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Finally I got one ! New owner thread..
I've been wanting a 911 Carrera since I was about 11 years old when I first saw them in the movies, and had a poster of one up on my wall as a kid. I then really wanted one after having a drive in a turbo when I was about 16. I'm now 35 and married with kids, so the time was right.
After a few threads here on Pelican asking fellow members questions, and getting some handy advice along the way, I took the punt and bought this one. The PPI was really good with the only fault being the rear shocks looked a bit old. Compression and leakdown tests were great (4% on all cylinders), and the engine is strong with a good transmission. The car is very clean with the interior being near spotless and the engine and undercarriage also very clean. The paint is nice, but the spoiler needs a re-paint, and the body could do with a good detail. It's an 86 model with about 195kms on the clock (or about 117 miles for those on the other side of the world). I already have a shopping list for the car including finding some original Fuchs wheels, a cat bypass and sports exhaust and probably a chip. Here are some pics I took today in front of my office:      I can now see why all you guys are always talking about how fun these cars are to drive. Last edited by jbdave; 03-25-2011 at 04:59 AM.. |
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03-25-2011, 04:57 AM
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Very nice, congrats! Classic red on black!
So starts the fun!
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There were some 7 & 8 inch Fuchs for sale on the Pacific Northwest Pelican site for $1300. I don't know if they're still available or how feasible it'd be for you.
Cool car. I'm still looking for mine! |
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03-25-2011, 05:12 AM
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I hope you were given a good deal because the steering wheel is on the wrong side!!! Seriously nice car 1986 and red = the best in my book.
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03-25-2011, 05:15 AM
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03-25-2011, 05:26 AM
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Beautiful car. Those are some of the nicest non oem rims ive seen. You should keep them in case u get bored of the fuchs. What kind are they, btw?
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03-25-2011, 06:03 AM
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They are a 17" Simmons wheel (I think they are an FR 1 or something).
Supposedly they're a lightweight alloy wheel, but I am yet to take them off to find out 
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03-25-2011, 06:18 AM
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Beautiful! Same story here-just got a 911 after falling in love with them when I was 11. They're so much fun to drive. Enjoy!
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welcome - congrats !!
let the fun begin!
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03-25-2011, 06:27 AM
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Very nice
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03-25-2011, 06:28 AM
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03-25-2011, 07:49 AM
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Beautiful car except for the misplaced steering wheel!
I like those wheels, you should keep em.
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Current Rides:: 1987 Red 911 Targa, 2007 R320 CDI, 2003 Red Dodge Ram Hemi, 1993 Beater Jeep Cherokee, Airbus A320 Gone but not forgotten: 1981 VW Scirocco S, 1989 Honda Accord Coupe LXI, F-16C (still my favorite vehicle!),MC-130P, C-130E, T-38, T-37, C150, C172, PA180 |
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Sweeeeet!
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03-25-2011, 09:39 AM
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Very NICE!
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03-25-2011, 09:49 AM
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Beautiful car! Congratulations. You got a really good one.
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03-25-2011, 09:51 AM
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that car is insanely clean, very nice. Welcome.
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03-25-2011, 08:12 PM
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Your car is the classic image we all had stuck in our heads when we were dreaming of owning one ourselves. Gotta have a set of fuchs, but I would keep those as well, they really work on that car. Nice ride, and welcome to the dark side!
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03-25-2011, 08:33 PM
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'85 Carrera Targa Factory Marble Grey/Black * Turbo Tail * 930 Steering Wheel* Sport Seats * 17" Fuchs (r) * 3.4 * 964 Cams * 915 * LSD * Factory SS * Turbo Tie Rods * Bilsteins * Euro Pre-Muff * SW Chip on 4K DME * NGK * Sienes GSK * Targa Body Brace PCA/POC |
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03-25-2011, 09:55 PM
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Very nice. Welcome Pelican.
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03-25-2011, 10:54 PM
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One of the cleaner engines I've seen for this model!
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03-25-2011, 11:39 PM
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1986 Porsche 911 3.2
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