Bought a Porsche 911 (pics)

01-24-2010, 12:03 AM

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Bought a Porsche 911 (pics)

I started a thread recently asking for help on repairing a power steering issue on a new purchase in Florida. Never physically seeing the harness that needed cleaning and or soldering seemed confusing so help was asked. After days passed with not a single post, I chose not to purchase the RX8. I chose a nice Porsche 911 instead. I still think someday I will own an RX8 because the styling and performance keeps calling me. For now I will enjoy my 911. Thank you RX8 Club.com community for the help I would have got had I did purchase an RX8.

1977 Porsche 911s lobster red interior 84,000 original miles
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01-24-2010, 12:26 AM

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How is this relevant to RX8 Discussions?

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01-24-2010, 12:31 AM

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you must be happy ^^
but i'm more happy since i got my RX8

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01-24-2010, 12:51 AM

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that is one serious machine but rx-8 4 ever and always

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01-24-2010, 08:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons

How is this relevant to RX8 Discussions?

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After days passed with not a single post, I chose not to purchase the RX8.

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Thank you RX8 Club.com community for the help I would have got had I did purchase an RX8.

he mad.

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01-24-2010, 08:18 AM

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Very nice car. I'd love to have an older 911 someday.

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01-24-2010, 08:40 AM

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You know putting a rotary into a 911 is not that un-heard of. Something to think about should you have problem later on.

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01-24-2010, 08:43 AM

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After days passed with not a single post, I chose not to purchase the RX8.

Don't try and blame us for your decision, man up.

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01-24-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthTL

After days passed with not a single post, I chose not to purchase the RX8.

Don't try and blame us for your decision, man up.

Please don't take that wrong way, time was running out quickly for me to be able to fly down to Florida, try to fix car and then drive back to MI. I chose not to purchase THAT RX8 even though the price was really low considering the loss of power steering. I am a car nut, I'm sure once the right RX8 comes along I'll have one.
I apologize if anyone took offense to my statements. I'll continue reading threads on how to assure the longest possible life of the RX8. The tried and true method of premixing and using synthetic has really grabbed my attention.

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01-24-2010, 10:17 AM

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Very well maintained 911. Nice buy! Enjoy!!

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01-24-2010, 10:30 AM

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Enjoy

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01-24-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthTL

After days passed with not a single post, I chose not to purchase the RX8.

Don't try and blame us for your decision, man up.

+1

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01-24-2010, 11:15 AM

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Nice car, would like to own a 911 myself sometime but it would need to be a widebody car

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01-24-2010, 11:36 AM

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Cool car, would love to have an older 911 someday (but not as a daily!)

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01-25-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by graveshaker

1977 Porsche 911s lobster red interior 84,000 original miles

Nice 911, very clean for something the same age as me. 'Lobster red' is no understatement and what very plush looking carpeting. Makes me want to drive it barefooted.

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01-25-2010, 02:31 PM

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i KNEW i recognized that porsche, here is the post on r3v

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=159812

"1.8 liter rotatory." rofl.

its a nice car though. +1!

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01-25-2010, 06:58 PM

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I started a thread recently asking for help on repairing a power steering issue on a new purchase in Florida. Never physically seeing the harness that needed cleaning and or soldering seemed confusing so help was asked. After days passed with not a single post, I chose not to purchase the RX8. I chose a nice Porsche 911 instead. I still think someday I will own an RX8 because the styling and performance keeps calling me. For now I will enjoy my 911. Thank you RX8 Club.com community for the help I would have got had I did purchase an RX8.

I know once you try an rx8 in good condition (No low compression, no leaks, no busted coils) you'll be hooked. I'm not kidding, that's the sad part.

Nice ride though, congrats and enjoy.

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01-25-2010, 08:01 PM

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from his r3vlimited post

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My next test was a Mazda RX8. I loved the bold appearance of the RX8 with the aggressive fenders and hide away rear doors. The 1.8 rotatory engine torque left me wanting more. The handles of the RX8 were very impressive but the lack of horse power and torque would leave me wanting more.

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01-25-2010, 08:12 PM

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nice car but a daily??? thats something I'm just not sure about

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01-25-2010, 08:18 PM

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I personally am not fond of the older 911s, but that one is in very good condition with amazingly low miles for a 30+ year old car. Treat it well.

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01-25-2010, 09:25 PM

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Nice car but I have to agree that's not a daily.

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01-25-2010, 10:19 PM

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"not a daily", forget what anyone has said about it being used as a daily... That particular model 911 should be fine as a daily as long as you take care of it just like any other car. You might be missing out on the RX8 but that 911 is in great condition and should be fun to drive. Good luck with everything.