with a 911...
So, like what was already mentioned, drive it and see if you'd be happy with it over the 944.
BB.
04-21-2005, 08:41 AM
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You all have been tremendously helpful...I posted a similar note on the 911 board, and got 4 responses (all positive I might add). We are working the details to get a test drive, and I will bring my camera. This is not going to be an easy decision.
04-21-2005, 10:31 AM
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Pete,
Why sell the 944? Is it a space or money issue? I would think to hang on to the 944 if at all possible (storage etc) since you have so much into it.
I would check too about the upgrades to the 911. IIRC there are cam chain tensioners, carbs and a anti backfire arrestor that are usually upgraded on the early cars. Or something like that....
Plus, rust...... A big problem on some of them. Check the floor pans, under the door sills and the trunk (remember, it's in the front
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Sounds like a great opportunity.
As much as I would like to have one, I am glad I don't have to make that decision.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do....
Why sell the 944? Is it a space or money issue? I would think to hang on to the 944 if at all possible (storage etc) since you have so much into it.
I would check too about the upgrades to the 911. IIRC there are cam chain tensioners, carbs and a anti backfire arrestor that are usually upgraded on the early cars. Or something like that....
Plus, rust...... A big problem on some of them. Check the floor pans, under the door sills and the trunk (remember, it's in the front
)Sounds like a great opportunity.
As much as I would like to have one, I am glad I don't have to make that decision.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do....
04-21-2005, 11:05 AM
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The 944 would have to go to facilitate the purchase of the 911. Also the garage is full, and I don't want cars on the driveway.
The 944 would have to go to facilitate the purchase of the 911. Also the garage is full, and I don't want cars on the driveway.