FS: 1987 Porsche 924S (big price reduction, new pictures)
07-16-2013, 10:14 PM
#17
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). The car is currently at my mechanic's shop, but that's not really a permanent solution - sooner or later I will wear out my welcome there and really be up a creek!
options (what the economics dictate);
1. physics suggests the good core should go to a car with a blown motor.
2. when fires happen, the result is a bunch of parts and a ton of work. save the bits for a running car or sell them off to the next Jack down the line.
3. get LOUD; sell the motor/keep the car, then drop a good aluminum truck motor or LSx in there.
4. just junk it. seems heartless, but that's the sad fact of life. we spend *tens of thousands of $$$ to keep these buckets of bolts running 15~20 hp over the jap cars....
* (happens to people too).
1. physics suggests the good core should go to a car with a blown motor.
2. when fires happen, the result is a bunch of parts and a ton of work. save the bits for a running car or sell them off to the next Jack down the line.
3. get LOUD; sell the motor/keep the car, then drop a good aluminum truck motor or LSx in there.
4. just junk it. seems heartless, but that's the sad fact of life. we spend *tens of thousands of $$$ to keep these buckets of bolts running 15~20 hp over the jap cars....
* (happens to people too).
07-16-2013, 10:29 PM
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Mike,
I am really enjoying the 928, well actually I am enjoying a pair of them. In a strange series of events I ended up with two 928s in my garage. Not sure if I am going to keep both, but for now I have a nice daily driver, and a possible track rat.
There are times I miss the nimbleness of the 924/44/68 chassis, the 928 is a much heavier car and you feel that in every corner, but on long streatches of open road the 928 feels more planted and does a better job of absorbing road imperfections. And then when you plant your right foot in the carpet the noise of the 5.0L 32v is hard to beat.
I am really enjoying the 928, well actually I am enjoying a pair of them. In a strange series of events I ended up with two 928s in my garage. Not sure if I am going to keep both, but for now I have a nice daily driver, and a possible track rat.
There are times I miss the nimbleness of the 924/44/68 chassis, the 928 is a much heavier car and you feel that in every corner, but on long streatches of open road the 928 feels more planted and does a better job of absorbing road imperfections. And then when you plant your right foot in the carpet the noise of the 5.0L 32v is hard to beat.
07-16-2013, 10:34 PM
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Haha don't get me started on it...I can't begin to tell you what I would give for a 2 car garage of my own. There are a lot of good things about living in New York, but there is definitely also a lot of baggage that comes with the territory...
07-16-2013, 11:43 PM
#21
I finally got one of those. I'm about 30% done with it. I've got shelving and a huge work bench. It still needs more outlets, three more lights hung, and some paint. Oh, I also need to install the small metal lathe my grandpa passed to me.
07-18-2013, 11:00 PM
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that's a great restoration project and a fair price for the car. someone with a parts car could save this car without worry. if i had a parts car i would consider buying it. the car really looks great!
07-21-2013, 11:14 AM
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that's a great restoration project and a fair price for the car. someone with a parts car could save this car without worry. if i had a parts car i would consider buying it. the car really looks great!
09-14-2013, 06:27 PM
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The car was picked up today and is on its way to the new owner. Somewhat bittersweet to see it go, but I'm looking forward to the next Porsche.
Van - good to meet you this morning and thanks again for your help with the logistics in getting this deal done.
Van - good to meet you this morning and thanks again for your help with the logistics in getting this deal done.
09-15-2013, 11:19 AM
#29
Three Wheelin'
Thanks to you and Van for the help.
09-15-2013, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by J Berk
Mike
When does the GT3 get delivered?
When does the GT3 get delivered?
Kidding aside though, I'm looking forward to the next pcar soon - definitely in time for track season next spring!
