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Props to Ed and his really nice Guards Red 996. Drove this car last weekend and it was impressive. Runs great, pulls strong, tracks true. It was a delight. "Domestic" considerations are the only reason I didn't take it further. It feels and drives like a car with half the mileage. Will make some one a nice 996. 
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Some good info here , I collected these articles while I was looking
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Originally Posted by SFZ GT3
Props to Ed and his really nice Guards Red 996. Drove this car last weekend and it was impressive. Runs great, pulls strong, tracks true. It was a delight. "Domestic" considerations are the only reason I didn't take it further. It feels and drives like a car with half the mileage. Will make some one a nice 996.
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Originally Posted by kcattorney
There's always room for another Guards Red Porsche - that car won't make it to the end of March in Gator's garage.
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I just bought a 3.6L 911 two months ago and am now a little disappointed. Dealer told me a 60,000 mile service was done upon purchase of the vehicle. My Porsche is now at another shop and has racked up over a $3,500 bill.
Rotors were shot, pads in the rear were almost non existent, CEL for evap system which turned into finding numerous other parts that were bad, suspension appears to be blown and a no named brand at that.... anyways... I bought a 14 year old car and knew I would be spending money on it. I just thought with a fresh 60,000 mile "service" Issues would have came up later.
Definitely check out the rotors/pads, suspension and get a PPI completed before buying.
Rotors were shot, pads in the rear were almost non existent, CEL for evap system which turned into finding numerous other parts that were bad, suspension appears to be blown and a no named brand at that.... anyways... I bought a 14 year old car and knew I would be spending money on it. I just thought with a fresh 60,000 mile "service" Issues would have came up later.
Definitely check out the rotors/pads, suspension and get a PPI completed before buying.
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I just bought a 3.6L 911 two months ago and am now a little disappointed. Dealer told me a 60,000 mile service was done upon purchase of the vehicle. My Porsche is now at another shop and has racked up over a $3,500 bill.
Rotors were shot, pads in the rear were almost non existent, CEL for evap system which turned into finding numerous other parts that were bad, suspension appears to be blown and a no named brand at that.... anyways... I bought a 14 year old car and knew I would be spending money on it. I just thought with a fresh 60,000 mile "service" Issues would have came up later.
Definitely check out the rotors/pads, suspension and get a PPI completed before buying.
Rotors were shot, pads in the rear were almost non existent, CEL for evap system which turned into finding numerous other parts that were bad, suspension appears to be blown and a no named brand at that.... anyways... I bought a 14 year old car and knew I would be spending money on it. I just thought with a fresh 60,000 mile "service" Issues would have came up later.
Definitely check out the rotors/pads, suspension and get a PPI completed before buying.
