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Q: Which car is better, the Lotus Esprit Turbo or the Porsche 911?
in terms of fun to drive, maintenance cost and availability of parts, performance, features, offers better value overall. I have to add that I'm 6' tall. I want to buy a 8-15 year old car. I know the Esprit is not manufactured anymore so the comparison should be between comparable models.

A: I stick with the Porsche 911. In that date range, you'd be looking at a 911 that is described as a 993 or a 964. The 993 was made between 1995 and 1998. I happen to own a '97 Carrera. It's the last of the air cooled narrow body cars. If you are interested in buying something that is a collectable, consider either a 1997 Carrera or a 1998 Carrera S. The S model has the fatter rear end and wider tires. It's often described as the Turbo body on the non-turbo chassis. Another interesting point on the 993 Carrera's is that the seats have two mounting positions. Typically the seats are mounted in the forward position. However, you can easily move the seat back about an inch by simply removing 4 bolts, shifting the seat back, and then re-installing. Regarding your height, don't worry about it. I'm 6'6" and about 300 lbs. I fit just fine, with the exception of typically pulling my shoes off when I drive. I've been a driving instructor for Porsche and other clubs for about 10 years. It's simply a fantastic piece of equipment on the track and very rewarding to drive. On the track, it's a little tight with the helmet on. It would be better if my car didn't have a sunroof. You lose an inch or so of headroom with a sunroof. Performance is stellar; it drives like a go-cart. Parts are readily available; however, maintenance costs can be high. Price wise, you'd be looking at about 30K plus or minus 5K for a nice car. Further, you are at the flat part of the depreciation curve. I wouldn't expect the Carerra to depreciate more than $1K per year for the next 5 years. The lotus esprit turbo had some serious maintenance issues. Although it looks simply fantastic, maintenance is a pain and expense. Further, I assure you that a stock Carrera would lay waste to a Lotus Esprit Turbo on a racetrack. Here are a few pics of my cars: http://www.maxgsracing.com/Cars.html You might enjoy perusing this website for more information on the porsches: www.rennlist.com. Look at the forums. Great information and you can get any question answered.

Q: Aston Martin DB9, Mercedes SL65 AMG, Maserati Gran Turismo, Porsche 911 Turbo?
Rate these four on which would be most reliable, which would bee least expensive to buy parts for, and which would require the least maintenance over a five year period. I know none of these are cheap in any category but i think they would at least be cheaper than Ferrari, Bentley, and Lamborghini.

A: Reliable: SL65 SL65's are essentially your normal SL with sportier exhaust/suspension. They do well in bumper to bumper traffic, ironically. DB9's giant engines aren't fans of long driving. Gran Turismo's V8s are made for sport, not long driving as well. 911 Turbo, while in 2nd place, does have the Turbo crap out on it from time to time and repair costs on a Turbo are ~2x that of a normal Carrera. Maintenance: 911 Turbo The other cars will see you every 15K in the dealership. The Turbo, every 30K.

Q: Looking for a Porsche 911 1988 Carrera 3.2 good second hand exhaust system?
Running my 911 on a tight budget hence the reason why I am looking for a second hand exhaust system. I have a new rear exhaust box so only need the other parts. Please email if you can help. Regards.

A: Have you tried Ebay? How about http://www.ebay.de ? That is the German Ebay. Search up "Porsche 911 Auspuff" Good luck and nice ride!

Q: Anybody know anything about the brakes on a Porsche?
I have a 1985 Porsche 911 Targa(not a turbo). The brake lights only come on when the brake pedal is pressed all the way to the floor, so you have to be pretty much stopped for the lights to come on. I have heard that there is a switch under the pedal(I think) that controls the lights. Anybody know anything? Can I adjust the pedal? Do I need to buy a new part? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

A: i got a 944 and the brakes light switch is about the same ,you can adjust the switch on it to work right unless its bad,you need the lights to come on just as you press the pedal,anything over a 1/4 inch they should come on,and that is adjustable,you need a good manual on that car,it makes repairs a little easier,to do,the Haynes manuals are laid out pretty good on the Porsche,s good luck with it.

Q: Porsche 911 enthusiast question?
Almost four years ago I almost bought a Porsche Targa (can't remember its' year as I looked at so many). In any case, the deal fell through after I had it PPI'd and had a death in the immediate family. I have ALWAYS wanted one though, and mean to purchase one in the near future. Back then I was helped a lot by guys on Pelican Parts forum, got advice, etc. Now, my BF knows how to work on domestic cars and on Volkswagens. Questions are: How difficult will it be for him to maintain? Are they easy to work on (I love to work on cars too)!!! What 911-specific questions should we be asking before we actually go see one (remember they are hard to come by and before traveling I want data). Anything other suggestions you can offer? Thanks!!! Oh! The original intent of my question was to find out if the Targa had 'better' or 'worse' years. The one I almost bought leaked a little and had a minor oil leak. According to some, this is to be expected with older targas, but any thoughts? Motors all the same throughout production??? Thanks!

A: The older 911s are quite easy to work on, with alot of work becoming more difficult as you move towards the newer cars (where the current ones, you can't even access the engine very easily). Assuming you are talking about the "classic" pre-993 Targa, most basic work is something you should be able to do yourself if you have some basic skill. The oldest cars will require the most work due to their age, and that technology has allowed many routines to be shed... but the odler cars are also blessed with very open empty enigne bays. The most common mistake people make when working on an older 911 is with the oil... 1) there are 13 quarts, when changing it, make sure you have a large enough drainpain! 2) it's a dry sump, so when you check the oil level, make sure the car is running and warmed up (and if not, realize that the smoke pouring from the back will be a result of the oil having been overfilled due to adding oil after ready the "empty" result when the engine was stopped). For anything beyond basic maintainance, there are some good resources out there (the Bentley books are especially good if you happen to get a model they cover: 911SC, 3.2L Carrera, and 964). As for specific issues with different cars: the main issue for a Targa will be the condition of the targa top. They can be quite costly to have redone, and finding one in good condition that doesn't leak or have problems is a major plus. Any older 911 should be closely checked for signs of rust. Otherwise, the main issues will depend on the specific model. 964: I recall there being issues with the flywheel on some models, and some oil leak issues... though both of these were caught fairly early on and I'd not expect you to find any cars currently out there where this wasn't fixed. Have heard some valve guide issues popping up with these cars as well... though hard to say if this is just normal wear and tear or anything else (a PPI should catch this). 3.2 Carrera: The G50 equipped cars have shown valve guide issues as well (the 915 cars as well, though much less common in my experience). These G50 models sometimes have issues with the helper spring as well (makes the clutch quite hard to depress). 911SC: There are a few possible issues here: The exploding airbox tops the list, where it's possible for a backfire to cause the airbox to blow! Fix is easy though, there should be a small pop off valve installed to the airbox. These cars also originally came with rubber centered clutches... unlikely you'd still find a car with the original clutch, but if so, you'd want to replace it. The 911SC was also the last of the cars without the hydraulic chain tensioners - it's desirable to have these retrofitted here, or on any of the earlier cars. 2.7 911: While all of the cars mentioned so far are quite reliable and are well known for their reliability, the 2.7 has a bad reputation! Though with a few issues addressed, it should be as reliable as any of the others. The key fixes are the use of either racewear or divilar head studs (along with the engine rebuild) and the install of the 11 blade cooling fan. Any car of this era should have a well documented engine rebuild with the proper upgrades before even being considered as a potential purchase. The 1974 models suffered less from these issues, as some of the heat related problems they suffered was a direct result of the use of thermal reactors for smog regulations (and the '74 was never equipped as such... and many '75s were not as well). It's also likely you'll find many of the '76-77 cars with the reactors now removed as this item will not appear on the check list for most states inspections (and they don't seem to improve the likelyhood of the car passing emmisions). As you move back past this (pre-1974) into the longhood cars, issues will more often focus around finding parts and things like finding a mechanic that really understands the mechanical fuel injection (if you happen to be looking an an MFI equipped car). Though if you are looking for one of these early cars, options will be few (and even fewer and much more costly if you are looking for a soft window targa).

Q: does anyone want a porsche 911 s/c targa cheap?
I have had this car 2 yrs its been much fun but i dont have the time to finish it,It would make a great project car for someone it has had many new parts and comes with over a £1000 pnds of parts,I want £5000 for it and car is in guernsey channel islands u.k once finished its worth £9000-£10.000.low mileage ,e-mail me if interested

A: I'D LOVE TO, IF I COULD FIT MY OVERWEIGHT REAREND IN ONE.

Q: Better 'Daily Driver': 1970 VW Karmann Ghia coupe or 1973 Porsche 911 T?
Which would be more reliable? cheaper to maintain? easier to find parts for? Is either of these even worth considering as a good-weather-only daily driver?

A: Either car could make a decent daily driver, and each will have similar issues as they are old cars. Both are about as reliable as you can expect from a car of this age, and they each have their charms. Both can be costly on upkeep, though either are also fairly easy to work on. I know the Porsche side of the equation better than the Ghia. I know the Ghia has an enthusiastic following with some, and that there are some parts here that are not shared with other VWs, which will mean some extra expense. On the Porsche side, there are quite a few exhangable parts between most 911s, which could make it's overall cost of ownership closer to the Ghia (but probably still more expensive). A good condition 911T can be somewhat pricey, and if you are planning to use this for alot of driving, you might be better served looking an a 911SC (which should run in the same price range as a 911T and would be very reliable).

Q: Aston Martin DB9 or Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Which should I get? The Porsche is beautiful, powerful, elegant, and fuel efficient, but the Aston Martin is powerful, more rare, same speed (for the most part). So which one? Heres the Porsche http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/rikzero/i1600x1200j.jpg And the Aston Martin http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/pere_n/IMG_6681.jpg

A: Personally, I prefer the Porsche because it gets more respect. With the Aston, expect people denting, dinging, scratching, spitting, and keying the car. People don't like other people treating themselves to something nice.

Q: Which vintage porsche has the most reliable mechanical structure once fully fixed?
I need to know which years in the 911, 914 or 912 models are the best all around car to have if you want to drive it often. Factor rarity of parts, common problems, horsepower etc.

A: Most reliable and cost effective to fix? I would say the 914 because it shares more common parts with VW's of the same era. The engine being the main shared part though there were some differences. 914 parts are actually pretty easy to find (try http://www.pelicanparts.com and http://www.autoatlanta.com). Stay away from the early tailshift trannies if you can (70 - mid 73). The later sideshift transmissions are easier to adjust and maintain. Watch out for 914 rust primarily in the "Hell hole" under the battery tray. Poorly maintained batteries leak acid down the frame and over time will rust through the frame and firewall and eventually into the longitudinal which allows the car to sag in the middle. If the doors don't shut cleanly on a 914, it's a sign that the longs are shot. Also check under the carpet at the back of the rear trunk for rust and the rear portion of the passenger floor for rust or separation. Early 911 and 912 cars (65 - 69) had a short wheelbase as compared to later models. While well built, these early 911/912 models have components specific to those model years that are more difficult to find than the later 911. Early 912 cars used the Porsche 356 engine which IMHO is an expensive VW engine. You certainly could replace a 912 engine with a high performance VW engine for less $$$ and more hp. The 912E built in 1976 used the same VW/Porsche engine as the 914 (VW type 4) which is a very reliable platform. In general, 71 - 73 911 cars are good, 74 - 79 are undesirable because of cost cutting measures (ie; light gauge sheet metal) and horsepower cuts to try to gain MPG due to the early 70's oil crisis. The 911 is a sweet car to drive, but can be very expensive to own. The engine is complex and expensive to rebuild (the last one we had done was for a '69 911 where just the rebuild alone was $12k). Best all-around Porsche given the choices in your question... the 914.

Q: How do I get a fund started?
I am part of a forum site called TheAutobahn.com (Which I greatly refer any Porsche enthusiast to.), and I'm looking to get funds started to buy a Porsche 911 and make a race car for the Grand Am Rolex series. How do I get funds started???

A: Pitch your idea to businesses to sponsor your efforts.

Q: yoyo try this out...?
the fastest speed ever recorded for a human was for robert hayes who ran 12.5m/s for a part of race.A Porsche 911 turbo can reach 60mph in 4.6s suppose if robert maintainshis top speed and that the car starts just as he passes it.where and when do they meet?what are their velocities at this point?

A: For the car: D = (0.5) * a * T^2 For the runner D = v * T Both equations can be set equal to one another. you know a and v. solve for T to get the time, solve for D (after getting T) to get the place. As to velocity, we already know it for the runner. For the car: V(f) = V(i) + a * T

Q: Car Choices- Porsche or Mustang?
I am looking at 2 cars. 1972 Mustang Fastback, 302 3 speed. 1986 Porsche 928s auto miles and price are the same. I have owned both models in the past. maintiance and ride are not big factors. Porsche is expensive to own and the Stang will do stupid burn outs. 928 Will drive 100+mph and the Stang parts can be purchased locally for for next to nothing. I am looking for the following. who wins the cool ride contest? who wins the value contest? and before you try to tell me to get a 911 or a fox body I am 6'4" 270 i need and want a big car :)

A: Go with the Stang. I had an '84 928S and grew tired of it.

Q: Which shade of red?
Hello. For me, my brother and sister's 16TH birthday, my dad has decided to get us a Porsche of our choice. (I am part of triplets, and my parents are millionaires.) I have decided to get a Porsche 911 Targa 4S in red. There are two shades of red, one is called Ruby Red Metallic and the other is called Guard's Red. To see the colors, follow these instructions: Click: http://www.porsche.com/usa . Then, click build your Porsche. Then click 2D Version. Then click 911 then click 911 Targa 4S. Then click start. Then click on both reds to see what they look like. DONT CLICK 3D VERSION!! It has a bad interpretation of colors. thanks, ADIDAS PS: My sister, Catie is getting 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet. My brother, Donovan, is getting the 911 Turbo.

A: go with the ruby red my friend has that color on hi porshe and it is nice he also has the carrera 4s cabriolet it is a great car

Q: My first car is a Porsche?
1973 Vintage. 911 model. It's a surprise from my dad. Should I be worried because of its age? All the parts are brand new and my dad promised to pay for gas. Does anyone know what the car should look like? Thanks!

A: http://www.flickr.com/photos/classicmaster/728088765/

Q: NFS Prostreet - Spontaneous Corruption?
I was playing Prostreet on my PS3 yesterday then had a break for an hour or two then when I came back loaded up the game and tried to load up my career it just came up save file is corrupted and wouldn't load, as you can imagine I just about threw my controller at the TV because I had some great cars (Porsche 911 turbo, Ford Shelby Gt500, Lamborghini murcielago LP640 and mazda rx7 all except the rx7 were fully modded with stage 4 parts) and I was almost finished career. I don't get it I didn't turn off the game while it was saving normally or autosaving, Is there any way to fix the corrupted save? Best answer and 5 stars for anyone who knows how I can't copy nfs prostreet save files it says copy protected Anyone know where I can get Australian PS3 game Saves for This game (if its possible with that copy protection) or other games then?

A: you could try and copy the save data onto a memory stick and copy back to ps3... it might work man if you dont fix it, this could help http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps3/code/939739.html