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Forum: 996 Forum
09-24-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 16,971
Posted By Palmbeacher

Also, people need to realise that although a 13...

Also, people need to realise that although a 13 year-old Porsche may cost $15K, it cost five times as much, and as such was never meant to have the economy of operation of a new car purpose-built to...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-22-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,545
Posted By Palmbeacher

At the point Porsche switched to water-cooled...

At the point Porsche switched to water-cooled engines, their old guard was still resisting giving-up on the Teutonic precept of over-building. The double-row bearing was in all likelihood...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-22-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

If you're wheeled into the E.R. make certain to...

If you're wheeled into the E.R. make certain to demand the doctor with the nicest, most humble attitude. Or just ask for a first-year resident, same thing. And a priest.

In due time all your...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-22-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,001
Posted By Palmbeacher

If you are speaking long-term, I'm convinced not....

If you are speaking long-term, I'm convinced not. Porsche went very far afield with the styling of the 996, and today the only people who buy them are those who won't or can't afford a 997. Porsche...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-22-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

Sorry, didn't mean to take any kind of tone. I...

Sorry, didn't mean to take any kind of tone. I merely stated a fact, that my reluctance to do my own mechanic work is based on financial concerns. One "gentleman" took it upon himself to basically...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-22-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,545
Posted By Palmbeacher

From all authoritative sources (and a physical...

From all authoritative sources (and a physical comparison confirms this as the most plausible explanation) the reason Porsche went to the single-row bearing was in order to accomodate a deeper flange...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-21-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

Two posts and the second is to insult. Off to a...

Two posts and the second is to insult. Off to a rollicking start I'd say. And I am not American, I merely live and practise here...legally I might add. People do not "cringe when well-to-do...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 41,142
Posted By Palmbeacher

Ah. Perhaps labelling the axes might be useful...

Ah. Perhaps labelling the axes might be useful :rolleyes:
Forum: 996 Forum
09-21-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

The 991 is a Porsche :confused: Sure didn't feel...

The 991 is a Porsche :confused: Sure didn't feel like it to me when I drove one.
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 41,142
Posted By Palmbeacher

That graph is absolutely daft. It either shows a...

That graph is absolutely daft. It either shows a MY2012 declining in value as time recedes into the past, or the value of prior MYs increasing over time?????
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,812
Posted By Palmbeacher

Get a recommendation for a high street auto...

Get a recommendation for a high street auto upholstery shop in your area. They can almost certainly restore it to like-new condition in-situ, and if not, could re-leather it. AFAIK there isn't an...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 30,416
Posted By Palmbeacher

FYI Fidelity is owned by JM corporation (the late...

FYI Fidelity is owned by JM corporation (the late Jim Moran, auto-dealer mogul) in Broward county, who happens also to own JM Lexus in Coconut Creek, and probably numerous other Toyota and Lexus...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-21-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

My assumption was that everyone on this forum was...

My assumption was that everyone on this forum was intelligent enough to either know what operating theatre meant, or to google it if they didn't. What you're saying is that I should have "talked...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-20-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,545
Posted By Palmbeacher

On the one hand you've only got 28K miles on the...

On the one hand you've only got 28K miles on the bearing. It really should not need replacing, especially if you've changed oil frequently. Despite Jake's well-intentioned assertion that the small...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-20-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

Translated into Canadian, operating...

Translated into Canadian, operating theatre=operating room. O.R. That room in a hospital (excuse me, hotel dieu) with the bright lights where surgery is done.

I see why you're confused. You...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-19-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,295
Posted By Palmbeacher

I've a UK mag from at least 2 years ago residing...

I've a UK mag from at least 2 years ago residing in a basket in my loo, wherein Phil Raby opines almost verbatim the same as the snippet posted here.

Aside from Jake Raby's new mystery...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-19-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 30,416
Posted By Palmbeacher

$4700 for a 4 year Fidelity Platinum on an '06 is...

$4700 for a 4 year Fidelity Platinum on an '06 is a decent price. I'd grab it before it disappears or goes up (not sure if Fidelity bases their rates on model years or calendar years). I paid $4600...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-18-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,295
Posted By Palmbeacher

Old article. Even 0,5% would be legitimate cause...

Old article. Even 0,5% would be legitimate cause for concern given the catastrophic consequences and cost. The debate is not whether it should or should not put one off buying. The debate is...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-18-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

Perhaps, assuming one's time is worth no more...

Perhaps, assuming one's time is worth no more than a mechanic's hourly labour rate. I'm quite capable of sorting my own car, in fact I could design and machine the spares for it if necessary. But...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-18-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,284
Posted By Palmbeacher

I'll give you the benefit of doubt that's not a...

I'll give you the benefit of doubt that's not a bollocks rationalisation. I bought mine with 20K on the mileometer and I felt the clutch was inordinately stiff. Dealer said it was normal. But when...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-17-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

Mine's an early MY05 but I bought the warranty...

Mine's an early MY05 but I bought the warranty 1,5 years ago, so, same difference I suppose. The dealer offered me a Fidelity Platinum at that time, so I'm surprised you couldn't get one on your '04...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-15-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

$4600 for 6 years, bumper-to-bumper...

$4600 for 6 years, bumper-to-bumper "exclusionary" not named-item (equivalent to Fedelity Platinum except with no 50,000-mile limit on items that fail from "normal wear"). So far it has reimbursed...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-15-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,401
Posted By Palmbeacher

My water pump went recently. Dealer invoice to...

My water pump went recently. Dealer invoice to replace it was just under $1200 (in FL they charge sales tax on the labour as well as parts). I paid nothing however. It was completely covered by my...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-13-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,176
Posted By Palmbeacher

I sadly suspect you're correct. The same...

I sadly suspect you're correct. The same situation exists at my dealership, which is allegedly the largest one in the US. The GM told me the demand for the manual gearbox is so low that it would...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-12-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,176
Posted By Palmbeacher

Quite correct on all points. It bears repeating...

Quite correct on all points. It bears repeating however, that whilst steady-state cruising at 1500rpm is perfectly alright for the 997.2, and as well the 997.1 if the grease seals and grease are...
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