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P924
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 Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:06 am Post subject: Looking... |
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Hi there everyone,
I'm currently looking for a 924S..
What tips do you guys can give me?? What are the weak points of the S
Greetz,
P924
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Stu2j
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| Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:26 am Post subject: Re: Looking... |
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| P924 wrote: | Hi there everyone,I'm currently looking for a 924S..
What tips do you guys can give me?? What are the weak points of the S |
You are going to get a long post from gohim about front engine service. The timing belt being the "weak point" of the car. Basically, you will need to know when the front engine service was last performed and if it isn't known, you will need to plan to have it done which isn't cheap and it should be reflected in the price paid for the car.
Otherwise, they are great cars and a joy to drive. The only problems I have had have been with hoses (plan to replace them) and an electrical gremlin associated with the oil warning light.
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P924
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| Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:33 am Post subject: |
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Ok ,thanks, what does a service of the engine costs?
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Stu2j
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| Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:54 am Post subject: |
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| P924 wrote: | | Ok ,thanks, what does a service of the engine costs? |
It can vary widely depending on who does the work, how much you have done, and whether or not you use genuine Porsche or aftermarket parts.
Probably about $2500 for a complete front engine service at the Porsche dealership. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
(I went back and looked and someone that did it themselves said the parts were about $800. If the labor is similar to a clutch job, the project would cost me around $1,600 done by my mechanic).
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RIPDOTCOM
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 2:25 am Post subject: |
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| I got a complete front engine service done a few weeks ago for $2400.00 |
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Llamaguy
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I did it myself for $500
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P924
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys, now I know this, I'll think over it again to get a S ..
Well no! the S is coming!(sooner or later  )
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