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May 11, 2022 | 06:14 PM

#6436

Fieldsport

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From: Apalachin, New York

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Originally Posted by NYPOWR4

Only in Europe I have an 88 944 turbo S the car he’s looking for is very rare and only stick

That sucks
That is probably why I never saw a tiptonic

May 11, 2022 | 06:40 PM

#6437

911Syncro

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From: San Pasqual Valley, CA

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Originally Posted by NYoutftr

I didn't know they existed until last year, I saw one with a standard, Guards red with Black interior, I want to get a Tiptonic, so big long shot.

The Tiptronic was never offered on a 944, the only option was the older technology "auto trans". The first Tiptronic was on the 964 and then next on 968. So perhaps take a look at 968s, they are basically a 944 with different body work and an NA engine as powerful as the 944 Turbo. I drove a 968 with Tiptronic for about 13 years, really liked that, it is only 4 speed, and 1st gear is pretty useless, so it is then realistically a 3 speed. My current 996 is also Tiptronic, wouldn't want it any other way.

May 12, 2022 | 12:06 PM

#6438

golock911

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How much less will this car be worth with one more mile?

It would be nice if it went up due to experience, but in reality, it doesn't matter!

May 12, 2022 | 02:01 PM

#6439

Mike Murphy

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From: Chicago, IL

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Originally Posted by golock911

How much less will this car be worth with one more mile?

It would be nice if it went up due to experience, but in reality, it doesn't matter!

Too bad these cars aren’t like a guitar that sounds better as it ages and the wear over time add character…or does it? A 911 that’s made it this far is more special than one that didn’t. Do cars have a soul? If yes, I only want a car with a good soul. I feel like my car has a good soul. My wife’s car does too, but not the 3 cars we had before these (non-Porsche). Two identical cars are just not the same. Your car has a proven track record.

May 12, 2022 | 02:34 PM

#6440

bdronsick

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bmdaia only loves Speed Yellow

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Originally Posted by islaTurbine

“Blue Horseshoe loves Blue Star Airlines.”

May 12, 2022 | 03:50 PM

#6441

frederik

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Well, it's understandable that he is enthusiastic about Speed Yellow Turbos after he bought one himself.

May 12, 2022 | 04:04 PM

#6442

SRMPDX

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From: Portland, OR

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Originally Posted by philbert996

On the other end of the BAT spectrum, questionable 996.1s are being sold at pre-pandemic prices.

I was surprised that BaT actually listed that car. It's got buy-here-pay-here used car lot quality written all over it.

May 12, 2022 | 04:41 PM

#6443

motoo344

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From: PA

There have been plenty of questionable auction listings during this rise in pricing.

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May 12, 2022 | 04:49 PM

#6444

bdronsick

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From: Northern Virginia

Yeah a decade and three SY 996’s ago

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Originally Posted by frederik

enthusiastic about Speed Yellow Turbos after he bought one himself.

May 12, 2022 | 07:13 PM

#6445

wdb

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Originally Posted by NYoutftr

I would actually like to find a needle in the Haystack, Red 944 Turbo Cabriolet, probably won't happen. Maybe a Jaguar Cabriolet.

It will be an automatic for sure, been driving three pedals all my life, but I am now ok going to two pedals.

Have a look at R230 (2003-2011) Mercedes SLs. They're surprisingly agile with the ABC suspension, super comfortable for any kind of long drive, they have a HUGE fuel tank so you can drive all day so long as you don't get a V12, and they're still pretty darned cheap. There are horror stories about ABC repair bills but there are reasonable alternatives if you search. Also the roof limits luggage capacity, but they will eat 2 golf bags so it ain't shabby. I would have gotten a SL550 that still had the dual round headlights, but I became distracted by other shiny things.

May 13, 2022 | 11:47 AM

#6446

245ster

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From: Wisconsin, USA

Anyone aware of any RWD-converted C4S sales recently? Been toying with the idea of selling mine sometime in the nearish future. Trying to get a sense of whether the RWD conversion will have a notable impact on the price.

(As for the "why" - I only have so much garage space and I'm now on a mission to find an example of my dream car before they become unaffordable)