01-24-2005, 03:31 PM
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Great info, thanks for helping!
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01-24-2005, 05:30 PM
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Thanks for the kind responses guys. It didn't take long, but I have all but ruled this one out. There is still a chance, of course...anything is possible, but the resale point is very true. When I was younger, I built a 400hp+ Honda, and lost my ass on it. Literally. I don't want to go down that road again. I'm not sure which way to go, the F355 is within reason, but as a daily driver, the maintenence would kill me. Of course, this leaves me with the 996.
Actually, what is the maintenence like on a 996 turbo?
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01-24-2005, 07:01 PM
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Actually, 996 Turbo is a doable deal. The engine has proven to be MORE reliable than the base 996 engine. And, from first hand experience, it is a BLAST to drive. Marginally more expensive to maintain than a regular 911.
Very very nice car, I would highly recommend one, and the resale has held up rather well.
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01-24-2005, 07:03 PM
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I'm pricing them out right now. I don't want to make the move until the third quarter I think, but I am just doing some prospecting right now...
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01-24-2005, 07:08 PM
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BTW- I am located in Carlsbad and I deal in pre-owned Porsches. If you want, I can help you find a cherry Turbo. Let me know if I can assist and I will be happy to do so.
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01-24-2005, 07:14 PM
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Well then, we may just have to rendezvous later this year. 
I'll be around the forum, when the time comes, I'll contact you, I'm in Los Angeles.
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01-24-2005, 07:30 PM
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Sounds good. Thanks for being a forum member!
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03-26-2005, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Morelli
I'm pricing them out right now. I don't want to make the move until the third quarter I think, but I am just doing some prospecting right now...
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What about the GT3? It's quite an awesome car without the maintenance hassel of a turbo... It's cheaper anyway than the turbo 
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