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951 or S2, help me decide...
I cannot find an S2 worth buying and I'm thinking about expanding my search to a '87 or '88 951 (I want ABS). It would be around town third car, maybe drivers ed in a few years.
Which do you people prefer between and S2 and a turbo? Is one more reliable? |
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08-28-2004, 08:33 PM
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I have a turbo, and I like the turbo. I have no experience with the S2.
Mine has had several upgrades, however. Turbos can be made very powerful without spending huge amounts of money. Mine has been plenty dependable.
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08-29-2004, 11:44 AM
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I drove an S2 and really liked it! BUT, I drove a 951 and LOVED it. You need to drive them both to see which one you like. I happen to love my 951!
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08-30-2004, 07:26 AM
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Turbo power is where its at!
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1986 951 Euro spec model Anthracite on black 105,000 km K&N, Lindsey Boost Enhancer, chipped, oversize fuel regulator 968 Club Sport anti sway bars Adjustable Koni Yellows Fuchs alloy : 9 inch rear, 7 inch front 2.5 inch stainless steel exhaust 1984 928 S2 (Jap spec) 1977 Mazda 323 - hard core tuned |
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08-31-2004, 05:43 AM
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If its not an every day car go for the turbo, if its an every day car
buy a toyota..
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08-31-2004, 11:42 PM
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hey now, my 951 is a daily driver. 168k miles and counting. still looks and runs like new. still kicks ass. still 100% stock.
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09-02-2004, 06:40 PM
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nize, yes you can drive it every day, but i find when ever I take mine
out every idiot on the road decides to pull out in front of me, as it has only 60k /km (36k miles) on the clock and is in as new condition I will be in an unconsoulble condition if it gets hurt. And i can see more out of my toyota 4x4. btw, I envy you having such a great car from new and Seattle is one city I must visit one day. Safe driving Russell
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here's my photo album of seattle;
http://gallery.silentmedia.com/albuo08 i've heard australia is fun also. always wanted to see those road trains. 
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rucool, where is gosford?
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1986 951 Euro spec model Anthracite on black 105,000 km K&N, Lindsey Boost Enhancer, chipped, oversize fuel regulator 968 Club Sport anti sway bars Adjustable Koni Yellows Fuchs alloy : 9 inch rear, 7 inch front 2.5 inch stainless steel exhaust 1984 928 S2 (Jap spec) 1977 Mazda 323 - hard core tuned |
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I also daily drive my 89 951, love every minute I am behind the wheel. It has been perfectly reliable, and I sit in Atlanta traffic twice a day.
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09-15-2004, 11:42 AM
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Ebs, between Sydney and Newcactle,
Russell
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09-23-2004, 01:44 AM
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I've had both now, '86 951 and now an '89 S2. For a stock daily driver around town get an S2, for a 75% highway car or track-beast get a 951. For autocross get an S2, it's very hard for a 951 to beat an S2 on the auto-x track, even a modded 951 (w/ similar tires).
But, since it's hard to find a good example, you may just want to consider either and get the nicest one you can find. btw; my S2 has required much less maintenance than my 951 did, but it does have quite a few less miles on it. |
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09-23-2004, 11:27 AM
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Well, I bought an S2. The PPI called out a bad throw out bearing. After driving it home 1100 miles and taking it to my mechanic it turns out to have a bad torque tube too. $$$ is adding up already!
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