Tim, thank you for the thread link. I am reading that with great interest.
Kurt, yes I do like the car a lot as it has been pretty darn reliable and not a real money pit (I think as I am not going to add up the bills - yes, I have every single one). But, I am not so in love with the car that I HAVE to get it running to keep it going. Certainly not in the vein of a classic 911.
My issue is one of economics. Do I want to send the car to grave? No. Do I want to keep driving it as it is in great shape and was paid for a loooong time ago? Yes. Do I want to reach 300k on the clock? Yes, but not with a firehose of cash keeping it going. I would prefer to start car shopping on my terms. Truth be told, I was probably going to start that process in the next couple of years, so that is why I am hesitant to pop for a huge repair bill. But... I already have a bunch in it recently, so it honestly makes the most sense. I DO NOT want to get into the may-as-wells though.
We'll see what the shop says. Oh BTW, I just had a thought. I have always wanted a 964 - this would be a perfect opportunity to get a Carrera 4.
I have also really had a hankering for a 1972 280 SE 4.5. I know, I know, not at all practical for today's DD.