firstone Posted 27January, 2015 Report Share Posted 27January, 2015 Another Sporto on the market. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-1975/SSE-AD-3220597 Like the colour. I'm not inspired by the adv though. Do you really wanna sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 27January, 2015 Report Share Posted 27January, 2015 They must have either read or heard about this thread and thought ..... sporto owners unite! Let's all list our cars at the same time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 27January, 2015 Report Share Posted 27January, 2015 Like the colour.I'm not inspired by the adv though.Do you really wanna sell?I have to agree .....Nice looking car, love the colour ......Absolutely crap advert ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 27January, 2015 Report Share Posted 27January, 2015 +1 Not feeling the passion in that advert. No effort. And those pics...really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 27January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 27January, 2015 I'm still struggling to understand how being a bad advert is a disadvantage to anyone who wants to buy the car good article on the Sportomatic Gearbox from total 911: http://www.total911.com/technology-explained-sportomatic-gearbox/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 28January, 2015 Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 I'm still struggling to understand how being a bad advert is a disadvantage to anyone who wants to buy the carMy personal take on it being a crap advert is not from the wanting to buy it point of view ..... it is from the "I want to check it out" point .......I think we comment on the bad adverts from the sellers perspective as we can see they are not doing everything to promote their car to maximise their chances of selling .... and to showcase their car in the best possible light .... and that frustrates us.As for buying ..... you are right for the person that buys the car ...... but there are buyers that won't call because they think "crap ad, crap car" ..... so potentially miss out on a decent car because of a crap advert .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 If you want to check it out - ring the seller and go and look at it or get them to send better pictures Why would/should it frustrate anyone? It's the sellers car to represent as they want, it doesn't affect anyone aside from the seller of the car (and if someone bothers to contact the seller to find out it's a great car, they get a good deal with no competition) I guess it's their loss if they don't sell a car because the ad doesn't look great, but missing out on a car because you didn't contact the seller because the pictures looked crap? How hard is it to send an email or use a telephone This is probably a discussion for the 'what's for sale (in Australia) and worth mentioning' thread though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 This is the car of the couple that used to run sportomatic.org (for quite a while, it's now down though ) http://wheelerfolk.org/sporto/index.htm and if you've got a Sporto - fill in the Sportomatic Register (in german): http://sportomatic.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 28January, 2015 Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 If you want to check it out - ring the seller and go and look at it or get them to send better picturesI don't call or ask for more photos as I have less than 0% interest in actually buying these cars (both sportos and manuals) ...... just like to look, compare and dream .... saves both my time and more importantly the sellers time and hopes of selling to me .....I suppose that could bring up another discussion point .... why should I bother looking if I don't intend to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 28January, 2015 Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 If you want to check it out - ring the seller and go and look at it or get them to send better pictures Why would/should it frustrate anyone? It's the sellers car to represent as they want, it doesn't affect anyone aside from the seller of the car (and if someone bothers to contact the seller to find out it's a great car, they get a good deal with no competition) I guess it's their loss if they don't sell a car because the ad doesn't look great, but missing out on a car because you didn't contact the seller because the pictures looked crap? How hard is it to send an email or use a telephone This is probably a discussion for the 'what's for sale (in Australia) and worth mentioning' thread though There is a universe of difference between a buyer and a tyre kicker. Sometimes a good ad can tip a kicker into a buyer, but the serious buyer will enquire even if it's a grainy photo and little information. I used to moan about real estate ads with no prices on them. Then I was convinced by an agent to list with no advertised price. A buyer came along and offered more than expected. The point is that most people looking at ads are either dreaming, kicking tyres or keeping an eye on the market. But you only have to write an ad for a specific type - the buyer. After all it's the price and condition of the car that makes the sale more than the ad. A dealer will use as little detail as possible so that you have to contact them to get more information, and that's when you can be convinced to buy. That said, the previously listed sporto ad was very well done, and that type of thing can kick a few lurkers into enquiries - probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 28January, 2015 Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 I'm still struggling to understand how being a bad advert is a disadvantage to anyone who wants to buy the car Hey, I'm just nosy and want better pics of the Sporto and don't expect to be criticized for that on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 Hey, I'm just nosy and want better pics of the Sporto and don't expect to be criticized for that on here... :hug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 Ahhh... that's better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 The only component i've tried to buy is a 'clutch kit' but all you can buy is a clutch disc (the pressure plate and throw out bearing are NLA) I'm not sure how you'd go getting a box rebuilt, there are a heap of gearboxes around the place from converted cars though I would assume Porsche still has some parts like gears and bearings etc FWIW I sourced a release bearing for a 925 Sporto for a customer towards the end of last year. It took a little bit of looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 FWIW I sourced a release bearing for a 925 Sporto for a customer towards the end of last year. It took a little bit of looking. What does a release bearing do, and what was the damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 What does a release bearing do, and what was the damage? It goes between the clutch lever/fork and the pressure plate, just as on a manual transmission. The damage was considerably more than a release bearing for a manual transmission 911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 1February, 2015 Report Share Posted 1February, 2015 Complete sporto box for under $1K. Worth grabbing for a spare? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PORSCHE-SPORT-O-MATIC-GEARBOX-COMPLETE-/221676686168?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item339cf5cb58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted 7February, 2015 Report Share Posted 7February, 2015 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221683978518&globalID=EBAY-AU&alt=web Here's another one, it's having clutch problems but it's aussie delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 14February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14February, 2015 Had some intermittent clutch issues - was told CRC contact cleaner is the best and only option! and it worked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 19February, 2015 Report Share Posted 19February, 2015 This is just wonderful! I could just take the $$ out of the mortgage and we could run away together ha ie me and this Tarag Sporto! http://www.carsales.com.au/gallery/SSE-AD-3260865/Image?index=0&cpw=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 5March, 2015 Report Share Posted 5March, 2015 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/black-rock/cars-vans-utes/1977-porsche-911-coupe/1072367330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 5March, 2015 Report Share Posted 5March, 2015 Both rocking their original aircon as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trm Posted 13April, 2015 Report Share Posted 13April, 2015 Not sure if this has already been posted but I just found this link to the sportomatic annex to the drivers manual. It is 8Mb so may take a minute to open. It has some interesting info on adjustment etc http://content.us.porsche-clubs.porsche.com/PorscheClubs/klassieke-porsche-911-en-912-club/files/Driving_with_SportomaticUSA.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 26April, 2015 Report Share Posted 26April, 2015 I drove a 4 spd sporto the other week - cracker. Hadn't driven one for about 28 years, when my dah was looking at one, took a bit of remembering to either keep my hand on mine or the passengers knee, but once remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 1May, 2015 Report Share Posted 1May, 2015 I drove a 4 spd sporto the other week - cracker. Hadn't driven one for about 28 years, when my dah was looking at one, took a bit of remembering to either keep my hand on mine or the passengers knee, but once remembered.It's great that you enjoyed it, but knowing what we know now (I'm presuming you were with SteveF) ..... I sincerely hope you kept your hand on YOUR knee .... Sorry again Steve, but I just keep getting the ammunition ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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