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First 911
Hello all, I have been hanging out here for a couple of months and this is my first post. First off- what a great site!, a great community.
Trying to make a long story short.... I recently traded my 1986 280GE Gwagen for a 1984 Carrera 3.2 silver on black 110K on the clock. Straight trade no cash involved. I thought it was a pretty even trade. The car ended up needing some work which is fine I have a very good local guy here in Santa Fe. Issues were clutch, drivers window regulator and a bent rod on the accelerator in the foot box. The car is amazing, I wish I had done a PPI- 20/20 they say. It was an impulse trade and I could not be happier. I work in the film business and am currently working in Bucharest, a day does not go by where I am not reading this forum and thinking of that 911.......(and my kids of course)....My wife too! Thank you all Rich Some bad iphone pics.         Now to decide what to do with this..thoughts? Thanks again. |
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Drive the heck out of it!
I often wonder if I shouldn't have just bought one where I could turn the key and go. Very nice car!
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Congrats! Welcome to the madness!
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@ Wayner...I shall. Nice thread on your build!
@ WIL, Yes it seems it is a madness, but a good one! |
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Welcome to Pelican  As you note this is a Great Porsche Community. Great 911 you found. Have fun. Join RRR PCA. We share a lot of fun events between Santa Fe and Denver.  Now is the time to do a PPI (Post-Purchase Inspection  ) and establish a baseline for the maintenance you want to do.Be sure to look at the age of the tires. When you change tires - that might be the opportunity to move your rear 7x16s to the front and find a pair of 8x16s for the rear. You will like it. When considering tires, consider your intended use. You may want to source another pair of 6x16s for dedicated winter tires and have the wide wheels for summer (3-season) use. It is snowing in our High Rockies now.  Get home (to area code 505) soon. Best, Grady
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ANSWER PRICE LIST (as seen in someone's shop) Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 |
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NICE - I traded my 996 straight across for the 86' about 2 years ago...never been happier with a car deal...never!
WTG, welcome.... time to learn a few things....like how the h&ll to check the oil (and they all use a little oil so check it often!)
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owning an older 911, at least for me, has been like dating a very hot girl. She's high maintenance and drives you crazy sometimes, but when she's right....OH MY! Enjoy every good moment, I hope you have many, as nothing compares to a 911 at full song.
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Nice car Rich! Welcome.
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Grady, Thanks for the tire advice..I plan on upgrading and having a set of winter tires as well. I joined RRR PCA a while back, looking forward to meeting some people and attending some events. Thanks!
@Ivangene. Copy that..oil @72...um yeah, what you said!! 747, we have a Grand Banks in Edmonds! We have been parked in your back yard -many a times! SYC Last edited by R505; 10-07-2011 at 07:08 AM.. |
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747, we have a Grand Banks in Edmonds! We have been parked in your back yard -many a times! SYC[/QUOTE]
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Rich, Next visit to the Harbor a round at the Tides on me! Thor
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Hi Rich, I'm in Santa Fe, too. PM me if you'd like to meet up sometime.
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Great ride!
Silver on Black is my favorite color scheme --- just like my 83 SC!!!!
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Scotricker- for sure I will get in touch when I am back, i'm on the east side.
@ 83, Thanks! |
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welcome like your recaro seats
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why cant i get someone to trade my hovercraft for another 911 or something porsche lol
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Congrats on your trade. It might be the way the pictures were taken but the color looks champagne to me. Also, I see a stroller in the background. I'm glad to see another dad with young children on the forum. It's not what you think of as a typical family man car, but my son's and I get plenty of entertainment out of the Porsche and I'm looking forward to a lot more as they get older. Congrats again.
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Not sure the story on them- I saw a thread a while back on dating the year of the Recaro seats- I'm sure that they are from the 80's. They are kind of a pain, the belt get's caught up on the fore/aft lever- so you have to put the belt on before you shut the door---such a small price to pay.....
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well if they continue to be a pain dont mind trading you for the stocks for your car
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Lynn picked up 3/16
Bad Boy gone 3/16
911SC Coupe
Toyota Tundra
911 sc
Audi TT
cutey with all that bootey
1995 porsche 993
1980 Porsche 911 SC
