Pick your poison.

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390) 08/10/2014 at 15:02 • Filed to: Porsche

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944 or 928? Which and why? Factor in anything and anything real-world based. Looks, power, handling, maintenance, costs, ect.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:05

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968 because it looks like a hybrid of the two.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:06

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I CANT CHOOSE!

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:06

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944 - TRADITIONAL POPUP HEADLIGHTS

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:06

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944 because I personally think the 928 looks hideous.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/10/2014 at 15:07

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That's not an acceptable answer in regards to the thread...

But I'll accept it because I love the 968. :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 08/10/2014 at 15:08

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CHOOSE DAMMIT! -_-

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:08

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944 because it's more aggressive/squared-off

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 08/10/2014 at 15:08

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Any other reasons why you'd take the 944 over the 968?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:08

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944 then :(

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/10/2014 at 15:08

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How so? Why or how does it look hideous?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 08/10/2014 at 15:09

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Any other reasons?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 08/10/2014 at 15:09

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Why sad face?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:09

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A 968 is always acceptable no matter how irrelevant to the post haha

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:10

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I dunno how to describe it, it just looks weird to me.

Plus you could probably get a 944 in good condition way cheaper than a 928.

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:10

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944, because I don't like the lights on the 928 or the way it curves in the back. Plus 944s are cheaper and easier to find. Oh and box fenders, hnnnnnnng

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/10/2014 at 15:10

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Fair enough!! :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/10/2014 at 15:11

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True. What other reasons have you for picking the 944?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:12

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No clue, cause I'd get a Corvette before either of them >:D

JGrabowMSt > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:15

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944. It just looks more 1980's. I personally would just want to have non flip up headlights if I personally get one. I'd rather just build custom lights for it.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 15:15

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Ok? Anything else? I reckon the curved lines of the 928 sorta give it that grand tourer look, because it is a GT car.

Sam > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:16

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928 because V8. Though personally, I'd only want an S4. The wing completes the flow of the design.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/10/2014 at 15:16

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Ok, why Corvette before those two? And which one?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JGrabowMSt 08/10/2014 at 15:17

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Like this?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Sam 08/10/2014 at 15:18

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Anything else?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:18

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928 for sure. I'd want an early version from the 70's with a manual but that V8 just sounds like nothing on the road. I'd like the think they're only 20% more complex than a 944 Turbo and for me it's a way more exciting car.

JGrabowMSt > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:20

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More or less. I could do without the slotted grill, and funky looking fogs/driving lights below them though. I dig that color though.

How bad would it be if I built a SRT4 motor to swap in?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/10/2014 at 15:20

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These are good reasons. :)

Anything else you'd like to add?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:22

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I'd say that the 944 is a cool car but the 928 is a genuine exotic. It's also cool to mentally park a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am next to a 1978 928 and think that they were both built in the same year.

Sam > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:22

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You could get a 928 with this interior -

And in black, too -

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:23

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Well I actually want 944. And if I could find one that meets my requirements (And there are non in KS that do) I would have bought one already.

928 just doesn't interest me at all. I think part of it is from its original intent to replace the 911.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JGrabowMSt 08/10/2014 at 15:23

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'Tis because of the 951(944 Turbo front end) and the slots come from the 924 Carrera GT; it's most likely a custom job for the slots, sending cold air right to the engine.

I must email you later.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/10/2014 at 15:24

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That'd be very cool.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Sam 08/10/2014 at 15:26

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You can get Pasha interior on 924/944 as well.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 15:26

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What are your requirements?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:27

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Never driven either, so I have no idea. I just like the looks of the 944 better.

JGrabowMSt > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:27

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951 looks to be my style then, just drop that silly hood scoop, and close up the slots. I'll put in an air dam for the lower openings to keep it cool.

Maybe I'll look at built SRT4 motors, and what transmissions can work with them for RWD. Even a stock Neon 2.0 is pretty reliable, and probably easier to work on than the Porsche motor. I think it's a respectable swap for a 944 with no motor...

email me whenever, I actually have a laptop with me tonight instead of my tablet and phone.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:28

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Money no problem: later 928 because there aren't too many corners to carve where I live, so a cruiser would be awesome. Realistically: 944, because they are cheap and relatively reliable.

MultiplaOrgasms > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:29

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928 GT because it has 330hp, a 5-speed manual, does 170mph, has 928 Clubsport suspension and it looks better than both the 928 GTS and 944.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 08/10/2014 at 15:29

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Fair enough.

oldirtybootz > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:30

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968 because Turbo S

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JGrabowMSt 08/10/2014 at 15:30

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Haven't heard of a SRT-4 swap. The most common swaps are LSx swaps and Audi 5-cylinder swaps. I've heard of someone try a VR6 swap, I'd like to do that.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > MultiplaOrgasms 08/10/2014 at 15:32

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Damn, that's a specific and detailed answer; good on you!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > oldirtybootz 08/10/2014 at 15:32

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Hell yeah! But if you had to choose between the 944 and 928?

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:33

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1985.5 or later and wait for it

automatic, because what little time I've had driving stick has been ruined by stop start traffic to the point I'm not interested in rowing my own gears with three pedals.

dogisbadob > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:35

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The 944's popup lights are actually hidden when off! But the 928 is less sacrilegious to swap an LS since it already has a V8.

JGrabowMSt > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:36

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I'll have to consult with Mathias and see what he thinks. Neon motors are easy to come by, fairly inexpensive, and easy to work on. Mount the motor for RWD, and it could be a lot easier to work on than in the Neon. Just need to figure out the motor mounts....

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 15:37

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I'll help you find one! :)

What's your budget? And if you were interested in this option, there's a few here in Michigan.

oldirtybootz > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:37

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I'd probably go 944, either a Turbo S or S2. I do more back road driving and the 944 should be better suited for my roads.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > dogisbadob 08/10/2014 at 15:38

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These are facts, Renegade does an LSx swap for both.

Saracen > oldirtybootz 08/10/2014 at 15:39

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All sixteen of em.

Saracen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:39

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944 S2. Or a 968.

Or maybe a really pristine 928 S4..

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JGrabowMSt 08/10/2014 at 15:40

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I'd like to here his oppinion as well. I'd be interested in what other potential swaps there are.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:40

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From what I'm seeing on my local CL, a clean 944 will go for about $4k.

That'll get me a mid-late 80s Corvette C4.

I've found both '84 and '87 models for $4k.

So either 205 or 240 horsepower, 290 or 345 lbs-ft of torque

More reliable (except maybe the electronic gauge cluster)

Parts would be cheaper

Easy to get much more power out of those engines

Because 'Murican

Because Chevy

Because I think the C4 looks great

So yeah, C4 for me.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Saracen 08/10/2014 at 15:41

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You've got your priorities set straight sir. :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/10/2014 at 15:42

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C4 looks great, ehh...........

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! :D

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:43

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My budget fluctuates, but I think $6000 max. I'm interested. I've wanted a 944 since I first saw the Top Gear Cheap Porsche Challenge. I've come so close to buying one time and time again it's frustrating.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 15:46

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$6000 is more than enough for a clean example. Tell me where to look and I'll find you some?

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:47

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944

It will bleed your wallet a lot slower than a 928

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:48

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When you put hideous chrome wheels on it.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:50

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Because I like them both

JGrabowMSt > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:52

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I'd be interested in doing an SRT4 swap. Cheaper than a 944 Turbo in working condition...

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 08/10/2014 at 15:53

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They'll both bleed your wallet, one more than the other. Which will it be Rusto?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/10/2014 at 15:53

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I HATE CHROME WHEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 08/10/2014 at 15:54

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Me too... -_-

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:54

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WHO DOESN'T????

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 08/10/2014 at 15:55

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THE PEOPLE THAT DO!!!!

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:55

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944

I like how it looks better :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 08/10/2014 at 15:55

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But......but..... :O

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:56

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944 Life!

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 15:57

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First place to look would be Kansas.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 16:01

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Where, in Kansas?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 08/10/2014 at 16:02

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But.....You said..................

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:03

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Manhattan, Topeka, Wichita

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 16:05

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I found Wichita! :P

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:10

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I prefer battleships, but a heavy cruiser works too.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 16:11

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Anywhere else you'd like to look? You may have to look a little further. Also, I don't really understand why no manual. I've driven a '74 911 and an '84 944 in stop and go traffic and even my FoST, it's not that bad really.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 16:13

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Then here's Kansas. I'll still take the Wichita.

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:16

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Not really sure where. I'm sort of limited by how far I can travel.

Just didn't enjoy it and don't see the hype. It was even in a Miata and I didn't have fun when I could give it the beans.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 16:22

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I could care less about the Miata honestly(forgive me Raptor Jesus). There is no hype to it, you either do it or don't. It's not supposed to be an enjoyment either, it's a lifestyle in a way. I switched from my auto Astra to a manual FoST and 944 and have no regrets; reckon it depends on the traffic where you are, but it'll be nothing compared to LA and Atlanta, be thankful for that.

What's the absolute furthest you can go? Not how far you want to go, but how far you CAN go.

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:28

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Then it's not the lifestyle for me. Semi-auto, manual mode, and paddles though, I enjoy that.

Furthest I can go is 250 miles.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:28

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I've owned a 928 and driven both. I would probably go for a 944, because:

- I've had a crush on the 944 since I was a kid; there's just something about it...

- More of a light, fun car than a heavy cruiser car (928)

- I maintain hope that a 944 would be slightly less apocalyptically costly to maintain than a 928, though I don't really have data to support this.

- I've already owned a 928. :-)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 16:32

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Too each their own, fair enough. Give me a base location to start with and I'll see how far you can go with 250 miles.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 08/10/2014 at 16:33

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These are excellent reasons, coming from an ex-928 owner.

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:34

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Fort Riley, Kansas

AthomSfere > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:38

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944, because it is one of the best looking Porsches ever. Probably the best looking and affordable-ish ever. The only Porsche I can think of that I like better on looks is the 918.

Flavien Vidal > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 16:41

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When you need wheels for the track they are great... All the time the cheapest ones (because ugly lol) and they quickly become anthracite with brake dust anyway hahah

But yeah, 928 for me... S4 of course :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 16:53

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You're not gonna believe this, but I found you a car.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 17:00

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Stop making me feel bad Mr 928! You're good too :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 08/10/2014 at 17:02

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Just wanted to make sure that you didn't forget. :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari 08/10/2014 at 17:03

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Hold on to this for me(I found this car for someone)

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bar/4612300131…

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 17:21

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Go on, go on! Let's see it!

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 17:48

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but it's auto :/

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 18:23

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Check it out!

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bar/4612300131…

Now I know it's a 924S, but here me out here. It's the only auto around and it's got the same motor as a 944. It's lighter and faster as such. You're only missing the boxy flares but it is still a great car. And with such low miles even!

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 18:29

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Nice! I like the 924 as well. Gonna send the guy a text now. If only it wasn't a Sunday!

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 18:34

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Something seems off though. Only 36,000 miles?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 19:10

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It may be, but also 924s aren't very desirable to begin with so the price is decent. But if I remember, they do have 5 digit odometers, it may be 136k, 236k even. I'd call and ask. Get in contact with the buyer and see what's up.

JeepJeremy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 19:33

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928

Because dat ass

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 20:26

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So, same sort of things to ask about, right? Water pump, timing belt

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Viggen 08/10/2014 at 20:56

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Yup, treat it like a 944 in a 924's body.

Viggen > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 08/10/2014 at 21:10

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Damn it's outside of my 250 mile range.