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My First 911 Carrera - With Pics!
Just got my new (to me) '86 Carrera. I've owned several 911s over the years, a 84 Turbo (turbo had a problem so I had to sell it), '83 911SC, and 1970 911T.
This is by the far the most modern, with plenty of power, response, and comfort. It's a European model. Can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can put the top down! I was considering a 1990-1994 for a while. However, after driving several of them, I decided to go with a 84-89 Carrera. I prefer the styling (exterior and interior) of these cars and without all the complications and "gadgets" of the later 911s.  Here are some pics. Last edited by on-ramp; 05-06-2007 at 01:44 PM.. |
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Very nice indeed! Carrera is good, ROW even better. But it still have to wear those enormous rear bumper pads ?
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silver is the best, I say.
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looks great my friend. the 3.2's are a great car to drive! you can really feel the strength and power of the car. have fun with it
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05-06-2007, 04:14 AM
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Looks great. Classic color too. RoW is a plus in my book too. It's funny they left the rear fog but replaced the rear bumper with the US bumper when it was federalized (maybe not?). My bumper wasn't replaced, but the rear fog was removed. I guess it all depends on who federalized it.
Later, Mike
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05-06-2007, 06:28 AM
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Nothing beats a top down 3.2. The sound is intoxicating. Enjoy it.
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05-06-2007, 07:10 AM
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you dont need warm weather to put the top down just put a couple more layers on and go for a drive.....looks great
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Congratulatons mate! Looks Great. Hopr you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!
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05-06-2007, 08:59 AM
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Sweet! Welcome to the world of Motronics.
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congrats..a silver cab looks great. your buying criteria is sound..i'm still struggling with all the electronics having moved up from a '74 to a '90...but i almost moved up to a 993. glad i didn't move up anymore in complexity than i already have from a diy standpoint.
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Very nice ride...Have fun...
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05-06-2007, 12:45 PM
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Great looking car, the silver looks great on the cab.
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Thanks everyone. Now I need to go learn what Motronics is before something goes wrong...
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05-06-2007, 03:31 PM
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Nice looking car. Get a spare DME relay and keep it in your glove box.
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05-06-2007, 03:43 PM
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Very nice. Very classic. Ditto on syncroid's advice re keeping a spare DME relay in your glovebox. Welcome to the wonderful world of Carreras.
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+1 on the dme relay. mine's in my glovebox.
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To the memory of Warren Hall (Early S Man), 1950 - 2008 www.friendsofwarren.com 1990 964 C4 Cabriolet (current) 1974 911 2.7 Coupe w/sunroof 9114102267 (sold) 1974 914 2.0 (sold) |
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Congrat's -- very nice find.
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have to like the silver cabs.
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GOOD GRIEF
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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.2
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