Would you date a successful man in his late 30's who owns a porsche?

Girls in ur early 20's,


Would u date a successful man who is in his late 30's who owns a porsche, has a great job, and stays in good shape?|||Sure, if I liked him enough.|||It sounds like your talking about me.


Why wouldn't you?

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|||SHALLOW!!!!!!!!|||I plan to do the same when I'm older ;).

What are the best brand of 4x6 speakers to put in my porsche 944's front doors?

They will be hooked up to an alpine head-unit. Mostly looking for something that sounds crisp and clear, won't distort at high volumes. Bass isn't that important since its only the front doors, so something with good mids and highs. Price isn't a factor, just want something good since its hard to find good 4x6's.|||The reason it's hard to find a good 4x6 is because when it comes to quality sound reproduction any shape other than round is inferior. A round driver has a consistent stiffness to mass ratio from the voicecoil to its outer edge. An oblong speaker on the other hand does not measure the same distance from the center all the way around therefore it creates more distortion along the longer sides because the stiffness to mass ratio is less than along the shorter sides. If price and bass is not priority and sound quality is, then you should look into a 4" or maybe even a 5" speaker. Morel makes point source speakers in both sizes. They are not cheap but quality speakers never are.|||Well now and days they you can get a bigger speaker in a smaller spot because of these things called speaker plates. So i would recommend the Focal poly series or if you want the literally best speakers on earth then i would go with Focal Utopia BE series. But you have to power both these speakers with an amp but if money aint a problem then it shoudnt be a problem. They dont distort when they get loud and they are crystal clear. Go to Car Toys or somewhere where Focal is authorized to be sold because they will know how to install them. Trust me if installed right, no ones system will hold a candle to yours.|||There aren't alot of 4x6 out there. But ****, a Porche and no spending limit, badass.





I know that Infinity makes some good 4x6 speakers out there. Something like the Infinity Kappa 462.9cfp


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What would be a good towcar to tow a Porsche 911?

What would be a good towcar to tow the Porsche 911 Carrera S on a trailer. It weighs 1500Kg. Does not really matter about price.


Thanks|||Are you a Porsche Lover. If so how can you not use a, Porsche Cayenne. Especially if price is not an issue.





Otherwise I would go for a classic pick up like a ford 5 window. Take a look at the Antique or Classic trucks at this site. http://www.classyauto.com/|||I've towed similar cars with my Vauxhall Vivaro van.


I presume that you are doing track days,so a van can carry spares as well.


If you get a crew bus then you will have room for your fans too!|||Skoda Octavia (ah, the irony) can manage up to 1600Kg without breaking a sweat.|||Go to the caravan club website and see their recommendations for best towing cars and technical info on towing. I would go for a diesel four wheel drive car - the smallest practicable. For the towing weight. Best towing cars last year were :





拢16,501 To 拢20,000 Class


Winner: Mazda 6 Diesel Estate TS2 2.0litre 143PS Manual





拢20,001 To 拢25,000 %26amp; All Wheel Drive Under 1800KG Class


Winner: Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5





拢25,001 To 拢33,000 Class (and overall winner)


Winner: Volvo V50 D5 Sport





Over 拢33,000 Class


Winner: Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Estate





All Wheel Drive Over 1800KG Class


Winner: Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XE Manual|||Range Rover





Basically something with alot of tourqe|||Landrover Disco, or Defender (110) Diesel. Failing that a Landcruiser or Range Rover. Your biggest problem's the rated Towing weight for anything smaller.....|||There are loads of options.





How about a Reliant Scimitar GTE Loads of torque from the 3L ford V6, they make great tow cars.





I know you said the price doesn't matter but you could get an immaculate one from as little as 拢3k

How do I install a 1600 VolksWagen Engine in a 69 911 Porsche?

The engine is already installed but haveing problems with the pressure plate and clutch system. Does anybody have any information, resources or guidance to help me out. Thanks!|||Hey it might not fit in the 1969 911 Porsche any way so get sum specialist k they will help. It will take a long time 2 build it in|||Go to kennedy engineering and get an adapter for your engine and trans combo. Others have done this so a web search would find you some more answers. Good luck. :)

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|||Sorry, I don't. But it's a very cool project. I would absolutely love to see the end car.





Wait and you're a woman!!! Will you marry me? :)|||i dont know but why would you do that?


like i really want to know...|||They wont mate up - jiggle crankshaft pulley and push engine forward at the same time.


Clutch not engaging. Adjust clutch cable wing nut....


Align clucth plate and pressure plate with a broom stick so they fit in transmission shaft instead of binding.|||Ahh, not a direct fit. Parts will not match up. Clutch is way different. Is there adapter kit that you purchased to get the engine to mate with the 901 transmission?|||What advantage do you think your going to have by doing that?|||All you need is a BIG hammer. Then - after the fight, it WILL fit.|||I am an EXTREME Porsche Lover... what you have done is a horrible disgrace to the Porsche Name....Why the Hell would you put a VW engine in a car built with a Perfectly Good PORSCHE engine....it makes no sense....and if its for Cost reason than you should of NEVER bought a Porsche....


It is a Crime what you have done...you are now possibly the most criminal like Porsche Owner of all times...Hopefully it NEVER Starts..........then you will learn of your disgraceful ways.. Hopefully God will just put that poor Porsche out of it misery because of you disrespectful actions...|||this is how you do it....DONT!|||You may need a special adapter, if you find one it should work fine. After all, a Porsche is only a souped up VolksWagen. Good luck.

How i get a motor and transsmission of a porsche any model 4 cil turbo used in a good conditions?

where to buy spare parts for porsche and if is posible to export to mexico , san luis potosi, motor parts I need phone numbers and addresses for yonker in near of Laredo, Tx.my phone number is 524441744133|||http://www.info.com/|||-

What can cause the radio volume not to work on a 2004 Porsche Cayenne?

All radio functions work but there is no noise coming out of speakers. I already checked the mute button. Volume knob is operational but no sound.|||1.) operator error


2.) bad fuse


3.) bad button/knob


4,) blown operational amp inside radio


5.) speekers missing


6.) operators' hearing aid requires service/ or requires a hearing aid|||Volume control is a variable resistor electronic component called pots.Have your Porsche dealer checked it for you , it should be still under warranty.

What would you do for the porsche 9ff gt9?

Simply it is the greatest porsche ever. its still being built but however is just freaking amazing. it has a flat 6 4.2 L engine, which generates 987 HP. FROM A 6! gotta love porsche. its estimated that it well go 250+ MP. now the question is, what will you do to own this beast? amazingly enough it costs way less then a bougatti but its still a lot, like 800-900k. with tax of course|||To own this vehicle...Id write a check.





Id rather have the Carerra GT.|||I would try to win the lottery.|||The truly sad thing about the "super" cars is they never get driven. So I guess if you want to buy something you'll never use go ahead.

Where to buy rubber inserts for front bumper on porsche 944s?

its a 1987 porsche 944s. looking at the front of the car, the right rubber insert on the bumper is flared out and rusted on the inside, any idea where to buy another insert?|||For used parts try Auto Atlanta or DC Automotive|||...most likely at the Parts Department at a Porsche dealer.

I'm would like to decide between buying a 1995 993 cab or a 1994 968 cab as my first porsche?

This is my first porsche - and i'm aware of the maintaince costs of both. I'm 6'3ft and 40 yrs old and have been driving a manual (stick) volkwagens for nearly 20 yrs and been in love with porsches for almost as long.|||These are two very different cars, and which will work best for you will really depend on what you want in the car. Though a year older, the 968 will be a much more modern car than the 993, which will still show many aspects of the original 1964 911 (the 993 still shares the same basic chasis with the original). Both cars are rather porky compared to earlier Porsches... and even the current models. But both also have a fair amount of power.





The 968 was the entry level Porsche when it was produced, while the 993 was closer to the top of the line, though both cars should have excellent build quality.





While I can go on, and state many fine points about the 968 (it's more modern as I mentioned, it's very well balanced, etc), the fact is, if you want a 911, then you shouldn't consider it. If you want a 911 now, and get the 968, you will still want the 911 and wish you had gone with the 993.





The converse being, if you don't find the quirks of a 911 charming, then you should only look at the 968, because the 993 still has much in common with it's earlier brothers.





In the end, take a close look at both of these and drive a few examples. The 993 has much higher performance limits, though for the average driver, the 968's performance is more accessible (ie, it's an easier car to drive fast). See which one you like because, with the many differences, it's unlikely you will still consider both after taking a much closer look.

How much for a decent 1983 Porsche 944 paint job?

How much do u think one would cost? I would want to get black. Thanks for all answers!|||The paint job itself could be quite cheap depending on the specific paint you choose... but as with any such work, how good the results are will depend almost entirely on the prep work to do such a job. And this is also where most of the cost will come in.





Many cars from the 80s are quite difficult to repaint without lots of prep work... the use of lots of rubber trim precludes masking for inexpensive jobs (or at least if you want "decent" results), and the 944 definitely will have this problem.





The ideal situation would be complete disassembly and taking the car back to bare metal... etc... but such a job would be at least $10k, and could easily get closer to $20k depending on the choice of paint and other issues that could come up.





At the other end of the scale would be simply having someone mask it as best they could and respray... which could be a few hundred bucks. But either of these routes won't make sense here (the first beign far too much beyond the value of the car, making it cheaper just to find a mint condition 944 and buy it instead, and the second while cheap is just throwing money away as the paint job will look much worse than the car probably looks now within a year).





Somewhere in between those two is the route that will probably make sense... but the issues will remain. The less costly the work, the less you will get, while anything more will quickly outpace the car's value. Ultimately, look for some referrals to bodyshops in your area and get some quotes and information on exactly what they will do (and see if they have examples of similar work they've done), and you might, just might find someone that can deliver something in the $2-3k range (though you will never recoup this cost if you go to sell the car).|||I don't think that you are going to get the exact paint for that car that was offered when it was manufactured. You can choose from a variety of really poor crappy paint to extremely awesome paint. A PERFECT paint job will run you around $10K. I would say that you spend probably around $5-7K. Why do you want to repaint it though. The car is only worth around $5K AT BEST! There is no point in putting any money into that car.

Where is the Porsche dealer who can give the best price in Los Angeles?

does everyone know where is the best price Porsche dealer in Los Angeles? if it is u or ur friends' experience, it will be much better. Thank you|||I would suggest Mc Kenna in Norwalk. Buy a Sunday LA Times and look at the automotive classifed section under Porsche. The dealers will advertise there and usually you will find some good prices.

1982 Porsche 911 SC, can you remove spoiler on the back and replace it with a regular flat panel?

Is there anything under there like a bigger fan or anything that would stop you from putting a regular flat engine cover from a base line 911? I really like the lines of the original 911 and don't really like wings on them.|||The engine lid should be the same as on a car without the rear spoiler, though the black grill is most likely not installed (and depending on the color of your paint, you may find a difference when the spoiler is removed where paint has not faded looking quite different to the area outside the spoiler which has been exposed all these years). On any 911 other than the 930s that came equipped with intercoolers, there is nothing in the spoiler.





The other practical consideration is how much the spoiler reduces lift... from the factory this setup is generally paired with a front spoiler lip, which keeps a nice balance when the car is at speed. If you remove the rear spoiler, it is probably advisable to also remove the front spoiler lip (unless you are looking to shift the balance towards oversteer at higher speeds).|||yeah you can. I agree, that spoiler is hideous and spoilers don't do diddley on a Porsche until well over 100 mph anyway.

How do i stop the brakes from squeaking in my 1988 Porsche 944?

When i pull off from a stop, the brakes squeak until about 10 mph. What can i use to stop the squeaking? I hear that copper grease works but i have never used it.|||Are you sure it's the brakes? And if so, why are you using the brakes when accelerating? If this is only happening while you are accelerating and coming up to speed and you're not using the brakes, what makes you think this is the brakes and not something else? Or did you mean when coming too a stop?





Backing off from that for a moment - brake squeal is generally a result of either the pad slipping and squirming a little, or the actual compound. For the former, there are retaining pins/clips on all the Porsche calipers that will act to lock the pad into place, and will also provide some spring to hold the pad firmly in place. If these are old or haven't been replaced with the pads over the years, they may be worn out. The backs of most pads will also usually have some lining that will act to dampen such squealing - this will wear away as the pad ages.





As for the pad itself, if you are using a pad compound that squeals, then it will squeal, simple as that (metallic pads or any aggressive sports/racing pad). Also, it's possible the pad surface has becomed glazed which will lead to noise (and they should be replaced). But all of these issues will surface when you are using the brakes, not when you are pulling away from a stop.





If it happens when stopping and continues again when pulling away, then you may have one of the above issues combined with a sticking piston in one or more of your calipers. If it only happens when pulling away, then you might want to look towards the wheel bearings or various suspension components.|||Never put any kind of grease on the disks, drums, pads, or shoes of a brake system.|||Get new disk brakes smart. And yeah, don't put any type of oil on the brakes.

How much was it to replace your water pump on your Porsche 944 or 951?

Just wondering if anyone has a rough estimate of the price for a job like this. Thanks.|||The last time I had the water pump replaced, I also had the timing belt replaced. It's recommended you do both at the same time because of the labor involved. Total for both was $1350. That was in 2004.





The quote for the water pump alone was $850.|||Pump can be expensive however it's not worth $850!!! The shop is likely charging list price which is rediculous. If you pay that much for just the part, you are being raped.

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How do I change my Porsche Carrera 1999 outside temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Bought it in the USA, but shipped it to Poland so I can drive it as my everyday car. Only problem so far is changing the display from Fahrenheit to Celcius. +10 for best answer|||You look in the Owner's Manual. Don't have one? Porsche can get you one, or you can buy them on ebay. This stuff changes, and if I gave you the information from my manual, it might well be wrong (My car is newer and a different model of Porsche).

I own a 2000 Porsche 911. It is well maintained and my daily driver. How long will it last me?

I put 15k mi a year on it and change the oil religiously. I heard these cars can last a few hundred thousand miles without any type of major overhaul (transmission, engine rebuild etc) is this true?|||It should last 200,000 miles like C7S says, but it also depends on how you drive it. Lots of high power pulls and very short trips will affect the longevity of the car. Also the climate and roads. If you live in a mild climate like So. Calif, then you will not see salt on the roads or sand storms.|||A car can last forever as long as you give it regular matinence and repairs. If you don't put a lot of stress on the engine and transmission, they should last a few hundred thousand miles like you said. But every car would need some major part for the engine after that period of time. But like I said, if you are kind to the car, then the car could last as long or even longer than 300,000 miles.|||The October, 2008 edition of "Excellence" magazine has an article about a Porsche that has been running for 831,000 miles. Two engine rehabs and a repaint. It was a 2.2 liter 1970 911T. The owner changed the oil religiously, and paid close attention to such things as the wheel bearings, etc., that tend to show wear. The magazine is devoted solely to Porsche enthusiasts. www.Excellence-mag.com.|||It is the most reliable German car. It should easily last past 200,000 miles.

What engine and transmission could I fit into my 1987 porsche 924s?

Looking at replacing the engine and transmission of my 924S and hoping to upgrade in the process. I know that with a little modification a ls1 v8 will fit, but I'm hoping to stick with a powerful 4-cylinder and a manumatic transmission.|||A 924S engine and transmission. Why mess with a good thing? You want to put poorly engineered American iron in there? German engineering is one of the finest in the world. You can add a performance clutch, a K%26amp;N intake, maybe bigger injectors. Keep in mind, European cars are not designed/engineered to be blasting from 0-60 in no time, well the 930 turbo made the exception, they are designed to drive constantly at triple-digit speeds. Also, a tiptronic will take a lot of work, since its electronically controlled, get used to the third pedal, you will be happier.|||A small block Ford with aluminum heads and water pump is one to the smallest lightest motors made. With a stroker crank you can have up to 352 cid with a stock block. Above 600 hp and very streetable. Add a AODE with a aftermarket controller and tap up and tap down to shift. What more could you want?

How do I make my car sound like a ferrari, porsche or lamborghini?

I read something somewhere a while back that some inventor came up with a gaget that makes your car sound like a expensive sports car even though its a heap. I want one of these, where do I get one?|||pull the radiator cap off and drive either a ferrari, porche, or lamborghini under it





i remeber that, well i remeber a device that hooks to you r crank censor and it plays a reverse wave sound of the exact sound in the interior. works like noise canelling. but ive never heard of what you want.|||Some additional information...... Lotus Engineering ar the guys that pioneered this "Active Noise Control" technique for in-car use.


A link to their information is as follows :


http://www.grouplotus.com/managedcontent/view/44

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|||buy any one of the cars listed and it will sound just as it should.


otherwise i don't know what your talking about|||Take it to an exhaust expert and tell them what kind of sound your after and price range and they'll make it happpen.|||It is called a tape recorder. Go up to a nice sounding car, stick your head right under the wheel and turn on the tape recorder and when the car takes off real fast you will get the sound that you are looking for, and then put a very big speaker on top of your car and play the tape in your cassette tape player real loud and look like you are going real fast. That should do it and the girls will think you are really cool too!|||Install a loadspeaker thru which you can play sounds. The sound of a sports car is engineered thru the type of manifold, pipes and muffler they use. Some of these item can be bought at your local speed shops.|||I think that it has to do something with the engine....|||Ghetto blaster sound system, and sound CD! At least it will cover the regular sound - if turned up!





I don't know of anything else! Although the "right" exhaust system will help a little!|||You will need to replace all of your car parts with Ferrari, porsche or lamborghini parts.|||I remember that thing, It was a recording that you heard inside the car. There were buttons between the visors to change the sound.|||http://www.f1-fansite.com/sound/sound.as鈥?/a>

How much does it cost on average to insure a Porsche Cayman?

I'm going to buy one and wanted to know the real cost of owning one.|||Only your agent can say for sure. It depends on too many factors for us to know, things like your ZIP, credit rating, driving record, etc.|||The factors will include your age, marital status, where you live, how far you drive to work, your driving record, your credit history (are you a responsible person?) and what type of coverage you want. (for example, what deductible are you comfortable with?)





Adults with good credit and clean driving records who live in small towns where it doesn't snow, and who drive less than 3 miles to work will get much lower rates than single males who live in a snow belt city, with shaky credit and some tickets or accidents on their record.|||It's gonna be fairly expensive because it is a luxury car. Generally, the more expensive the car is, the higher the insurance will be and after all, we are talking about a Porsche here!!!





To get specific pricing information, you will need to contact an insurance agent in your state and have them run a quote for you. Insurance depends on many factors, not just the type of car you're purchasing.|||DEPENDS ON AGE, CITY, STATE, ZIP AND DRIVING RECORD.





JUST CALL YOU INSURANCE AGENT.

What would you think of a 16 year old driving a porsche boxter?

honestly what would you think if you saw a 16 year old girl driving around in a red boxster porsche? im asking this cause my parents might get me one and im curious..|||spoiled. considering im 17 and drive a 93 taurus|||I don't think there's many 16 year old in the world that have done enough with their life to deserve a porsche

Which is best Audi R8 or Porsche 911 Turbo?

Who makes the more technologically sophisticated high performace sports car? Audi or Porsche?





Also why is it that one is more advanced than the other? How do these two compare?|||If you were to compare these cars from their performance numbers only......the Porsche 911 Turbo is better (in acceleration, overall power 480 hp vs the R8's 420) in most aspects except for handling. The Porsche 911 is legendary in the sports car world and has an illustrious history unlike the R8. The Porsche 911 Turbo has been in criticized by car magazines and other publications. They seem to prefer the 911 GT3/GT3 RS as it offers a more pure 911 experience.


The R8 is loaded with technology such as Audi's Space Frame, Quattro all-wheel drive, Audi's FSI, magnetic ride control, and LED headlights. The Porsche 911 Turbo is slightly more expensive than the R8. Many people criticize the 911's familiar look but in a way i think the 911 styling is timeless. The R8 looks much better in my opinion however and it would be rarer on the road. If I had the money these cars cost I would seriously look at the Porsche 911 GT3 but I think I would choose the R8 as it is a better road car.|||The Audi R8 competes with the Porsche 911 Carrera S, not the Turbo. The Carrera S and the R8 have nearly the same performance and display identical lap times.


The 911 Turbo is much faster than the Audi R8.





In terms of AWD, the Audi R8 is more advanced than the 911 Turbo.


In terms of turbocharging, the Porsche is more advanced.


In terms of engines, they are almost equal, but the Porsche is more advanced because they make 6 cylinder cars that can go as fast as 8 and 10 cylinder cars.


In terms of comfort and luxury, The Audi is best, but not by far.


In terms of practicality, the Porsche is best because it has back seats.


Both cars are very good, but I would prefer the Porsche because they have much more experience and they are more reliable.|||Obviously, the 911 has the advantage over the R8 at this point, only because it is a tried and true performer. It is a traditional performance vehicle that has a very solid history on the road and the track. There are many aspects of the R8 that are much more appealing than the 911. It has an obvious advantage in power to weight and handling due to its mid mounted engine design. I like the styling of the R8 much better. I wish more manufacturers would get with the futuristic styling. If I had to put my money into one of these two cars right now (assuming I actually had the money) I would get the R8 without hesitation.

How do you disable a 1985 porsche 944 car alarm?

i had the porsche sitting there for 9 years and i put in a new battery! B But as soon as i connected the wires (minus first) the alarm went on. Now the engine wont start. but every thing electronically does.|||try yanking out the alarm with the wires


it could help, i wish you luck ;)|||If you don't have the alarm key pull the carpet back on the passenger side floor in the front. You'll see a piece of wood and beneath it is the computer and alarm unit. The alarm unit is about the size of a deck of cards. Disconnect it and your alarm will shut off. However you need jump wires to trick the computer into thinking the alarm is hooked up or your car wont start. www.clarks-garage.com has a diagram of which wires you need to jump.|||Try putting your key into the lock on the door and manually lock / unlock it. If not then you need to get a mechanic from an auto alarm shop.|||use the key on the alarm key hole on the side of the car near the door

How much can I sell my Porsche for?

I have a 1973 Porsche 914 sitting in the garage. However the car has NOT been turned on since roughly 1986, so about 22 years. How much should I except to get for the car if I sold it?|||No matter what the circumstances has been, used cars only bring what they are worth and the only way to find that out is to find a dealer that deals in the older cars and have him look up your car, It will have a Value for generally 3 conditions. Excellent shape, Fair condition and poor condition. They will also consider the miles, low miles adds value where as high miles brings the value back down. Some accessories also ad value. Example lets say your car is perfect and books for 1000.00 dollars, It has low miles so the book adds 300.00 for the low miles. Then lets say it has air conditioning that in some cases will add 500.00 dollars. So now your up to 1800,00 , oops I just noticed it is a standard shift transmission some cars loose value if they are not automatics, So you now loose 200.00 of the 1800.00 because it has a manual shif transmission. Any how tthat'sthe way it works, but with some exceptions and that is popularity. If for example you have a rally sought after year and model Porsche due to some sort of body style that the younger or older generations can`t live with out then you can generally get well over blue book value providing again it is in decent shape. Where most people go wrong is thinking they are sitting on a gold mine just because the car is 25, 30 or 40 years old and its some fantastic antique that the collector car world is searching high and low for and they put some crazy rediculous price on it. What generally happens then is the car winds up sitting and further detoriating un til it has lost half the value it had when you first decided to sell it. I restore old cars and am currently restoring a 1969 Dodge Superbee. I already have 20 k in the car over and above the price of the car, and I don``t even have it back together yet. In fact it is a year and another 20k away from completion. So peoplle like me are serious buyers and serious rejectors when we meet up with a person that over prices his car. If your car has small spots of rust showing u down in the lower quarter panels, rockers, cowl corners , floor pans or trunk floor then it is going to cost a lot of money to properly restore that car and a collector \rebuilder is not going to pour a ton of purchase price into it. Instead we will go looking for something with less rust and a lower price, as what really counts is the bottom line when we in turn re-sell the car after it is restored. I`m not going to tie up 45k into something that is only going to bring back46k.





So the one thing you want to do is research research and research. Take a note pad and pen , wlk around the car and list the honest condition of your car carefully noting all the defects. Also make a list of the pluses. Custom wheels, new paint, chrome parts on your engine, etc etc. Then spend a couple hours on the internet comparing your car to other cars of the exact same year and model. Not some other model but the ones exactly like yours. While you are doing this you want to also be looking for things the other sellers may be listing that you may have over looed on your car that could increse the value of yours. It would also be nice if you run a title search checking to see if your car was known to have ever been totaled or considered totaled by an insurance company. This isn`t expensive but it goes a long way with a potential buyer.





Education about your car will be the trick to getting a fair price out of it. But consider this, unless you have something really desireable this is not the economy to be selling your car in. No matter who comes to look at it is going to think you are hurting for money and they may play hard ball with you.


Look out for the people that approach you and give the car a inspection and automaticallystart in about what all is wrong with it in their opinion and offer you some crazy low price. Be nice and tell them you will consider their offer, but you want to have some one check out their aledged problems just for your own knowledge. And it sure wouldn`t hurt for you to ask some one that has been a body man for about 30 years to come and give you their honest opinion as to the condition and have them point out what all they find that may be problem areas.





I know I have put forth a lot of info, but I only did this bechase you do have a car that some models are very desirable with collectors and restorers. I woud hate for some one to take advantage of you and steal your Porsche. It happens every day and especially when a seller runs into a motivated seller needing cash fast. I have bought most of my cars when some one has suddenly needed cash and bails out for a song. I always look at it like this, some one is going to get thier car so it might as well be me.


Good luck and take your time

What would you think of a 16 year old driving a porsche boxter?

honestly what would you think if you saw a 16 year old girl driving around in a red boxster porsche? im asking this cause my parents might get me one and im curious..|||rich and a very spoiled child|||i'd think you're rich. I'd be like whoa, look at that guy, he's only 16 and driving a porsche, you're rich or i'd think he's a drug dealer.|||prob. spoilt brat. or damn hot.|||be very careful. I will stay from your path|||spoiled. thats what i'd think.

What's the difference between the Porsche Caymen and the Porsche Caymen S?

Is the 'S' version that much better? Are they both considered sports/exotic cars?|||There are small differences between these two normally aspirated Porsche coupes, but the big difference is their engines. The 2010 Cayman has a flat, six cylinder 2.9 litre water-cooled, rear mid-engine putting out 265 HP (no slouch), while the 2010 Cayman S has a similar 3.4 litre engine, in the same location, putting out 320 HP. Oh yes, and the S costs $10,100 more than the standard model.|||The Cayman "S" has upgraded suspension, wheels and tires. It also has more than enough power to worry some 911 owners. It will also run circles around just about any car the Americans can put up against it with the exception of the Corvette.


The Cayman "S" does not come with a turbo but TPC has a Turbo kit that is capable of 520HP. And Porsche is testing a Turbo Cayman prototype. Probably teasing with that one. Porsche is deliberately holding the Caymans power down so that it cannot compete for sales with the 911.|||the regular Caymen is non turbo and the caymen S is turbo. yes, the S version is much better performance wise, but they are still both porsche's and are still both fast. 25 year old guy = Caymen S. old woman = caymen. yes they are still both sports cars just looks at them! if you dont know what a turbo is then im sorry.

What's the difference between the Porsche 911 GT2 and the Porsche 911 Turbo?

I'm a virgin when it comes to car lingo so take it easy on me but from different sites and pictures the only thing I can tell is that the Turbo is a convertible?





Also, can you get the same model without the spoiler or is that part of the package?|||Ok so im the biggest car nut in the world haha so here we go...





The 911 Turbo costs 132,000





The GT2 Costs 194,000





The 911 Turbos top speed is 194





The GT2's top speed is 204





They both look amazing but the GT2 definatly makes more of a statement, and unfortunatly for you, the spoiler for both of those is part of the package.





The Turbo comes in both a Cabriolet (convertable) version, or a hard top version. both look amazing, but the Cabriolet version of the Turbo is $11,000 more.





Another car i would take a look at is the 911 GT3 RS. It is an amazing car, and as close as to a racecar as you can get in a street legal car.





By the way, i have seen both the Turbo and the GT2 in real life, and the spoiler makes all the difference. Thats the most basic way you can tell the car is Turbo or GT2.





Also, try going to your local Porsche dealership and taking some test drives and seeing what feels, looks, and sounds better to you. The Porsche Car salesmen really know there stuff, and im actually going to the San Diego Porsche dealership today to look at some cars, because its so much different then on the computer.





Hope I helped!|||The Turbo is available in both coupe and convertible, whereas the GT2 is only available in coupe form.





Turbo is AWD, GT2 is Rear wheel drive.





Turbo has 473hp, GT2 has 523hp.





GT2 has no fog lights, different rear lip and rear bumper. Both are only available with a spoiler.|||The GT2 is a limited production car that is very hard to get and produces more power. The 911 Turbo can be had with AWD. It puts out 500 HP.|||www.porsche.com





Compare and Contast every single Porsche car out there.

Porsche Boxster: Is it possible that I need to replace my engine due to oil leaks?

My car sounded funny the other day while I was on the road %26amp; 5 mins later the engine would not start. I sent it to the Porsche workshop %26amp; they advised me that I had to replace the engine as 'bad oil' had leaked into the engine. I'm no expert but I struggle to accept this analysis. After all, the reputation of the engine is one of the reasons I bought one in the first place! My car is a 1999 2.5l, and has 107k km on it. Would appreciate any help from an expert out there!|||sounds like blow by, you can rebuild it by geting new pistoin rings, all new gaskets and a cleaning to make it like new again.|||I'm sorry to hear about the car.





It would be good to get a second opinion on the matter from an independent shop.





Used motors can be a good way to go if the rebuild is not worth it on the current motor.





If you're here in the USA, it might also be worth asking the people at www.pca.org what their opinion might be. Try writing to Excellence and Panorama magazines (Porsche) to ask for some input from the experts.|||Try another Porsche shop....those things are notorious for leaking oil. I'd get a second opinion.|||no

What is written on the Porsche logo?

I think its the name of the place where Porsche originated but i have no idea. If you know the word (cos i know its german) what does it mean?





More likely to get the 10 points if you include a picture of the logo.|||On top it just says 'PORSCHE' while in the centre it is 'STUTTGART' which is the capital of the state of Baden-W眉rttemberg in southern Germany. where the Headquarter of Porsche is.





You can check out the logo here





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche


or http://www.porsche.com|||"If you have to ask, you can't afford it."|||Porsche on top


Struttgart in middle


Struttgart is a city in Germany where Porsche started.





http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>|||stutgart|||At the very top it says Porsche, and the Inside says Stuttgart.


It combines the crest of the House of Wurtermberg and the prancing horse of the city of Stuttgart, and the Porsche name|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche|||porsche|||It says 'Stuttgart' which translates to 'Stud Garden', as Stuttgart was known for its horse breeding in earlier times.





Although the first Porsche ever was built in Gmund, Austria.

How many people think the Porsche GT 3 is an underrated car?

Everyone is always talking about Lambos, Ferraris, Aston Martin, Zondas, etc but its seems that Porsche gets left out half the time. The GT 3 can hold its own against supercars too.|||only fools that only know the names of the manufacturers would underrate a GT3. its one of the most impressive cars ever made. seriously. the 996 GT3 RS @390 hp put down a nurburgring time of just 1 second off of a Ford GT (550 HP), 3 seconds off of the SLR (625 hp), 3 seconds off the VEYRON (1,000 hp), and faster than any street legal aston marin, ferrari, or lamborghini ever tested at the nurburgring. The only zonda faster was the F, the C12 S was actually slower.








AND THATS THE OLD MODEL! the new 997 GT3 is even faster. for around 115K vs 300+ for the LP 640, or 700k!!! for the Zonda F





ask any experianced track racer. theyll tell you whats up.|||yea i noticed that to. its just that ppl aren't really lookin for that type of car and porches are real easy to get.|||Yes it can, but to some its nothing comapred to a zonda, lamborghini, or ferrari. Classing it as a super car is a touchy subject imo its not a supercar.|||Porsche was a very strength car manufacture, actually they have a technology and ability to create a supercar that can against or some say 'same class' to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Zonda, Saleen...etc. due from their formal racing cup experience


But till now we can saw they still hold up, even they able to built up a car that more and more strong than current Careera GT.


However, Porsche always create a perfect work, and good fun drive car such this racing similar setting car.


Although those current model still not adequately competitive to others top class model, but this one still got it own 'personality' %26amp; style, for me it still good %26amp; fun car %26amp; surely it was rated.|||Ask you friends the score sheet at Le mans...24 hours of Daytona





The 911 is the benchmark by which ALL other sports cars are judged, and the GT3 is just MORE of a good thing!





0-200MPH, and back again, with Porsche reliability is a GOOD thing...a very good thing.

What is the best way to store a Porsche Boxster for the winter?

Is it better to run the car once in awhile or let it sit with the battery out until the spring?





I've heard its better to let it sit, but can this promote the engine to seize?


Thank you everyone!|||store it with the fuel tank full otherwise condensation builds up in the tank causing rust on the fuel level sender and inside the pump. also check antifreeze specific gravity to make sure the mixture is adequate to keep it from freezing. frozen water equals a broken engine block.|||indoors with fresh oil , start it weekly and move it if you can .|||Best way is to drive it for an hour or so every week...it keeps the battery charged up and fluids circulating and rust off the brakes. Other option is to park in my driveway..ha.|||These are modern cars and will be fine for the winter. I drive my 911 rarely and when I do it starts like a champ and runs fine.





If you were going to store it for a few years without driving, then this would be more relevant. Just park it and crank it back up in the Spring. Nothing special required.

What size transmission will fit into a 1987 porsche 924S?

I'm looking at replacing my transmission but want to replace it with a manumatic instead of the crappy 3-speed automatic that I have in it now.|||any 924 or 944 trans. will fit but it is a pain to pull out and swap them out. it will probly be cheaper/easier to just sell/trade your car and get a 924/944 with the trans. you want already installed.





If you are not going to sell, it the only car of that time with a front engine-rear trans. is the 924-944 and maybe a 968 but that is going to be the most expensive. go to Pelicanparts.com and ask the question there.

How much is a 2004 porsche GT2 with mods worth?

my dad is selling his 2004 porsche gt2. we added all rubber f1 tires, changed the axle, put 1 intercooler in each side vent and blow off in the back. also we put a new dual exaust (4 pipes) system. how much do you think it is worth now. we are planning to buy a new GT2. i am not BS-ing. this is a honest question|||First off, Good luck getting A new GT2. You wont get one unless your willing to pay about 300k. I just bout A 2009 911 Turbo Convert. and wanted the GT2 but wasnt ready to wait nor pay the price there asking! As for your 2004, If your dad really has one, People dont want Mod. GT2's. There already done to perfection so your chances of finding A buyer will be VERY hard. Im gonna go with about 120k if your lucky!!!!

Why is the porsche cayman more expensive than the equivalent boxster?

Aren't convertible versions of a car generally more expensive?|||It does seem a little odd, and is a departure from the normal Porsche pricing habits (where the convertible version costs more than the coupe).





When the Cayman was first introduced, it was the Cayman S (with the base version still being a year away), and it came in before the same updates were available with the Boxster S... as such the inintial Cayman S was a definite step up over the Boxster S in all performance areas, and justified the higher price. However, when the Boxster line was updated, thus matching the Cayman with the same engines and suspension packages, the pricing structure remained in place!





Why? Hard to say, though it seems Porsche has decided the Boxster is the entry level model. It's also possible (though I don't have any inside info to confirm this) that the chasis cost on the Caymen is more costly, though looking at the spec differences and the extra challenges a topless car presents, I would guess the overall costs are quite similar.





Porsche has positioned the Cayman as a step up in terms of performance, even though the engine, brakes, and suspension between the similar models is the same. But, while all those items, most trim, and basic vehicle layout is the same (both the Cayman and the Boxster are mid-engined), the Cayman is in fact a higher performance option!





While most coupe versions are higher performance than their enclosed counterparts, the Cayman in particular has one of the best chasis designs in use... being a little bit lighter than the Boxster, but more than 4 times as rigid! The Boxster is a great chasis, well balanced and very poised in transition... the Cayman is better.





This is the type of difference that usually doesn't cost more, but given published sales figures and my own observations at PCA and track events, I would say Porsche correctly predicted the markets for each car, and was right on in the fact that most enthusiasts that would gravitate towards the Cayman would pay the premium for the coupe rather than the other way around. Ununsual and not normal based on other models and history, but some strong reasons why.|||This is a crazy pricing situation, but as Paul says, it looks like it's working. Good for them. In the US atleast, savvy companies charge what the market will bare.





Another crazy example is the Porsche 911 turbo vs the Cayenne Turbo. Have you ever seen a comparison between the two? It is insane! You get so much more for your money, in terms of interior accessories, engine performance, etc, but for tens of thousands less! But, they are probably charging close to the ideal price for each, given their sales goals/production capacity, etc.





Make no mistake, Porsche is one of the (if not the) most profitable auto manufacturers in the world for a reason!|||Yes the 2007 Porsche Cayman S, and 2007 Boxster S are equivelant in horsepower, and even share the same engine. They also have very close acceleration times.|||The Cayman is more powerful, handles much better, and has a much stiffer suspension.





They did not call it the Boxster Coupe because the performance differences are pretty big.





They decided to give it its own name because it is different enough.





The performance is in between the Boxster and the 911.|||I gave up trying to figure out Porsche pricing policies years ago. There is absolutely no reasoning behind it.


Why does a $ 90,000 Porsche look like you "'cheaped out'" on your purchase unless you buy $ 20,000 worth of options to go with it.|||The porsche boxster is commonly referred to as the "poor man's porsche". The boxster has a mid engine layout, while the cayman is set up like the 911, which is rear engine, and has more power.





(I believe, more of a BMW guy myself...).|||handling %26amp; suspension

How expensive is it to maintain a porsche 944?

If you can do the work yourself does it cut maintenance costs drastically? Or are the high prices in parts?|||very expensive|||i have an 87. i do all the work my self. very easy car to work on. parts aren't very expensive if you go to the right places. auto zone or pep boys or the like is not the place. there are several websites for all the parts you could need, or there is always the local euro salvage yard.

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|||I do pretty good on my Porsche expenses.


Everything that is expensive, I have been able to buy from Ebay for a fraction of new price.


Normal maintenance parts like filters and brakes have been very inexpensive at the parts store.


Everything is tight to get too but not to difficult.

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|||These cars have absurd maintenance costs you will spend at least 3,500 yearly that is if you just do tires and oil changes regularly.|||I ran an Auto Zone in Chicago and we had a customer that had a 944 and the parts that we could get for him were pretty high up there compared to most cars.

How much does it cost to own a 1984-89 Porsche 911?

If I were to buy an older Porsche 911 from a dealer, how much would it cost per year as a result of owning one, provided that I don't get into any accidents? (Insurance, fuel, simple maintenance, etc. into the equation)





The situation includes: family, male primary driver, no accidents, commuter to work/school, insurance based in safer neighborhood of San Diego, CA. (SoCal)





Thanks for any helpful answers!|||Don't buy from a dealer if you can help it.


Just by privately and have the car checked by a good mechanic.


You will save nearly a third.





Insurance is not that much more. Probably 30%.


Maintenance and parts are not that bad, as long as you find a good mechanic.





The oddest thing to watch out for is that if you start it with the pedal too far, you can backfire and blow up the mainifold. It is a plastic box, and easily damaged. Look for signs of it being glued back together. Use the manual throttle positioner to start the car, not the gas pedal.|||pretty normal maintenance cost, like owning a bmw. Not a good car if you commute in traffic. The clutch is very stiff. Watch out for the fuel system. The fuel distributor is very costly($3000 I think). Other intake related stuff(Throttle body) has some issues. Have an informed porsche mechanic look over it. They love the old 911.

How come the engine size of a Porsche 997 is very compact but the performance can still match supercars ?

What makes it so small but still have high performance ? Is there any uniqueness in design ?|||%26gt;How come the engine size of a Porsche 997 is very compact but the performance can still match supercars ?





Compact in what way? The overall dimensions of the total engine and related parts are pretty similar to what you'll find in most cars, with the biggest differences in dimension being accounted for by the boxer layout (making is shorter and wider). And as far as displacement: at either 3.6L was the base model, or the 3.8L used in the S... this is again in the same realm of similar offerings with the Porsche coming in just under 4L and much of the competition coming in just above. While less, this is a pretty small difference in terms of just displacement (and if you are talking about the Turbo models, then even less meaningful).





%26gt;What makes it so small but still have high performance?





Again, it's not especially small... but in terms of power, there are many factors including displacement, compression, fuel mapping, etc... as well as headers and other exhaust components, the intake. All of which figure not only for peak power figures, but maybe even more importantly, the usuable power band. And that is just power... performance itself is much more about suspension geometry, power against the weight of the car, keeping unsprung rotating mass down, etc (this is why a Star Mazda with ~200hp will completely rape all kinds of supercars with two or three times it's power... and in that case, with an engine that really is much smaller).





%26gt;Is there any uniqueness in design?





There are two main apsects that are uncommon compared to most cars out there at the moment... first is that the 997 is rear engined, and second is that the engine is a boxer. The boxer engine does allow for a lower CG for it's weight, and this is quite important when paired with a rear engine design... but these are just elements. The 997 is a very well developed performance platform thanks mainly to it's on going development by both Porsche and privateer racers going back through all rear engined Porsches up to the current designs.|||If you mean small in internal displacement, by only having a 3.6 liter volume, the reality is that power alone does not mean anything. It is the ratio of power to weight that matters.

A huge truck engine could have twice as much power, but if it weighs 4 times as much, it will not outperform.

Smaller combustion chambers are always inherently more efficient than large ones because of the propagation delay.

What mods can I add to my porsche 944 turbo to add as much power and handling as possible for a low budget?

Everybody says that the 944 turbo has the potential of being blindingly fast if modded. What are the best performance for the money mods I can add for a budget of around $1500? I hear that the 944 turbo has all this potential because it was a race car: so what was the difference between the race car and the street car in terms of engine mods? How can I put it in "race tune"?|||The 951 is a fantastic platform for building a fast, track oriented car. But there are a few issues that should be mentioned in relation to this.





First, the things that do the most to make any car faster, often only do so in the hands of a skilled driver. So while countless dollars can be spent making improvements, the single biggest improvement you can make with any car will be to upgrade the driver (back to this in a moment).





Second, any upgrade is a trade-off. Improving the car's ability to corner will reduce it's comfort. Improving the engine's ability to produce power will reduce gas milage and/or engine life. Even after paying for the upgrade, nothing is free.





Lastly: BUDGET! $1500 is not an adequate budget to do much. While my track car is not a 944, many of the upgrades I have on my track car would be of similar price, and $1500 is very close to what I spend on a set of tires (which will last a couple months). Likewise, it would be enough to address an upgrade of part of either my front or rear suspension. Or, if aimed straight at the engine, where it would do the least good in helping me go faster, it would help work out another 5-10hp (though with the turbo, you will find more available power for the money).





With that said, as I first mentioned, the biggest upgrade you can make would be to your own driving skills. The fact is, outside of a very small select group of people in the world, the driver is always the limiting factor in how fast a car goes. A good driver in an average car will always be better than an average driver in a good car. And until you know how to drive a car to maximize it's potential, you'll only be getting a small portion of the possible upgrades you make elsewhere.





But, if you want... the next biggest upgrade would be tires. This is also one of the most overlooked upgrades, but no other part of the equation effects everything as much as tires. A good set of performance tires will help in every aspect of performance.





Next, getting the car properly setup! A good alignment to help get the car into a neutral handling stance and a good corner balancing would take a little less than a third of your budget, and it would improve most aspects of the car (though you will need the skill to actually be able to push the car towards it's limits to take advantage of this).





Next up, suspension generally will offer the next biggest bang for the buck... a good set of adjustable AntiRoll bars will help with weight transfer and greatly improve the car's turn-in and exit. Likewise, a new set of springs and dampers can greatly improve the car's capabilities.





These items, and safety equipment, make up the main differences between a street 951 and a race 951. While engine mods can be numerous, the fact is that improving the car's ability to carry speed in a corner will do more for a laptime than adding even 75hp (and it will be less costly). Also, going for lightweight parts and stripping unneeded items (weight reduction is just as good as adding power... especially with items like wheels, where you are reducing unsprung rotating mass).





Of course some engine tuning is generally carried out for racing, but generally not of an extreme variety, since reliability can be much more important than absolute power output (driving half the race in first and then retiring with a failure is just a DNF). For the turbo, anything that helps the engine breath better, and some different DME mappings to take advantage of those changes should find a good chunk of extra power without costing too much in terms of engine life and reliability.|||Or go to lindseyracing.com and get their 270rwhp kit for a little over $1,000

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|||or even the 300rwhp kit for $1,600

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|||You drive a Porsche...and you want to rice it out for cheap like a Civic???? I would just keep it stock.|||You can't get much for $1,500. That's chump change when modifying a 944 Turbo. Probably the most bang for your buck would be a really good exhaust system but don't expect more than 12-15 HP out of that.





To get real power you'd need a bigger turbo, internal engine work, etc., none of which is in your budget.





Besides, it's always best to work on suspension and brakes BEFORE you make a car faster.

Which is a better sports car to buy: a 4-yr old Porsche Boxter worth 拢24 thou or new Audi TT worth 拢28 thou?

My husband is torn between these two options. He likes the Audi bec our current family car is an Audi and the fact that the choice is brand new, and service is not a problem, but still he says"a Porsche is a Porsche".|||Frankly, I would go for the Audi TT. From any point of view, this model is simply destroying Mercedes Benz. Indeed, the quote "a Porsche is a Porsche" is old fashioned. Anyway, if your husband insists on these second-hand Boxter, I would recommend you any 911. As the SLK, the Boxer is considered a cheap failure.|||Between those two models I would say the audi even given the fact Im a "porsche man". Why? The boxter engine is not trustworthy and does not live up to the porsche name. I highly suggest getting an older 911. I dont know what 28 k pounds is in dollars but the most desirable is the 930 or a 911 turbo (same car). But other 911's are great too. But it IS a sports car. Then again so is the boxter but with less 'sports'. Good luck|||Boxters have disposable engines in them I would go with the Audi|||I own a 99 boxster and my inlaws have 2003 TT.





One is a sports car, the other isn't. if it were, then it would have a suspension system in it. it would also have a better power curve for the engine.





the 986 (ill admit i hate the name) shares practically everything with the 996 except displacement. I challenge you to look that up.





It really does 157mph, (with the top up) and I have the speeding ticket to prove it. The TT isnt capable.





more importantly, you can stuff the 986 into a corner and slam on the brakes without a single worry. It can take the abuse and keep going.





So far the only "failure" Ive had was the center console ashtray spring. I dont smoke so it holds quarters.





Audi's are great family cars and sedans. Ive often thought of getting an A6. Lots of power, stability, no pretense. and superior crashworthiness.





Porsches are statements of status. Most of us who own them go on and on about the engineering in them. And there is lots to talk about. They command a high price.





Most of the detractors Ive read, sound like sour grapes. To say that porsche is Old-school sounds like it comes from someone without schooling. If thats the case then go by a Z350. Same stats, lots cheaper. so when you break it, you can get antother one.





good luck|||My last two cars were/are a 2000 Audi S4 and a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Love both cars. I agree with a previous poster. If you are interested in a Porsche, I would opt for the 911.|||porsche boxter i recon an audi tt is a rip in australia it's like $80,000 and i think it's only a 4 cyclindar i think thats what me dad says|||I have a 2002 Boxster S...i love it. Audi TT, though a nice ride, tends to look feminine to me...|||Like your Husband says; "a Porsche is a Porsche" But i got to admit the Audi is not a bad choice either!





Personally I'm a Porsche person so I can't be neutral on the decision so go for the Porsche!|||i disagree with u all i wrechon a nice older model not to old but not to old i am only saying this cause i like oldish cars and i think they look cool( mind u some new one lokk quite nice 2) i am currently fixing an old 1964 cortina forde it look like a dump at they moment cause it got stolen 2 times but any way he has to choose for himself we cant decide 4 u|||Audi.|||it would definitely be best for him to test drive both and say for himself. performance wise both are virtually equal. one of them is newer :)|||Porsche Boxter|||You should keep in mind that the Porsche has already depreciated and will hold its value quite well. The new Audi will depreciate quickly (since its new) and resale isnt nearly as strong as the boxster. Good luck...|||The Porsche is still faster and has better handling.


But, in the rain or snow, the Audi is faster.


Porsche is now buying Vw/Audiand they already control it.


I have driven both cars and it is a tough choice, but I would choose the Porsche because it is a Porsche.


Porsche is more famous for its sportscars, supercars, and racing history.


Audi is just famous for rally racing and Prototype racing.|||The Audi TT is a fine car in it's own right, but it's platform is based on the Golf.





I think you shoudl find a better deal on a Boxster, and get it.

What would you rather have, a Porsche 911 or a Van?

A Porsche you can act like a poser and go really fast, a Van there is many uses like using it for work, carrying logs, capping, travel to Europe and taking things to the dump for example a Porsche!


So what would you have?|||Neither...Only Range Rover...|||porsche obviously!|||HOTT.http://autozone4cars.com/autozonenewweb/鈥?/a>|||Gimme the Porsche! The helllll with the damn van!|||I would take the Porsche.|||Porsche 911S - Now I've dated myself as a classic.|||PORSHE

Anyone know about porsche 944 1985 concerns and repair cost?

Well I wanted to buy a 1985 porsche 944 but i am afraid that the maintenance will be too expensive even though the car is cheap. Does anyone know common problems and what the cost is to fix them?|||The problem with old Porsche's is that after a while, anything can go wrong at any time. However, it mostly depends on how the car was treated by the prior owner(s). Definitely check all the belts. The engine and tranny on the 944 should last quite a while of maintained properly. On both of my 944s, I've had to replace all the belts, an oil cooler, and seals on the heads (which deteriorate over time).





Look for leaks. Small ones are common, big ones mean trouble.


|||I do pretty good on my Porsche expenses.


Everything that is expensive, I have been able to buy from Ebay for a fraction of new price.


Normal maintenance parts like filters and brakes have been very inexpensive at the parts store.





If I had to pay someone to work on it then I could not afford it.

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What is the visual difference between Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S?

What are the visual differences between the S and the normal 911 after the facelift. I know that the exhausts are different. Is there anything else? I find them identical from the front.|||Also, the S has red brake calipers (Base 911 has yellow). Base rides on smaller standard rims (18inch) v/s the S which has 19 inchers. S has quad tailpipes, whilst base has dual. Front is the same. If you wanted to, you can easily make the base look like a true S.|||Depending on the wheels, there is no difference in the width of the car between a S and a non-S.





There are only two differences between a S and a non-S 911:


1) The S has the electronic shocks and is a bit lower that a non-S that has the standard shocks. The difference is only about an inch, but to the trained eye, it is noticeable.





2) The exhaust is different as others have stated.





The main difference between the S and non-S other than the engine is the standard options that come with the S and are options on the non-S.





So depending on the options, a non-S can be made to look like a S except for the exhaust.|||if you buy a car based on the way it looks, you are an idiot.





the s has more power, the suspension is firmed up dramatically, and it is a higher top speed.





basically if you're having you're midlife crisis and you just want a 911 to make you feel young, that's what the normal carrera is for.





if you want a serious driving/racing porsche, then that's what the carrera s is for.|||The S has a little bit larger wheel arches, and give a more sporty impression than the normal 911. Differences are also in the engine (more horsepower for the S) and minor settings for the drive train.|||Carrera S is a bit wider, has different front bumper, more HP and torque.





This website tells you all the differences:


www.porsche.com/usa

Would I be able to afford a Porsche 911 carrera?

I can't afford it right now because I am only 15.


But when I graduate college and become a pharmacist, would I be able to afford it off of $100,000 a year?


How many years would I have to work for to buy one of those?


Are those rare cars like the porsche speedster and only have like 200 in the world? Or are they popular and have tons built?


Would that car even be worth buying?|||Porsche's first car, a 356, was homologated for road service in 1948. Porsche has been building road cars now for over 62 years. The one millionth Porsche - of any kind - rolled off the assembly line in 1996 ( http://smtpca.org/history/59-porsche/47-鈥?/a> ). That car was an air-cooled 911 Carrera, a "993." 911s are only built in Stuttgart, Germany. Porsche does not build "millions" of 911s. Porsche is a small, boutique car maker.



The last oil change on my 911 costs $295.00. Oil changes are scheduled "every 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first," so over time simple services aren't that much more expensive than other cars. I insure four cars. With my discounts, including multi-car, my Porsche is not the most expensive car to insure on my policy (that's my 20 year old son's 2006 Honda Civic; insurance for you in a 911 Carrera will be expensive, especially if you're male, unmarried, have a bad driving record, etc.).



Many special models of 911, such as the Turbo S, which is only built now and then, are produced only a few hundred at a time.



Yes, a salary of $100,000 will allow you to buy a few years old 911, even a special model. I haven't bought a brand new one yet, but can see from actual experience, that will require a very large down payment and sterling credit, or the ability to make a monthly payment larger than a salary of $100,000 a year might allow. Many lenders offer 7 year contracts on cars like this.



Note that Porsches hold their value better than just about any other car built. My air-cooled 993, which I sold to buy my present car, cost me only $4,000 to own for five and a half years (difference between what I paid for it, used, and what I sold it for).



And yes, there really is no substitute (well worth buying).|||it all depends on the 911 you want, but you're talking about something that's wayyyy down the road right now. honestly, you'll probably change your mind by the time you can afford one. but the newer 911's aren't rare at all, Porsche builds millions of them and they sell in large numbers. the maintenance can cost a LOT of money. an oil change can cost almost a $100, they wear out tires quickly and they aren't cheap, even just changing the brakes can cost between $1000-2000. you can still get a good used 911 for about 50 grand these days, considering your budget you might be able to afford one. either way, you can probably get an old 997 for cheap.....when the time comes.|||well to buy it off the line maybe a little more but far as maintenance i think you could afford it and i wish you luck in your field im 16 thinking of the same thing :)|||Just stand tall and shake the heavens my friend. You can get that Porsche 911 carrera as earlier as you reach 23 yrs old just focus on your studies and work hard.

How do you make a Porsche Boxster able to travel in the snow?

- If I wanted to drive distances up to 600 miles in my boxster in the winter, in the eastern region.|||The Boxster is mid engined so it will have good weight distribution, use snow tires (real snow tires, not all season tires) drive smoothly and be careful, beyond that it shouldn't be any better or worse than any other small car. I drive a corolla and a cherokee, the only thing the cherokee does better is get rolling in the snow, 4wd doesn't help cars turn or stop any better than 2wd. Your best advice is to learn how to handle your car in the snow and practice.|||Garage the BOXSTER. Buy a FWD or 4WD or CHAINS for a regular go to work car...|||snow tires flat up, not all season tires. being so light, light, floaty, you will need every bit of grip you can get.





Talk to your Porsche dealer, the ones here will store your extra tires and rims for you. Many have 2 sets of tires and rims, they just swap them for summer/winter driving.|||I'd hitch it on a trailer and drag it behind a 4X4. Seriously, you're in for trouble if you hit snow or ice, even if you put Blizzacks on the car. Some cars are made for winter travel, some simply aren't really safe or suitable. The problem you're going to have is when the car is coming out of skid or when it regains traction on the road after a moment's hydroplaning. Then, you're going to be airborne.|||All weather tires, or chains.|||put it in a truck|||Snow tires... Bridgestone Blizzak's are my suggestion. I don't think I'd put chains on a Porsche..|||snow tires maybe chains and a lot of emergency gear just in case|||ha, air bag lifts|||Get a tow from a 4X4 pickup truck. Then that little sissy car will go through the snow.|||Some goof perelli winters or some bridgestone blizzaks


actually toyo makes one of the best snow tires they are called the GO2's but really get yourself a beater and garage the porsche.|||Do what the Europeans do…get a set of street tires for summer and serious winter tires for winter. I’ve had a 928 and 951 (944 Turbo), both of which had more power than your Boxster, which can make them get very squirrely in bad weather, but they seemed to do Okay at moderate speeds with snow tires. But you really do need serious winter tires, not “all season”|||Do yourself a HUGE favor...Buy a winter "beater"...like a used Toyota Corolla or something similar...Better yet, a small SUV with AWD and keep the Porsche OFF the roads during the winter.





I have a 350Z and a Pontiac Grand Prix......The GP is my winter car.





RWD cars are ridiculous to handle in snowy conditions.|||Put in on a trailer, hitched to a four-wheel drive truck... Those cars are for speed, not winter weather. Not only is there snow and ice to contend with, but the treatment they put on the road will quite literally eat the underneath of your car. I'd rethink any roadtrip in your Porsche... unless it's down a California Costal highway.|||Thats why you have another car for the winter time.|||well if there is no snow then there is no problem ...if there is snow chains but thats only going slow and not 600 miles

Is Porsche the be all, end all, when it comes to mass produced high performance

I can't think of a better sports car. The higher end exotics start to charge more money just for the sake of being more expensive. But Porsche can really deliver when it comes to high performance and just having a fun car to drive.|||For some Porsche is the be all and the end all. For those people they know of the storied legacy of Porsche coming through the ranks as Ferdinand Porsche struggles to hide his best road cars in a barn under hay during the rise of Hitler's Germany. Porsche was commissioned to build tanks for the German Army, it was a flop, to heavy. The racing legacy of Porsche before and after the War is legendary. To purchase a Porsche today, some people are aware of this storied history on the track and the german roads; the struggle to keep the brand secretly alive. As I have said before, Porsche stuck to building performance machines over excitement. A Porsche is a credible work of art, crafted by the hands of a legendary car maker, whose legacy aligns with his life's work, Porsche. Ferdinand's overall aim was to build a fast exotic car that doesn't have to tip it's hat to any competitor. Instead the onlooker in the distance will hear the high pitched tenor of a partially wide open engine exhaust only for a brief pause of gears shifting from 4th to 5th gear to a responsive rear engine, rapidly coming closer in seconds screaming by the onlooker, who listens with a trained ear, the rear engine's mechanical symphony in the distance produce a gurgle, as if rounding a corner an up shift due to a straight away, and the faint noise of the whine of a baritone pitch back to tenor; the unmistakealbe voice to a handcrafted Porsche, somewhere on the winding roads deep in the black forest of Germany; reminding nature of it's name. Porsche.|||I can.


The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1


The Dodge Viper SRT





The Viper has over 125 horse power over the Porsche.





The Vette has over 140 horse power over the Porsche.





The Viper and the Vette can go over 200 MPH





The Viper and the Vette can out accelerate the Porsche





The ZR1 does 0 - 60 in about 3 seconds flat.





The Porsche can pull about .96 G on the skid pad.


The Corvette Z06 does about 1.07 G on the skid pad. The ZR1 hasn't been tested yet. However it has a better suspension and tires than the Z06 and is also lighter. So the ZR1 should do better. So the Vette also out handles the Porsche.





The Porsche is too light in the front. Too much understeer. The Vette is more balanced. Engine in front, transmission in back.





The Porsche is way over rated and over priced.|||No I don't think so. There are plenty of other "mass produced" cars that can compete with ( and sometimes beat) 911's on a track. The corvette Z06, the Nissan GTR, the Audi R8,and the BMW M3 to name a few. 911's are excellent cars, there is no doubt of that. But are they the best? Eh, I think it's a matter of opinion. |||True, Porsche is best.


They are the fastest 6 cylinder cars in the world.


They are the leader in boxer engine technology and turbocharging technology.


They make the most fuel efficient 6 cylinder engine.


The 480HP Porsche 911 Turbo gets the same gas mileage as the 306HP Nissan 350z.


And Porsche's have huge trunks in the front.


And the 911 Turbo competes with and goes as fast as a Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo.|||It certainly isn't "ALL" but it is very good. For a fraction of the price the honda S2000 is one hell of a stock sports car. as is the corvette. |||I highly doubt anything beat a chevy chevette. The 4 cylinder beats up any other engine on the market. unless theres another chevy chevette next to it with a corvette engine dropped in.|||I've spent alot of time behind the wheels of Porsches, and they are by far, my favorite make of car for many reasons. But that said, how can any car "be all, end all?"





The very nature of cars means that to do something very well, you must compromise something else. So while any particular Porsche may do very very well when you consider it's build quality, performance, cost of ownership reliability, speed, etc... you will always find something else that will be better in any one of those or more. And there will always be other areas where the Porsche will come up short against otherwise modest competition.





Good cars, but not the be all end all.

My porsche boxster alarm keeps going off by itself! What can i do?

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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