3legs

Had a 308 GT4 back in the late 90's early 2000's. Sounded great but not the easiest car to drive. Very heavy steering at low speeds but even having some fun in the hills was a workout. The offset steering and pedals was a pain. Typical electrics of the era. Triple the price of any work/service done compared to a Porsche. Porsche of the same era would run rings around it through the hills. Admittedly it was an early 70's car and the later models are much better. Would I buy another Ferrari? Probably not. Not for any particular reason but I just prefer a Porsche.

I bought my first Porsche from Chateau Moteur when they were filming that movie and if memory serves me correctly the car that went over the cliff was a mockup 930 based on a 911E. I think they used a real 930 for other shots but not sure (mainly the around town shots). I remember the lads at CM talking about it. It was 37 years ago so my memory ain't what it used to be 3legs

I fail to see why anyone would let any Porsche deteriorate to that condition. Miura for me too. Sorry Adam 3legs

As Adam said plus put new injectors in. Doesn't take much to stuff them up.

I remember seeing one of these many years ago when I had a 924 and if I recall correctly the stripes were down the side only and certainly not as over the top those stickers are.

Hmmm lets see, a 911 with a supercharger sticking out of its bum, neon lights underneath, flash chameleon paint job and 10000 watts of stereo inside. Yep fully sick bro!!!!! Now off to slap myself across my face before everyone else does

I guess the next question is will you find another 911 in the same condition for $40k. From the sounds of it the car just needs the normal wear and tear items which you would eventually have to replace on a more expensive car anyway.

Make life a living hell for the prick. Get a lawyer to throw every conceivable legal shit at him. Threaten him legally. Get the police involved, Get your local MP involved. Get the local media involved. Make it so difficult for him to remain anonymous that he will be afraid of even walking out of his house. Don't let him get away with it!!!! You will not be doing anything illegal and with all the attention he would be too scared to do anything to you knowing he would be the first person the police would go to. I don't car how big or tough anyone is, you threaten/kill my dog or harm my child and the gloves will come off legally first and if that doesn't work, well I will leave that to you imagination but having said that I'm not suggesting violence as that would mean lowering yourself to his level. Sorry I had to vent as well. I hate f@#king bullies. Sorry for my swearing. Hope the other dog is ok.

Hey Smussato I guess it all boils down to how handy you are with a vehicle. If you know your way around electrics and mechanicals then you are ahead of the game. As the others have said buy the best you can for the dollars you have but if you are handy with a vehicle then something that has a good base maybe the way to go. 911's are not that complex. I restored a RSR tribute based on a 911E back in the mid 80's and I have to admit I was scared shitless the moment I stated pulling it apart but when I found out how basic they really are it was a breeze. Yes they can be a money pit but remember it's the mechanicals rather than the body that is the expensive part (although that does depend on the extent of the issues to the body). Rust is rust no matter what car it is (although having said that the moment you mention it's a Porsche the price mysteriously goes up 50%. Don't ask how I know). It only takes an hour or so to take the engine out with nothing more than a workshop jack and jack stands and 1 person can do it. If you know of a good panelbeater/painter that you have dealt with before, use them. It doesn't have to be an approved Porsche repairer. Don't always automatically think you have to buy original parts from Porsche. For instance wheels bearing. Take them to your local bearing place but don't tell them what they are off of and then compare with original parts. I just hope you are sitting down when you do (again don't ask me how I know). Now all of the above is assuming you are not worried about originality and as you previously said you are not going to sell it otherwise disregard the above. I guess everyone has a story to tell about the do's and don'ts of buying/repairing a 911, that was just mine. I'm sure there are people who has the opposite experience to mine. Just my 2c guys. Alex

That would work out well as I have a dental appointment at 12.30. Standing by the letterbox patiently waiting. Bugga can't make it tomorrow. I have a motorcycle in bits parked in front of the 928 that I am going to attend to tomorrow (that will teach me to pull it apart today). Alex

Hey Lee what time on Wednesday are you going to be at Richmonds. Might try and catch up with you there. Oh BTW that will be $170k for cleaning up the dribble thank you. Alex

Well it got you guys sucked in. It's got you talking about and noticing the ad. It did it's job, although I would be too embarrassed to admit I bought their products after such a blunder.

I thought it might have been you. I have a nice 930 for sale

Hey Rosco are you on the ADV RIDER website?

And just when I thought you guys were ok