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That is good news. Glad he is checking the filter every time, ask how often he changes the oil. Originally Porsche had is set at every 20K which is insane, they lowered it to 10K. Most people now suggest every 5k to help avoid wear on the IMSB and other bearing. Now that you know you don't need new coils or tires, you can spring for the $850 top upgrade which I told is awesome, no more plastic window. Don't forget to ask for the service records, every good Porsche owner should have a binder with everything in it.
Don't worry about the front bumper repaint, just look at it to make sure it looks good. Just ask why and when it was done. if it looks good and it has been a few years you will be fine. Don't forget to ask about if the variocam chain tension pads have been replaced. here is a detailed link to the issue so you know what you are asking about https://fifthgear.biz/fifthgear-blog...-to-the-story/
Mine were just like that, deep groves in one of the pads on each side. The pair of pads cost around $30 per side. I did the work myself and it is simple jobs but is a ton of labor. I did mine with the engine still in on only jack stands just to make it that much harder
I appreciate all of your help with this. I was nervous going into it, but everyone in this forum has been incredibly helpful !
I would certainly go with the S as you'll enjoy the added power, braking, and having the aftermarket suspension is nice. Just make sure the car checks out via PPI, no matter which one you choose. You're going to be smiling so much with either one of them.
Ok but really, congrats. Sounds like you found a winner given the guy was a Porsche mechanic.
Now comes my actual question: how the hell do people hop in a manual car for the first time and just not stall? I haven't lately at least, but while learning with my dad so long ago... uh... yeah. That poor Saturn took a LOT of abuse in the process lol
Ok but really, congrats. Sounds like you found a winner given the guy was a Porsche mechanic.
Now comes my actual question: how the hell do people hop in a manual car for the first time and just not stall? I haven't lately at least, but while learning with my dad so long ago... uh... yeah. That poor Saturn took a LOT of abuse in the process lol
haha. I had my good friend in the passenger seat taking me through each step. And the clutch on this car is really easy to operate. The car stuttered a few times getting into first but I got the hang of it after 10 mins.
My 2000 5-speed is the car I would teach someone to drive a manual in, almost impossible to stall it due to the light and smooth clutch engagement.
A couple of comments on other things in this thread. The S clutch is not noticeably stiffer than the base, some cars are worse than others that's all.
All the talk about IMS bearings and no one mentioned checking the bearing and just removing the seal if it is OK, I have done that on 2 engines and replaced the bearing on one other.
First order of business, I needed to replace the leather shifter cover. I’m a leather worker as a hobby and just tore apart the old one for a pattern and rebuilt it within an hour.
If you’re interested, you can see the transformation on my instagram
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