Porsche FEVER!!!
#16
Robo - the intention of my post was not to debate the value of Indy’s vs dealerships as we all value things differently. As I’d mentioned, I have a long working relationship with this dealer and know them personally. A very experienced master tech diagnosed and will be performing the work. I trust them completely and that’s really all that matters as you do with your Indy.
I probably will do many things to this car from a maintenance/replacement standpoint that some will deem as unnecessary. I see value in the work and I’m quite certain the future owner, hopefully my 10 year old son, will see it as well.
I probably will do many things to this car from a maintenance/replacement standpoint that some will deem as unnecessary. I see value in the work and I’m quite certain the future owner, hopefully my 10 year old son, will see it as well.
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#17
I share all this because I truly have the Porsche sickness. To bring this vehicle up to standard will not be cheap and amazingly it doesn’t really bother me. I saved up for a long time to buy this car, I am certainly not made of money. But for some reason this was an easy decision to make. I love the car, what it stands for, and absolutely love the experience of driving it.
Maybe someone else can better explain this phenomenon?
Weird that as a new owner I almost felt a responsibility towards this car. It is perhaps a bit selfish - I want to experience the full performance of the car - but I’m not sure that totally explains it. All I know is that I love driving it and every time I get into it I get a smile on my face, no matter what is going on in and around my life at the time. On some level it’s almost like nursing that stray dog that was mistreated by its previous owner back to full health and the enjoyment you get when you see it running around healthy a playing in a park.
Funny for me to actually even think of it that way as while I do love dogs, I’ve never owned one.
#18
If you have a good dealership, then more power to you. I don't and it's one of the things that has driven me to DIY almost everything myself. For what I've save in labor, I've built a pretty awesome tool arsenal that works on all the cars I own.
Love that you're trying to set yourself up early for a trouble-free run as not having to fix something every 4-6 weeks, even if minor, makes for a really nice ownership experience. The 997s are so good I had to buy other project cars to have something to do in the garage. I haven't done anything to either of our 997s besides oil changes in over a year, and my 914 in probably 5 years. Been keeping busy with 928 stuff and my daughter's BMW X5 that seems to need attention monthly
Love that you're trying to set yourself up early for a trouble-free run as not having to fix something every 4-6 weeks, even if minor, makes for a really nice ownership experience. The 997s are so good I had to buy other project cars to have something to do in the garage. I haven't done anything to either of our 997s besides oil changes in over a year, and my 914 in probably 5 years. Been keeping busy with 928 stuff and my daughter's BMW X5 that seems to need attention monthly
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#19
I share all this because I truly have the Porsche sickness. To bring this vehicle up to standard will not be cheap and amazingly it doesn’t really bother me. I saved up for a long time to buy this car, I am certainly not made of money. But for some reason this was an easy decision to make. I love the car, what it stands for, and absolutely love the experience of driving it.
Maybe someone else can better explain this phenomenon?
Maybe someone else can better explain this phenomenon?
Quick Qs
Is your clutch slipping? I would have them bleed the system and drain/fill new fluid to see if that solves the issue.
My clutch started slipping, I never had a heavy pedal.
Is your steering rack failing or leaking? Wonder why that’s on there.
Any codes related to the HPFP?
Is your clutch slipping? I would have them bleed the system and drain/fill new fluid to see if that solves the issue.
My clutch started slipping, I never had a heavy pedal.
Is your steering rack failing or leaking? Wonder why that’s on there.
Any codes related to the HPFP?
#20
Having a personal realationship with an independent Indy is always better than a dealership. I know your investing alot of money but consider a nice ducktail as well. Nothing sweeter than a WB with a duc.
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#21
Robo - the intention of my post was not to debate the value of Indy’s vs dealerships as we all value things differently. As I’d mentioned, I have a long working relationship with this dealer and know them personally. A very experienced master tech diagnosed and will be performing the work. I trust them completely and that’s really all that matters as you do with your Indy.
I probably will do many things to this car from a maintenance/replacement standpoint that some will deem as unnecessary. I see value in the work and I’m quite certain the future owner, hopefully my 10 year old son, will see it as well.
I probably will do many things to this car from a maintenance/replacement standpoint that some will deem as unnecessary. I see value in the work and I’m quite certain the future owner, hopefully my 10 year old son, will see it as well.
I agree getting to know a great Indy mechanic is the way to go. I've had my Indy work on my cars for the past 35 years. And only 5 blocks from my house but that's luck.
Try searching around to find the best Indy who has extensive knowledge working on Porsche's
Indy saves you $ on labor as well as saving $ on parts.
All the best!
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