Hello everyone...pre-purchase question...
12-02-2007, 09:54 AM
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Nat,,
You're doing fine.
I use the search function quite a bit (hence the low post count) but to each his own.
Concerning the maintenance issues: I've owned my Targa for three years and have had no maintenance problems to date (touch wood). I drive about 8k a year, both local and on longer drives. I drove 1200 miles roundtrip to 'The Dragon' just three weeks ago.
The key to me was that this board and Pelican Parts were invaluable in my search. I found a car with complete maintenance records that passed the PPI with flying colors.
Best of luck...I have owned a numbers of Porches and this is by far my favorite.
You're doing fine.
I use the search function quite a bit (hence the low post count) but to each his own.
Concerning the maintenance issues: I've owned my Targa for three years and have had no maintenance problems to date (touch wood). I drive about 8k a year, both local and on longer drives. I drove 1200 miles roundtrip to 'The Dragon' just three weeks ago.
The key to me was that this board and Pelican Parts were invaluable in my search. I found a car with complete maintenance records that passed the PPI with flying colors.
Best of luck...I have owned a numbers of Porches and this is by far my favorite.
12-02-2007, 01:14 PM
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12-02-2007, 04:12 PM
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You'll have to try a lot harder to be an ***, Nat.
Aspiring asses need to apply to the ones already seated.
I'll PM you the name of a really good indy Porsche shop that did a PPI for me.
12-02-2007, 04:32 PM
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"I live in Central Oregon but the car in which I'm interested is in Denver at a dealership."
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"I'll PM you the name of a really good indy Porsche shop that did a PPI for me."
"Aspiring asses need to apply to the ones already seated."
So sorry we are not accepting applications at this time as we are overflowing with volunteers .
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"I'll PM you the name of a really good indy Porsche shop that did a PPI for me."
"Aspiring asses need to apply to the ones already seated."
So sorry we are not accepting applications at this time as we are overflowing with volunteers .
12-02-2007, 05:29 PM
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If he/she is accustomed to the reliability of Japanese cars, then perhaps owning a 964 and expecting the same level (or lack of running costs) might be an issue, that's all.
If you're accustomed to inexpensive conventional oil changes, a 964 synthetic oil change at the dealer might come as a bit of a surprise.
12-02-2007, 06:05 PM
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Now if only there were a popular online forum where I could post questions to Porsche enthusiasts. I could ask questions such as, "What should I expect in terms of yearly maintenance issues...?" Wouldn't that be helpful?
Nat
12-02-2007, 06:07 PM
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Do more research to get prepared? Good idea! I think I will take your advice.
Now if only there were a popular online forum where I could post questions to Porsche enthusiasts. I could ask questions such as, "What should I expect in terms of yearly maintenance issues...?" Wouldn't that be helpful?
Nat
Now if only there were a popular online forum where I could post questions to Porsche enthusiasts. I could ask questions such as, "What should I expect in terms of yearly maintenance issues...?" Wouldn't that be helpful?
Nat
The low level of discourse on this thread is unusual for this forum. Ignore the nabobs, please.
Honestly, guys, WTF?
BTW, I'll hang my Pcar chops against any of you...and I own three Japanese cars in addition to the 964.