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Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
11-10-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

No, that was the MSRP in '09. Ask was $90K for...

No, that was the MSRP in '09. Ask was $90K for the car today.
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
11-06-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

Gave up, too much unknown....beautiful car...

Gave up, too much unknown....beautiful car though. Bought a 2011 Mercedes CL 550 4 Matic. Maybe next time, or maybe I am just too old for a Turbo!!
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-29-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

Ok, I talked with the general manager of the...

Ok, I talked with the general manager of the dealership today. He apologized for what I was told and said, as the carfax says, that the car is a South Florida car. It was in fact he said,traded at...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-28-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By Lubrecon

Derek....perchance is your car from North Houston...

Derek....perchance is your car from North Houston Porsche?? If so, I drove it last month....it is a very nice TT and it is beautiful.
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-28-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

I thought it might be informative what I have...

I thought it might be informative what I have found out about the white '09 TT that I mentioned in my initial post. When I talked with a salesman last Friday, he told me the car had been sold by his...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-27-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

Thanks for all of the input. If anyone has any...

Thanks for all of the input. If anyone has any other comments, please post them, I can use all of the information I can get.
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-27-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

One other thing.....if the chance for a '10 TT...

One other thing.....if the chance for a '10 TT comes up, and it has, would that be any better than the '09 TT?
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-27-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

Thanks for that Denis. Another question....the...

Thanks for that Denis. Another question....the ad says the Tip is 8 speed, but all I can find is that it is a 5 speed. I am presuming that it is a Tip S, would that be correct?
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-27-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

Since one car is in South Carolina, and the other...

Since one car is in South Carolina, and the other in in Illinois, it is difficult to get to drive both and make a decision. I have driven an '09 TT here in Houston, but it was a manual rather than a...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-27-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Lubrecon

Looking For Help

I am looking at a '09 Turbo, that is fully loaded(List $158,000), with 14,000 miles. Have not seen it in person, but the pictures are outstanding. It has a Tiptronic trans and is a CPO car from a...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
10-18-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By Lubrecon

'09-'10 Price Differentials

I have been looking at '09 Turbos, mostly in the high 80's to low 90's range, 5-15K miles. However, when I step up to the '10 model, roughly the same mileage, the price jumps $20K. Is that because...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
09-12-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,495
Posted By Lubrecon

Thanks, that helps me in my understanding of the...

Thanks, that helps me in my understanding of the differences due to the model years. I looked at an '09 and the service manager said the engine was the same as the '09 Carrera, and I thought that...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
09-11-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,495
Posted By Lubrecon

As I read here on different posts, the '09 has...

As I read here on different posts, the '09 has the M64 engine, 3.6, and the '10 and up the M97, 3.8 engine. Also the M64 is considered race proven and a true dry sump. Some posts indicate that it...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
09-11-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,495
Posted By Lubrecon

3.6 vs 3.8

I am looking at 2009 and up TT. The '09s have a 3.6 liter engine and I think it changes to a 3.8 in '10....is that right? Also the '09s have a tiptronic and the '10 has the PDK, have I got this...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-18-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,692
Posted By Lubrecon

No, that's ok, I just didn't want anyone to think...

No, that's ok, I just didn't want anyone to think that the MSDS's really told you anything about the oil or it's capabilities. Look at the site I put up a few posts back and see what is really in...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-17-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,692
Posted By Lubrecon

MSDS were never intended to reflect any approvals...

MSDS were never intended to reflect any approvals and tell you really nothing about formulations. What oils did you find where the MSDS shows trade secrets and the concentrations? I would like to...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-17-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,692
Posted By Lubrecon

If you are interested in what engine oils not to...

If you are interested in what engine oils not to buy and detailed info on many engine oils in general, look here...http://www.pqiamerica.com/....it has a wealth of information.
Forum: 997 Forum
01-16-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,692
Posted By Lubrecon

No car company can evaluate every oil from every...

No car company can evaluate every oil from every manufacturer for every engine application. In most cases, the car manufacturer will designate an API S or ILSAC GF service classification and then an...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-07-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,656
Posted By Lubrecon

Fred R is right on with respect to the oil sample...

Fred R is right on with respect to the oil sample results in question. Without numerous samples from any engine or other component, taken over a period of time, these one shot results really tell...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-31-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,518
Posted By Lubrecon

When I worked for Mobil Oil, every news release...

When I worked for Mobil Oil, every news release that went out for publication, had the following.....There is no "e" in Mobil....looks like it is still needed!:cheers:

You do not need a cross...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-15-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,085
Posted By Lubrecon

Here is something to consider where sooting is...

Here is something to consider where sooting is concerned:

In order to achieve its higher performance potential at high loads, the DI gasoline engine should be operated under stoichiometric or...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-15-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,085
Posted By Lubrecon

Soot is typically a fueling problem, over fueling...

Soot is typically a fueling problem, over fueling to be exact, and has always been associated with diesels in the past. Soot winds up mostly in the engine oil, and diesel engine oils are formulated...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-14-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,960
Posted By Lubrecon

Since you never provided any proof of your...

Since you never provided any proof of your bearing lubrication position, or thermostat operation theory, debunked by Baz, I don't think anyone here will be waiting for your proof "that oil is thinner...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-11-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,171
Posted By Lubrecon

Wrong, the use of synthetics do not affect or...

Wrong, the use of synthetics do not affect or delay cylinder and ring seating, or wear in, it is simply a myth. If that were so, Vipers, Cadillacs, Corvettes, Mercedes, and any other car that uses...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-11-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,960
Posted By Lubrecon

Not sore about anything Prof. BTW, don't think I...

Not sore about anything Prof. BTW, don't think I remember you ever supporting your academic knowledge about bearing lubrication or thermostat operation with any real world documentation as requested...
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