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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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How is this relevant to RX8 Discussions?
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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
How is this relevant to RX8 Discussions?
After days passed with not a single post, I chose not to purchase the RX8.
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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Very well maintained 911. Nice buy! Enjoy!!
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Enjoy

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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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from his r3vlimited post

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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 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.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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he has a few bmws to drive daily...
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
he has a few bmws to drive daily...
Definitely not a daily driver....What's your screen name on R3v?
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Oh, how I love the looks of those E30's and E39's...
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