Gary
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Me? Why?
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taylorboosh
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Just thats why the john-d/dannyb rift started, he had that opinion and nobody else did
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Gary
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Ahhh ok. But how can someone not agree with that? Its a rule of life.
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Tomnova16
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heres a £10k horror story on a 964 rebuild
http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=75669
the car in question is on page one of my project thread
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=614188
it was for sale at the same time i was looking, was up for £15k and had already had a top end rebuild.
i opted for mine as it was a bargain.
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
quote:
Originally posted by John
I await the bought a cheap Porsche now it needs 3k of repairs thread.
Toms just stated parts are easily available... As opposed to buying a mustang which i can get parts for without importing...
You said that john-d wouldnt be able to service or run an m3, he did it and paid for the subframe to be repaired too.
Just because you cant afford to run a specific car doesnt mean i cant either... You have differant circumstances than me
[Edited on 04-04-2013 by taylorboosh]
 I can afford to run any car you are looking at, apart from your Ferrari.
I didn't say anything about affording it. The point from the quoted post was you'll buy a cheap one then spend a fortune fixing it, not that you couldn't afford to fix it.
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taylorboosh
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If i get one i will up my budget and also get a specialist to check it over
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kennySRi
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Not sure why a corrado rebuild was being compared to a 996 one. I nearly bought a c2 a year or so ago but the 6k rebuilds meant that it would if been a stupid choice of car without having that sort of money set aside.
However if you do then a 996 would be a great car, still wouldn't chose the convertible though
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3CorsaMeal
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£4k to rebuild a vr6 engine for normal people.
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taylorboosh
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How often do they need rebuilding though
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3CorsaMeal
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Every 25yrs.
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Ian W
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I was always tempted to go for an older porsche of some sort but when I read an owners blog on pistonheads it put me right off seems you need a lot of money 
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taylorboosh
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Might red a bit more into them too lol
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Tomnova16
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http://www.rennlist.com/
[Edited on 04-04-2013 by Tomnova16]
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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taylorboosh
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That thread you posted has just really put me off, wtf £12k id just buy another
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Tomnova16
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i know
another guy has just spent £15k but he's gone all out and does track days etc
the one i posted will be doing track days, he just want it to be perfect
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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taylorboosh
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How much would a normal rebuild be?
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Tomnova16
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Top end around £2-£3k. Most people do rebuilds when they don't need it just as a matter of course.
They do have their leaks but these are usually gaskets or oil pipes. Mines going in for a service soon and I'm anticipating around £1k as it needs some gaskets changing and valve clearances checked aswell.
Usual service is around £450
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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taylorboosh
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thats not so bad at all really
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sc0ott
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Anyone looking for a 10k sports car would say that though.
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CorsAsh
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Fast, rare, running costs no problem? Not scared of engine trouble? Short or amputee passengers?
FD RX7.
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taylorboosh
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They are 2 seats arent they
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GB123
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There are rear seats but as said you need to have no legs to sit in them.
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taylorboosh
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What about a child/baby/6 year old
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CorsAsh
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I've had three adults in mine at once.
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CorsAsh
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Kids and small animals no problem.
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