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Old 08-22-2017, 03:17 AM   #21
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I'd love to know why the Porsche expert you talked about said these motors are trash. Couldn't be farther from the truth.
Wait so you think the m96 is a good design?

Yeah right. This engine is one big mistake

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Wait a sec....
Who said ANYTHING about design? Perhaps you might want to reread post 1.
The mechanic didn't say all M96 motors were trash, just the 2.5L motor.
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Wait so you think the m96 is a good design?

Yeah right. This engine is one big mistake
Maybe you should get a Prius?
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Old 08-24-2017, 10:29 AM   #24
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Wait a sec....
Who said ANYTHING about design? Perhaps you might want to reread post 1.
The mechanic didn't say all M96 motors were trash, just the 2.5L motor.
They are all trash, 2.5 to 3.8 (m97) and everything in between

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Maybe you should get a Prius?
well, it would certainly have an engine that received much better engineering work
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Old 08-24-2017, 11:49 AM   #25
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Have we all retrofitted our imsb for nothing then?!
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Old 08-24-2017, 02:54 PM   #26
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Finally got a few pics. Too busy enjoying the ride.
Definitely not a stock color but lots of personal significance.
Look forward to seeing you on the road!!


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Old 08-24-2017, 05:26 PM   #27
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Finally got a few pics. Too busy enjoying the ride.
Definitely not a stock color but lots of personal significance.
Look forward to seeing you on the road!!
Very nice! Love that color!
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Old 08-24-2017, 06:13 PM   #28
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I am sure the cops will notice it! Keep your speed down! Or else!
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Old 08-25-2017, 04:36 AM   #29
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I recommend putting some screens on the radiator intakes. That's an aftermarket bumper so you'll probably have to make some to fit. You're also going to have to remove the bumper to do that. That would be a great time to clean out between the radiator and condenser.
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Working on the screens after Harvey visits. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Old 08-25-2017, 09:49 AM   #31
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Not sure how closely you've been watching the weather but I've heard the weather person say as much as 45 inches in some spots. That's the extreme but lots are predicted to get 24 inches. I highly suggest getting your boxster under some cover to keep from water getting inside the cabin and ruining the immobilizer under the seat.

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