1987 Porsche 911 — two-post lift in a residential garage
Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measurements should be…
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1987 Porsche 911 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 251,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. B…
LongMilesCommuter998Community StarterMay 7, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Long Island2 replies0 helpful
2017 Porsche 911 — vibration under acceleration but not while coasting
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 113,500 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibrati…
Question: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S — anyone else: High transmission temperature after several hard laps
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 22,000 miles. After several laps the transmission temp rises enough that shifting behavior changes. Car cools down and works…
1987 Porsche 911 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 245,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay.…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S — question: Who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 151,000 miles. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just tryin…
1987 Porsche 911 — first HPDE in a stock street car
I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks, what is truly ne…
2017 Porsche 911 — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years later. How much do buyers usually discount…
1987 Porsche 911 — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.
Anyone else: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
2017 Porsche 911 — first HPDE in a stock street car
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 108,500 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pa…
1987 Porsche 911 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 202,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer v…
1987 Porsche 911 — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 242,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass l…
2017 Porsche 911 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 65,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car somet…
2017 Porsche 911 — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
1987 Porsche 911 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — second opinion before I spend money
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 225,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer v…
2017 Porsche 911 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally.
2017 Porsche 911 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 116,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers ar…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S — need advice: USB ports and wireless charging both quit
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 8,200 miles. Phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Be…
NorthNomad4Community StarterMar 2, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SBoston / New England4 replies0 helpful