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Old 04-19-2021 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Idaho911
Mind if I ask how much you paid? It's sheer curiosity, nothing to gain, just knowledge. Was it modded or stock?
lightly modified... intake, downpipe, exhaust, mild Cobb tune. 156xxx miles. $14,500
Old 04-19-2021 | 01:22 PM
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educators that pride themselves on large curves aren't educators. I'm not impressed by people who teach the same material for 20 years and get b's
back then you have to go to libraries to do research, some math exams no calculators allowed, a lot of thinking involved, the first computer I ever used was a 286. Anyway and I’m being honest today I question the value of a college education, online courses and all that BS, you can pay someone to take the tests for you. Also Just think how much you can learn and how fast from the internet.
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Old 04-19-2021 | 01:31 PM
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I took advanced statistics and 2 years of college level calculus with no calculators or cheat sheets with formulas allowed on any exams. Also programmed on IBM punch cards....those were the days.
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Old 04-19-2021 | 01:35 PM
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I took advanced statistics and 2 years of college level calculus with no calculators or cheat sheets with formulas allowed on any exams. Also programmed on IBM punch cards....those were the days.
I still have my slide rule!
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Old 04-19-2021 | 01:41 PM
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I don't know if this one was posted already... but another "proof" that prices are going up... and sometimes... with "nosense"

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...carrera-4s-50/
  • Lemon buy
  • Exported, re-imported...
  • 1000+ engine hours but supposedly "25K miles"
  • Neither interior or exterior (look at the pictures of the ppf removal) would suggest that mileage...
  • No original wheels
  • No special spec or options...
  • ... 40K

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Old 04-19-2021 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by parris
I don't know if this one was posted already... but another "proof" that prices are going up... and sometimes... with "nosense"

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...carrera-4s-50/
  • Lemon buy
  • Exported, re-imported...
  • 1000+ engine hours but supposedly "25K miles"
  • Neither interior or exterior (look at the pictures of the ppf removal) would suggest that mileage...
  • No original wheels
  • No special spec or options...
  • ... 40K
Several "good buy" comments, as well.
Old 04-19-2021 | 02:32 PM
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Not sure what to think about my 99 C2 manual coupe. Sport Package (including LSD and sport seats that the original owner swapped to Euro GT3) plus several other mods done by the dealership (Brumos Porsche) including X51 baffle, wheel studs, jacking points, and a roll cage (removed prior to sale), that I paid $11.5k for at the bottom of the market four years ago. It did have 89k miles, so not very low. Now has 93k. I use it as a track car and didn't feel bad about potentially putting it into the wall given my low cost of ownership. Now that the replacement cost will be significantly higher, it might cause me to be more cautious.
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Old 04-19-2021 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Splitting Atoms
Not sure what to think about my 99 C2 manual coupe. Sport Package (including LSD and sport seats that the original owner swapped to Euro GT3) plus several other mods done by the dealership (Brumos Porsche) including X51 baffle, wheel studs, jacking points, and a roll cage (removed prior to sale), that I paid $11.5k for at the bottom of the market four years ago. It did have 89k miles, so not very low. Now has 93k. I use it as a track car and didn't feel bad about potentially putting it into the wall given my low cost of ownership. Now that the replacement cost will be significantly higher, it might cause me to be more cautious.
that sounds epic.
Old 04-19-2021 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 3/98 911 coupe
The color on Hoovies convertible is right up your alley. I love the blues like my F150 velocity blue. I taught about changing the color on my car silver but decided to keep it original.


I remember seeing this car listed for sale a while ago, I'm glad to see it here on RL. Love the wheels and script coloring.The ducktail and Techart splitter are nice touches as well.
Old 04-19-2021 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Splitting Atoms
Not sure what to think about my 99 C2 manual coupe. Sport Package (including LSD and sport seats that the original owner swapped to Euro GT3) plus several other mods done by the dealership (Brumos Porsche) including X51 baffle, wheel studs, jacking points, and a roll cage (removed prior to sale), that I paid $11.5k for at the bottom of the market four years ago. It did have 89k miles, so not very low. Now has 93k. I use it as a track car and didn't feel bad about potentially putting it into the wall given my low cost of ownership. Now that the replacement cost will be significantly higher, it might cause me to be more cautious.
What's been done to the jacking points?
Old 04-19-2021 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Loder
I remember seeing this car listed for sale a while ago, I'm glad to see it here on RL. Love the wheels and script coloring.The ducktail and Techart splitter are nice touches as well.
I do like ducktails, here’s my 997.2 4s:



Old 04-19-2021 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Optionman1
I took advanced statistics and 2 years of college level calculus with no calculators or cheat sheets with formulas allowed on any exams. Also programmed on IBM punch cards....those were the days.
Me too!

It was exasperating to punch a stack of cards and submit them to the Computer Center during the limited time allowed to students only to have the job FAIL because only 1 card was punched incorrectly.

Just made me feel like screaming, tossing the cards into the air and tearing my hair out by the roots!

LOL!!
Old 04-19-2021 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by golock911
I still have my slide rule!
I still have 5 slide rules in a box somewhere, including a circular one which was the height of "nerd cool" back in the day. I'd have to Google how to use them again, since it's been around 50 years since I last used them.

Actually, looked to see if they were worth anything on eBay but unfortunately they aren't worth much unlike some early Activision/Coleco video games that I threw away.

Oh well . . . LOL!

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Old 04-19-2021 | 04:48 PM
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Too funny
I just found a 996 that I looked at up for sale, again.
Last July I contacted the owner, he had a basic PPI done at my request and I had a few conversations with him.
He was very insulted at my initial 23K offer, refused to counter offer and told me that he decided to keep the car.
I was mad at the time but in the end he did me a favor.
Much happier with the 996 I ended up buying

But I guess the current market has changed his mind
Just don’t lowball him



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Old 04-19-2021 | 05:01 PM
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That escalated quickly (so did the 964!) 🤑

just noticed also the site bot is claiming $36K list price is $5K below market value!? 😱


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