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RobLupella · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:11 pm

My Z06 works fine as a DD. About 20mpg when I drive it with some highway mixed in. Then it can turn into a good track car albeit a little abusive of supplies. :lol:

Or if you want a little more DD, get the regular C5 or C6

Steven Carter · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:30 pm

Boss 302.

YOLO, it's only money blah blah blah

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=27612&endYear=2014&modelCode1=MUST&showcaseOwnerId=74731&startYear=1981&makeCode1=FORD&searchRadius=25&showcaseListingId=357259361&mmt=%5BFORD%5BMUST%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=345869535&listingIndex=4&Log=0

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:48 pm

Steven Carter wrote:

Boss 302.

I rode in Mark's this past weekend on Patriot course. What a huge pile of crap. :wink:

Jason Tower · **Joined:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm **Posts:** 1173

Vincent Keene wrote:

I rode in Mark's this past weekend on Patriot course. What a huge pile of crap. :wink:

but how was the car?

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:51 pm

Jason Tower wrote:

Vincent Keene wrote:

I rode in Mark's this past weekend on Patriot course. What a huge pile of crap. :wink:

but how was the car?

I don't think you'd like it Jason. No warning lights were illuminated on the dash at all. You need to get a German car to see those all lit up

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

Am I the only one who thought of the "T-Square" when reading the title of this thread?

clinehall · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:06 pm

Les Davis wrote:

Am I the only one who thought of the "T-Square" when reading the title of this thread?

No, but I did have a little throw up in my mouth when I saw : Unusual position .... Jason Tower. I figured it would involve those Hippie jackets he wears.

Steven Carter · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:17 pm

if depreciation is a concern, it's hard to go wrong with a well-maintained 964 or 993. Seems pricing these days currently is in the $30s-40s depending on mileage and how infatuated the owner is with the car.

If only I had a big enough garage....

edit: something like this would probably not cause you to lose too much money on resale

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=27612&endYear=1992&modelCode1=911&showcaseOwnerId=67070683&startYear=1981&makeCode1=POR&searchRadius=25&mmt=%5BPOR%5B911%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=349777966&listingIndex=1&Log=0

Jason Tower · **Joined:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm **Posts:** 1173

Steven Carter wrote:

if depreciation is a concern, it's hard to go wrong with a well-maintained 964 or 993. Seems pricing these days currently is in the $30s-40s depending on mileage and how infatuated the owner is with the car.

If only I had a big enough garage....

edit: something like this would probably not cause you to lose too much money on resale

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=27612&endYear=1992&modelCode1=911&showcaseOwnerId=67070683&startYear=1981&makeCode1=POR&searchRadius=25&mmt=%5BPOR%5B911%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=349777966&listingIndex=1&Log=0

i have been slowly coming around to 911s ever since i drove a race prepped '73 model at bvir last year and had a blast in it. plus whitney won't stfu about his 996. 993s are cool but i think a mid 80s model would be pretty sweet. you're definitely right about the depreciation aspect, i don't mind dropping some coin if it'll hold its value.

Patrice Bousquet · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:14 pm

Since we talking 911 now the best 80s 911 are the late one with the G50 tranny. Price are still not too bad for those.
This one is a little high I think but mileage is low.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... x=14&Log=0

993 I will look for a 95 before the switch to ODB2.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... ex=3&Log=0

Andrew Jonell · **Joined:** Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:43 pm **Posts:** 1350

Maserati Bi-Turbo.

Jason Tower · **Joined:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:31 pm **Posts:** 1173

Patrice Bousquet wrote:

Since we talking 911 now the best 80s 911 are the late one with the G50 tranny. Price are still not too bad for those.
This one is a little high I think but mileage is low.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... x=14&Log=0

993 I will look for a 95 before the switch to ODB2.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... ex=3&Log=0

absolutely agree patrice, if i were to get an older 911 those would be my two top choices. i also just heard a rumor of a local 996 that's been recently serviced and available for a great price, checking on it now.

Richard Casto · **Posted:** Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:43 pm

Other than Whitney's post that wasn't selecting vehicles from his own garage (bravo), these tend to be a "you should buy my current/dream car" thread.

So... I will jump on the Porsche bandwagon as well. It sounds like you have some good advice on the 911 front. I haven't looked at the prices, but you could also look into as new as you can afford Boxster or Cayman. I am not sure if the Cayman's are old enough to have depreciated enough to get them somewhat cheaply. The main reason I am suggesting those are...

* Porsche (something new)
* Decently high revving engines.
* Mid-engine (something new??)
* Known to be great handling cars.
* Quirks and fixes are well documented (but sometimes pricey)

I am sure Mike could fill you in on the required upgrades (i.e. IMS bearing)

Personally, I would do a mid-80's 911 (generally bullet proof if well maintained) or as nice of a Cayman S as I could afford.

Richard

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Richard Casto wrote:

Other than Whitney's post that wasn't selecting vehicles from his own garage (bravo),

911: Too nice for Jason. He won't wash it. Cannot recommend.

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