Recently my Porsche boxster S 02 alarm keeps going off at all times and permanantly through the night! Any help?|||Sell it and get a real porsche|||I have a feeling your car has an aftermarket alarm system. If so, you can go to any auto sound store and have them check the system. The motion detector may be set to too high sensitivity. Also, some aftermarket systems have a radar unit inside the car to detect intrusion. This may also need adjusting.
If you have a rare factory alarm system, then Porsche will be the best source for repairs.
FYI, my Boxster has an aftermarket system with a radar. The alarm doesn't go off, but it gives a warning (beep, beep, beep, beep, beep) at very random times. My alarm is an aftermarket that continally needs adjusting. My only logical conclusion is that I drive the car pretty hard and I must be shifting the motion detector box.|||Sounds like the very common issue of a flat battery!!!
The alarm system is designed to detect voltage drop which can be caused by a flat battery. Get this checked.
Or another issue on these cars is corrosion on the electrical connections to the battery back-up siren and tilt sensor beneath the plastic panelwork just in front of the windscreen (You will need the front hood up to access this area).
Best thing to do is to let a Porsche dealer to look at it as the "Specialists" are, on average, a load of c**p.|||Read the owners manual or call up a dealership bec the alarm's sensitivity might require resetting.
Hope that helps and best of luck.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
What's the maximum mileage I should buy a used 200x Porsche Boxster with?
I am planning on buying a used Porsche Boxster 2000 - 2002. What should the maximum mileage on the car be, and how many miles do the Boxsters usually run well for?|||Traditionally, buying a used Porsche has not been about the milage on the car, but the car's condition. The introduction of the Boxster brought about alot of changes in how Porsche builds cars, and as a generalization they are not as over-engineered as some previous generations of Porsches have been... but that said, my experience with Boxsters shows that you are still looking at many of the same concepts.
A car with 100k miles that has been well cared for and maintained will be a much better buy than a car with 40k miles that has a spotty record of oil changes and a history of over-revving. There is nothing so far to indicate that the basic 986/996 engine block is going to be less durable than those of earlier Porsches, so milage shouldn't be a key decider unless all other aspects of the cars are identical.
Find a car you like, and make sure you have a pre-purchase inspection by a knowledgable Porsche mechanic. If the engine's compression and leakdown look good, and all expected maintainance is documented, I would not worry about the milage (and actually, since these cars are actually designed to be driven and running them keeps parts lubricated, cars with exceptionally low milage are often ones that are most likely to have problems).
All of that said, you should likely expect to see around 6-10k miles/year on these cars. Anything more would be considered high milage.|||as usual, paul S is spot on.
Its about condition and history, not mileage. A car with 30,000 miles of track use and poor maitenance will be far worse than a car with 100k and great maitenance.
And i suggest upgrading to the S. Theyre a bit more expensive, but WELL worth it. Huge upgrade for not a whole lot of cash. More power, better handing, more agressive look, better brakes, etc etc.
and if you maintain a porsche well, theyre damned near indestructable. I know a guy with an old 911 with 190k miles on it that still tracks the damned thing regularly, on all original parts. The boxster should last you 100+k easily, with good maitenance.
A car with 100k miles that has been well cared for and maintained will be a much better buy than a car with 40k miles that has a spotty record of oil changes and a history of over-revving. There is nothing so far to indicate that the basic 986/996 engine block is going to be less durable than those of earlier Porsches, so milage shouldn't be a key decider unless all other aspects of the cars are identical.
Find a car you like, and make sure you have a pre-purchase inspection by a knowledgable Porsche mechanic. If the engine's compression and leakdown look good, and all expected maintainance is documented, I would not worry about the milage (and actually, since these cars are actually designed to be driven and running them keeps parts lubricated, cars with exceptionally low milage are often ones that are most likely to have problems).
All of that said, you should likely expect to see around 6-10k miles/year on these cars. Anything more would be considered high milage.|||as usual, paul S is spot on.
Its about condition and history, not mileage. A car with 30,000 miles of track use and poor maitenance will be far worse than a car with 100k and great maitenance.
And i suggest upgrading to the S. Theyre a bit more expensive, but WELL worth it. Huge upgrade for not a whole lot of cash. More power, better handing, more agressive look, better brakes, etc etc.
and if you maintain a porsche well, theyre damned near indestructable. I know a guy with an old 911 with 190k miles on it that still tracks the damned thing regularly, on all original parts. The boxster should last you 100+k easily, with good maitenance.
Why does my 1985 Porsche 944 start and run for 3-4 seconds and then turn off?
I replaced the spark plugs and feul filter. The feul pump is pumping feul to the engine. Could not find any vaccume leaks. I am probably the farthest from being a mechanic but I can read a Childers Maintenance book. Any ideas from you more experienced mechanics?|||Most likely the fuel pressure regulator has gone bad causing fuel pressure to go way above specs. A fuel preesure gauge would be needed to confirm, or go could jus buy a used one and try it. Good luck.|||Sounds to me that its not receiving a spark from the plugs, also check or replace the fuel pump relay or the pump which is under the drivers rear wheel arch, also check the fuse to the pump under the glove box, the board burns up on these and is later replaced with a later type.|||You are running off the fuel injected by the cold start injector an airflow sensor is suspect|||the fuel pump can pump fuel to the engine but it may not have enuff pressure|||check your wheels for air.
What offroad oriented SUV should I get? VW Tourage, Porsche Cayenne, Lanr Rover Range Rover or Sport model?
I was wondering, should I get a VW Tourage, a Porsche Cayenne, a Land Rover Range Rover Sport, or a Land Rover Range Rover? I am really having trouble deciding about this. I know the Porsche and the VW are basically the same but I really don't know what to buy. Any other suggestions are welcome. I was also considering getting a used VW Tourage V10 diesel. PLEASE, I NEED INPUT!!!|||Austin, I bought a used Cayenne in Colorado last week and saved some cash. I haven't had any problems yet. I only buy used cars. http://www.findusedcardealer.com|||If you need real offroad SUV try land rover. http://www.videosoffroad.com/2009/06/land-rover-experience-discovery-vs.html
|||Do you want a real off road vehicle or just something that looks pretty and costs too much?
If you want a functional vehicle go with the Land Rovers. They are the original SUV for off road. They have been making them since 1947 or 48 and have experience and know how. They have a school where you can learn how to properly use the vehicle and all kinds of good stuff.
Porsche and VW are basically for soccer moms. We took one to Lake Tahoe from San Francisco several years ago on an rental/tryout.
It could not handle light snow. Get a real off road vehicle, a LandRover.
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|||Do you want a real off road vehicle or just something that looks pretty and costs too much?
If you want a functional vehicle go with the Land Rovers. They are the original SUV for off road. They have been making them since 1947 or 48 and have experience and know how. They have a school where you can learn how to properly use the vehicle and all kinds of good stuff.
Porsche and VW are basically for soccer moms. We took one to Lake Tahoe from San Francisco several years ago on an rental/tryout.
It could not handle light snow. Get a real off road vehicle, a LandRover.
How to become a Ferrari or porsche mechanic?
I've ALWAYS wanted to work on exotics, but have favored both ferrari and porsche.. But idk how to get into the field, I'm 18 so I've got some time to learn.. Any info will be greatly appreciated! Thanks :) |||i think you need to actually have worked on one before...|||Generally, you go to school to become a mechanic, like a community college that offers automotive. Next, you get employed at one of the dealers, and if you do well as a class C mechanic, you will probably be asked to further your education, that is often going to the factory to learn about the cars and work on them. At least that is what the techs at my garage have done, and they work on Audi, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, and VW.|||ITT in Chicago, or look into a trade school that specializes in them. They are out there, then find out what you need to do to get in to the school.. that's a right out of high school thing you are prime for that education go for it.
I hired two mechanics straight from ITT CHicago and they may have been a little green on the shop sense but in the engine and drive train they know what they were doing, Then I sent them to the Porsche school and a Mercedes school and they are tops... Great kids.|||Go to UTI technical school or Lincoln Technical institute to learn how to become a mechanic specializing in certain types of cars or manufacturers.|||Luck. thats a serious answer by the way...|||work on cars. then get a job. state your experience with them.
I hired two mechanics straight from ITT CHicago and they may have been a little green on the shop sense but in the engine and drive train they know what they were doing, Then I sent them to the Porsche school and a Mercedes school and they are tops... Great kids.|||Go to UTI technical school or Lincoln Technical institute to learn how to become a mechanic specializing in certain types of cars or manufacturers.|||Luck. thats a serious answer by the way...|||work on cars. then get a job. state your experience with them.
Can You put a 2007 Audi RS4 engine into a 2000 Porsche Boxster?
Im building a Kit car built on a Porsche Boxster. I am wondering if anyone knows if the RS4 4.2L V8 from the 2007 Audi RS4 will fit in a Boxster?|||Yes and no. Everything can be achieved for a price, but it isn't just worth the money. Boxster S has a 3.2 liter boxer 6 engine, that is way smaller, shorter, wider and lower than the Audi 4.2 V8, and they are not compatible. Too much work would have to be done. Better supercharge the engine.|||Anything can be done, but the Cayman S engine or any flat-6 Porsche engine would be a better choice. Porsche just makes better engines.|||It is possible, but you wuill have to chamge a lot, it is bigger and you will have to take something out.|||Anything is possible with enough time and money. But you would be better off doing a swap from a 911 ether a turbo or gt3 flat six.
Where can I buy a Porsche carrera gt in los Angeles?
I am a sucessful investment banker and I got $10 million this year. So where can I purchase a porsche carrera gt in LA? Is it illegal to drive it?|||Porsche have stopped the manufacture of the carrera GT..no amount of money as such is gonna convince them to make a new one unless you got some real pull.. i suggest you try to find a used one.though thats gonna be difficult.|||If you had enough intelligence to "get" $10M in one year, you wouldn't have to ask. If you are an investment banker and you are "getting" any amount of money, I doubt you have any business ethics. Real businessmen earn their income.
If you were any sort of banker, you would know that the "L" in Los Angeles is always capitalized, you wouldn't start a sentence with the word "so," and you would properly capitalize the letters in "Porsche Carrera GT."
Are you actually old enough to have a driver license?|||There are still a few new C-GTs hanging around Porsche dealers, as well as a few used (I saw a new one and a used one at a Northern CA dealer recently and recently had a newly purchased one show up at a PCA track event I attended). The cars are street legal and there should be no problems as long as your license and registration are in order.
Vasek Polak is probably the most well known Porsche Dealer in Southern CA... at least from a large scale perspective due to their involvement in car collecting and racing. They are in Santa Monica and I'd think they would be a logical first stop as there is a good chance they would have one... and if not, I would expect they could track one down for you. I think the name of the dealership changed when owners changed recently, but I'd still try there first. Otherwise, contact a broker that specializes in high end cars and let them track one down for you. There are definiely still some examples out there for sale.|||the carrera GTs are perfectly legal in the USA.
if you contact pretty much any dealer they can get you one. Or you can check out DuPont Registry, or ebay for other listings.
assuming this isnt a joke, i would suggest looking at the porsche GT1s. theyre far cooler and rarer. as are the 908s. the CGT lacks character, and while being an amazing car, its just kinda boring compared to the porsches of yesteryears.
either way though, make sure you go get some professional instruction. Those cars are far far far too fast to be driven by someone without any track experiance. Join the local PCA and do some of their drivers ed events. It could save your life, and be the most fun youve had in ages (especially based on how many hours you ibankers work!).|||Wow smart enough to make $10 million, but not smart enough to call the dealer? Have fun in class today or are you on spring break? Does your mom know your on yahoo, or does she think your doing "investment banking"?|||Porsche Dealer. go to porsche.com and find your local SOCAL dealer. They might have to order one for you. Or check out EbayMotors. I don't think its illegal to drive it. But california does have some weird laws so I can't tell you for sure. Good luck|||oh how nice for you i'm sure if you can import one if you can find one here in L.A.|||Your such a friggin liar. Why dont you spend some time researching where to buy and the fact that it is a ROAD car before you ask dumb questions, or better yet....pay someone to find out for you.|||Like you need to come here to ask...
sheeze...louise!|||The Porsche Carrera GT isnt available anymore, they closed production of the car in november 2006, and im afraid that they are all sold. Another car i may suggest would be the Porsche GT3 if you like porsche or if your really want to impress people buy the Koenigsegg CCX, a powerful german car 800 horsepower and its still holds the record for the 2nd fastest and most powerful production car. The first is Bugatti Veyron $1.5 million. A good car in los angeles would be Koenigsegg CCX, its a convertable conversion and its street legal.|||Probably in a vending machine. There are more porsches in LA than flower pots.|||Try the Detroit New York Oldsmobile Plymouth dealer. That's where I got mine. I'm a investment Saving and Loner and I got $10,000,000.01 this year and I bought one to. Maybe we could start a club and be best friends. We could wear leather jackets and drive fast and pick up chicks. We could squeal the tires at red lights and everyone would think were cool.
If you were any sort of banker, you would know that the "L" in Los Angeles is always capitalized, you wouldn't start a sentence with the word "so," and you would properly capitalize the letters in "Porsche Carrera GT."
Are you actually old enough to have a driver license?|||There are still a few new C-GTs hanging around Porsche dealers, as well as a few used (I saw a new one and a used one at a Northern CA dealer recently and recently had a newly purchased one show up at a PCA track event I attended). The cars are street legal and there should be no problems as long as your license and registration are in order.
Vasek Polak is probably the most well known Porsche Dealer in Southern CA... at least from a large scale perspective due to their involvement in car collecting and racing. They are in Santa Monica and I'd think they would be a logical first stop as there is a good chance they would have one... and if not, I would expect they could track one down for you. I think the name of the dealership changed when owners changed recently, but I'd still try there first. Otherwise, contact a broker that specializes in high end cars and let them track one down for you. There are definiely still some examples out there for sale.|||the carrera GTs are perfectly legal in the USA.
if you contact pretty much any dealer they can get you one. Or you can check out DuPont Registry, or ebay for other listings.
assuming this isnt a joke, i would suggest looking at the porsche GT1s. theyre far cooler and rarer. as are the 908s. the CGT lacks character, and while being an amazing car, its just kinda boring compared to the porsches of yesteryears.
either way though, make sure you go get some professional instruction. Those cars are far far far too fast to be driven by someone without any track experiance. Join the local PCA and do some of their drivers ed events. It could save your life, and be the most fun youve had in ages (especially based on how many hours you ibankers work!).|||Wow smart enough to make $10 million, but not smart enough to call the dealer? Have fun in class today or are you on spring break? Does your mom know your on yahoo, or does she think your doing "investment banking"?|||Porsche Dealer. go to porsche.com and find your local SOCAL dealer. They might have to order one for you. Or check out EbayMotors. I don't think its illegal to drive it. But california does have some weird laws so I can't tell you for sure. Good luck|||oh how nice for you i'm sure if you can import one if you can find one here in L.A.|||Your such a friggin liar. Why dont you spend some time researching where to buy and the fact that it is a ROAD car before you ask dumb questions, or better yet....pay someone to find out for you.|||Like you need to come here to ask...
sheeze...louise!|||The Porsche Carrera GT isnt available anymore, they closed production of the car in november 2006, and im afraid that they are all sold. Another car i may suggest would be the Porsche GT3 if you like porsche or if your really want to impress people buy the Koenigsegg CCX, a powerful german car 800 horsepower and its still holds the record for the 2nd fastest and most powerful production car. The first is Bugatti Veyron $1.5 million. A good car in los angeles would be Koenigsegg CCX, its a convertable conversion and its street legal.|||Probably in a vending machine. There are more porsches in LA than flower pots.|||Try the Detroit New York Oldsmobile Plymouth dealer. That's where I got mine. I'm a investment Saving and Loner and I got $10,000,000.01 this year and I bought one to. Maybe we could start a club and be best friends. We could wear leather jackets and drive fast and pick up chicks. We could squeal the tires at red lights and everyone would think were cool.
How much horsepower does a Porsche Boxster S have?
Just wondering how much horsepower a Porsche Boxster S with a 3.2 V6 has?|||who cares if they say V-6, no need to CAP everything.|||The 2005-2007 versions have 285HP(3.2L engine)
3.4L engine.
The 2008-2009 versions have 295HP.
The 2010 version has 325HP.
The 2005-2007 version:
0-60mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 170mph. The reason why it is so fast with little power is the light weight, great aerodynamics, and amazing tires and transmission.
For example, the Ford Mustang GT500 tuned by Shelby has 500HP. Top Speed is limited to 155mph because it is not stable at speeds higher than that. And the 0-60mph time is 4.9 seconds. Not much of a difference between the Boxster S, which is cheaper and has less power and better fuel efficiency at 27mpg highway.
Also, PORSCHE DOES NOT MAKE V6 ENGINES. THEY NEVER HAD. PORSCHE IS FAMOUS FOR THEIR 6 CYLINDER ENGINES THAT ARE H6 ENGINES, NOT V6. H is for Horizontally Opposed, or Flat. Also known as a Boxer engine.
V is when the cylinders are arranged in a V shape.
L6 or S6 means Inline or Straight, which is when the cylinders are arranged in a straight line.|||First of all, it's NOT a V6...it's a H6 or a flat six. Porsche doesn't use V6s in the Boxster, Cayman, or 911 lines. They only use them in the base and hybrid Cayennes, and upcoming base and hybrid Panamera models. Those versions will be added to the current Panamera lineup (they're all V8s currently) in about a year from now. As another person noted, 310 hp on the Porsche site.|||http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/boxste鈥?/a>|||310 just look on the porsche website|||280
3.4L engine.
The 2008-2009 versions have 295HP.
The 2010 version has 325HP.
The 2005-2007 version:
0-60mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 170mph. The reason why it is so fast with little power is the light weight, great aerodynamics, and amazing tires and transmission.
For example, the Ford Mustang GT500 tuned by Shelby has 500HP. Top Speed is limited to 155mph because it is not stable at speeds higher than that. And the 0-60mph time is 4.9 seconds. Not much of a difference between the Boxster S, which is cheaper and has less power and better fuel efficiency at 27mpg highway.
Also, PORSCHE DOES NOT MAKE V6 ENGINES. THEY NEVER HAD. PORSCHE IS FAMOUS FOR THEIR 6 CYLINDER ENGINES THAT ARE H6 ENGINES, NOT V6. H is for Horizontally Opposed, or Flat. Also known as a Boxer engine.
V is when the cylinders are arranged in a V shape.
L6 or S6 means Inline or Straight, which is when the cylinders are arranged in a straight line.|||First of all, it's NOT a V6...it's a H6 or a flat six. Porsche doesn't use V6s in the Boxster, Cayman, or 911 lines. They only use them in the base and hybrid Cayennes, and upcoming base and hybrid Panamera models. Those versions will be added to the current Panamera lineup (they're all V8s currently) in about a year from now. As another person noted, 310 hp on the Porsche site.|||http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/boxste鈥?/a>|||310 just look on the porsche website|||280
What is Volkswagen planning to do with Porsche now that they have bought Porsche out?
Are they planning on reinventing models? Adding new models? Taking models out? Whats the jist of what's happening?|||I don't know what will happen, but wouldn't it be cool to see a Volkswagen Beetle with all wheel drive and a Porsche 911 engine?|||im sure it going to ride the wave a while they are the #1 automaker in the world right now with 4.4 million units surpassing Toyota's 4 million. so i think they will keep producing cars and some new models
Do you have to let go of the gas petal when you shift gears with a tiptronic Porsche Boxster?
I was wondering if you have to let go of the gas pedal when shifting gears with a Porsche Boxster Tiptronic, or can you shift the gears without lifting the gas pedal? Thanks everyone|||I own a Boxster with a Tiptronic and I do not lift the throttle when shifting. The transmission does not operate the same as a manual and it will not over-rev between gears. I would be careful shifting full throttle all the time, since it will put added strain on the drivetrain = more wear and more repairs.
When you are driving your car, try using the thumb shifters without lifting the throttle. Your car will act fine and you will not be doing any harm to your car.
Good luck and enjoy your Boxster!
Greg|||i guess you can but you should let off the gas some unless you want to tear something up like the motor or trans... you dont have to if its a automatic trans|||Yeah lift foot off when changing gears but back on gas when shifting, Now an automatic no you don't just put it in gear and go, hope this helps.|||No need to lift with the Tiptronic transmission. It is similar to the setup in the high end Lincoln LS where my experience lies.|||No, They have a torque converter in them, so there is no need. The tiptronic is just an automatic with a manual selector on it. Its still got all of the mechanics of an automatic transmission.|||No, you shouldn't need to let go of the gas. It is a little more stressfull on the tranny and diff, but these cars are designed to be driven fast. I wouldn't do it all the time, but if you are racing a Honda, then get with it!|||You do not have to let go of the gas pedal. I have driven at least 30 different cars with tiptronic and I never let go of the gas when shifting.
When you are driving your car, try using the thumb shifters without lifting the throttle. Your car will act fine and you will not be doing any harm to your car.
Good luck and enjoy your Boxster!
Greg|||i guess you can but you should let off the gas some unless you want to tear something up like the motor or trans... you dont have to if its a automatic trans|||Yeah lift foot off when changing gears but back on gas when shifting, Now an automatic no you don't just put it in gear and go, hope this helps.|||No need to lift with the Tiptronic transmission. It is similar to the setup in the high end Lincoln LS where my experience lies.|||No, They have a torque converter in them, so there is no need. The tiptronic is just an automatic with a manual selector on it. Its still got all of the mechanics of an automatic transmission.|||No, you shouldn't need to let go of the gas. It is a little more stressfull on the tranny and diff, but these cars are designed to be driven fast. I wouldn't do it all the time, but if you are racing a Honda, then get with it!|||You do not have to let go of the gas pedal. I have driven at least 30 different cars with tiptronic and I never let go of the gas when shifting.
Are there any upfront costs when buying a porsche car?
I am doing an assignment on Porsche cars and I was wondering wheather or not a Porsche car came with a Warranty and what the warranty is.
Thanks|||It is not the upfront costs that get you -- it is the back-end costs that kill you.
I purchased mine in California... I had to pay a luxury tax, gas-guzzler tax, emission tax, and every other unconceivable tax. YMMV by state.
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Example in CA:
Type of Calculation: New California Vehicle Purchase
Type of Vehicle: Automobile
Model Year: 2006
Motive Power: Gas
Purchase Date: January 01, 2006
Purchase Price: $92,000.00
County: Los Angeles
Zip Code: 90210
Current Registration: 31.00
Current California Highway Patrol: 10.00
Current Vehicle License Fee: 599.00
Current County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
Current Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
Current Smog High Polluter Repair Fee: 6.00
Original Smog Abatement: 6.00
Current Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
Current Air Quality Management District: 6.00
Current South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
Use/Sales Tax: 7,590.00
Reflectorized License Plate Fee: 1.00|||That completely depends on what deal you make with the dealer or seller. If you buy from a dealer and finance the car, generally they will sell you a warranty (which you will pay extra for). That way they know the car will be functional for the full time you have the loan. If you buy from a private seller, you very rarely get a warranty, unless an existing original factory warranty is still in effect. Regardless where you buy it 90% of the time yes you need a down payment.
Thanks|||It is not the upfront costs that get you -- it is the back-end costs that kill you.
I purchased mine in California... I had to pay a luxury tax, gas-guzzler tax, emission tax, and every other unconceivable tax. YMMV by state.
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Example in CA:
Type of Calculation: New California Vehicle Purchase
Type of Vehicle: Automobile
Model Year: 2006
Motive Power: Gas
Purchase Date: January 01, 2006
Purchase Price: $92,000.00
County: Los Angeles
Zip Code: 90210
Current Registration: 31.00
Current California Highway Patrol: 10.00
Current Vehicle License Fee: 599.00
Current County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
Current Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
Current Smog High Polluter Repair Fee: 6.00
Original Smog Abatement: 6.00
Current Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
Current Air Quality Management District: 6.00
Current South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
Use/Sales Tax: 7,590.00
Reflectorized License Plate Fee: 1.00|||That completely depends on what deal you make with the dealer or seller. If you buy from a dealer and finance the car, generally they will sell you a warranty (which you will pay extra for). That way they know the car will be functional for the full time you have the loan. If you buy from a private seller, you very rarely get a warranty, unless an existing original factory warranty is still in effect. Regardless where you buy it 90% of the time yes you need a down payment.
What do the numbers and letters on an old porsche mean?
For example 98 on the side of car and AP on the door. I'm pretty sure the car is a 1955 Porsche Spyder 550.|||Without a picture to reference, it's hard to tell exactly what you're referring to.
But... from the factory, the only lettering of any kind that adorned the sides of any of the 550 models was the script "Spyder." This was located on the front fenders just for of the doors.
So whatever other numbers and letters you are seeing would have been added by the owner of the car. The most likely explanation from the vague description you give, would be that the car runs or has run in some competition as number 98 in class AP: while a 550 would not fit into the current SCCA class A Prepared, it may have when it was new or fit in a similar class for some other organization.
As an continuation of that, as just about all 550 models that Porsche sold were raced when new, it's also possible that the car is maintained as it was when it had it's greatest track success even though it's long since retired, or copying the livery of a successful or famous 550 (although #98 is not especially notable to my knowledge, numbers 55 and 130 tend to be the most iconic for this model).
But... from the factory, the only lettering of any kind that adorned the sides of any of the 550 models was the script "Spyder." This was located on the front fenders just for of the doors.
So whatever other numbers and letters you are seeing would have been added by the owner of the car. The most likely explanation from the vague description you give, would be that the car runs or has run in some competition as number 98 in class AP: while a 550 would not fit into the current SCCA class A Prepared, it may have when it was new or fit in a similar class for some other organization.
As an continuation of that, as just about all 550 models that Porsche sold were raced when new, it's also possible that the car is maintained as it was when it had it's greatest track success even though it's long since retired, or copying the livery of a successful or famous 550 (although #98 is not especially notable to my knowledge, numbers 55 and 130 tend to be the most iconic for this model).
How much a porsche 944 engine weigh?
I was wondering If anyone knew how much a porsche 944 engine weighs?|||depends on what 944, there are heaps!!! most 944 engines are between 300-400 lbs|||about 340 ibs
How do I figure out what model/year Porsche my brake pads are for?
I have a brand new set of front and rear brake pads for a Porsche. They were left in our garage when we bought our house, so we want to sell them. They are in their orig. boxes, ut the #'s on the boxes don't correspond to the #'s on the pads. I googled the #'s on the boxes and got all kinds of info on what make/model/year they could fit, but if I google the #'s on the pads, I get nothing. Do I go by the #'s on the box? I want to sell them, but I don't want to misrepresent what they are.|||No worries, it's normal
Brake pads are always like that for all manufacturers.
Each pad does have it's own number. All those numbers together make up a brake pad "kit" that us consumers buy.
Just sell them with the part number on the box and a picture of the pads. Your discounted price should reflect the risk a used parts buyer is willing to take.
BTW- If they fit my 1983 911 email me a price|||you can take em to NAPA and do a cross refrence|||contact porsche
Brake pads are always like that for all manufacturers.
Each pad does have it's own number. All those numbers together make up a brake pad "kit" that us consumers buy.
Just sell them with the part number on the box and a picture of the pads. Your discounted price should reflect the risk a used parts buyer is willing to take.
BTW- If they fit my 1983 911 email me a price|||you can take em to NAPA and do a cross refrence|||contact porsche
What kind of Transmission fluid for my 944 porsche?
I just bought a 86 944 Porsche (5-speed)...What Brand? What weight? How many quarts?...Thanks!|||Redline MT-90.
I can't remember how many quarts but the fluid level should be to 1/4 inch below the fill hole.|||They take about 2 litres of 75w/90 synthetic oil.
I can't remember how many quarts but the fluid level should be to 1/4 inch below the fill hole.|||They take about 2 litres of 75w/90 synthetic oil.
How much would insurance be for a Porsche Baxter?
My parents will but me a new porsche boxter if i pay for insurance? How much will it cost?|||It is spelled Boxster.
Insurance is about $4,000 per year.
So about $335 per month.
It would be about $250 per month if you are over 30 years old with no Tickets or accidents.
To find out the insurance, just get a free quote from one of the insurance companies. That is what I did to get this estimate for the Porsche.|||Thats just irresponsible.
Why the hell would any parent give their 16yo daughter a performance car when she has no driving experience?
Get something realistic instead of a show piece you have no chance of controlling when (and believe me, you will) you give it a footfull.|||It is extremely expensive and your parents are fools to get such a young person such an expensive car. The site below can help you get an idea how much insurance will cost.
Insurance is about $4,000 per year.
So about $335 per month.
It would be about $250 per month if you are over 30 years old with no Tickets or accidents.
To find out the insurance, just get a free quote from one of the insurance companies. That is what I did to get this estimate for the Porsche.|||Thats just irresponsible.
Why the hell would any parent give their 16yo daughter a performance car when she has no driving experience?
Get something realistic instead of a show piece you have no chance of controlling when (and believe me, you will) you give it a footfull.|||It is extremely expensive and your parents are fools to get such a young person such an expensive car. The site below can help you get an idea how much insurance will cost.
Has anyone else received a Porsche USB drive in the mail?
I came home yesterday to find a package from Porsche. Inside was a chrome 500mb USB drive. A gift from Porsche. Did anyone else receive this without knowing it was coming. Nice surprise but strange never the less.|||DO YOU REALLY WANT TO PUT A USB DEVICE IN YOUR COMPUTER WHEN YOUR NOT REALLY SURE WHERE IT CAME FROM?
CALL A DEALER OR CHECK THEIR WEB SITE.|||I need to check my mail box! Several years ago (16-17), my how time flies; I got a poster of a wide body Porsche from the rear with all wheels off the ground and if you look close they placed a sticker on the poster with my last name in the license plate. It was just a small gift. I have is framed in my office at work.|||Hey, yeah so did i! I don't know why, dont have a porsche or ever really wanted one! If you look on the letter at the bottom its says they got your information from a third party.
Nice usb drive tho :)
CALL A DEALER OR CHECK THEIR WEB SITE.|||I need to check my mail box! Several years ago (16-17), my how time flies; I got a poster of a wide body Porsche from the rear with all wheels off the ground and if you look close they placed a sticker on the poster with my last name in the license plate. It was just a small gift. I have is framed in my office at work.|||Hey, yeah so did i! I don't know why, dont have a porsche or ever really wanted one! If you look on the letter at the bottom its says they got your information from a third party.
Nice usb drive tho :)
What is the value of this particular Porsche 944?
It's a 1984 Porsche 944 turbo. between 100k and 200k miles. has some body damage from a front end collision but has been repaired somewhat poorly (a few seams don't match up, paint job is not high quality). interior is in good condition other than typical sun damage. sunroof doesn't work. car runs well. a/c works. comes with car alarm. the dealer's price is $5900.
What's really a reasonable offer? please include your source if you have one.|||First off, the Turbo was not made until 1986 - so be sure to check the VIN # and make sure it's not a conversion. A 944 Turbo will be 1986 or later. That would be my first concern as the only Turbo made up to that point was the 924 Turbo. 944 turbo = 951 = 1986 and later.
A 944 with body damage and mechanical problems that is not working properly is not worth $5900. A gorgeous, perfect, flawless 944 Turbo with no flaws and perfect paint will easily land in the teens $10,000-15,000. That would be if it were flawless.
However, considering the extent of body damage and repairs, sun damage, non-running sunroof, I'd say more along the lines of $5k. You could buy a PRISTINE and wonderful N/A 944 for the price of that turbo. Although the Turbo is an entirely different monster than it's turbo counter-part, they handle the same.
I'd see if you could talk them down in price, or at least have them repair the sunroof first and drop the price so that the price of the body paint could be covered in repainting it correctly. If they'd be willing to do that, I might actually drop a dime in it.
If it runs mechanically sound that is awesome. Make sure you get a quote as to when the timing belt was done last as a lot of dealers will skimp on this item because it is a costly maintenance item (easily a $1500 quote at a porsche dealership to do the job). So make sure that was done recently.
Also, i would recommend having the car inspected at a local Porsche specialist. Does not have to be a Porsche dealership, but more specifically someone who specializes in Porsches from a local independent shop. You will be happy that you did as there is a VERY VERY long list of items to look out on a 944 that are hidden that your average dealer will not know about. That and I just don't trust them most the time, get a second opinion, professionally. Unless these guys have owned and driven and worked on 944 models and Porsches for years on end, always get a second opinion.|||Yes, they can be very costly to maintain. If you're going bang for buck it sounds like you've got a wonderful car already. Hard to hate on a nice clean civic.
What's really a reasonable offer? please include your source if you have one.|||First off, the Turbo was not made until 1986 - so be sure to check the VIN # and make sure it's not a conversion. A 944 Turbo will be 1986 or later. That would be my first concern as the only Turbo made up to that point was the 924 Turbo. 944 turbo = 951 = 1986 and later.
A 944 with body damage and mechanical problems that is not working properly is not worth $5900. A gorgeous, perfect, flawless 944 Turbo with no flaws and perfect paint will easily land in the teens $10,000-15,000. That would be if it were flawless.
However, considering the extent of body damage and repairs, sun damage, non-running sunroof, I'd say more along the lines of $5k. You could buy a PRISTINE and wonderful N/A 944 for the price of that turbo. Although the Turbo is an entirely different monster than it's turbo counter-part, they handle the same.
I'd see if you could talk them down in price, or at least have them repair the sunroof first and drop the price so that the price of the body paint could be covered in repainting it correctly. If they'd be willing to do that, I might actually drop a dime in it.
If it runs mechanically sound that is awesome. Make sure you get a quote as to when the timing belt was done last as a lot of dealers will skimp on this item because it is a costly maintenance item (easily a $1500 quote at a porsche dealership to do the job). So make sure that was done recently.
Also, i would recommend having the car inspected at a local Porsche specialist. Does not have to be a Porsche dealership, but more specifically someone who specializes in Porsches from a local independent shop. You will be happy that you did as there is a VERY VERY long list of items to look out on a 944 that are hidden that your average dealer will not know about. That and I just don't trust them most the time, get a second opinion, professionally. Unless these guys have owned and driven and worked on 944 models and Porsches for years on end, always get a second opinion.|||Yes, they can be very costly to maintain. If you're going bang for buck it sounds like you've got a wonderful car already. Hard to hate on a nice clean civic.
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What speedometer is recommended for a 1980 Porsche 924?
I have a 1980 Porsche 924 and I was wondering if it were possible to change the speedometer from 85mph to a 160mph? And if so, any recommendations on which speedometer to buy that would be easy to install.
Thanks|||Stick with the stock one.... it couldn't do 160mph if you dropped it from an airplane that was 2 miles above the ground.
Thanks|||Stick with the stock one.... it couldn't do 160mph if you dropped it from an airplane that was 2 miles above the ground.
How much is a 1980 Porsche 924 worth?
I recently found a 1980 Porsche 924 for sale and it has low miles and is great condition. It has a cheap price, but it needs new seats and a fuel injector, and I am planning on repainting it if I do buy it. So basically, what is a mint condition 1980 Porsche 924, with around 50k miles, worth?|||Value is from 拢1500 - 拢3000. But as it needs new seats etc I would bid 拢1500|||You have to start by asking "How much is this car worth?" particularly if you think you've got a collectible. The NADA and other. "books," if they cover the car, will be way off.
Cars are "collectible" only if: they're a sought-after make, model, and year; they're in near perfect condition; and they have low to ultra-low miles on their odometers. This car is not a collectible. So, look at the book prices if they exist, honestly evaluating the condition of the car.
Then go look at advertisements in your region. The prices for automobiles can vary significantly by region. Examples: all-wheel drive cars, generally, are worth more in snow country and less in the desert; convertibles are worth less in snow country.
All that said, if the car has reasonable to low miles (this one does), looks great, and (VERY important) you have full documentation of its entire maintenance history (Would you have that?), careful advertising can bring in considerably above any High Book value. I know, I've sold several cars well above High Book.|||Next time, search Yahoo for how much things are worth, and you'll find a common answer.
How much something is worth, is based on supply and demand.
There IS NO SET VALUE. Repeat that a few times.
Let's say you look it up in KBB, or Nada, etc. And it says it's "valued" at $5000.
So, you list it at $5,000. Months go by, no one buys it.
Finally, you lower the price to $3,000.
It's bought the next day. So what is it worth? $3k. Because that's what it actually sold for.
So....asking what something is worth, is totally pointless. We can't tell you how much your buyers will think it's worth. You have to find that out.
So...all that said. If you want it, pay the price they're asking.
If you don't like their price, move on and find another.|||http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/clas鈥?/a>|||try kellybluebook.com your best resource for this.|||join my yahoo group for all your answers to 944 questions http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pors鈥?/a>
Cars are "collectible" only if: they're a sought-after make, model, and year; they're in near perfect condition; and they have low to ultra-low miles on their odometers. This car is not a collectible. So, look at the book prices if they exist, honestly evaluating the condition of the car.
Then go look at advertisements in your region. The prices for automobiles can vary significantly by region. Examples: all-wheel drive cars, generally, are worth more in snow country and less in the desert; convertibles are worth less in snow country.
All that said, if the car has reasonable to low miles (this one does), looks great, and (VERY important) you have full documentation of its entire maintenance history (Would you have that?), careful advertising can bring in considerably above any High Book value. I know, I've sold several cars well above High Book.|||Next time, search Yahoo for how much things are worth, and you'll find a common answer.
How much something is worth, is based on supply and demand.
There IS NO SET VALUE. Repeat that a few times.
Let's say you look it up in KBB, or Nada, etc. And it says it's "valued" at $5000.
So, you list it at $5,000. Months go by, no one buys it.
Finally, you lower the price to $3,000.
It's bought the next day. So what is it worth? $3k. Because that's what it actually sold for.
So....asking what something is worth, is totally pointless. We can't tell you how much your buyers will think it's worth. You have to find that out.
So...all that said. If you want it, pay the price they're asking.
If you don't like their price, move on and find another.|||http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/clas鈥?/a>|||try kellybluebook.com your best resource for this.|||join my yahoo group for all your answers to 944 questions http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pors鈥?/a>
Do PORSCHE BOXSTERs have any mechanical issues that you know?
Im looking for a convertible and im finding a lot of these on lots around Houston. I owned a Jag years back and there were all type of issues w/ them. I am wanting to know if there is anyone who knows if these Porsche's have issues worth noting.
Please help if you are knowledgeable. Thank You!|||The early models .. do have issues with engine explosion from within...so stay away from those...pre 2000..the later models do have an issue with an oil leak at the rear engine seal and aux. shaft flange directly below rear seal..Porsche has remedied this as of 2004..also the older models did have an oil separator issue..(smoking) which Porsche has also addressed...other than those issues it really is a good car for the money...esp..the S model.good luck|||Not sure but here's a TSB http://www.mycarstats.com/auto_TSBs/PORS鈥?/a>|||Nope.
Porsche is the most reliable German brand. Their engines are tested endlessly through many endurance tests.
And British cars like Jaguar are known for having lots of problems.
I have only seen one problem with the older Boxsters-The Power top will get stuck if you do not close it properly.
Please help if you are knowledgeable. Thank You!|||The early models .. do have issues with engine explosion from within...so stay away from those...pre 2000..the later models do have an issue with an oil leak at the rear engine seal and aux. shaft flange directly below rear seal..Porsche has remedied this as of 2004..also the older models did have an oil separator issue..(smoking) which Porsche has also addressed...other than those issues it really is a good car for the money...esp..the S model.good luck|||Not sure but here's a TSB http://www.mycarstats.com/auto_TSBs/PORS鈥?/a>|||Nope.
Porsche is the most reliable German brand. Their engines are tested endlessly through many endurance tests.
And British cars like Jaguar are known for having lots of problems.
I have only seen one problem with the older Boxsters-The Power top will get stuck if you do not close it properly.
How do you find a good porsche mechanic?
if i'm to buy a used porsche, how do i support my car's good health by finding a good mechanic? i don't know anybody that has a porsche so how do i know i won't be taken? i'm not sure the cheapest or most expensive price could be a gauge? if i've been to porsche school, i'd want to charge the most because i've been trained. on the other hand, i wouldn't want to rip my customers.
is there a website that shows mechanics that are good in your area?|||Join an official Porsche owners club, and they should be able to fix you up both with knowledge on how to fix things yourself, and give you a chance to talk to other Porsche owners who'll be able to share their experiences with Porsche Mechanics... tell you who's good, and who's a cack-handed sod, and where to find them.
Also whatever car you buy.... be it a Pontiac, a Porsche or a Reliant Robin.... a HAYNES Owner's Repair manual for that car in particular is a very good investment to help you track down problems.|||PEP BOYS baby,MANY .MOE AND DON`T KNOW JACK
is there a website that shows mechanics that are good in your area?|||Join an official Porsche owners club, and they should be able to fix you up both with knowledge on how to fix things yourself, and give you a chance to talk to other Porsche owners who'll be able to share their experiences with Porsche Mechanics... tell you who's good, and who's a cack-handed sod, and where to find them.
Also whatever car you buy.... be it a Pontiac, a Porsche or a Reliant Robin.... a HAYNES Owner's Repair manual for that car in particular is a very good investment to help you track down problems.|||PEP BOYS baby,MANY .MOE AND DON`T KNOW JACK
Can a Dodge 440 engine fit into a porsche 944?
I have an under powered porsche 944 automatic and a 1968 dodge coronet that my brother smashed up but the engine is fine.. Would it be possible to fit the 440 engine into a porsche? I know it would require alot of work but is this even possible? has anyone done such a thing?|||You can put the 944's body on the coronet frame|||Highly doubtful.....Sounds like an awful lot of fabricating...you'd have to measure the engine and components to see if it would physically fit. Plus, who would buy it when you're done. Sell the 440 and use the money to fix or mod your Porsche|||Fix the coronet.probably easier and the end result will be worth far more than a freak porsche.|||I cant say for sure, but I would kind of doubt it. If it was possible it would be a complicated process of retrofitting and cost major $$$$|||nope you cant set the 440 in it, i own a 86 model Porsche with a blown engine and they do make a kit to install 350 in one,but it involves a lot work and changing things around,but a 440 not possible,unless you could set the Porsche body over on a larger frame,and since most dodges had uni-frames that would be really hard to do,if would have to be a small truck frame with the same measurements,and that takes a lot of planning and work,and money,good luck.|||def not|||Why!!!!!
Porsche cayenne or BMW x6 or a sports coupe like an Aston Martin db9 or Audi r8.Any ideas?
I'm looking for my first car and I have budget of 50-70k. I'm not sure whether to go for a new suv like a Porsche cayenne or BMW x6 or a sports coupe like an Aston Martin db9 or Audi r8.Any ideas?|||FIrst of all, if you did your research, you will have found that it is very unlikely to find a DB9 or R8 in existence for under 70K. If you do happen to find one in that price range, you should be extremely wary. Used exotics have a reputation for poor reliability and high maintenance costs. Cars that are more likely to be found in the 50-70K price range would be a used: Ferrari 360, AM V8 Vantage, Mercedes SL, Maserati Quattroporte or Bentley Continental GT, new: BMW M3, Audi S5 or a Porsche Cayman.
Secondly, what type of car you need depends on your lifestyle. If you have kids, or haul around lots of things get the X6. The the new generation Porsche Cayenne has just been introduced and won't be on sale for another couple of months, making any Cayenne you may buy right now old news. If you don't really care about that, great job, you probably saved yourself a lot of money off the MSRP as dealers are trying to make room in their lots for the newer cars. I personally would never get a car that's just been replaced by a newer generation.
The X6 is a great car. I think it looks very nice (contrary to the opinions of many other people) and it drives like a sedan. An even more practical car would be the X5, as the X6 is short on rear headroom, seats only four and has a smaller trunk. However, the X6 is much better to drive. I've driven an X5 xDrive35i and it felt sluggish.
The Mercedes ML 550 is aging, but it is a very great car to own and drive. I have a ML 500 and I can tell you it is a great car to drive and very practical for many things. However a replacement is due in 1-2 years.
What kind of car you should get is entirely up to you.|||The Aston is the least practical. Just really depends on what you do with your car. My mother drives a Cayenne and loves it. I drive a Lotus Elise and a BMW X3. Both nice, relatively cheap and fun cars to drive.
SUV - None of those. The BMW is really a crossover. I'd shoot for a Land Rover or Lexus.
Sport Coupe - Also none of these. The R8 gets dreadful MPG. I'd go for a used Bentley Continental or Maserati.
This is your first car, be sure to consider insurance rates for this exotics. The X3 isn't bad, but the I pay a bit more for the Lotus.|||Try the website below, and run a search in your area for all 3, then go with the best deal and use the rest of the money to pimp it out :)
Secondly, what type of car you need depends on your lifestyle. If you have kids, or haul around lots of things get the X6. The the new generation Porsche Cayenne has just been introduced and won't be on sale for another couple of months, making any Cayenne you may buy right now old news. If you don't really care about that, great job, you probably saved yourself a lot of money off the MSRP as dealers are trying to make room in their lots for the newer cars. I personally would never get a car that's just been replaced by a newer generation.
The X6 is a great car. I think it looks very nice (contrary to the opinions of many other people) and it drives like a sedan. An even more practical car would be the X5, as the X6 is short on rear headroom, seats only four and has a smaller trunk. However, the X6 is much better to drive. I've driven an X5 xDrive35i and it felt sluggish.
The Mercedes ML 550 is aging, but it is a very great car to own and drive. I have a ML 500 and I can tell you it is a great car to drive and very practical for many things. However a replacement is due in 1-2 years.
What kind of car you should get is entirely up to you.|||The Aston is the least practical. Just really depends on what you do with your car. My mother drives a Cayenne and loves it. I drive a Lotus Elise and a BMW X3. Both nice, relatively cheap and fun cars to drive.
SUV - None of those. The BMW is really a crossover. I'd shoot for a Land Rover or Lexus.
Sport Coupe - Also none of these. The R8 gets dreadful MPG. I'd go for a used Bentley Continental or Maserati.
This is your first car, be sure to consider insurance rates for this exotics. The X3 isn't bad, but the I pay a bit more for the Lotus.|||Try the website below, and run a search in your area for all 3, then go with the best deal and use the rest of the money to pimp it out :)
Which car do you think is faster the porsche carerra Gt or a saleen s7?
I think that top speed maybe the saleen but the porsche is more reliable. Therefore, the porsche will probably win. The saleen will fall apart|||I don't think in terms of technology, that is even apples to oranges.
One is Saturn 5, the other is Estes.|||the saleen is faster by like 40Mph
I am franco di felice and i am 9 my bday is jul 29|||The Top speed is Saleen(233mph)
Porsche(209mph)
but in terms of handling, the Porsche is better.
In a race on a real race track with turns and curves, it would be very close.|||the saleen s7 is faster in acceleration and top speed but the carrera gt looks much better and is conservative when it comes to gas compared to the s7. the carrera gt is slightly cheaper which means you can tune it to a techart, edo competiton or gembella so it looks and performs even better than the s7!|||i work for porsche as a test driver and i know for a fact that the s7 will win but barely|||The Porsche would not win in a straight line, but on any twisty track the Porsche would win. I depends on the driver, but Porsche have the best handling avaliable.|||as for the better car, ive been in, around, and driving the carrera gt and have to attest to it being an amazing vehicle. dont have any experience with the saleen other than seeing numbers on paper though and as for that the saleen would win by a hair. but ask me the car id rather have and i would undoubtedly say the gt.|||saleen|||saleen someone brought up reliabilty and the porsche in the event it did break down you would have to order parts from overseas because dealers dont carry parts for a GT because they are so rare rather than a less expensive cayman which is much more common. you would wait and wait and pay money for the part, shipping, and customs, and then wait more for the dealer to install it rather than a s7/s7 twin turbo you could go to the saleen dealer since the s7 is the only car they make independantly and they would gladly replace the part (no, the saleen versions of the mustangs are upgraded mustangs, take your mustang in and fork out money and wham you have a mustang on steriods) you are very wrong about the saleen falling apart it would be fine.|||MV Agusta F4 312R is faster than both of them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Agusta_F鈥?/a>|||German Engineering vs. American Trash.|||Who cares? If you're driving the Saleen your driving a FORD and if you're driving the Carerra you're driving a PORSCHE!!!
I have a Porsche and it is so hilarious to me when Subaru's and Mustangs want to race me on the highway. I mean, no matter who wins, they're driving a SUBARU so who's the real winner??
One is Saturn 5, the other is Estes.|||the saleen is faster by like 40Mph
I am franco di felice and i am 9 my bday is jul 29|||The Top speed is Saleen(233mph)
Porsche(209mph)
but in terms of handling, the Porsche is better.
In a race on a real race track with turns and curves, it would be very close.|||the saleen s7 is faster in acceleration and top speed but the carrera gt looks much better and is conservative when it comes to gas compared to the s7. the carrera gt is slightly cheaper which means you can tune it to a techart, edo competiton or gembella so it looks and performs even better than the s7!|||i work for porsche as a test driver and i know for a fact that the s7 will win but barely|||The Porsche would not win in a straight line, but on any twisty track the Porsche would win. I depends on the driver, but Porsche have the best handling avaliable.|||as for the better car, ive been in, around, and driving the carrera gt and have to attest to it being an amazing vehicle. dont have any experience with the saleen other than seeing numbers on paper though and as for that the saleen would win by a hair. but ask me the car id rather have and i would undoubtedly say the gt.|||saleen|||saleen someone brought up reliabilty and the porsche in the event it did break down you would have to order parts from overseas because dealers dont carry parts for a GT because they are so rare rather than a less expensive cayman which is much more common. you would wait and wait and pay money for the part, shipping, and customs, and then wait more for the dealer to install it rather than a s7/s7 twin turbo you could go to the saleen dealer since the s7 is the only car they make independantly and they would gladly replace the part (no, the saleen versions of the mustangs are upgraded mustangs, take your mustang in and fork out money and wham you have a mustang on steriods) you are very wrong about the saleen falling apart it would be fine.|||MV Agusta F4 312R is faster than both of them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Agusta_F鈥?/a>|||German Engineering vs. American Trash.|||Who cares? If you're driving the Saleen your driving a FORD and if you're driving the Carerra you're driving a PORSCHE!!!
I have a Porsche and it is so hilarious to me when Subaru's and Mustangs want to race me on the highway. I mean, no matter who wins, they're driving a SUBARU so who's the real winner??
What do you guys think of the new Porsche Panamera? When will it be in the dealerships? Is Porsche part of VW?
Another car that interests me that I could consider. How do you guys think it looks? I kinda like the hatchback look. How do you guys think it will perform? And most importantly, which every answer I get is different, is Porsche part of VW?!|||The Panamera looks like it could be a very successful car for Porsche, and on paper certainly seems well matched against it's BMW and MB competitors. Time will tell how the car does and how it's styling holds up. Personally I find the looks a little odd, but have yet to see one in person - I suspect I may like the looks in real life better than it's looked in pictures.
It looks like it will offer excellent performance, especially for a car that will be as heavy as it is (though it looks like it will tip in a little less than much of it's competition).
The first US deliveries should have already taken place, but it will most likely not be a common site at dealerships for some months still (probably September-October will be when most pre-orders are delivered).
As for the company - at present it looks like Porsche and VW will merge (or more specifically, form a new holding company which will then hold both companies as one entity).
Historically, the two have often been linked as Dr. Porsche was the designer of the original VW Bug (though he also had ties as a designer to pretty much every German auto maker), and the early Porsches were designed to use many VW parts since these were some of the few readily available parts in post-war Germany when Porsche started operation. Further, many members of the Porsche family have been and currently are on the Board of VW.
Confusing the issue in the US is that VW dealers were the original point of sales for Porsche in the US. As Porsche grew, many dealers became VW-Porsche dealers, confusing many into thinking that VW owned Porsche (they didn't, they merely shared a sales and distribution organization in the US). In recent years, VW's plummeting stock prices led to Porsche purchasing more than 50% of VW... something that has now led to Porsche being stretched too far under current credit issues (complicated by things like launching the Panamera), which is why the two are currently looking to merge into one company.|||I'll withhold judgment on the Panamera until I see it in person. I currently own a 911 Turbo and I owned an air-cooled 911 coupe previously. The Panamera's performance will be stellar.
As for the companies' relationship: Porsche now owns about 51% of Volkswagen, up from a lesser percentage they've held for many years. VW owns Audi, Lamborghini, and other auto makers. Porsche now has quite a family of automobiles beneath it.
Yes, David bought Goliath. Besides selling boutique sports cars, Porsche has become a financial giant in Europe.|||It is a very nice, luxurious, comfortable, practical and fast sedan. Not the best looking, but still a great car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkHBA90mH鈥?/a>
Ferdinand Porsche is the guy who founded VW and Porsche.
He designed the first VW, the VW Beetle, and the Porsche 356.
They always shared designs and technology.
Porsche OWNS 50% of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Owns Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Bently.
It will come with a 6 cylinder, a V8, and possibly a V10 in the future.
I expect the 0-60mph time for the 6 cylinder to be 5.5 seconds.
With the quickest version going from 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds and reaching 190+mph. These are my guesses.|||Have at look at specifications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Pan鈥?/a>
Porsche is to merge with VW http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8036鈥?/a>|||Cool car. It's a Porsche.
Porsche owns some of VW.
It looks like it will offer excellent performance, especially for a car that will be as heavy as it is (though it looks like it will tip in a little less than much of it's competition).
The first US deliveries should have already taken place, but it will most likely not be a common site at dealerships for some months still (probably September-October will be when most pre-orders are delivered).
As for the company - at present it looks like Porsche and VW will merge (or more specifically, form a new holding company which will then hold both companies as one entity).
Historically, the two have often been linked as Dr. Porsche was the designer of the original VW Bug (though he also had ties as a designer to pretty much every German auto maker), and the early Porsches were designed to use many VW parts since these were some of the few readily available parts in post-war Germany when Porsche started operation. Further, many members of the Porsche family have been and currently are on the Board of VW.
Confusing the issue in the US is that VW dealers were the original point of sales for Porsche in the US. As Porsche grew, many dealers became VW-Porsche dealers, confusing many into thinking that VW owned Porsche (they didn't, they merely shared a sales and distribution organization in the US). In recent years, VW's plummeting stock prices led to Porsche purchasing more than 50% of VW... something that has now led to Porsche being stretched too far under current credit issues (complicated by things like launching the Panamera), which is why the two are currently looking to merge into one company.|||I'll withhold judgment on the Panamera until I see it in person. I currently own a 911 Turbo and I owned an air-cooled 911 coupe previously. The Panamera's performance will be stellar.
As for the companies' relationship: Porsche now owns about 51% of Volkswagen, up from a lesser percentage they've held for many years. VW owns Audi, Lamborghini, and other auto makers. Porsche now has quite a family of automobiles beneath it.
Yes, David bought Goliath. Besides selling boutique sports cars, Porsche has become a financial giant in Europe.|||It is a very nice, luxurious, comfortable, practical and fast sedan. Not the best looking, but still a great car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkHBA90mH鈥?/a>
Ferdinand Porsche is the guy who founded VW and Porsche.
He designed the first VW, the VW Beetle, and the Porsche 356.
They always shared designs and technology.
Porsche OWNS 50% of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Owns Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Bently.
It will come with a 6 cylinder, a V8, and possibly a V10 in the future.
I expect the 0-60mph time for the 6 cylinder to be 5.5 seconds.
With the quickest version going from 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds and reaching 190+mph. These are my guesses.|||Have at look at specifications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Pan鈥?/a>
Porsche is to merge with VW http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8036鈥?/a>|||Cool car. It's a Porsche.
Porsche owns some of VW.
How do you tow a Porsche Boxster?
Trying to move across country and need to tow our Porsche, but the moving trucks (uhaul, pensky... etc.).. does not offer towing for our car.|||The Porsche Boxster has "tie down points" specifically designed for "transporting" not towing. NEVER tow a Boxster. These tie down points are for "T-hooks or R-hooks". Get ahold of the Porsche Dealer or the Manager of a AAA towing company to SHOW YOU where these tie down points are and ask where you can acquire the necessary equipment to attach your car to a trailer. Or.....pay an Auto Transport Company to do it for you. These are the two safest ways.|||Don't tow it!! Have a transportation company move it on a car carrier or pay someone to drive it cross country for you..that's alot of miles to put on it however!!|||Go to U Haul and rent a two wheel tow doly, if it is auto, put it on the dolly backward and pull it behind your rental moving truck.
There are private haulers out there that transport them on flatbed trailers. or contact some of the transporte Co. listed in the phone book.
For private haulers, put an ad in the paper,or look under "personal" for one|||There are companies that will move your vehicle for you. The only problem I forsee is that if your Boxter is your only vehicle you may be without a car for a few days as the moving company's schedule may be different from your move schedule.
Try http://www.movecars.com|||A boxster is small enough it will go right in the back of a box type uhaul or pensky trailer. You just dont tell them thats what your hauling. You will have to find a place like loading dock to put it in truck though. Definately SCREW down boards to trucks wooden floors infront and behind each tire. About three 2x4's on top of each other and then strap down if you can. I've used uhauls before to haul a car myself. There are also trailers you can put entire car on but are not closed in that you can rent, that can then be towed behind a rented truck.
Just be aware insurance you get with a rented truck wont cover hauling a car which is what they ***** about. But your own insurance on the car would only cover boxer if you have full coverage.|||go to u-haul and rent a car trailer not a dolly , your car is completely off the road and it can be towed behind your moving truck.
There are private haulers out there that transport them on flatbed trailers. or contact some of the transporte Co. listed in the phone book.
For private haulers, put an ad in the paper,or look under "personal" for one|||There are companies that will move your vehicle for you. The only problem I forsee is that if your Boxter is your only vehicle you may be without a car for a few days as the moving company's schedule may be different from your move schedule.
Try http://www.movecars.com|||A boxster is small enough it will go right in the back of a box type uhaul or pensky trailer. You just dont tell them thats what your hauling. You will have to find a place like loading dock to put it in truck though. Definately SCREW down boards to trucks wooden floors infront and behind each tire. About three 2x4's on top of each other and then strap down if you can. I've used uhauls before to haul a car myself. There are also trailers you can put entire car on but are not closed in that you can rent, that can then be towed behind a rented truck.
Just be aware insurance you get with a rented truck wont cover hauling a car which is what they ***** about. But your own insurance on the car would only cover boxer if you have full coverage.|||go to u-haul and rent a car trailer not a dolly , your car is completely off the road and it can be towed behind your moving truck.
Can you use parts from a audi to fix a porsche?
I have a 84 Porsche and need parts to fix it, I was told that I can use Audi and Volkswagen parts to fix it. Is this true and what year can I use or compare from these models?|||Some are useable some are not.
Engine wise, I wouldn't think so.
And most of the interior is different.|||would you use your toilet brush to clean your teeth...????|||In a word, no. That would generally be a mistake unless the part in question happens to be spec'd exactly as needed. Still, these are different cars. Don't do it. Go to a qualified tech and have it done right.
Engine wise, I wouldn't think so.
And most of the interior is different.|||would you use your toilet brush to clean your teeth...????|||In a word, no. That would generally be a mistake unless the part in question happens to be spec'd exactly as needed. Still, these are different cars. Don't do it. Go to a qualified tech and have it done right.
What has become of the Lawsuit against Porsche that was filed for "Making an Unsafe Car," the 911?
Does anyone know what became of this case? Someone filed Suit against Porsche, as a Death occured, or something..
I think it didnt get anywhere because:
1) Porsche meets the Federal Safety Regulations, or it wouldnt be allowed to be Sold; and
2) Like handguns, Driver Action -Likely- resulted in the Death.
What do you think, or does anyone know?|||I do believe it was dismissed, like the Suzuki Samurai lawsuit.. but that took almost 20 years.
I think it didnt get anywhere because:
1) Porsche meets the Federal Safety Regulations, or it wouldnt be allowed to be Sold; and
2) Like handguns, Driver Action -Likely- resulted in the Death.
What do you think, or does anyone know?|||I do believe it was dismissed, like the Suzuki Samurai lawsuit.. but that took almost 20 years.
Why does my 82 porsche not go into reverse?
I have an 1982 porsche 928, it is an automatic, it has plenty of trans fluid. It has NO problems driving down the road, and I drive it on a daily basis, all drive gears work properly. But when you select Reverse, it does nothing, it doesnt sound like it is engaging at all and only revs the engine if you try to backup. Any ideas?|||Your problem is probably a broken reverse band other possibilitys are the reverse servo seals are blown and the least likley is that the reverse clutch pack is burnt up but you would more than likely have lost another gear with it if it were the clutch. The problem is that these are all teardown procedures except the servo it can be done in vehicle.|||Take it to a certified mechanic and have him check the linkage.|||You are needing the transmission to be fixed, youve essentially "lost the gear" it will not work until you have it repaired. I had it happen in a 68 mustang and it was quite expensive, probably much more so for a porsche|||Take it to a transmission shop and have it checked. Trust me if you keep driving it too long the way it is now it could get a hell of alot worse in the long run causing more internal parts in the tranny to shell out. Which in turn will cost you more money. An believe me when I say porsche transmissions aren't cheap to fix.|||Junk that piece of garbage and buy a new one!! :-)|||It could be a few different things. One could be the clutch is worn severely or you clutch master cylinder may be defective. If you system is hydraulic. Or it could be as easy as your transmission fluid being low or needs to be changed. But your best advise would be to take it to a local transmission shop.
What is a good website for Porsche performance parts?
I am looking for high end performance parts (Not stock parts) for a 1985 porsche 928 Everything from engine internals to huge turbos.
For some reason I can't find any good high psi turbos for the 1985 porsche 928|||The best source for 928 performance has generally been Devek, though there website no longer seems to be operational (www.devek.net) and I can't help but wonder if the recent economic times have been especially unkind to them. Outside of them, there really hasn't been anyone I'm aware of looking at such upgrades for 928s. The 928 was never raced by the factory, and as such most companies have passed on attempting such development on their own (other than Devek).
You might check the usual parts sources: PelicanParts.com, 928intl.com, mamotorworks.com, trg-parts.com, paragon-products.com, and so on.
Your next best source would be calling around to race prep companies to see if any have experience with the 928 as they would then likely know where to source parts and what combinations would be successful. Jerry Woods or TRG are the first that come to mind (but that is mostly because these are local to me).|||Not typically a Porsche that is upgraded in this fashion. The water-cooled V8 928 was intended as more of a boulevard car or Grand Touring machine.
There is a shop that concentrates on 928s in my city (I've seen some hellacious ones there.); you should ask people who own the cars or belong to the Porsche Club or Porsche Owners club if such a shop exists in your town.|||www.rennline.com|||LINDSEYRACING.COM|||get a real porsche
For some reason I can't find any good high psi turbos for the 1985 porsche 928|||The best source for 928 performance has generally been Devek, though there website no longer seems to be operational (www.devek.net) and I can't help but wonder if the recent economic times have been especially unkind to them. Outside of them, there really hasn't been anyone I'm aware of looking at such upgrades for 928s. The 928 was never raced by the factory, and as such most companies have passed on attempting such development on their own (other than Devek).
You might check the usual parts sources: PelicanParts.com, 928intl.com, mamotorworks.com, trg-parts.com, paragon-products.com, and so on.
Your next best source would be calling around to race prep companies to see if any have experience with the 928 as they would then likely know where to source parts and what combinations would be successful. Jerry Woods or TRG are the first that come to mind (but that is mostly because these are local to me).|||Not typically a Porsche that is upgraded in this fashion. The water-cooled V8 928 was intended as more of a boulevard car or Grand Touring machine.
There is a shop that concentrates on 928s in my city (I've seen some hellacious ones there.); you should ask people who own the cars or belong to the Porsche Club or Porsche Owners club if such a shop exists in your town.|||www.rennline.com|||LINDSEYRACING.COM|||get a real porsche
How can I connect a Radio to a 1988 porsche 944 (Non Turbo)?
Recently purchased a 1988 porsche 944 (Non Turbo) and the previous owner cut the wire harness that connect the radio. No radio was ever hooked up. How can I distinguish what wire is what. Please assist.|||I think this might be hard over the Internet, but, lets try it. My email address is ka3udr@yahoo.com if you have more questions as you go along on this. I think you should do it rather than take it some where, it is always good to learn. The radio that you are putting in, you have to figure out how to mount it. At the hardware stores, they usually see all kinds of metal brackets, and flat metal pieces with holes drilled ever few inches, and duct tape always helps. If the car has speakers already mounted, pull their wires out of the harness, if no speakers are in the car, mount your speakers. I alway tie a lose knot in the positve wire to make it easy for me to find. If it is a new radio it will have instructions, if it is a used one, look around on the case, and you may have to take the cover off for a hook up schematic. Go to some discount store and get a multi meter, usually ten or twelve dollars. Set it on the volt scale, One of the wires that was cut off will have 12 volts on it with the ignition off. Put the black lead on something metal and shinny, make sure the multi meter is set for over twelve volts, start sticking the red lead into the wires until you get a reading off twelve volts. You will get some lower voltage readings from other wires, stray voltage, doesn't mean anything. Most of the wires you won't get any reading at this point. Put a piece of tape or something to marke that one. Turn the ignition swith to on/ accesserey, find a wire that has twelve volts on iy and mark it. Now start the car and with the meter at the same time while still being on that last wire. The voltage should not drop but just a small amount when the starter is engaged, and then the voltage should come up to about 13.8 volts. The radio should have a whole bunch of wires for the speakers and they should be easy to identify. They have such low current on them, if you hook one up wrong, nothing much will happen. Back to the wires with voltage on the, The radio will have a lead comming out of it to keep the memory, find it and hook it to the wire that is hot all of the time. There should be a main power wire that actually powers up the radio, hook the wire that is hot when you turn the ignition switch on to that one. There should be a ground wire, hook it to a shinny screw or bolt under the dash that is going through something metal, plastic doesn,t work as a ground. Speakers will work if you cross the posative and negative wires, but it is better to run + to + and - to -. If you want to track down the wires, put the multi meter on the ohms scale. put the red lead on a wire and take the black lead and start touching the ends of the wires, when you get a full scale reading on the meter, you have both ends.|||You may be able to find a replacement harness from here http://www.metraonline.com
Is it required to put premium gasoline in my Porsche?
I have a 1986 Porsche 911 SC. I have been hearing that do to the engines premium gasoline is not only not required but has been suggested that you shouldn't. Just wondering if I could get a little more info on this. Thanks|||Great question.
I have a 1989 911 Carrera. The 1984-1989 line is an excellent body style, but didn't they stop calling it the SC then? The SC was made from 1978-1983.
My engine recommends Shell gasoline (which amuses people when I tell them). But - directly from my mechanic - he says that premium gasoline should be used occasionally (more than one in ten, less than one in two). Otherwise, he recommended one grade down. In California, this translates to 89 most of the time, and 91 sometimes.
The reason is that the premium gasoline has more cleaners/detergents in it, to "keep your engine clean". It actually gets worse gas mileage than the non-premium, which doesn't have those additives. So, you shouldn't add detergent every time, but you should use it once in awhile to clean out any deposits that may have accumulated. Of course, you should take it in every 5k miles for your oil change, and every 15k for the regular engine maintenance.
Hope this helps!|||only if the manufacturer recommend it,or if your compression ratio is above 10to1 or if you have any kind of forced induction on it like a turbo or supercharger... other Wise use reg. unleaded...|||Yes and no,
I would because it is highly recomended for your car, espeically a Porsche
But I wouldnt recomend putting bad gas in it at all
Sure it will run, but its very bad for your engine
Always use premium for that car and keep it in good shape|||I believe a porsche requires premium gasoline. Check your manual to be sure, also look inside the filler door. Additional comment, If you can't afford premium gas, you shouldn't be driving a porsche.|||I have two mechanics - one I met when I had a Mercedes Benz, the other is a certified Porsche mechanic. The one thing I have learned from both of them is when a car is 5 years old, the premium octane is no longer necessary.
As a matter of fact, our 2001 Boxster was switched earlier this year to 89 octane earlier this year and we are getting better gas mileage from it.
If you have a mechanic to talk to -- do it. They can give a lot of advise of how to take care of your car -- and even explain how the sensor will adjust itself to the lower octane.
Good luck and enjoy that 911. Hope you are a member of your local PCA - it makes owner a Porsche a lot more fun!|||I have a 1984 911 Carerra with 84,000 miles and I only burn premium fuel. My mechanic is Porsche certified and recommends that I use only premium Chevron because of the techron injector cleaner. Since Chevron merged with Texaco I've noticed that Texaco now contains Techron. By the way, 1983 was the last year that Porsche manufactured the 911 SC.
The 911 Carerra was introduced in 1984 replacing the SC's 3.0 L engine with the 3.2L.|||Probably. Usually, Premium cars need premium fuel. ha ha. premium for premium.|||well if you dont use premium gas, the engine will degrade and messup in a amount of time or at any time.|||Yes u should. It will run better and get better gas mileage.|||it is if you don't want to mess up the engine|||it will run on regular
I have a 1989 911 Carrera. The 1984-1989 line is an excellent body style, but didn't they stop calling it the SC then? The SC was made from 1978-1983.
My engine recommends Shell gasoline (which amuses people when I tell them). But - directly from my mechanic - he says that premium gasoline should be used occasionally (more than one in ten, less than one in two). Otherwise, he recommended one grade down. In California, this translates to 89 most of the time, and 91 sometimes.
The reason is that the premium gasoline has more cleaners/detergents in it, to "keep your engine clean". It actually gets worse gas mileage than the non-premium, which doesn't have those additives. So, you shouldn't add detergent every time, but you should use it once in awhile to clean out any deposits that may have accumulated. Of course, you should take it in every 5k miles for your oil change, and every 15k for the regular engine maintenance.
Hope this helps!|||only if the manufacturer recommend it,or if your compression ratio is above 10to1 or if you have any kind of forced induction on it like a turbo or supercharger... other Wise use reg. unleaded...|||Yes and no,
I would because it is highly recomended for your car, espeically a Porsche
But I wouldnt recomend putting bad gas in it at all
Sure it will run, but its very bad for your engine
Always use premium for that car and keep it in good shape|||I believe a porsche requires premium gasoline. Check your manual to be sure, also look inside the filler door. Additional comment, If you can't afford premium gas, you shouldn't be driving a porsche.|||I have two mechanics - one I met when I had a Mercedes Benz, the other is a certified Porsche mechanic. The one thing I have learned from both of them is when a car is 5 years old, the premium octane is no longer necessary.
As a matter of fact, our 2001 Boxster was switched earlier this year to 89 octane earlier this year and we are getting better gas mileage from it.
If you have a mechanic to talk to -- do it. They can give a lot of advise of how to take care of your car -- and even explain how the sensor will adjust itself to the lower octane.
Good luck and enjoy that 911. Hope you are a member of your local PCA - it makes owner a Porsche a lot more fun!|||I have a 1984 911 Carerra with 84,000 miles and I only burn premium fuel. My mechanic is Porsche certified and recommends that I use only premium Chevron because of the techron injector cleaner. Since Chevron merged with Texaco I've noticed that Texaco now contains Techron. By the way, 1983 was the last year that Porsche manufactured the 911 SC.
The 911 Carerra was introduced in 1984 replacing the SC's 3.0 L engine with the 3.2L.|||Probably. Usually, Premium cars need premium fuel. ha ha. premium for premium.|||well if you dont use premium gas, the engine will degrade and messup in a amount of time or at any time.|||Yes u should. It will run better and get better gas mileage.|||it is if you don't want to mess up the engine|||it will run on regular
Is it possible/advisable to buy a used Porsche 911 SC in Eastern Europe?
Porsche 911|||only if you can get is cheap enough that its not ognna be a big problem when it turns out to be stolen. also, chances of that happening increase a lot if you plan to drive it to civilization.|||I would buy a used Porsche only in warm dry areas in the world. I'm sure you could find a collector who stored his 911 in a climate controlled bubble but you would be paying a high price for it.|||Why would you buy a German car when you can buy an Italian one.
How reliable are Porsche Boxster engines?
I'm looking at buying a 2001 Porsche Boxster S. But, I have read about numerous engine problems and I can't really find any good information on this issue. What is the failure rate for the 2001 model and what is the replacement cost? Also, the car I am looking at has 66,000 miles on it. If the engine had a defect would it have failed already? Thanks.|||As others mentioned, intermediate shaft bearing failures have occurred with some Boxster (and 996) engines. LN Engineering makes a retrofit IMS bearing upgrade kit, and lots of information about the issue can be found on their website: http://lnengineering.com/ims.html
Rear main seal leaks are also a problem. Most frequently (or so I've read) the RMS leaks just a bit and, if caught early, can be replaced with an upgraded Porsche part. (In some cases the RMS has failed big time, where the entire inventory of engine oil dumps out in a short period of time. If that happens while you're driving, at you don't catch the oil pressure idiot light in time...new engine.) To access the RMS and replace the seal is maybe a $1000 job on its own. For a car with 66K miles on it, my guess is that either the RMS has already been refit with the upgraded part, or else the RMS won't leak.
Check with the owner to review service history. It's a good sign if the service history shows that all scheduled maintenance was performed on schedule. Also, see if you can take the car (before purchase) to a Porsche specialist for a thorough once-over, readout of engine computer data and codes, etc. If you're really keen on the car, the few hundred $ for this could be money well spent for peace of mind.|||Very unreliable. In addition to the IMS failures, some of the engines have repeated RMS leak issues...the repair (for tiptronic transmissions) is in the 1,700 range and 2,200 with retrofit IMS. It's been reported that engines in the 70-80k miles range are suffering cracked heads.
|||The one really scary issue on Boxster (and Cayman) is failure of the intermediate shaft bearing, which leads to New Engine Time, at a price somewhere in five figures.
There exist, I am told, retrofittable shaft components which are sturdier than the factory versions, although you're still looking at a couple of thousand to install.|||You have to remember that reliability is relative to how it is driven.
If one was to drive a Boxster as they would drive a Honda, it would last forever.
But of course no one does.
You buy a Porsche in order to be able to drive it like only a Porsche can.
And when you do that, you have to expect less reliability.
So this is really about drivers, not car problems.|||Take it to an independent mechanic and have him look over the car. $200 spent now could save you thousands later.
Rear main seal leaks are also a problem. Most frequently (or so I've read) the RMS leaks just a bit and, if caught early, can be replaced with an upgraded Porsche part. (In some cases the RMS has failed big time, where the entire inventory of engine oil dumps out in a short period of time. If that happens while you're driving, at you don't catch the oil pressure idiot light in time...new engine.) To access the RMS and replace the seal is maybe a $1000 job on its own. For a car with 66K miles on it, my guess is that either the RMS has already been refit with the upgraded part, or else the RMS won't leak.
Check with the owner to review service history. It's a good sign if the service history shows that all scheduled maintenance was performed on schedule. Also, see if you can take the car (before purchase) to a Porsche specialist for a thorough once-over, readout of engine computer data and codes, etc. If you're really keen on the car, the few hundred $ for this could be money well spent for peace of mind.|||Very unreliable. In addition to the IMS failures, some of the engines have repeated RMS leak issues...the repair (for tiptronic transmissions) is in the 1,700 range and 2,200 with retrofit IMS. It's been reported that engines in the 70-80k miles range are suffering cracked heads.
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|||The one really scary issue on Boxster (and Cayman) is failure of the intermediate shaft bearing, which leads to New Engine Time, at a price somewhere in five figures.
There exist, I am told, retrofittable shaft components which are sturdier than the factory versions, although you're still looking at a couple of thousand to install.|||You have to remember that reliability is relative to how it is driven.
If one was to drive a Boxster as they would drive a Honda, it would last forever.
But of course no one does.
You buy a Porsche in order to be able to drive it like only a Porsche can.
And when you do that, you have to expect less reliability.
So this is really about drivers, not car problems.|||Take it to an independent mechanic and have him look over the car. $200 spent now could save you thousands later.
Why does my Porsche 911 beep when I start it?
About a second after I start it up (1999 Porsche 911) there is one short beep. Why does it do this and how do I make it stop?|||Most cars will 'test' the warning signals when you start the car. Do all the idiot lights on the dash board light-up also ?? That's what it's doing.
Why do people insist on saying the word Porsche with one syllable instead of two?
I have met people with the last name Porsche, it is pronounced with two syllables. Please explain why people say it in one.|||Because in the English language, the e is silent, and most people don't realize in German, the e is stressed.
To the person mentioning other world problems, it's not a matter of there being more important problems in the world or not. It just means that you don't know why, and the person asking the question is just wondering.
Soccer is NOT called futbol all over the world. It's only called futbol in Brazil, Mexico, and Spain. It is usually called football everywhere else, and occasionally called soccer. It's referred to almost exclusively as soccer in America.|||Punch them in the face next time....seriously who cares. Bigger problems in this world.|||It is 2 syllables.
But in America, the "e" in Porsche is treated as a silent letter for some reason.
Everywhere else in the world, it is called Por-Sha.
Same with Soccer and Futbol.
Soccer is known a Futbol all around the world, but it is called soccer in America.|||por-shuh
two syllables
the end. anyone else who says porsh is incorrect.
it's like the dreaded jaguar. i've heard it said "JAG-WIRE". wrong.|||I think the reason most people call it "porsh" rather than "porsh-a" is because how would you say horse? It would be "hor-ss" not "horss-a".
Anyway the correct way to say it is "porsh-a", buit most people would know what you meant anyway,.
Hope that helps
To the person mentioning other world problems, it's not a matter of there being more important problems in the world or not. It just means that you don't know why, and the person asking the question is just wondering.
Soccer is NOT called futbol all over the world. It's only called futbol in Brazil, Mexico, and Spain. It is usually called football everywhere else, and occasionally called soccer. It's referred to almost exclusively as soccer in America.|||Punch them in the face next time....seriously who cares. Bigger problems in this world.|||It is 2 syllables.
But in America, the "e" in Porsche is treated as a silent letter for some reason.
Everywhere else in the world, it is called Por-Sha.
Same with Soccer and Futbol.
Soccer is known a Futbol all around the world, but it is called soccer in America.|||por-shuh
two syllables
the end. anyone else who says porsh is incorrect.
it's like the dreaded jaguar. i've heard it said "JAG-WIRE". wrong.|||I think the reason most people call it "porsh" rather than "porsh-a" is because how would you say horse? It would be "hor-ss" not "horss-a".
Anyway the correct way to say it is "porsh-a", buit most people would know what you meant anyway,.
Hope that helps
Can the Porsche 911 fit people in the rear seats?
I have heard that the Porsche 911's back seats are so small only a baby can fit. Is this true? Even if the driver and passenger gave as much room to the back seats as they can? If the rear seats are too small for use, then why are their any?|||It's a misnomer - those back seats are really upholstered parcel shelves for your briefcase, laptop, etc. 911's and most all Porsches are intended for the driver+1 front seat passenger.|||nope. babys can fit without car seats and thats it. I guess for a place to put things other than under the front. it could also be a marketing scam "911 now fits a whole family" or something along those lines.|||You could possibly fit a child but not an adult.
Big Brother who do you think will be voted out tonight Keith or Porsche?
I want Porsche to stay she has some big ****.|||Keith, he realy isn't playing very well and just doesn't seem to be trying to get votes.|||It will be Keith, Porsche went with the oldies.|||Keith I don't think that it will come down to a tie but I could be wrong lol
I can't stand Keith he makes me want to throw things at the tv|||As of last night
Jeff, Jordan, Danielle, Brendan and kalia will be voting for keith
Cassi, Shelly, Dominic, Adam and lewon will be voting for porsche
if it's a 5/5 tied, Rachel will vote for kieth
kalia does not get a long with lewon and keith
Adam told everyone that his vote in the end will be the best for him
If he knows it's a 5/5 tied, he could vote for kieth
keith will leave anyway, he can kiss up to the vet|||I'd say Keith|||I think Keith will leave, but I really would love to see them both leave. I don't think either of them will win BB anyway!
I can't stand Keith he makes me want to throw things at the tv|||As of last night
Jeff, Jordan, Danielle, Brendan and kalia will be voting for keith
Cassi, Shelly, Dominic, Adam and lewon will be voting for porsche
if it's a 5/5 tied, Rachel will vote for kieth
kalia does not get a long with lewon and keith
Adam told everyone that his vote in the end will be the best for him
If he knows it's a 5/5 tied, he could vote for kieth
keith will leave anyway, he can kiss up to the vet|||I'd say Keith|||I think Keith will leave, but I really would love to see them both leave. I don't think either of them will win BB anyway!
Where can I find a high resolution Porsche logo Pic?
I need a high resolution porsche logo pic. I have to make
poster 15 inch X 20 inch.|||I've found several of them, but I'm not sure if these will be enough. Try these and see if any of them will suit your needs.|||Search Yahoo! Images for "porche logo" you'll get what you need... cheers|||You can search for it if in clip art... it will be vector and that is for sure high res.
or.. i found this for you
http://www.dafont.com/transport.font
there is the logo in there as one of the characters. you will have to color it yourself though. If the link doesnt work, go to www.dafont.com and the font is called transport. search for it..
good luck.|||http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiFxJXJG0L鈥?/a>
here you go.......
B.|||Try this link!|||Link below provides vector images for brand name logos.
http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/search/?鈥?/a>
poster 15 inch X 20 inch.|||I've found several of them, but I'm not sure if these will be enough. Try these and see if any of them will suit your needs.|||Search Yahoo! Images for "porche logo" you'll get what you need... cheers|||You can search for it if in clip art... it will be vector and that is for sure high res.
or.. i found this for you
http://www.dafont.com/transport.font
there is the logo in there as one of the characters. you will have to color it yourself though. If the link doesnt work, go to www.dafont.com and the font is called transport. search for it..
good luck.|||http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiFxJXJG0L鈥?/a>
here you go.......
B.|||Try this link!|||Link below provides vector images for brand name logos.
http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/search/?鈥?/a>
How much does it cost upkeep a porsche boxster?
I will be purchasing a Porsche boxer but need to know more specs about the car. I know they are the easier to maintain compared to cars like Mercedes and other luxury cars. For example the oil change is about every 2 years max. I want to purchase a 97 so i need to know how much it will cost to upkeep. (any other year will work 98, 99 etc...)|||A lot of money.|||My Porsche is a 2005 911 Turbo S, so these won't be exact comparisons. The actual recommended oil change interval is every 15,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first. Many Porsches are driven less than 15,000 miles a year. You do fewer changes, but they will cost more than a Chevy that carries half the oil. My changes, with 12 quarts of Mobil 1, cost about $250.
New out-of-the-box Porsches are virtually bullet proof. What shape a used one is in, like any other car out there, is dependent on how it was driven and maintained before you buy it. Demand all maintenance records. If they're not available, you must assume the work was not done. Check the Car Fax, or equivalent. Get a Pre Purchase inspection from a Certified Porsche mechanic. A PPI will cost you a couple of hundred dollars, but is well worth it.
Keep in mind that there are plenty of used Boxsters available with only 6,000 to 8,000 miles per year on them. Don't buy a car with high mileage.|||Holy crap theyre a lot. Ive never owned one but I know theyre a lot. WTF? Oil change every 2 years? Well, for example. Im a certified mechanic and I know how dealers work. They overcharge by rediculous amounts.. I can only imagine how bad it is for porche dealers. And on top of that you are gonna have to go to the dealer for most parts. I SERIOUSLY doubt autozone carries porche parts. If you dont actually want the car because you love to drive it would be a wasted effort in my oppinion.|||Watch out for early years!! They have a rear main seal that goes out and it costs thousands to fix.
At the website below is a list of the common problems. Some are small, easy to fix and do not cost much. Some seem pretty lame.
I would recommend you go to a Porsche mechanic in your town that is NOT associated with a dealership. Ask them what they see in the way of problem years for the car.
I have a 2008 that came with the new federally mandate tire pressure sensor system. It drives me nuts. Less than 8000 miles and it has told me twice I have a flat tire, it gives wrong tire readings, it can not compensate for temperature changes so the dealer pushed nitrogen fills to take care of that problem. (My 2008 RAV4 has the same problem so I think it is the whole pressure system, not the car that is the problem).
Anyway, do your research well before you buy. If you find a good mechanic, have him check the car out before you buy it. Remember, it is a sports car and some people really beat them.|||to get the battery changed its like 500 bucks, cuz they have to lift the cars up and do some work, and the oil changes are quite hefty. i love the boxter i wish we never sold it. regardless of the cost the boxter is one of the best cars on earth|||Wow. Lucky dog.
But I can say that the upkeep will be A LOT.|||A late nineties Boxster will most likely need a decent amount of money to upkeep.
In the UK the service intervals are 12000 miles or 1 year for a minor service or 24000 and 2 years for a major service.
The 2.5 litre engine does not really suffer from problems regarding the rear main seal (For some reason the 2.7 and 3.2 litre engines were the problematic ones!)
However, they do suffer from oil leaks! The prone area's are the oil drain tubes on either side of the engine.
Also the camshaft actuation solenoid valves can leak/fail and these are extremely expensive to replace.
Other common failures for a car of this age are air mass sensor (Expensive), idle stabilisation valve (Expensive), oxygen sensors and ignition coils. (Not as expensive)
Into other area's of the car, depending on what sort of life it has had, the brake pipes may be corroded and require replacement, the air-con lines could have been damaged by the car not being jacked correctly and also the front air-conditioning condensers may require replacement.
On the brake side of things, the brake servo's on this age of car had an inadequate seal, allowing water in (Which is bad news). Porsche have a modified servo and seal which can be fitted to prevent this.
Check that the roof works OK. Again this can be expensive if things go wrong. Also the plastic rear screen can split in cold weather.
On the suspension side of things, with wear and tear the lower wishbones front or rear can begin to creak with age, and also the tie-bars can start to knock when the bushings become worn.
Look for a car that has a full dealer service history. This is what potential buyers look for, and a full history is part of the value of the car. A car that has been serviced by a "Specialist" usually ends up in poor shape.
Check the bodywork for any tell tale signs of crash damage (Non-factory paint can be spotted a mile off if you look carefully enough)
Also look for any water leaks entering into the cabin either by the membranes inside the doors not being sealed correctly, or blocked drain holes (Which can be found at the front and the rear). If any water gets under the passenger seat, this can badly affect the alarm control unit thats situated there (Very expensive)
Listen for any tell tale knocks/rattles from the engine. These cars have a flat six cylinder engine with whats known as an intermediate shaft. If the intermediate shaft bearing collapses, that can destroy the crankcase halves and ultimately wreck the engine.
Finally, whatever you do, never enter into ownership of one of these cars thinking that its going to be cheap to run. In my experience this sadly turns out to be not the case. If you get a model that's at rock bottom price, seriously expect to spend at least 拢2500 getting the car back into some sort of decent mechanical condition. There ARE a load of dogs out there.
New out-of-the-box Porsches are virtually bullet proof. What shape a used one is in, like any other car out there, is dependent on how it was driven and maintained before you buy it. Demand all maintenance records. If they're not available, you must assume the work was not done. Check the Car Fax, or equivalent. Get a Pre Purchase inspection from a Certified Porsche mechanic. A PPI will cost you a couple of hundred dollars, but is well worth it.
Keep in mind that there are plenty of used Boxsters available with only 6,000 to 8,000 miles per year on them. Don't buy a car with high mileage.|||Holy crap theyre a lot. Ive never owned one but I know theyre a lot. WTF? Oil change every 2 years? Well, for example. Im a certified mechanic and I know how dealers work. They overcharge by rediculous amounts.. I can only imagine how bad it is for porche dealers. And on top of that you are gonna have to go to the dealer for most parts. I SERIOUSLY doubt autozone carries porche parts. If you dont actually want the car because you love to drive it would be a wasted effort in my oppinion.|||Watch out for early years!! They have a rear main seal that goes out and it costs thousands to fix.
At the website below is a list of the common problems. Some are small, easy to fix and do not cost much. Some seem pretty lame.
I would recommend you go to a Porsche mechanic in your town that is NOT associated with a dealership. Ask them what they see in the way of problem years for the car.
I have a 2008 that came with the new federally mandate tire pressure sensor system. It drives me nuts. Less than 8000 miles and it has told me twice I have a flat tire, it gives wrong tire readings, it can not compensate for temperature changes so the dealer pushed nitrogen fills to take care of that problem. (My 2008 RAV4 has the same problem so I think it is the whole pressure system, not the car that is the problem).
Anyway, do your research well before you buy. If you find a good mechanic, have him check the car out before you buy it. Remember, it is a sports car and some people really beat them.|||to get the battery changed its like 500 bucks, cuz they have to lift the cars up and do some work, and the oil changes are quite hefty. i love the boxter i wish we never sold it. regardless of the cost the boxter is one of the best cars on earth|||Wow. Lucky dog.
But I can say that the upkeep will be A LOT.|||A late nineties Boxster will most likely need a decent amount of money to upkeep.
In the UK the service intervals are 12000 miles or 1 year for a minor service or 24000 and 2 years for a major service.
The 2.5 litre engine does not really suffer from problems regarding the rear main seal (For some reason the 2.7 and 3.2 litre engines were the problematic ones!)
However, they do suffer from oil leaks! The prone area's are the oil drain tubes on either side of the engine.
Also the camshaft actuation solenoid valves can leak/fail and these are extremely expensive to replace.
Other common failures for a car of this age are air mass sensor (Expensive), idle stabilisation valve (Expensive), oxygen sensors and ignition coils. (Not as expensive)
Into other area's of the car, depending on what sort of life it has had, the brake pipes may be corroded and require replacement, the air-con lines could have been damaged by the car not being jacked correctly and also the front air-conditioning condensers may require replacement.
On the brake side of things, the brake servo's on this age of car had an inadequate seal, allowing water in (Which is bad news). Porsche have a modified servo and seal which can be fitted to prevent this.
Check that the roof works OK. Again this can be expensive if things go wrong. Also the plastic rear screen can split in cold weather.
On the suspension side of things, with wear and tear the lower wishbones front or rear can begin to creak with age, and also the tie-bars can start to knock when the bushings become worn.
Look for a car that has a full dealer service history. This is what potential buyers look for, and a full history is part of the value of the car. A car that has been serviced by a "Specialist" usually ends up in poor shape.
Check the bodywork for any tell tale signs of crash damage (Non-factory paint can be spotted a mile off if you look carefully enough)
Also look for any water leaks entering into the cabin either by the membranes inside the doors not being sealed correctly, or blocked drain holes (Which can be found at the front and the rear). If any water gets under the passenger seat, this can badly affect the alarm control unit thats situated there (Very expensive)
Listen for any tell tale knocks/rattles from the engine. These cars have a flat six cylinder engine with whats known as an intermediate shaft. If the intermediate shaft bearing collapses, that can destroy the crankcase halves and ultimately wreck the engine.
Finally, whatever you do, never enter into ownership of one of these cars thinking that its going to be cheap to run. In my experience this sadly turns out to be not the case. If you get a model that's at rock bottom price, seriously expect to spend at least 拢2500 getting the car back into some sort of decent mechanical condition. There ARE a load of dogs out there.
Are Porsche going to make a new Le Mans Prototype car for 2012?
I heard, at the end of the Le Mans race, that Porsche were going to be coming back with a new car.|||Sounds like they are then, doesn't it!
What difference will the comfort, normal, and sport mode make in a Porsche?
You know how you can change the mode of a Porsche to comfort, normal, or sport? Well, what differences will it make? Thanks!|||Gabi,
Several Porsches have these settings which are settings for the shock absorbers on the vehicle. In Comfort mode they will soften up and provide a softer suspension ride, so things like bumps in the road and different road obstacles aren't as noticeable and make it feel more bearable.
Normal will be the standard setup for the car on the shock absorbers which is somewhere inbetween with a bit more stiff ride.
Sport mode is where the sport settings go into play, the shock absorbers go to their full stiffness setting for the road that have been adjusted from the factory. This is not necessarily a comfortable ride since bumps and things like that are very noticeable. However the vehicle handles better for tight turns and things along this sort in this mode. Depending on the vehicle the option is on, this is sometimes known as "Rattle your kidneys" mode.
You will notice a difference in these settings, which is why they gave the option for it as it makes around town and daily driving a lot easier and comfortable for you in the car and also give you the flexibility to stiffen up the suspension when the opportunity presents itself for the fun factor when you find your favorite backroad :)|||comfort%26lt;%26gt;normal%26lt;%26gt; then%26lt;%26gt; sport!!!|||The first part I don't know but the 2nd I do. Comfort is when the car is riding nice and smooth. Normal is just driving regularly. Sport is when you wanna have fun and just press the pedal down more.
Several Porsches have these settings which are settings for the shock absorbers on the vehicle. In Comfort mode they will soften up and provide a softer suspension ride, so things like bumps in the road and different road obstacles aren't as noticeable and make it feel more bearable.
Normal will be the standard setup for the car on the shock absorbers which is somewhere inbetween with a bit more stiff ride.
Sport mode is where the sport settings go into play, the shock absorbers go to their full stiffness setting for the road that have been adjusted from the factory. This is not necessarily a comfortable ride since bumps and things like that are very noticeable. However the vehicle handles better for tight turns and things along this sort in this mode. Depending on the vehicle the option is on, this is sometimes known as "Rattle your kidneys" mode.
You will notice a difference in these settings, which is why they gave the option for it as it makes around town and daily driving a lot easier and comfortable for you in the car and also give you the flexibility to stiffen up the suspension when the opportunity presents itself for the fun factor when you find your favorite backroad :)|||comfort%26lt;%26gt;normal%26lt;%26gt; then%26lt;%26gt; sport!!!|||The first part I don't know but the 2nd I do. Comfort is when the car is riding nice and smooth. Normal is just driving regularly. Sport is when you wanna have fun and just press the pedal down more.
Exactly how much Legspace is there in the backseat of a 2005 Porsche 911?
Anyone know the exact or about the amount of legspace in a porsche 911 from 2004-2007?
Is it like 20 cm or something?|||I own a 2005 Porsche 911. I'm 6' - 0" tall and put the driver's seat all the way back on its rails. When I do that there is NO leg space in back (The front seat-back actually just touches the back seat's forward edge). These cars are "2 + 2" seating. Only if the front seat passengers can put their seats forward is there any space available for rear seat passengers' legs.
A car magazine once said that "the rear seats in a 911 are useful only for the punishment of small children." However, those seats backs do fold down and leave room for considerable luggage back there.|||Very little to none, if you want to put your kids back there, they would have to be very very thin children. Then again, you should have thin children because you would have a very thin wife because you own a Porsche 911.
problem solved|||there is very little legspace i am not sure of the exact number but a grown adult would feel very uncomfortable sitting in the back|||VERY VERY LITTLE|||Why would any owner with a right mind want to put anyone in the back seat of his 911 ?!
The seats are merely there for insurance reasons.
Is it like 20 cm or something?|||I own a 2005 Porsche 911. I'm 6' - 0" tall and put the driver's seat all the way back on its rails. When I do that there is NO leg space in back (The front seat-back actually just touches the back seat's forward edge). These cars are "2 + 2" seating. Only if the front seat passengers can put their seats forward is there any space available for rear seat passengers' legs.
A car magazine once said that "the rear seats in a 911 are useful only for the punishment of small children." However, those seats backs do fold down and leave room for considerable luggage back there.|||Very little to none, if you want to put your kids back there, they would have to be very very thin children. Then again, you should have thin children because you would have a very thin wife because you own a Porsche 911.
problem solved|||there is very little legspace i am not sure of the exact number but a grown adult would feel very uncomfortable sitting in the back|||VERY VERY LITTLE|||Why would any owner with a right mind want to put anyone in the back seat of his 911 ?!
The seats are merely there for insurance reasons.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Can porsche sift knobs be used on other cars?
I have a scion tC and was wondering if porsche shift knobs would fit.|||i have no idea about your scion but have thought about modifying the cable shift style shifter in any porsche newer than 986/996 to my old beater just for fun, its a 2 cable shifter like any other, the thing i would worry about with a scion would be the height of it in the car and if i would have to rework so it wouldnt face the wrong way or somthing like that.
cheers.
cheers.
On a 1983 944 porsche. It have a short to ground somewhere. Dose anyone know common places for these shorts?
I have a 944 porsche. It has a short to ground somewhere that causes the alternator not to charge the battery.|||It could be anywhere.............go to your local auto parts store and buy a simple short finder its cost around $25.00 dollars and its very easy to used....best of luck..
What is the best porsche in preformance?
I really like Porsche and would love to know the best to look up|||If you are referring to current road car offerings, the GT2RS offers the highest performance in pretty much all measurable terms (as the 997 Turbo offers AWD, you could likely design a contest where it would have an advantage over the otherwise much faster GT2 and GT2RS, so it deserves a mention). However, this will likely be eclipsed in overall performance other than top speed as soon as the 918 enters production.
If you are looking at all Porsche models, then the GT3RSR or GT3R would be the highest performing car - though again, it may lack the top speed depending on what kind of gearing it was setup with and the aero-package (being race cars, the car's setup will be much more variable). The GT3RSR has the edge in total performance, but the GT3R could come out ahead in some contests due to it's much better fuel economy and very slight disadvantage on overall performance. Again though, looking at the future, the soon to be introduced LMP1 car will easily be the top performance car made by the company.|||the best porsche for performance is the
9FF TR1000
its a modified 911 done by a german tuning company and it is fast over 391kph
A tuned Porsche 911 Turbo, dubbed the TR-1000, has hit a top speed of 391.7 km/h (243.4 mph) at the ATP automotive testing circuit in Papenburg, Germany.
While details are limited, the 9ff TR-1000 has a flat-six engine with larger turbochargers, an improved intercooler, sport camshafts, titanium con rods, crankshaft, a sport air filter, a revised ECU, and a high performance exhaust system. Thanks to these tweaks, the engine produces a stunning 1000 hp at 7800 rpm and 1040 Nm of torque. This allows the TR-1000 to accelerate from:
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 sec
100-200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 4.8 sec
200-300 km/h (186.4 mph) in 8 sec
300-360 km/h (223.7 mph) in 16 seconds
...before topping out at the aforementioned 391.7 km/h (although 9ff thinks the car could eventually exceed 400 km/h with improved aerodynamics).
As you can imagine, 9ff had to make some modifications to ensure the TR-1000 would remain stable at high speeds. Changes include a modest body kit with a front splitter, modified side skirts, a rear diffuser, and a rear wing, plus a high performance braking system, and an adjustable sports suspension with aluminum dampers.
Reportedly built for a Greek millionaire's 25-year-old girlfriend, the conversion from 911 Turbo to 9ff TR-1000 took approximately 鈧?30,000 ($186,900 USD).|||well in performance you mean acceleration, top speed or grip to the road?? or all of these together?? porsche has understeer and if you do something against it it turns into deadly oversteer i would say the porsche 911 Turbo, GT3 or the GT2... more accesible a Carrera or a Boxster (i don't like the boxster in shape) o|||911 turbo
If you are looking at all Porsche models, then the GT3RSR or GT3R would be the highest performing car - though again, it may lack the top speed depending on what kind of gearing it was setup with and the aero-package (being race cars, the car's setup will be much more variable). The GT3RSR has the edge in total performance, but the GT3R could come out ahead in some contests due to it's much better fuel economy and very slight disadvantage on overall performance. Again though, looking at the future, the soon to be introduced LMP1 car will easily be the top performance car made by the company.|||the best porsche for performance is the
9FF TR1000
its a modified 911 done by a german tuning company and it is fast over 391kph
A tuned Porsche 911 Turbo, dubbed the TR-1000, has hit a top speed of 391.7 km/h (243.4 mph) at the ATP automotive testing circuit in Papenburg, Germany.
While details are limited, the 9ff TR-1000 has a flat-six engine with larger turbochargers, an improved intercooler, sport camshafts, titanium con rods, crankshaft, a sport air filter, a revised ECU, and a high performance exhaust system. Thanks to these tweaks, the engine produces a stunning 1000 hp at 7800 rpm and 1040 Nm of torque. This allows the TR-1000 to accelerate from:
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 sec
100-200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 4.8 sec
200-300 km/h (186.4 mph) in 8 sec
300-360 km/h (223.7 mph) in 16 seconds
...before topping out at the aforementioned 391.7 km/h (although 9ff thinks the car could eventually exceed 400 km/h with improved aerodynamics).
As you can imagine, 9ff had to make some modifications to ensure the TR-1000 would remain stable at high speeds. Changes include a modest body kit with a front splitter, modified side skirts, a rear diffuser, and a rear wing, plus a high performance braking system, and an adjustable sports suspension with aluminum dampers.
Reportedly built for a Greek millionaire's 25-year-old girlfriend, the conversion from 911 Turbo to 9ff TR-1000 took approximately 鈧?30,000 ($186,900 USD).|||well in performance you mean acceleration, top speed or grip to the road?? or all of these together?? porsche has understeer and if you do something against it it turns into deadly oversteer i would say the porsche 911 Turbo, GT3 or the GT2... more accesible a Carrera or a Boxster (i don't like the boxster in shape) o|||911 turbo
What is the best porsche in preformance?
I really like Porsche and would love to know the best to look up|||If you are referring to current road car offerings, the GT2RS offers the highest performance in pretty much all measurable terms (as the 997 Turbo offers AWD, you could likely design a contest where it would have an advantage over the otherwise much faster GT2 and GT2RS, so it deserves a mention). However, this will likely be eclipsed in overall performance other than top speed as soon as the 918 enters production.
If you are looking at all Porsche models, then the GT3RSR or GT3R would be the highest performing car - though again, it may lack the top speed depending on what kind of gearing it was setup with and the aero-package (being race cars, the car's setup will be much more variable). The GT3RSR has the edge in total performance, but the GT3R could come out ahead in some contests due to it's much better fuel economy and very slight disadvantage on overall performance. Again though, looking at the future, the soon to be introduced LMP1 car will easily be the top performance car made by the company.|||Porsche has three car models: Boxter, Cayman, 911 and Cayenne. If we put Cayenne aside, as being SUV and not a sports car, each of these three models have a place of its own. Still, from pure performance point of view 911 models are still the best cars on the road. As I'm driving my second Porsche now (both are Cayman S models), I might be able to give a little firsthand insight as I also drove most of other current Porsche sports line models (crazy about cars, incurable:-). For everyday use and still to have a high performance car, for me, Cayman S, is perfect with its mid-engine layout, 340BHP and 280km/h top speed.
For even more performance and more road presence, shall we say, from 911 line, Turbo models have always the way to go. When You go beyond 911 Turbo, You will get more performance, but You are rapidly losing everyday usability.
Pure road sports cars like GT2 and GT3, are absolute bliss to drive, but are very still and the power can be overwhelming in most situations on the normal roads. You just can't find a proper stretch of road to let it go, so You are always constraining Yourself as the road is to short, too narrow etc for the car like that. If You are looking for pure performance, as You would like to use the car on the track more than on the road, GT2 and GT3 are best choice.
If You are planning to use it mostly on average roads, these cars can be very unpleasant to drive to any longer distance. For this, I would always suggest "smaller" models of 911 (a simple Carrera is fantastic car) and Cayman and Boxter models. If You think they are underpowered, let someone drive You a bit in a Cayman S, for example. You will be amazed, I promise:-)
Oh, and btw, the best Porsche in performance today? Absolutely 911 GT2 RS. It's one of the fastest street legal cars on earth.|||GT2 RS. GT3 RS is naturally aspirated and doesn't have quite the power of the GT2, but the GT3 is lighter and is generally said to handle better.|||The Porsche cars are about modern technology + Speed.
Porsche makes cars which are high tech and have features other rival Sportscars do not have.|||I've heard the 911 GT3 Rs.... or something like that. Porsche is sexy. the 911 GT3 is crazy all over the place. I hate any owner of a Porsche, because I am jealous... :( German engineering is sex.
If you are looking at all Porsche models, then the GT3RSR or GT3R would be the highest performing car - though again, it may lack the top speed depending on what kind of gearing it was setup with and the aero-package (being race cars, the car's setup will be much more variable). The GT3RSR has the edge in total performance, but the GT3R could come out ahead in some contests due to it's much better fuel economy and very slight disadvantage on overall performance. Again though, looking at the future, the soon to be introduced LMP1 car will easily be the top performance car made by the company.|||Porsche has three car models: Boxter, Cayman, 911 and Cayenne. If we put Cayenne aside, as being SUV and not a sports car, each of these three models have a place of its own. Still, from pure performance point of view 911 models are still the best cars on the road. As I'm driving my second Porsche now (both are Cayman S models), I might be able to give a little firsthand insight as I also drove most of other current Porsche sports line models (crazy about cars, incurable:-). For everyday use and still to have a high performance car, for me, Cayman S, is perfect with its mid-engine layout, 340BHP and 280km/h top speed.
For even more performance and more road presence, shall we say, from 911 line, Turbo models have always the way to go. When You go beyond 911 Turbo, You will get more performance, but You are rapidly losing everyday usability.
Pure road sports cars like GT2 and GT3, are absolute bliss to drive, but are very still and the power can be overwhelming in most situations on the normal roads. You just can't find a proper stretch of road to let it go, so You are always constraining Yourself as the road is to short, too narrow etc for the car like that. If You are looking for pure performance, as You would like to use the car on the track more than on the road, GT2 and GT3 are best choice.
If You are planning to use it mostly on average roads, these cars can be very unpleasant to drive to any longer distance. For this, I would always suggest "smaller" models of 911 (a simple Carrera is fantastic car) and Cayman and Boxter models. If You think they are underpowered, let someone drive You a bit in a Cayman S, for example. You will be amazed, I promise:-)
Oh, and btw, the best Porsche in performance today? Absolutely 911 GT2 RS. It's one of the fastest street legal cars on earth.|||GT2 RS. GT3 RS is naturally aspirated and doesn't have quite the power of the GT2, but the GT3 is lighter and is generally said to handle better.|||The Porsche cars are about modern technology + Speed.
Porsche makes cars which are high tech and have features other rival Sportscars do not have.|||I've heard the 911 GT3 Rs.... or something like that. Porsche is sexy. the 911 GT3 is crazy all over the place. I hate any owner of a Porsche, because I am jealous... :( German engineering is sex.
What would be a good extended warranty for a Porsche?
What is a good extended warranty option/company for a 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4? I'm aware the cost will be high but I'm assuming not higher than almost certain repairs.|||I would not buy any insurance unless it was from Porsche itself. Most after market insurance is full of loopholes and you seldom get your moneys worth. The best thing you can do is find a reliable knowledgeable honest private Porsche or German repair shop before you have a problem.
Is there a drill but strong enough to drill out a screw out of a Porsche 1983 944?
WTH!!
Why did the porsche engineers use alien wrench screws for the head of the engine. The last screw that i have stripped and am wondering is there any drill bit out there that wont go dull the second it touches this strong piece of German steel.|||Go to your local Sears store and get an extraction bit. They are made for this situation.
They grip the inside of the striped bolt and screw it out.
Why did the porsche engineers use alien wrench screws for the head of the engine. The last screw that i have stripped and am wondering is there any drill bit out there that wont go dull the second it touches this strong piece of German steel.|||Go to your local Sears store and get an extraction bit. They are made for this situation.
They grip the inside of the striped bolt and screw it out.
Do you know how much insurance is for a Porsche Cayenne ?
I am 15 1/2 years old and i am planning to buy a Porsche Cayenne S. I was wondering how much insurance is going to cost???|||as much as the car.
lol
when you have that kind of money to buy a cayenne you dont need to ask this question|||If you were to have enough money for that vehicle. you wouldn't worry about the cost of insurance|||15 1/2, well thats different, had you been only 15, it would be much more...
if you were the age of majority (18 in most states) the base insurance rate is $1200/yr and thats if you are a rider on your parents policy.
to have your own insurance it would be $2400 a year as a base.
Now if you bought an expensive, High performance (400hp) SUV (high rollover potential) with little knowledge or experience in handling it, the cost go up exponentially not just double.
so its entirely possible to have a larger payment for the insurance than the value of the car. Im sorry to say.
Buy a basic car. get insurance, drive for a year. then buy something more capable. drive it for a year...work your way up.
wer|||depends where you go and how much the car is worth its not cheap tho
i just got a new car hsv maloo
that costs 65,740 and the insurance is about 45 so its pretty expensive
i recommend Shannon's a little more costly but better value|||It depends on where you live and you age and driving experience.
For a 15-16 year old, it would be $4000 per year or $400-450 per month.
Get a Honda Civic. Insurance for that would be around $110 per month.
The payment for the car would be over $600 per month.
lol
when you have that kind of money to buy a cayenne you dont need to ask this question|||If you were to have enough money for that vehicle. you wouldn't worry about the cost of insurance|||15 1/2, well thats different, had you been only 15, it would be much more...
if you were the age of majority (18 in most states) the base insurance rate is $1200/yr and thats if you are a rider on your parents policy.
to have your own insurance it would be $2400 a year as a base.
Now if you bought an expensive, High performance (400hp) SUV (high rollover potential) with little knowledge or experience in handling it, the cost go up exponentially not just double.
so its entirely possible to have a larger payment for the insurance than the value of the car. Im sorry to say.
Buy a basic car. get insurance, drive for a year. then buy something more capable. drive it for a year...work your way up.
wer|||depends where you go and how much the car is worth its not cheap tho
i just got a new car hsv maloo
that costs 65,740 and the insurance is about 45 so its pretty expensive
i recommend Shannon's a little more costly but better value|||It depends on where you live and you age and driving experience.
For a 15-16 year old, it would be $4000 per year or $400-450 per month.
Get a Honda Civic. Insurance for that would be around $110 per month.
The payment for the car would be over $600 per month.
Has Porsche discontinued the Cayenne GTS Manual Transmission for 2011?
Porsche has a special version of the Cayenne called the Cayenne GTS. In performance terms is sits between the Cayenne S and the Cayenne Turbo. It is unique in that it comes standard with a manual transmission where the S and the turbo only come in automatic. I dont see the GTS version as being available on the Porsche website.|||Odd that the S would only come in automatic?
Seems contradictory.
But I also could no longer find GTS references.
I will never buy an automatic as long as I live.
Seems contradictory.
But I also could no longer find GTS references.
I will never buy an automatic as long as I live.
What type of batterys are compatable with a 1985 porsche 944?
got a porsche and its been sitting there in my garage for years and i just want it to start.|||http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Porsche944鈥?/a>
join my 944 group for more answers|||Roy,
To be quite honest there is not any particularly special kind of battery. There's an AC Delco in mine. I would call a store such as Napa, Pep boys, S%26amp;S auto, autozone, etc and ask them for a battery that will fit an 85' 944. That way you can actually get some price quotes etc. But a standard battery that will fit the right size will be just fine. The only reason you'd need to worry about "types of batteries" to fit your 944 would be if you start getting into the lightweight batteries to lose weight for weight reduction, etc.
Hope this helps. This will be a good way to get some quotes too, heck I even found a battery at walmart for my 924 for $40... has lasted me a long time! No worries, it doesn't require any special "OEM porsche battery" if that was what you were wondering.
I saw your other question saying it has sat for about 8-9 years. Make sure you also clean out the fuel injectors and do a full tuneup on it where it's sat that long, also ensure to inspect all your cooling system hoses and rubber fittings for cracks and leaks. Make sure to check the fusebox as well to make sure the wiring doesn't look brittle or bad. And last but not least bleed your hydraulic system! That means your brakes AND clutch! They've probably absorbed a ton of moisture and you don't want an iffy brake or clutch system. If you need pictures or a how to let me know, i recently wrote up a how to guide on a lot of 944 maintenance and have some pics and such for it, you're welcome to email me.
And most importantly BEFORE YOU START IT UP! CHECK YOUR TIMING BELT! It is probably horribly cracked, brittle and ready to break by that period of time! These are interference engines, you don't want that to snap when you first start it up, or you'll be doing a lot more than just a tuneup, and your car will be getting new valves which will set you back about $,$$$. I would make that top priority. You can do the timing belt yourself for the cost of tools from 944online and the timing belts from there (or pelican parts) for a total of around $200-300 (cheaper than the $1500-2000 the dealership will quote you) if you are willing to spend 3-4 hours doing it. Otherwise, you'll be chancing the engine, the interval for the timing belt is 3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first! I would also pull the plugs and shoot a tiny bit of penetrating oil down the cylinders and let it set for a few days before trying to start it just so you don't chance snapping any piston rings. Drain the fluids, put in new fluids (these transmissions love the 75w90 amsoil synthetic) and do the oil... I could go on, but just make sure you run real thorough through the car.
Best of luck to you on getting the car back in a driving state. If it's sat for that long (even garaged) it'll need work. Be patient and you'll get her back on the road, just be patient and do it all proper and she'll be another happy 944 on the road. I recently revived a 924 that sat for TEN years in the open elements! My 944 thankfully didn't need that much TLC LOL.
Again, ask away if you have any questions :)|||You could use ANY regular car battery that's charged, and start it.
Running the car for everyday use will require the right battery as far as CCA, etc.
Good luck!|||It may not start, weatherseized. If it starts, it will have rust damage. Any batt. that fits will do.
join my 944 group for more answers|||Roy,
To be quite honest there is not any particularly special kind of battery. There's an AC Delco in mine. I would call a store such as Napa, Pep boys, S%26amp;S auto, autozone, etc and ask them for a battery that will fit an 85' 944. That way you can actually get some price quotes etc. But a standard battery that will fit the right size will be just fine. The only reason you'd need to worry about "types of batteries" to fit your 944 would be if you start getting into the lightweight batteries to lose weight for weight reduction, etc.
Hope this helps. This will be a good way to get some quotes too, heck I even found a battery at walmart for my 924 for $40... has lasted me a long time! No worries, it doesn't require any special "OEM porsche battery" if that was what you were wondering.
I saw your other question saying it has sat for about 8-9 years. Make sure you also clean out the fuel injectors and do a full tuneup on it where it's sat that long, also ensure to inspect all your cooling system hoses and rubber fittings for cracks and leaks. Make sure to check the fusebox as well to make sure the wiring doesn't look brittle or bad. And last but not least bleed your hydraulic system! That means your brakes AND clutch! They've probably absorbed a ton of moisture and you don't want an iffy brake or clutch system. If you need pictures or a how to let me know, i recently wrote up a how to guide on a lot of 944 maintenance and have some pics and such for it, you're welcome to email me.
And most importantly BEFORE YOU START IT UP! CHECK YOUR TIMING BELT! It is probably horribly cracked, brittle and ready to break by that period of time! These are interference engines, you don't want that to snap when you first start it up, or you'll be doing a lot more than just a tuneup, and your car will be getting new valves which will set you back about $,$$$. I would make that top priority. You can do the timing belt yourself for the cost of tools from 944online and the timing belts from there (or pelican parts) for a total of around $200-300 (cheaper than the $1500-2000 the dealership will quote you) if you are willing to spend 3-4 hours doing it. Otherwise, you'll be chancing the engine, the interval for the timing belt is 3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first! I would also pull the plugs and shoot a tiny bit of penetrating oil down the cylinders and let it set for a few days before trying to start it just so you don't chance snapping any piston rings. Drain the fluids, put in new fluids (these transmissions love the 75w90 amsoil synthetic) and do the oil... I could go on, but just make sure you run real thorough through the car.
Best of luck to you on getting the car back in a driving state. If it's sat for that long (even garaged) it'll need work. Be patient and you'll get her back on the road, just be patient and do it all proper and she'll be another happy 944 on the road. I recently revived a 924 that sat for TEN years in the open elements! My 944 thankfully didn't need that much TLC LOL.
Again, ask away if you have any questions :)|||You could use ANY regular car battery that's charged, and start it.
Running the car for everyday use will require the right battery as far as CCA, etc.
Good luck!|||It may not start, weatherseized. If it starts, it will have rust damage. Any batt. that fits will do.
How much do porsche cars sell for?
How much do porsche cars sell for?|||http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/index.a鈥?/a>
Whole list on this site hope it helps.|||A wide range... if you check local classifieds and are not picky about condition, you can probably find some early 70s 914s running for less than $1k. Good chance at finding some of the first 924s around that range as well.
Other rare models will fetch much more... a genuine lightweight 1973 911RS will generally fetch close to $200k at auction, and cars like Donohue's 917/30 or Le Mans winners and such would go in the millions. Even a typical run of the mill 962 lacking any significant history would command around $300k.
Among new cars, the 987 Porsche Boxster would be the least expensive offering, with a price tag around $40k. An RS Spyder would be the most expensive, with a price tag of $1.5 Million (although, that does include 4 engineers).|||Depends on what kind. But for the most part, you can't afford it on a McDonalds salary....Or even a teacher's salary...Or a veterinarian. Although, I do plan on gettting one when I get my veterinary business all up and running in years to come.|||It is completely dependent but most Porsche's hold their value and sell for more than your average car.
An old 356 will go in the $25k + range, a Boxster depending on milage will go from between $11k-60k, a new 911 will go for about $40k-$80k, and older 911's sell in the $25k-$40k range. Then there are the 944, and 928 that can be found between $1k-25k.|||You also want to think, how much is it going to cost to maintain to drive. The cost of the vehicle is just the start, especially in high performance cars. You have simple costs as gas/oil/tires/brakes. Then you have regular maintenance and then there is unscheduled maintenance, and of course there is insurance.|||from $80,000 and up|||depends on the model, year...etc
surf on www.cars.com
you should find what you are looking for...|||There are different porsches the big ones are like 60,000 to 70,000. the small ones are 70,000 to 150,000 or more.|||a lot|||It depends on the model.
Cabriolet=Convertible
4=All wheel drive
S=Special or Sport
RS=Rally Sport
Porsche Boxster $45,800
Porsche Boxster S $55,700
Porsche Cayman $49,400
Porsche Cayman S $59,100
Porsche 911 Carrera $73,500
Porsche 911 Carrera S $83,800
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet $83,800
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet $94,100
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 $79,400
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s $89,700
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet $89,700
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s Cabriolet $100,000
Porsche 911 Targa 4 $87,000
Porsche 911 Targa 4s $97,300
Porsche 911 Turbo $126,200
Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet $136,500
Porsche 911 GT2 $191,700
Porsche 911 GT3 $107,500
Porsche 911 GT3 RS $124,900
Porsche Cayenne $43,400
Porsche Cayenne S $57,900
Porsche Cayenne Turbo $93,700
2004-2006 Porsche Carrera GT $410,000|||Tax %26amp; Title and that adds up to the car payments...
I would say a very high TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). There is a limit on how much you can borrow from a bank. I think is 60,000 and above you have to come with some cash to cover the difference. I would say, no bank will finance $100,000 car for 6 years :-))|||Depends, the 911 can go from $80,000 to over $100,000. Its all depends on the model and generation/year. The 993 Porsches can sell for quite a bit. Anything from 996 on wont be worth as much to collectors. The 996 generation and the generations after that are not as popular as the 993,964 and the classic 911 because of shape and motor.
Whole list on this site hope it helps.|||A wide range... if you check local classifieds and are not picky about condition, you can probably find some early 70s 914s running for less than $1k. Good chance at finding some of the first 924s around that range as well.
Other rare models will fetch much more... a genuine lightweight 1973 911RS will generally fetch close to $200k at auction, and cars like Donohue's 917/30 or Le Mans winners and such would go in the millions. Even a typical run of the mill 962 lacking any significant history would command around $300k.
Among new cars, the 987 Porsche Boxster would be the least expensive offering, with a price tag around $40k. An RS Spyder would be the most expensive, with a price tag of $1.5 Million (although, that does include 4 engineers).|||Depends on what kind. But for the most part, you can't afford it on a McDonalds salary....Or even a teacher's salary...Or a veterinarian. Although, I do plan on gettting one when I get my veterinary business all up and running in years to come.|||It is completely dependent but most Porsche's hold their value and sell for more than your average car.
An old 356 will go in the $25k + range, a Boxster depending on milage will go from between $11k-60k, a new 911 will go for about $40k-$80k, and older 911's sell in the $25k-$40k range. Then there are the 944, and 928 that can be found between $1k-25k.|||You also want to think, how much is it going to cost to maintain to drive. The cost of the vehicle is just the start, especially in high performance cars. You have simple costs as gas/oil/tires/brakes. Then you have regular maintenance and then there is unscheduled maintenance, and of course there is insurance.|||from $80,000 and up|||depends on the model, year...etc
surf on www.cars.com
you should find what you are looking for...|||There are different porsches the big ones are like 60,000 to 70,000. the small ones are 70,000 to 150,000 or more.|||a lot|||It depends on the model.
Cabriolet=Convertible
4=All wheel drive
S=Special or Sport
RS=Rally Sport
Porsche Boxster $45,800
Porsche Boxster S $55,700
Porsche Cayman $49,400
Porsche Cayman S $59,100
Porsche 911 Carrera $73,500
Porsche 911 Carrera S $83,800
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet $83,800
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet $94,100
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 $79,400
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s $89,700
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet $89,700
Porsche 911 Carrera 4s Cabriolet $100,000
Porsche 911 Targa 4 $87,000
Porsche 911 Targa 4s $97,300
Porsche 911 Turbo $126,200
Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet $136,500
Porsche 911 GT2 $191,700
Porsche 911 GT3 $107,500
Porsche 911 GT3 RS $124,900
Porsche Cayenne $43,400
Porsche Cayenne S $57,900
Porsche Cayenne Turbo $93,700
2004-2006 Porsche Carrera GT $410,000|||Tax %26amp; Title and that adds up to the car payments...
I would say a very high TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). There is a limit on how much you can borrow from a bank. I think is 60,000 and above you have to come with some cash to cover the difference. I would say, no bank will finance $100,000 car for 6 years :-))|||Depends, the 911 can go from $80,000 to over $100,000. Its all depends on the model and generation/year. The 993 Porsches can sell for quite a bit. Anything from 996 on wont be worth as much to collectors. The 996 generation and the generations after that are not as popular as the 993,964 and the classic 911 because of shape and motor.
Does Anyone have Porsche: Excellence Was Expected by Karl Ludvigsen? Or The Carrera RS book?
I have been considering purchasing this book but am amazed by the price. Is it really worth the $200+? I have read the reviews in Excellence and other Porsche magazines but am still not convinced. Also any info on Carrera RS would be nice.|||Well, it's probably not for me to say, but it may be useful for you to know that it took me eight years, on and off, to write Excellence Was Expected. It contains half a million words in more than 1,500 pages and is considered the bible on Porsche. In its several editions over the years it has benefitted from updating and the inputs of many experts.
What's important about it is that it tells you not only what Porsche did but also why and how it did it from road cars to racing cars and from the very beginning. Other books tell you "what" but not "why".
Thus if you're curious about Porsche and are eager to know more about the men, the company and the cars, this is the book for you. If you just want facts rather than knowledge, this may not be your book.
What's important about it is that it tells you not only what Porsche did but also why and how it did it from road cars to racing cars and from the very beginning. Other books tell you "what" but not "why".
Thus if you're curious about Porsche and are eager to know more about the men, the company and the cars, this is the book for you. If you just want facts rather than knowledge, this may not be your book.
Can a 1987 Porsche Carrera RUF with 375 HP beat a new Camero?
Yeah..............I just want to know, if it can beat the new camero SS.
On strait line, and on track time.
If the Camero is faster acceleration, will the Porsche eeventualyl take it over because it has a higher top speed, 190mph. And that is IF the Camero has more acceleration.|||The cars:
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS (let's try the big dog first):
6.2 litre V8 producing 426 HP, 3,860 lbs (6 speed manual) or 3,913 lbs (6 speed auto)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera RUF:
3.2 litre flat six producing 375 HP (stated), 2,584 lbs, 5 speed manual
The math:
Camaro = 9.06 lb/ HP; Porsche RUF = about 6.89 lb/HP
The contests:
1. Straight track - The six-speed Camaro has a lower first gear and probably more torque (can't find torque for RUF), but the Camaro weighs about 1,300 pounds more than the Porsche RUF . Camaro out of trap first; however the large power advantage of the Porsche RUF means that it'll cross the quarter mile line first. The Camaro will shift before 60 mph and the Porsche may not - harder to call 0 to 60 mph, but the Porsche likely will win here too.
2. Track - the obese and high center of gravity Camaro is lost compared to the Porsche RUF. Porsche all the way.
Note: the RUF conversion may weigh more than the original Porsche Carrera, but not enough to make any difference here. This is the weight of a Carrera Club Sport; add about 130 pounds if RUF started with a standard Carrera. The (assumed) greater Camaro torque will make little of the difference off-the-line because of the immense weight of the Chevrolet. The biggest difference will be in the modern Camaro's six speed transmission vs. the old Porsche's five speed. The six speed automatic may actually be faster than the Chevy manual, but it also weighs more.
On strait line, and on track time.
If the Camero is faster acceleration, will the Porsche eeventualyl take it over because it has a higher top speed, 190mph. And that is IF the Camero has more acceleration.|||The cars:
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS (let's try the big dog first):
6.2 litre V8 producing 426 HP, 3,860 lbs (6 speed manual) or 3,913 lbs (6 speed auto)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera RUF:
3.2 litre flat six producing 375 HP (stated), 2,584 lbs, 5 speed manual
The math:
Camaro = 9.06 lb/ HP; Porsche RUF = about 6.89 lb/HP
The contests:
1. Straight track - The six-speed Camaro has a lower first gear and probably more torque (can't find torque for RUF), but the Camaro weighs about 1,300 pounds more than the Porsche RUF . Camaro out of trap first; however the large power advantage of the Porsche RUF means that it'll cross the quarter mile line first. The Camaro will shift before 60 mph and the Porsche may not - harder to call 0 to 60 mph, but the Porsche likely will win here too.
2. Track - the obese and high center of gravity Camaro is lost compared to the Porsche RUF. Porsche all the way.
Note: the RUF conversion may weigh more than the original Porsche Carrera, but not enough to make any difference here. This is the weight of a Carrera Club Sport; add about 130 pounds if RUF started with a standard Carrera. The (assumed) greater Camaro torque will make little of the difference off-the-line because of the immense weight of the Chevrolet. The biggest difference will be in the modern Camaro's six speed transmission vs. the old Porsche's five speed. The six speed automatic may actually be faster than the Chevy manual, but it also weighs more.
What is the engine VIN number on a Porsche?
I am buying a 1986 Porsche 944, I have the VIN, but what part tells you what the engine is?|||There is nothing in the VIN that directly tells you what engine was installed by the factory in most cases; with the Porsche VIN, if you look at the 7th, 8th, and 13th digits, you'll get the car model. Which should be 944 (or 951 for a 944 Turbo).
The other numbers that would be related to the engine would be the 10th - which will have a number or letter that decodes as the year (1986 is G). For most Porsche cars, having the model and the year will tell you all about which engine is intalled.
If you happen to have a car that had more than one engine option available in a given year, then the 13th digit will specify this (more often though, this will be used to determine the body type... ie, Coupe, Targa, or Cabriolet).
In 1986 there was only one model 944, and all had the same 2.5L engine, that put out about 150hp.
The other numbers that would be related to the engine would be the 10th - which will have a number or letter that decodes as the year (1986 is G). For most Porsche cars, having the model and the year will tell you all about which engine is intalled.
If you happen to have a car that had more than one engine option available in a given year, then the 13th digit will specify this (more often though, this will be used to determine the body type... ie, Coupe, Targa, or Cabriolet).
In 1986 there was only one model 944, and all had the same 2.5L engine, that put out about 150hp.
What does it feel like to drive a Porsche convertible- a 911 or a Boxster?
what does it feel like? Is Porsche worth it? I don't want to seem pretentious, but god I want one!|||Feels great. The Boxster and 911(996/997) are completely different cars, different feels to them but are both great. Go test drive one to feel it for yourself.
Does anyone else think a porsche boxster spyder is a great car?
My dad tells me that a boxster is not a real porsche and is a poor man's porsche and blah blah. I think the spyder is awesome, but he is a stubborn carrera lover...|||The Boxster Spyder is an outstanding car, and although the specs seem as if it's just a little above a Boxster S, my own impressions driving one are that all those little upgrades add up to a huge difference.
As far as the perception of others about the car, be it a nicely sorted 914-6, a quick 951, or a Boxster or Cayman (etc), some people will always have strange ideas against Porsche's entry level cars and want to call them "not a real Porsche" or such. If someone wants to look past a car though, just means it will be easier to come by when you go to buy one...
...and for what it's worth, near the end of last year when I was doing a weekend HPDE at Laguna Seca, another driver there had trailered in his two new cars: a GT2RS and a Boxster Spyder. The former was intended to be his regular track car, but he wanted to get some laps in on the Spyder as well to get to know the car better. No doubt that the GT2 was the much faster of the two, but his impression after that first day was that the Boxster may have been the funner of the two cars (and certainly not slow, just not as fast as a GT2RS).|||Although it comes highly recommended by many reviewing agencies, its worth it to get a cayman or 911. The boxter spyder is 61. why not get alot more for only a little more money?|||He's right. It's the lowest powered Porsche available and is seriously overpriced.
As far as the perception of others about the car, be it a nicely sorted 914-6, a quick 951, or a Boxster or Cayman (etc), some people will always have strange ideas against Porsche's entry level cars and want to call them "not a real Porsche" or such. If someone wants to look past a car though, just means it will be easier to come by when you go to buy one...
...and for what it's worth, near the end of last year when I was doing a weekend HPDE at Laguna Seca, another driver there had trailered in his two new cars: a GT2RS and a Boxster Spyder. The former was intended to be his regular track car, but he wanted to get some laps in on the Spyder as well to get to know the car better. No doubt that the GT2 was the much faster of the two, but his impression after that first day was that the Boxster may have been the funner of the two cars (and certainly not slow, just not as fast as a GT2RS).|||Although it comes highly recommended by many reviewing agencies, its worth it to get a cayman or 911. The boxter spyder is 61. why not get alot more for only a little more money?|||He's right. It's the lowest powered Porsche available and is seriously overpriced.
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