R50/53 Goodbye MINI, Hello Porsche
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993: I think the 987 vs 986 changes and the 997 to 996 changes were both subtle but put them side to side the later models do look more "traditional Porshce" The biggest changes for me were the interiors. That and the painting of those stupid US-Spec only black bits on the rear-bumpers
Generally speaking, out of all the high performance sports cars on the market, Porsches are normally one of the best when it comes to the cost & frequency of maintenance. A lot also depends on the models, too. For example, a well maintained 911SC or Carrera is nearly bullet proof. Conversely, other models haven't been as fortunate.
Cheers,
Rich
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From: CT
Just curious, which Porsche did you have?
Generally speaking, out of all the high performance sports cars on the market, Porsches are normally one of the best when it comes to the cost & frequency of maintenance. A lot also depends on the models, too. For example, a well maintained 911SC or Carrera is nearly bullet proof. Conversely, other models haven't been as fortunate.
Cheers,
Rich
Generally speaking, out of all the high performance sports cars on the market, Porsches are normally one of the best when it comes to the cost & frequency of maintenance. A lot also depends on the models, too. For example, a well maintained 911SC or Carrera is nearly bullet proof. Conversely, other models haven't been as fortunate.
Cheers,
Rich
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I just sold my 2005 MCS to CarMax for $15,000 to make room in my garage for the new 2008 Porsche 911 Carerra S that I ordered. It had 57,000 miles and was in excellent condition, except the tires needed to be replaced and it was due for scheduled maintenance. Do you think that was a fair price? I probably could have gotten more for the Mini if I sold it to a private buyer but replacing the tires and doing the scheduled maintenance would have cost me at least $1,000.
The Mini was the most fun car there is for under $25,000 but the 911 S should be even better, although at 4 times the price.
I still have a Mini sunshade with the Mini logo that I paid $49 for which I will sell for just the cost of mailing it if anyone is interested.
The Mini was the most fun car there is for under $25,000 but the 911 S should be even better, although at 4 times the price.
I still have a Mini sunshade with the Mini logo that I paid $49 for which I will sell for just the cost of mailing it if anyone is interested.
That's about $3,500.00US under what they are selling for around here.....They did you no favors friend.
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Mini Reflection
I have two Mini's, but just added 1SXE-TUB, a '55 Porsche Speedster replicar. Here is SXEMINI-2 reflected in my front fender flare 
Also below are some additional photos of my "TUB", Now I have the best of both worlds
Also below are some additional photos of my "TUB", Now I have the best of both worlds
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It's finally here! After waiting more than 3 months since I ordered my '08 Porsche C2S it finally arrived last week. Here are pictures of my old toy (which I sold to CarMax), and my new toy. Now comes the really hard part; keeping it below 4200 rpm for the next 2000 miles.
-Nathan
-Nathan
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What model is that?
You need to rev it high to seat the piston rings.
It's finally here! After waiting more than 3 months since I ordered my '08 Porsche C2S it finally arrived last week. Here are pictures of my old toy (which I sold to CarMax), and my new toy. Now comes the really hard part; keeping it below 4200 rpm for the next 2000 miles.
-Nathan
-Nathan
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