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Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
08-29-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 927
Posted By MonkeyBoy

Not sure if any of you have voted, but if so,...

Not sure if any of you have voted, but if so, thanks. My shot is currently in second place.
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
08-26-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 927
Posted By MonkeyBoy

Favor requested from a former Porsche owner

It's been several years since I've posted here - after serious life issues, I had to sell my 964 and 993 and it's unlikely that I'll be able to get another one... but if I could get some of you to...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-09-2006, 11:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,865
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I just received an email from the car's current...

I just received an email from the car's current owner in reply to one I sent him about how I wasn't too pleased to learn of the history of the car and his reply was:

"what history are you speaking...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-09-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,865
Posted By MonkeyBoy

That's the dealership that put it on ebay. I was...

That's the dealership that put it on ebay. I was told that only one person looked at the car in the last 3 weeks or so - another local dealer - so I assume that the first deposit was from someone...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-09-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,865
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I was really hoping to be able to buy this car -...

I was really hoping to be able to buy this car - I didn't come here looking to make a profit. Without going into too much personal detail, I was forced to sell my last 993 to cover a family medical...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-09-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I was assuming that the deposit that john-'96 993...

I was assuming that the deposit that john-'96 993 cab refered to was a deposit I TOOK on the car when he said "let's see whether he honors his deposit". Maybe I misunderstood and he meant the...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-09-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

Actually you guys are wrong - I didn't take a...

Actually you guys are wrong - I didn't take a deposit on it. Further, I just called the dealer to ask about the blown engine and learned that although I had given my credit card, someone from CT had...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-09-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

That's it and I have a deposit on it.

That's it and I have a deposit on it.
Forum: 993 Forum
09-09-2006, 12:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

The seller is the third owner - if I remember...

The seller is the third owner - if I remember correctly, he's owned it for 6 years and has only driven it a few hundred miles a year. From what I gather, he's a very wealthy guy and he owns a chain...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-08-2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By MonkeyBoy

If I remember correctly it's either the horn that...

If I remember correctly it's either the horn that plays "La Cucaracha" or soft leather rear seats
Forum: 993 Forum
09-08-2006, 12:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

They seem a lot more excited in their private...

They seem a lot more excited in their private messages ;)
Forum: 993 Forum
09-07-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

The photos I have all have lots of identifying...

The photos I have all have lots of identifying information about the owner and I want to wait until I figure out if I can afford it or if I decide to broker it out... so here are some cryptic ones. ...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-07-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

Still trying to figure out how to make this work...

Still trying to figure out how to make this work financially before I bite on a finder's fee. I learned some more about this while speaking with the actual owner.

The car was purchased as a rear...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-01-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I think that was the place - it definitely had...

I think that was the place - it definitely had the word "Performance" in the name and I was told it was the first RUF shop in the states. I'm passing on it even though it's a steal - in the midst of...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-01-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

$53K... and I was offered $7K by one among us to...

$53K... and I was offered $7K by one among us to pass and let him buy it. If I do, I'll buy 10 rennlist memberships as mine recently expired.

[edit - actually I just saw that they put a price on...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-01-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I spoke with a guy who knew a little more about...

I spoke with a guy who knew a little more about the car. Each person I speak with seems to know a few more pieces of info but also seems to have some big misconceptions as well. The car was brought...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-01-2006, 11:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

It turns out that the price I was given wasn't...

It turns out that the price I was given wasn't the right price - it's $8K more but probably still a good deal. Someone here actually made me an offer to broker the deal and let him have it. ...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-01-2006, 12:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I'll give more details as I get them. The car...

I'll give more details as I get them. The car has Ruf wheels, not sure of the suspension, doesn't appear to have Ruf instruments, doesn't have Ruf seats, and the roll cage is not integrated.
Forum: 993 Forum
08-31-2006, 11:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I guess a better question should be, at what...

I guess a better question should be, at what price is the car a TOTAL no-brainer, ie, if it's in decent shape like the owner claims, what could it fetch on ebay if I absolutely HAD to sell it within...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-31-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

It's a single turbo so I guess that's BTR. Not...

It's a single turbo so I guess that's BTR. Not sure of what else was done to the engine yet as I haven't spoken to the owner (just someone who did) and I'm not even sure if the owner knows. I'll...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-31-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,199
Posted By MonkeyBoy

Value of a 95 Ruf turbo with 15K miles?

What's the ballpark value of a 95 Ruf 993 turbo (conversion - based on a C2) in excellent condition, silver on black with under $15K miles? Two owners, no stories.
Forum: 993 Forum
08-28-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By MonkeyBoy

Follow chet's advice - I think that's pretty much...

Follow chet's advice - I think that's pretty much what I did but don't remember exactly. As for the pins, part of the locking mechanism recall was to replace the back pins with slightly shorter...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-28-2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,536
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I find the posts telling people to join to be in...

I find the posts telling people to join to be in extremely poor taste. I was a member when I owned a 993 and I still read the forum occasionally and post when I have something of value to add. I'm...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-28-2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By MonkeyBoy

I did it myself - just eyeballed it. My top was...

I did it myself - just eyeballed it. My top was due for the recall that replaced the long pins with short ones so I brought it to the dealer and asked them to check the synchronization and I believe...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-28-2006, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,129
Posted By MonkeyBoy

Do a google search for rivnut. Great product for...

Do a google search for rivnut. Great product for solving the welded nut problem, if that's your issue. I had a snapped transmission housing welded as mine was cracked and also used a rivnut to...
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