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Posted: 9/7/2004 4:50:34 PM EDT
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If I was in the market for a luxury Ute I would rather look at the Toureg...and save a bundle. I'm kind of a four cylinder fan so the Porsches that I like are the 912 and 914...one of these days lol.
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Posted: 9/7/2004 6:40:07 PM EDT
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Get an X-5 if you need an uber-SUV.
I used to own a 1970 914-6 and was in the process of rebuilding it to a 2.6L with 2.8L titanium pistons and forged rocker arms (lived not too far away from Garretsons, actually borrowed his personal engine stand) before I moved to SoCal, Sold it a few years ago and have just bought a 2000 Boxster S. Guess I'm a sucker for 6 cylinder mid-engined roller skates. CW |
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:14:04 PM EDT
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That was my first choice and it's looking like I'll get one. I was just curious about an alternative. |
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:15:27 PM EDT
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Cayenne is a great vehicle, in twin turbo form
Porsche makes the finest sports car on the road. The 911 turbo. |
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:20:03 PM EDT
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The costs I quoted are on the higher scale and thats for a 911 turbo that my buddy owns. You can stick your fingernails into the tire compound and it will leave a mark. Soft as hell, but gives you a lot of gription! Those tires are more like $250-350 a pop. My Z4 tires are $210 each and there is no comparison.
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:22:00 PM EDT
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Bought my g/f a 4.4i with all the bells and whistles (her neighbor is the BMW dealership manager) and it is seriously nice. If I wasn't into off-roading I would have got one. 2005 models are supposed to have a newer kick-ass engine that is better than the 4.6i version. CW |
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:25:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:41:24 PM EDT
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Porsche Fanatic here! I am however unfortunate enough to not own one. There is a 97' Boxter at the local ford dealership for $25000.......man what I would do if I had $25000
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:51:26 PM EDT
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My ex wife has a 2001 Boxster. It has been pretty low maintenence and problem free so far(minus the two bid dents I put in it
 ). Oil changes are pricey but there is a local porsche place that does them for 80 bucks. At the dealership they don't just change the oil, they go through the car doing basic checks so it is not much more than what your Ford dealership charges for their "15,000 mile service".I don't think it is the best value, 217 hp for almost $50k, and the interior is nothing to phone home about. My WRX is faster at less than half the cost. But the thing handles amazingly well, shit your pants well, and the engine sounds great and is SMOOTH. I actually liked the car a lot, but for that money I would have got a '66 Vette big block. We test drove the Cayenne. Damn that thing was fast. 450hp. Rode very nicely and was pretty comfortable. They are pretty competent off road vehicles too. They sure are ugly and you can get a Toureg with the same chassis, less powerful engine and more attractive package for about half as much. |
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Posted: 9/7/2004 7:56:51 PM EDT
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I like BMW.
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Posted: 9/7/2004 8:06:25 PM EDT
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How is the handling IYO? I'm looking at the V8 model one notch below the top of the line model. |
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Posted: 9/7/2004 8:22:03 PM EDT
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Hell, just go buy a new Yukon and get is supercharged via Kenne Bell.
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Posted: 9/7/2004 8:36:26 PM EDT
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From the database.......
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Posted: 9/7/2004 8:46:35 PM EDT
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That would be the 4.4i. I suggest that if you have the time, register at Bimmerforums.com and ask there. They have a forum for the X5. |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 2:36:07 AM EDT
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I have an 87 944S. In the six years I've had it I've put about 30000 miles on it and other than routine maintance I've put maybe $300 into it.
GREAT CAR!! |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 2:58:53 AM EDT
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5k a year? No offense but that's not exactly rough treatment. I am averaging 12k/year on my truck, and that's only because I lucked out with proximity to work for most of that time. |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 4:22:21 AM EDT
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Thanx, I will. |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 4:41:35 AM EDT
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I asked my mate who is a porsche mechanic...
he said "they can have a few issues but if u get a good one they are awesome" Note: if you get a good one. |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 5:26:56 AM EDT
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No not a lot. But after 30K (from 89000 to 118000) almost nothing has gone wrong. Power steering resevoir, suspension bushing and CV joint. That's it. |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 7:41:09 AM EDT
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Ya got that backwards, dude. The Toureg is the Cayenne knockoff. Porsche designed the thing. |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 7:41:57 AM EDT
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It was a joint venture from the outset.... |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 7:44:38 AM EDT
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Porsche dealer service departments will charge what the area will bear based on the local competition. I have no doubt that there are dealers who are charging $500 for an oil change. Yes, tires are $250-350 (or more) each. You usually quote them by axle sets (2 tires) because they are different sizes between the front and rear. My quote of 650/$700 a set was for two tires from Tirerack and not the dealer. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Max performance tires use very sticky (soft) rubber compounds and they trade off tread life for traction/cornering ability. If your friend drives his Turbo with a heavy foot he probably won't get more then 10,000 miles out of a rear set of tires. You should always try and find an independent Porsche mechanic in the area if you can. Join the local Porsche Club and they will tell you who the best ones are in your area. Use the dealer's service dept. for warranty work only. Hard core Porsche people do most of their own maintenance themselves anyway. |
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Posted: 9/8/2004 8:01:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/8/2004 11:01:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/9/2004 6:36:34 AM EDT
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I tow this:
www.986host.com/gallery/eclou/DSC02875?full=1 with this: www.986host.com/gallery/eclou/DSC02307?full=1 BTW $300 in maintenance on a 944 in 30k miles means you aren't driving it hard enough! |
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Posted: 9/9/2004 8:59:15 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/9/2004 9:24:04 AM EDT
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A GT3 pulled into the gas station I was at yesterday afternoon. Yellow and really dirty. Some pompass looking middle-aged guy. I doubt he really ever gets on it. Probably just sits in the fast lane driving the speed limit so everyone can see his expensive car.
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