Porsche Forum?

[GregP]

Starting to toy with the idea of picking up a Porsche 911 (newer 996?) and wanted to get a few recommendations for forums where I might pick up some tid bits.  Preferably as much like this forum as possible!

[sugarcrook]

A Porsche forum?  This is probably close enough:

http://newbeetle.org/forums/

[DoubleEagle]

Try this one....www.6speedonline.com

Dolph     

[derby]

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/

[GregP]

Thanks guys!

I'm already rethinking my bright idea after an hour of reading!

It might be cheaper to own a shagged out 916 with 100K on the clock. 

I thought the Porsches were a little more "reliable" then most other exotics.

I'll keep reading and lurking, you never know. . .

[orangelion03]

It might be cheaper to own a shagged out 916 with 100K on the clock. 

The 916 was a very rare prototype that never went into production.  You mean a 914-6?

[Porsche Monkey]

They are very reliable. Like anything else mechanical there are always a few issues and the internet forums blow things out of proportion. If you are that concerned and it is within budget buy a certified preowned or new. The current preowned warranty mirrors the factory warranty. The IMS issue is not as common as they are made out to be and the RMS issue has been resolved. If you have any questions just ask.
jon

[GregP]

Orangelion03, I'm referring to the oh so reliable Ducati 916 Superbike!

Porsche Monkey,  I assumed that I'd get the worst case scenario on a forum so I'm half kidding at this point.  Thanks for the info and the offer for more. 

I've always loved the 911 and I've come to the point I'm starting to feel my mortality and riding a motorcycle on the street has gotten scary, so a a 911 makes perfect sense!

[Bick]

They are very reliable. Like anything else mechanical there are always a few issues and the internet forums blow things out of proportion. If you are that concerned and it is within budget buy a certified preowned or new. The current preowned warranty mirrors the factory warranty. The IMS issue is not as common as they are made out to be and the RMS issue has been resolved. If you have any questions just ask.
jon

That coming from a porch fixer, too.

And my FHE...

86K on my 996 and ZERO mechanical issues.  Just normal service and wear - Tires, brakes, oil changes, etc.

[orangelion03]

Orangelion03, I'm referring to the oh so reliable Ducati 916 Superbike!

Oh, I'm partial to 993s myself.

[GregP]

As a point of reference, if all things were as equal as possible, milage, service history, condition, owner, etc., is it safe to say the base model with a manual tranny would be a safer bet then a hooped up S or turbo model or a tiptronic tranny version?

I think I can get buy with the 325HP base model if I absolutely had to.

[Speedbag]

I'd really like a Cayman S. What's the story with them?

[DoubleEagle]

I'd really like a Cayman S. What's the story with them?

I've had 13 Porsches including a new Boxster S which was very nice ( and somewhat close to a Cayman ) , even compared to an earlier 993 or 996 but not a Carrera S.

Got to love the sound of the air cooled 911s, especially the '97 w, Motor sound.

The mid engine cars are fun as can be in the handling specture.

All  real " Sports Cars " are EXPENSIVE to buy , maintain and definitely repair.

Been there ....spent the $$$$$$$.

Dolph     

[Porsche Monkey]

If I had my choice of any new Porsche's it would come down to a Cayman S or a GT3 RS. The Cayman is by far the best handling car out there. Its plenty quick enough too. I wouldn't even look at a regular 911. The Turbo which is sadistic in a straight line is a pig in the corners.

[Le Pirate]

how would a GT3 RS be for a daily driver?


(I don't have nearly enough monies for one, but I often find myself drooling at them on the Porsche website)