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Old 08-25-2006, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
lots of things on the 996 are removeable "throw-aways" - the rear window rim, the engine, the transmission...
this comment comes from this thread :

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/294379-rear-window-rubber-replacement.html

I put this person on my ignore list some time ago because his comments are mostly just worthless but was not logged in and therefore it showed his comment.
I have both a 993 and a 996 , I can speak from experience that both have a lot going for them.
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pcar964 makes those comments all the time to stir **** up, just ignore and more along.

Don't hate the playa, hate the game.
Old 08-25-2006, 08:59 AM
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it's normal, for them.
Old 08-25-2006, 09:16 AM
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I guess he is partially right. They are throwing away my engine with 5k miles on it now, and giving me a new one. Nice.
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That kind of stuff is do disappointing. Why is it that car guys have to divide themselves into tribes and start warring? There's Detroit vs. Europe vs. Asia, Sports Cars vs. Muscle cars. and Harleys vs. Metrics. Then factions appear with the tribes: Porsche vs. Ferrari, Viper vs. Corvette, and Boxster vs. S2000. And then, the factions split into groups: Air-Cooled vs. Water-Cooled, Cruisers vs. Racers, and Modders vs. Stockers. In then end you've got each individual drivers standing on his own soapbox proclaiming himself to be the Last True Keeper of the faith.

If you want to be hatin' there are plenty of people who oppose the car hobby in general. Why not pick on them?
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Originally Posted by DanDotDan
That kind of stuff is do disappointing. Why is it that car guys have to divide themselves into tribes and start warring? There's Detroit vs. Europe vs. Asia, Sports Cars vs. Muscle cars. and Harleys vs. Metrics. Then factions appear with the tribes: Porsche vs. Ferrari, Viper vs. Corvette, and Boxster vs. S2000. And then, the factions split into groups: Air-Cooled vs. Water-Cooled, Cruisers vs. Racers, and Modders vs. Stockers. In then end you've got each individual drivers standing on his own soapbox proclaiming himself to be the Last True Keeper of the faith.

If you want to be hatin' there are plenty of people who oppose the car hobby in general. Why not pick on them?
My Thoughts exactly. I LOVE cars. I see no need to bash other people's cars , everybody can like what they want , no need to ALWAYS use any excuse to put down an other car (brand)
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Originally Posted by riad
pcar964 makes those comments all the time to stir **** up, just ignore and more along.

Don't hate the playa, hate the game.
yes , exactly why he is on my ignore list.
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Funny that he calls himself 964 but he owns a 993. He doesn't even mention ever owning a 964 in his profile.
Old 08-26-2006, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 993S
My Thoughts exactly. I LOVE cars. I see no need to bash other people's cars , everybody can like what they want , no need to ALWAYS use any excuse to put down an other car (brand)
if everyone thought that way this would be a better world. Unfortunately, there is always someone here or there that thinks that just because they own a specific car they must point out what they consider to be "imperfections" on other cars to make themselves feel better.

Hell...if I want to feel better about myself all I got to do is go for a spin...
Old 08-26-2006, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 993S
My Thoughts exactly. I LOVE cars. I see no need to bash other people's cars , everybody can like what they want , no need to ALWAYS use any excuse to put down an other car (brand)

Add me to your list 993, I LOVE cars. I love Porsche's, I love Bmw's, I love Benz's, I love my 300 zx, in fact there are at least 12 cars that I would love to have, so why hate on any brand or model of a brand?

The 993 vs 996 stuff is pointless, they are both excellent cars, and each has it's own problems too.
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Relax folks pcar964 was not bashing the 996 just a humorous anecdote....
Old 08-26-2006, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Melchior
Funny that he calls himself 964 but he owns a 993. He doesn't even mention ever owning a 964 in his profile.
I don't mention any of my previous Porsches in my profile. To quote Garth Algar, "Live in the now!"
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Originally Posted by sptschoice
Relax folks pcar964 was not bashing the 996 just a humorous anecdote....
This is true. Don't take jokes about your cars personally. I'm not going to cry in my milk because someone calls my 993 slow (which it is), and you shouldn't get your panties in a bunch when I say 996 engines are disposable.

Now why don't you go for a nice drive and forget all about my comments. Just be careful with that gearbox, those things are as fragile as a glass catcher's mitt.
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... at least i dont have to worry about a CEL of death with my "disposable" 996. in fact, dont you guys pay more to rebuild your motors than we do for a new one?
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Originally Posted by lowside67
... at least i dont have to worry about a CEL of death with my "disposable" 996. in fact, dont you guys pay more to rebuild your motors than we do for a new one?
The average 993 rebuild I believe is slightly cheaper. As for the problem you're referring to, if you do a search, you'll see just how insignificant the underlying clogged SAI port issue really is. And I don't recall any 993 owners having an engine fail.



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