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Old 12-12-2007, 04:36 PM
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That reminds me so much of my 1st Porsche 1990 964 guards red
I miss her so

Anyway, I bought it w/90,000, sold it w/112,000 and it was a tank! I think you'll love it.

best of luck!!
Old 12-12-2007, 04:42 PM
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HI

Nice car and VERY nice color!!

ENJOY
Old 12-12-2007, 04:58 PM
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Wink Red: Is there any other color?

Scott-

Welcome aboard!
She's purdy, that's for sure. A Great year. Smoooth mirrors -- mmmm.
Others have said what need be said re watch signs.
(And don't pay any mind of those red-naysayers. Your Red is just a great color.)

One of the best 'mods' you can give your car (beyond proper maintainence, of course) is to learn how to drive her well.
Because there's lots of capability in your car. Lots.

Sign up with your local club, do track outings -- the more, the better! -- listen to your instructor's advice, and enjoy the experience that that car's about to give you!

And welcome to the slippery slope of Porsche ownership.

-Lonnie
Old 12-12-2007, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVISRILEY
The red ones are the fastest. Looks great, and enjoy. I also agree with the suggestion about adrian's book. A set of shop manuals wouldn't hurt either. Enjoy.
I've got a C4 and the electrics are playing up. The transmission warning light comes on and none of the internal electrics work. If I switch off and restart the car in four out of five times the warning light goes off and everything works. Damn frustrating!

Do you know of a whizz that can help. My service agent cannot.

Cheers
Old 12-12-2007, 08:23 PM
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I am getting a great deal on the car due to some legal work I helped out on and didn't charge. So I just got lucky that someone who I had helped out was looking to get rid of what I was looking for. I'm getting it for less than 15k....
Old 12-12-2007, 09:34 PM
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Also, the pic that I posted had the other wheels on it. It currently has the factory 16 inch 5 spoke wheels. Thank for all the info and links to more reading. The current owner has owned the car for 2 years give or take and has put less than 4,000 miles on it since he's owned it. It was a third vehicle for him. Here is a shot of the wheels that come with the car.Name:  IMG_0073[1].jpg
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Size:  88.4 KB. The car comes with a car cover, clear 3M covers on the front, brand new tires, and the interior that is in it is brand new, and it was actually converted over to a targa interior removing the back seat and putting in the luggage rack instead.
Old 12-12-2007, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Guards964
....When you bought the porsche with 42k had the clutch been changed, and if not, have you had to change it yet?
Most 964s had problems with the dual-mass flywheels. Mine was changed out by the PO under extended warranty right before I purchase the car. The DMF problem gave the 964 a bad reputation early on, but once that problem is fixed, the cars are close to bullet proof.
Old 12-12-2007, 10:02 PM
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DMF was changed as well as the dist. upgrade. The air box has also been drilled.
Old 12-12-2007, 10:05 PM
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You do know that the red ones are nothing but Hellish trouble , don't you ?
The Angelic ones are white .
Old 12-13-2007, 03:16 PM
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Wow, that was a great deal!! Now I really hate you!!

Know of any more?
Old 12-14-2007, 11:20 AM
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Prshguy

No, I don't know of any more, but here is one that is listed on Cars.com It says it has a salvage title, but it's a 91 low mieage silver. It looks like it needs a new interior, or maybe just a good cleaning. I don't know who is selling this one though, and have no affiliation with the sale.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

Scott
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Old 12-14-2007, 07:55 PM
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sorry, I just goy home and noticed it has the tip trans in it not the manual
Old 12-17-2007, 04:27 PM
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Thanks, saw that one, looks a little rough. Holding out for the GR.



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