2001 Metallic Black 996 - just showing off my new toy
12-22-2010, 01:13 AM
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LOL - I came from a 94' Suburban that took $160 to fill ONE TANK, this is easy
(note 94 Suburban's have a stock 42 gal tank and when gas hit $4+ the truck was worth twice as much full as empty!)
Buy the best gas you can - in Bellevue the Premium pumps get used more so I use them and stay clear of pumps out of the area (Auburn - Tacoma... ect where no ones buys premium) I think my 86 gets in the high teens for a commute car - something in the range of 330 miles/tank about 19 gal
(note 94 Suburban's have a stock 42 gal tank and when gas hit $4+ the truck was worth twice as much full as empty!)
Buy the best gas you can - in Bellevue the Premium pumps get used more so I use them and stay clear of pumps out of the area (Auburn - Tacoma... ect where no ones buys premium) I think my 86 gets in the high teens for a commute car - something in the range of 330 miles/tank about 19 gal
12-22-2010, 01:34 AM
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What are your P cars? More than one?
My '82 911SC didn't go through gas like this 996.
I'll probably run the MPG by Chris's just to see what he thinks. I mean I know that a 300HP car aint gonna be fuel efficient, but ....
I fill up with highest octane at the Chevron near Microsoft where everyone drives Aston Martins, so I should be OK. :P
My '82 911SC didn't go through gas like this 996.
I'll probably run the MPG by Chris's just to see what he thinks. I mean I know that a 300HP car aint gonna be fuel efficient, but ....
I fill up with highest octane at the Chevron near Microsoft where everyone drives Aston Martins, so I should be OK. :P
12-22-2010, 02:54 AM
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Cool. So why did you go old skool?
I was this >< close to buying a 1990, but a car that age is considered a "classic" and harder to finance and insure. I also thought it might be prone to needing more maintenance?
I was this >< close to buying a 1990, but a car that age is considered a "classic" and harder to finance and insure. I also thought it might be prone to needing more maintenance?
12-22-2010, 10:00 AM
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evolutionary process of being an owner I guess.
When I bought the 996 I planned to keep it a year, sell and get an older car for a year, sell and get a newer car...
that now has changed to "hmmmmm maybe I'll keep this and if the chance comes along to get an even older one, jump on that" - I drove a couple 997's including a PDK C4 Sport Chrono PLUS and decided I might never be old enouogh to drive one of those
When I bought the 996 I planned to keep it a year, sell and get an older car for a year, sell and get a newer car...
that now has changed to "hmmmmm maybe I'll keep this and if the chance comes along to get an even older one, jump on that" - I drove a couple 997's including a PDK C4 Sport Chrono PLUS and decided I might never be old enouogh to drive one of those
12-22-2010, 09:40 PM
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Hi Ultraman -
You're local too eh?
Yeah Bradley's detail is a great place. I'm good friends with one of the guys over at RNR Autobody, and he referred me to Bradley. Good crew over there. They do a through job and you don't have to worry about them burning through your paint.
It's $145 for a three step exterior, and $100 for just polish and wax. So they aren't cheap, but you get peace of mind with them that adds value IMO.
- Tim
You're local too eh?
Yeah Bradley's detail is a great place. I'm good friends with one of the guys over at RNR Autobody, and he referred me to Bradley. Good crew over there. They do a through job and you don't have to worry about them burning through your paint.
It's $145 for a three step exterior, and $100 for just polish and wax. So they aren't cheap, but you get peace of mind with them that adds value IMO.
- Tim
12-22-2010, 09:43 PM
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If I drive like an old woman I get the sorts of MPGs you report, but I'm averaging 13-14 MPG with "spirited" driving. What is your driving style when getting 18-19 MPG? Any heavy acceleration in there?
12-22-2010, 09:52 PM
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Ahh, I see, that's a good approach to let you sample the differences between models.
Say, are there any "find that interior rattle and fix it" experts in WA? I don't get the impression that Chris's is really into dealing with this sort of request. I've got 3 or 4 interior rattles that are bugging me.
Say, are there any "find that interior rattle and fix it" experts in WA? I don't get the impression that Chris's is really into dealing with this sort of request. I've got 3 or 4 interior rattles that are bugging me.
there is no carpet under them and anything that falls down there rattles like hell. They also get a notorious sunroof rattle that you can search for a fix on.Chris's is more of your drivetrain go to shop.
12-23-2010, 12:31 AM
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I just finished taking my entire console apart to find the source of a bad rattle... couldnt find anything...then i looked under the pass seat when vacuuming.. bingo..my missing calculator! there is no carpet under them and anything that falls down there rattles like hell. They also get a notorious sunroof rattle that you can search for a fix on.
Chris's is more of your drivetrain go to shop.
there is no carpet under them and anything that falls down there rattles like hell. They also get a notorious sunroof rattle that you can search for a fix on.Chris's is more of your drivetrain go to shop.
Yeah, Chris's is a great drivetrain shop, but I need a lead on a shop that can track down and fix rattles. Know of any?