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[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by vwlatino »

why not get an older 911 track car? this is a guy I know car, he has not spent much on it at all. Pretty much stripped inside with a half roll cage. It goes pretty hard. Maybe my 530i M-sport goes and handles better? not sure, but this 911 is more fun and often feels on it's limit. Heaps more fun. Modified by vwlatino at 4:52 PM 3-27-2008

Check out the Bugaboo in front of the car! Hawtness!

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by Sloth »

... and it would match your bugaboo wayne as per the pram in the background of the shot EDIT - I think it's a bugaboo ?? Modified by Sloth at 4:54 PM 3-27-2008

I replied to the thread before I saw this.

[aussie jimmy]

Quote, originally posted by XXX 1.8T »

Targa FTW!

I agree with Kostara here, the "targa" is very eighties.
Jimmy, i reckon no matter where you begin with the Porsche affair, you will definitely end up at the GT3. So, wait a bit, then hit that one.
At least set your sights on a mk1 996 version.
You'll be wasting your money with older 911's.......unless you find a really good one that has been prepped well and maintained regardless of expense. And it will be a hairy ride at the track...
Even Sophia Loren is a bit loose these days....

[WAY]

I am in love with this. If I wasn't commited to buying the 135i, I would seriously consider this despite it being 17 years old. Beautiful!
http://www.carsales.com.au/use...cs=63

[irsa76]

Quote, originally posted by WAY »

I am in love with this. If I wasn't commited to buying the 135i, I would seriously consider this despite it being 17 years old. Beautiful! http://www.carsales.com.au/use...cs=63

Forget the 135i. Buy this and look after it. Iirc they only built 911 of them, I was only just looking at my 30th aniversary issue of Christophuros(sp) last night.

[WAY]

Don't you think it is a bit on the expensive side though? $85k can buy you a half decent 993...

[aussie jimmy]

Quote, originally posted by WAY »

Don't you think it is a bit on the expensive side though? $85k can buy you a half decent 993...

You are correct - $85K doesn't get you a decent one, i.e. for that money you'll be getting a high mileage cabrio tiptronic.

[WAY]

But whatabout the value of the 964? Is that decent price or expensive? If it was mid 70s I would have said it's ok. But mid 80s?

[aussie jimmy]

too expensive and not nice enough....

[WAY]

I actually think it is really nice, but then again as I said earlier that I have always liked the 964. But expensive? Definitely. If he says yes to mid 70's then there is a chance...

[aussie jimmy]

Yeah, that's what i meant... it's definitely nice, but too much money for such an old car ( not an RS )

[WAY]

i just walked part federation sq. There is a display by Porsche club. Some very cool cars there! 993 GT2, 924 Carrera GT, 964 TURBO S, 997 GT3 RS etc. Any request for pic? Only if i head back in time. Going to go get gt5 prolouge and other shopping.

[aussie jimmy]

Quote, originally posted by WAY »

993 GT2, 997 GT3 RS etc. Any request for pic?

Yes please!!
Oh, any 996 RS there in red/white?

[WAY]

Sorry I am not heading back there. There isn't too many 996 though, and certainly no GT3 RS other than 2 in 997 guise. I have a couple of pics though from earlier...

[irsa76]

Quote, originally posted by WAY »

Don't you think it is a bit on the expensive side though? $85k can buy you a half decent 993...

Redbook values them at between $44K and $60K with between 150,000-280,000km
So going on the milage of this car, and the rarity I think $85k is a valid asking price. Although I would be having a VERY careful inspection of the car and it's history. But for me it is probably the 964 to own. Yes I know the turbos are mind blowing, but if you were to mention to Porsche nutters that you own a 30, they know you own something special.

[aussie jimmy]

These were the last of the 964's

[RichSawkins]

Do NOT buy a 964 until you've spoken to someone that's worked on them.

When I was racing back in the UK my mechanic was kept very busy by 964 engines. They are b'stards to service and hence often didn't get done fully/properly even by the official Porsche centres who were unable to write an invoice for less than 1000 pounds every time they saw a 964.

Get a 993 and save yourself a load of problems.

[WAY]

But I love the 964! Ok forget it, not buying anything here. Have already had 996 and 997 anywayz...

[irsa76]

Buy the 964 anni and wrap it in cotton wool.

[Enzothemaddog]

Am still looking for a 993 RSR if anybody knows of one. Theres only 2 in Oz, so if anybody knows one of the 2 owners, hit me up!

[WAY]

How about a 993 GT2? Aren't they even more rare? I met the owner of one on the weekend.

[aussie jimmy]

Quote, originally posted by WAY »

How about a 993 GT2? Aren't they even more rare? I met the owner of one on the weekend.

There's only 2 GT2 as well, but the RSR is the full-on race version

[aussie jimmy]

[QUOTE=WAY I met the owner of one on the weekend.[/QUOTE]
What was her name???

[R'chitect]

How 'bout a 993RS. Bit easier to find than an RSR....

[aussie jimmy]

Quote, originally posted by R’chitect »

How 'bout a 993RS. Bit easier to find than an RSR....

That is pure sex. Don't about the New Zealand plates though, the font is so large!

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by aussie jimmy »

There's only 2 GT2 as well, but the RSR is the full-on race version

I am confused. What is a 993 RSCS then? I used to have one. A Tamiya 1:10 RC one that is.

[aussie jimmy]

RSCS = Rennsport Club Sport - i think, these were modified RS's that
were to compete at Bathurst in 1995 or something??? I could be wrong.
The same time they bought out the M3R BMW and the Mazda RX-7 SP.
These cars stil had ADR's.
The RSR is the one that race at Le Mans and stuff.
The RS is the street version, which is the basis of homolagation for the RSR.

[auR32]

Wikipedia:

Quote »

Carrera RS The Carrera RS is a no-compromise lightweight variant of the Carrera. It features a naturally aspirated 3.8 liter engine with 300 hp (DIN). On the outside, it is easily distinguishable by a special non-retractable rear wing, small front flaps and 3-piece 18-inch (460 mm) aluminum wheels. A closer look would reveal that the headlight washers were deleted for weight saving reasons. Inside the rear seats were removed, and special racing seats and spartan door cards were installed. Sound proofing was reduced to a minimum. There are further RS variants, in particular a track-oriented Carrera RS Clubsport with only limited road usability. The Clubsport has a welded roll cage, and certain comfort features removed, such as carpets, power windows, a/c and radio. It carries a larger rear wing and deeper chin spoiler. The Carrera RS was produced in MY 1995 and 1996. It was street legal in European and many other countries, but was not exported to the US. As with the low-quantity RS variants of previous 911 types, owners sometimes attempt to turn their Carreras into RS clones due to the high market value of the RS (in European markets, a well maintained RS could easily achieve a 50 per cent premium over a standard Carrera; list prices showed a 15 per cent premium).

[The Samaritan]

FTW

[WAY]

Just did a quick google. Looks like RSR is the ultimate 993 producing 380hp. It's the 993 equavalent of today's cup car. In fact, it is called 993 RSR Cup I believe, or at least there has been a few reference to it. There you go, you learn something new everyday.

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by The Samaritan »

FTW

Nice. WHat wheels are those? A 997TT with rear seats taken out replaced with a half cage. Also looks like it is lowered as ride height is more GT3 than turbo. Very nice.

[IML337]

something about that porker looks photoshopped...

[aussie jimmy]

Timmeh, it's not photoshopped, it's the new WERKS 997 Turbo. Hot!
Wayne, those wheels are Champion Motorsports RS171

[irsa76]

Quote, originally posted by aussie jimmy »

RSCS = Rennsport Club Sport - i think, these were modified RS's that were to compete at Bathurst in 1995 or something??? I could be wrong. The same time they bought out the M3R BMW and the Mazda RX-7 SP. These cars stil had ADR's.

It was the 968 CS that raced at Bathurst.
Was having a chat with a customer today, he mentioned he used to own a pretty trick 911 in LA back in the 1980s. He had bought a brand new black Targa in 1982 and since he was in LA and making alot of money he went abit silly with it. In the end he reckoned it had a custom RSR style body, 935 rear wing, huge 3 piece BBS rims, custom metal flake black paint, custom white leather interior and a euro 930 engine. Sadly it was repoed when he went bust. He looking into buying another 911 when he migrated to Australia but discovered he really didn't like them. He bought a 928 instead. Currently owns a late model Land Cruiser and won't buy another Porsche again, reckons they rape you when you buy one. Rape you when you service it. Rape you when you insure it and everyone else wants to **** it!

[WAY]

Ok they probably do rape you when you buy one, but the service is reasonble in price (compared to other exotics!) and insurance is also very good. ANd best of all, the resale on Porsches (especially 911) are rock solid!