03-24-2007, 10:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Hi,
You bought a pretty car, but no PPI? You've learned nothing here.
Older Porsches are even less reliable than the current models. You took a BIG gamble. Yea, you only paid $16k, but the most expensive Porsche to own usually turns out to be that one which was cheapest to buy.
I sincerely hope your gamble pays off. But as you say, it's a project. I just hope it doesn't turn out to be a PROJECT.
I would recommend having a PPI done now anyway as a Baseline so you can prioritize your efforts and your $$. Don't naturally assume that if it drives OK, that it is OK. That climate can change very quickly. Good Luck...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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03-25-2007, 04:42 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: MARLTON, NJ
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I love it! Best of luck. Whats the worst that can happen...you may have to spend some money on a car you bought for a "project" anyway. I am sure you expected to change some things and upgrade. That is a great picture!
Keep us posted on the process!
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Joe DiMonte
2001 Boxster S
Triple Black
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03-25-2007, 04:46 AM
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Very nice, David_J!!!
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03-25-2007, 05:35 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Philly, Niefern DE
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Nice new ride, a PPI is always advised but since you called it a project it doesnt really matter  . I have bought more than one without a PPI as I have a tendency to make emotional decisions about cars, which is why I have a yellow Boxster.
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'81 911 SC ROW = The Money Pit
'02 Boxster S = Daily Driver
Last edited by thomschoon; 03-25-2007 at 10:17 AM.
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03-25-2007, 07:44 AM
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Location: Seattle
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A PPI was next to impossible since I met the guy at 6:30am and was back on the road at 9:30 with the car. Since I bought it 800+ miles away from home, I was out of my territory. If the engine goes out, oh well. If the tranny goes out, oh well. That's why it is a project to me. I didn't buy the car for something that would last in it's current state, I bought it for fun. With summer getting closer, it might not get driven that much since I have the Boxster. Both my wife and I liked the older cars and wanted one to sink money into to enjoy. If I was concerned about the $$$ part of cars, I wouldn't have sunk over $15k into the Boxster in less than a year. Cars are fun to me and that is why I buy them. This car should be a fun project for us. I remember having posters on my wall of this car when I was growing up.
-David
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03-25-2007, 07:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Fla
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Good for you David. Enjoy the car. Looks like a great ride. Put a few bucks into it and see what comes of it.
Your looking to put a new engine in it anyway so if it blows up what the hell. Just more reason to buy a higher HP motor for it when it does blow.
Again, enjoy the car..
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03-25-2007, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: New York
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Sweet! I wish I had a project car like that!
Enjoy and good luck!
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03-25-2007, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Annapolis Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David_J
A PPI was next to impossible since I met the guy at 6:30am and was back on the road at 9:30 with the car. Since I bought it 800+ miles away from home, I was out of my territory. If the engine goes out, oh well. If the tranny goes out, oh well. That's why it is a project to me. I didn't buy the car for something that would last in it's current state, I bought it for fun. With summer getting closer, it might not get driven that much since I have the Boxster. Both my wife and I liked the older cars and wanted one to sink money into to enjoy. If I was concerned about the $$$ part of cars, I wouldn't have sunk over $15k into the Boxster in less than a year. Cars are fun to me and that is why I buy them. This car should be a fun project for us. I remember having posters on my wall of this car when I was growing up.
-David
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Good for you David! Enjoy the car! Some guys aren't happy unless they're pissing in someone else's Cheerios. Don't listen to them. A mechanical failure allows you the opportunity to install the exact component you want, and adds to your enjoyment by allowing you to fix it yourself. I tend to buy total junk projects, requiring a replacement of everything. That way, when I'm done, I know the car is done right. Have fun, my friend. I'm glad to see a childhood dream come to fruition.
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