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I know its a long shot but thought I'd see about you fellows out here. I also know I'm likely to get flamed hard on this one, but here goes.
I have ALWAYS liked the looks of the older 911's....particularly the 964 and 992 era. Did a lot of reaserch on them many years ago at a time when I thought about selling off my older cars and my daily to get into one...well, that idea flew out the window back then when I came to my senses on the whole deal. However, more recently I've had some things change in my car situation, and I am again thinking about a 911. I've had the opportunity a couple times in the past but never did it, and starting to think now is the time if I am ever going to. Also recently drove one and really liked it!
Story on what is happening over here....I recently sold my daily 2010 F150 and around the same time stumbled across a near mint 95' F150 (one of the old good ones...XL with a 4.9/5-Spd)...came from an 84 yr old man who had just passed away...really nice shape with low miles and literally as new on the inside. So I have a truck to serve my needs pulling the boat, hauling crap, etc. Second big thing is that it looks like I am abandoning the Camaro project (I know, I know
)....I have an offer and deal made on the car as a roller that I think is fair, and have also decided that I just don't have time to own another project car. I have the 6.0 built and most all of the stuff needed for it, and have decided that it will be going in my Chevelle instead (which will be painted and ready for assy. this fall)....I am finally committing 100% of my focus to finishing that car! I also still have the yellow truck to play around with as a bum around old driver. Point being....I have a truck that can serve my needs and also do daily duty when needed.....and I also have my old car itch covered.
However, I have been looking hard at what I want to be my nice weather daily car....something cool and unique to share daily duty with the old F150. I strongly considered a 2011 or 2012 GT....I like them, but still afraid I'm going to get bored with one after a short time. Also thinking about resale...in a couple/few years just going to be another used 5.0 in a sea of them (no offense to new 5.0 owners). I also thought about a Shelby or maybe even a new Boss...but they are just more than I want to spend (I am looking at something for cash at ~$25K). Thought about a terminator too...but just not really feeling it on those, and the nice ones are still stupid money IMO. Have thought on C6's too....still really like them, but still a little bit of a stretch with the cash amount I have.....I also HATE GM's practices with warranty and such, and pretty much hate that company overall due to some previous experiences, so its hard to bring myself there even tho I do like those cars....also a 2-seater isn't the best choice for my situation.
This brings me back to the 911's....have always been a pretty diehard American iron guy with the exception of a few European cars, and even though I despise the typically Porsche owners and their little gay clicks, I have always liked those cars....especially the clasic bug-eyed ones. With that said....what are some opinions from any of you guys that have owned them, had friends or family who have owned them....you guys thay maybe have worked on them, etc?
I'd like to have a 992, but they are starting to stretch on what Im comfortable paying cash for...I also really like the looks of the 964's as well as their reputation for dependability. However the later liquid cooled 996's seem to be really reasonable and a lot of car for the money....albeit maybe not the same feel as the classic air cooled models. I've also have to be careful with some known issues on the earlier 99-00 models of those.
Here's an example of one car that I have been talking to a guy about and thinking real serious on....it's a 90' C4S....never a daily since new, literally binders worth of records with it including a $17K engine job put back in with an Eaton supercharger....upgraded suspension, H&R springs, 3 sets of wheels/tires, etc. Super nice car...and I could get in it for probably $22K......
A respectible guy that owns this one....he has an overwhelming amount of documentation on the car including a picture documented build of the engine, trans, etc. Tons of upgrades on it too. With it's weight, AWD, and the power it is making he says it's a rocket. The down side is that it is in Denver....so I'm thinking about flying out there soon. I didn't really want an AWD but this one I think is going to be REALLY nice for the money. It's unique too with the way it's built....can't say that you see a lot of 964's on the road mcuh to begin with, and especially one with a SC snount sticking out in the back. Insurance is really reasonable on one of these too.
I haven't driven a 996 yet but think I should just b/c of the improved creature comforts, it being overall newer design, etc.
I know its a long shot but thought I'd see about you fellows out here. I also know I'm likely to get flamed hard on this one, but here goes.
I have ALWAYS liked the looks of the older 911's....particularly the 964 and 992 era. Did a lot of reaserch on them many years ago at a time when I thought about selling off my older cars and my daily to get into one...well, that idea flew out the window back then when I came to my senses on the whole deal. However, more recently I've had some things change in my car situation, and I am again thinking about a 911. I've had the opportunity a couple times in the past but never did it, and starting to think now is the time if I am ever going to. Also recently drove one and really liked it!
Story on what is happening over here....I recently sold my daily 2010 F150 and around the same time stumbled across a near mint 95' F150 (one of the old good ones...XL with a 4.9/5-Spd)...came from an 84 yr old man who had just passed away...really nice shape with low miles and literally as new on the inside. So I have a truck to serve my needs pulling the boat, hauling crap, etc. Second big thing is that it looks like I am abandoning the Camaro project (I know, I know
)....I have an offer and deal made on the car as a roller that I think is fair, and have also decided that I just don't have time to own another project car. I have the 6.0 built and most all of the stuff needed for it, and have decided that it will be going in my Chevelle instead (which will be painted and ready for assy. this fall)....I am finally committing 100% of my focus to finishing that car! I also still have the yellow truck to play around with as a bum around old driver. Point being....I have a truck that can serve my needs and also do daily duty when needed.....and I also have my old car itch covered.However, I have been looking hard at what I want to be my nice weather daily car....something cool and unique to share daily duty with the old F150. I strongly considered a 2011 or 2012 GT....I like them, but still afraid I'm going to get bored with one after a short time. Also thinking about resale...in a couple/few years just going to be another used 5.0 in a sea of them (no offense to new 5.0 owners). I also thought about a Shelby or maybe even a new Boss...but they are just more than I want to spend (I am looking at something for cash at ~$25K). Thought about a terminator too...but just not really feeling it on those, and the nice ones are still stupid money IMO. Have thought on C6's too....still really like them, but still a little bit of a stretch with the cash amount I have.....I also HATE GM's practices with warranty and such, and pretty much hate that company overall due to some previous experiences, so its hard to bring myself there even tho I do like those cars....also a 2-seater isn't the best choice for my situation.
This brings me back to the 911's....have always been a pretty diehard American iron guy with the exception of a few European cars, and even though I despise the typically Porsche owners and their little gay clicks, I have always liked those cars....especially the clasic bug-eyed ones. With that said....what are some opinions from any of you guys that have owned them, had friends or family who have owned them....you guys thay maybe have worked on them, etc?
I'd like to have a 992, but they are starting to stretch on what Im comfortable paying cash for...I also really like the looks of the 964's as well as their reputation for dependability. However the later liquid cooled 996's seem to be really reasonable and a lot of car for the money....albeit maybe not the same feel as the classic air cooled models. I've also have to be careful with some known issues on the earlier 99-00 models of those.
Here's an example of one car that I have been talking to a guy about and thinking real serious on....it's a 90' C4S....never a daily since new, literally binders worth of records with it including a $17K engine job put back in with an Eaton supercharger....upgraded suspension, H&R springs, 3 sets of wheels/tires, etc. Super nice car...and I could get in it for probably $22K......
A respectible guy that owns this one....he has an overwhelming amount of documentation on the car including a picture documented build of the engine, trans, etc. Tons of upgrades on it too. With it's weight, AWD, and the power it is making he says it's a rocket. The down side is that it is in Denver....so I'm thinking about flying out there soon. I didn't really want an AWD but this one I think is going to be REALLY nice for the money. It's unique too with the way it's built....can't say that you see a lot of 964's on the road mcuh to begin with, and especially one with a SC snount sticking out in the back. Insurance is really reasonable on one of these too.
I haven't driven a 996 yet but think I should just b/c of the improved creature comforts, it being overall newer design, etc.
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