965 roadtest

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ew_topcat

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Saturday 13th September 2003
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Im road testing a 1991 964 turbo 2 with 48,000 miles on the clock. Is there anything other than the usual 911 things to look out for with this model what with it having a massive turbo strapped to it and all? Any info would be most appreciated.

ew_topcat

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Monday 15th September 2003
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The car has had a opc 115 point check 6 weeks ago which reveiled front discs and pad wear( subseqently replaced) it has 6 pot calipers on the front, is this standard on a turbo 2? the heater controls were in need of some attention as it was always blowing hot( done now too) and there is some minor corrosion around the head lamps( as usual).

ew_topcat

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Monday 15th September 2003
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The car is guards red and although not faded I think it will come back beautifully with a days t cutting and polishing. dont get me wrong, its not bad paint work but it could be better( not up to my standard yet). hope to road test this week but both the seller and I are very pushed for time, see what happens. I had an sc up untill a month ago when my mother bought it off me. Would like another toy and this seems to be it.

ew_topcat

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Wednesday 17th September 2003
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Well I have had a good look around the car, and what a car it is. Stunning condition inside and out, the engine bay is nice and clean and only a slight weep from a rocker gasket. Couldnt take it out this evening but all set for saturday afternoon, can t wait. porsche did the fuel pressures when they had it 7 weeks ago. Come on saturday!

ew_topcat

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Saturday 20th September 2003
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Well I have been out for a test drive and absolutely love the car and performance. I first approached the guy when he first got the car a few months ago, he wasn't impressed with it at first so I offered a very low price for it and he was willing to sell but I asked for a couple of months to get the cash, since then he has fallen in love with the car and is not so eager to sell, BUGGER! I hope he will change his mind and accept my offer. I may be looking for either a 993 c2 or a 964 rs if anyone knows of any low priced ones, prefer rhd.

>> Edited by ew_topcat on Saturday 20th September 17:29

ew_topcat

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Sunday 21st September 2003
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the guy accepted my offer, so soon I will be very happy cruising around in my turbo porsche. wahoo!

ew_topcat

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Monday 22nd September 2003
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well domster, i cant stop grining and no work has been done yet today. quite pleased ive bought it, I would still like to have a look around an rs at some point though. the car is coming with some top of the line recaro seats with cooling fans built in and all sorts, they aren't in the car and i dont think i want them in the car, would you know of anyone that might be interested?

ew_topcat

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Monday 22nd September 2003
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thanks for that domster. greg no pics yet as i dont get the car for a week or so, dont worry after some mean polishing there will be plenty of pics.