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Q: What oil should i use for my porsche 911 turbo S
I live in europe and got the car shipped to Greece. I am currently living in Greece and i am running out of oil. I used to use Mobile 1 Synthetic oil. Now when i look around in gas stations here and i cannot find any mobile oil. Maybe i can use any alternatives located in Europe? Please help.

A: I would continue to use Synthetic oil. I would call the local Porsche Dealer in Greece and ask what synthetic oil they use currently.

Q: why at the lemans 24 hour race they use porsche 911 gt3 instead of 911 turbo?

A: First, the car that is racing at Le Mans in the GT2 class is not a street car, but a dedicated race car that is “based” on the Carrera GT3. The GT3 is made specifically as a model for the race car to be based on. All GT class cars in sports racing are based on a production model where the model in question must have a certain number of street models produced in order to be able to run in that class.

As such, the GT3 is aimed at optimizing a car for the set of rules… the Turbo is not. First, the Turbo is AWD, which is not allowed under the current regulations. Second, in order to run a Turbo, they would have to create a new engine with a much smaller displacement… or they would have to enter a turbo based model in the GT1 class, where it would not be competitive, falling a well short of the hp produced by the larger engined cars in that class.

If you wanted to compare just the street model GT3 against the Turbo, you’d find they are both very good performers, but the Turbo is a much heavier car that is more compromised for comfort than the GT3. While both would be fast, a good driver should be able to turn faster times in the GT3 than the Turbo on a dry track (though, when a 997 based GT2 appears, that will move a turbo engine into the same basic platform as the GT3 and yield something of a monster).

And just to add, in regards to the new GT3 Class – looking back at the development of the 996 GT3. Porsche homogolated the GT2 class GT3RSR against the special street version GT3 RS. The car that was able to run in the GT3 class was the GT3 Cup car, which is essentially a race prepped version of the street car (320hp or so vs. the 480hp of the GT3RSR, and many many other major differences). The GT3 Cup car is designed as a cost effective form of racing for teams that find normal GT classes too expensive to be competitive in. The Turbo is not developed here because it falls even further away from the rules, and it’s cost to operate would be much higher, making it poorly suited to such a class.

You may see an occassional Turbo entered in something like the Speed World Challenge GT… though they are generally not competitive while the GT3 Cup cars are (developing a car to race form can be very costly and time consuming).

Q: Porsche 911 turbo or Nissan gtr?
Hey, so I am considering to buy a used 2009 Nissan Gtr, or a 2007 porsche 911 turbo.

These cars have a LOT in common, both are awd, both have 4 seats, both have almost the same bhp, porsche has 493, the Gtr has 485. Both have almost the same top speed.

Now, almost 95 % of you are going to say “Get the Gtr!” and I agree with you guys, i mean the Gtr looks stunning, its faster then the porsche and has a bit better handling. BUT the 2009 models have the problem with the launch control… you know, if you use the launch control on a 2009 model it revs to high and its hard on the clutch, and it WILL destroy the clutch most of the time.

I am also considering to get the Porsche 911 turbo because its extremely reliable, and it will last for 100k + miles.

But in terms of reliability and maintenance, which car is better? (I will not be using launch control on the Gtr if i do get it)

Thanks!

A: the porsche if you can get it for the right price. sure. the nissan has almost as much break horsepower.but its no where near as reliable,the 911 is designed to be as fast as the laws of physics allow.the gtr has only a v6. but yeah its still got the same break horsepower or close to it but the porsche has a v8 and has faster acceleration thats why it has more reliabiltiy than the gtr yeah the skylines an awesome car but its a nissan. a porsche is well a PORSCHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in a gtr youre not focused in the drive as much as the porsche in the porsche you feel like the tiger of the street watchin the little alley cats and knowing theres nothing they can do to beat you .you have more confidence in a porsche.as well as a better party life. in a celebrity music video youre more likely to see a porsche than a nissan. its just an all around better car in basically every aspect. what would a woman rather jump in a porsche or a nissan? you see my point.

Q: Which would you choose: Ferrari 360 Modena, Bentley Continental GT, or Porsche 911 Turbo (997)?
They would be used, have under 20,000 miles, and you have $100,000 budget. Please list your choices in order, and also list more choices if you wouldn’t go with any of these. Thanks.

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carinsurance.yoll.net

Q: What year/configuration of used 911 makes the best long term daily driver?
I am in the market for a used Porsche 911 that I plan on maintaining myself and driving as often as possible. I worked in a garage 20 years ago and have a relative who runs a garage so I have access to knowledge and specialized equipment when needed. He has customers that bring him a 911, a 928 and a 944 so he has experience working on Porsches. I also have another car when the 911 isn’t running. I understand that any used car will require maintenance so my interest is in finding a medium between frequency and difficulty. I know in 1997 the 911 went to being water cooled. I will definitely not be getting a turbo. It seems to me that the base model 1996 is the latest model I should consider, but I don’t know if I should go older to avoid any of the complexity introduced by the newer technology in that model. I would much prefer something that doesn’t require a NASA supercomputer to diagnose faults.

Note: I live in South Texas, a place that never gets snow that we have to drive in so cold weather is not a concern but daily temperatures in the 90’s are a way of life.

A: Even a ‘64 911 would still serve quite well under daily use. They are reliable and servicable cars… though when all is said and done, there will be more upkeep involved in those older cars (and compared to something newer, they will not be as reliable, even though they will be reliable). Likewise, the newest cars would be extremely well suited, though it sounds like you are looking for one of the air cooled models (which were produced through 1997, with the 996 coming out in ‘98).

So, the main canidates would be the 911SC (‘78-’83), 3.2L Carrera (‘84-89), 964 (‘89-’94), and 993 (‘95-’97). As a generalization, it’s often commented that you should buy the best condition, newest 911 you can afford, which would be a major suggestion for the later 993s.

So starting there… these are great cars. Much heavier and more complicated than the earlier models, they still share quite alot in common with the earlier 911s. The last year (1997) tends to be the most desirable with the introduction year (1995) often selling for a noticable amount less. There is not that much difference between these cars, but some notable differences that affect performance (though a good condition ‘95 would easily trump a mediocre or less condition ‘97).

The 964 models would be another option. Less costly than the 993, and in many cases also less costly than the earlier 3.2Ls (sitting in an area where many people gravitate towards either the newer or older cars leaves these often under valued).

The 3.2L Carrera presents the last of the original design, as the 964 would see much of the basic car redesigned (though still much retained through the 993). The G50 cars (‘87-’89) are considered the most desirable, though the earlier 915 versions are lighter and have not shown as much of a problem in valve guide wear as the later version. However, given possible heat issues in South Texas, the upgraded oil cooler in the later G50 might make this the oldest you would really want to consider. The earlier 915 equipped Carrera would probably be fine unless in slow traffic.

The 911SC has shown great reliablility, but lacks the cooling capability of the 3.2L Carrera. If equipped with the later Carrera cooler or other improvement, it would probably be a fine consideration.

All told though, 1987-97 are likely where you are looking (and earlier will mean simpler even in this group).

Coupes prove to be the most desiable overall. Limited models like the 3.2L Club Sport or 964 RS America are always desirable. AWD models will add complexity, though if you do go this direction, keep in mind that the AWD system offered in the 964 is quite different from that of the 993 and later (most prefer the character of the 993 version).

Q: is it possible to ad a radiator to a porsche 1998 911 [993] turbo?
i want to know if the engine is fit to hold radiator and air cooling is not enough even with oil in kuwait a radiator is extremly important ican only use it in winter without a radiator this porsche was my first car so please tell me idont have to change the engine

A: The air cooled porsches will be JUST FINE in extreme temperatures, as long as you are not just stopped in traffic for long periods of time.

And NO you cant just add a radiator. The block has no place for the water cooling lines to run, nor a place for a water pump.

993 turbos are just fine in places like arizona, where it gets 115* F on a regular basis.

The cars are designed for racing. They face hotter, more extreme conditions on the track than you will even in the hottest of climates driving normally.

Q: Is the porsche 911 997 GT2 just as practical and everyday-drivable as the 911 997 Turbo?
Im seriously thinking about trading in my ‘08 911 997 turbo for something with a “little” more power. Im very familiar with the 911 turbo, but not as much with the GT2. I had a chance to drive a GT2 a few weeks ago at my local track and it was incredible. I love my turbo because i can drive it on the track as well as make use it as a daily driver, and i want to know if i could do the same with a GT2. So c’mon fellow car lovers, help me out!

A: Not really. The GT2 is the more “bat-out-of-hell, take no prisoners” sibling of the 911 family, the Turbo is the more sedate and planted, but it’s more practical. Either way you’re going to be going very fast both on the track and on the road, but it’s the Turbo that has the better road-driving practicality while still being brutal on a track, and its wet-weather holding is phenomenal.

Q: Can I add a “whale tail” to any Porsche 911?
I’d like to buy an used 911. Some are Carrera’s, some are Turbo’s, some are Targa’s. I like the one with the big “table top” or “whale tale”. Which model did they put these on, or was this an add-on option? What’s the difference between the Carrera, the Turbo, and the Targa? If I buy a 911 and add a tail, will it make the value go down? If ok, would I even be able to find an affordable tail?
Oh, and the Cabriolet! What’s the difference between these models? I’m looking for something in the ‘86 to ‘88 range.

A: The “Whale Tail” was mostly offered only on 930 model (930, Turbo Carrera, and 911 Turbo) models, though the similar (but definitely not identical) Carrera tail was available on other cars. The Whale Tail was offered outside the 930 model line as part of the M491 Option pack (this was the Turbo Look, which included all of the Turbo upgrades, except the engine and tie-rods used on the 930, and was offered on pretty much all 3.2L Carrera models).

Similar tails to the Carrera tail were offered with earlier Carrera models and have their genesis with the first RSR models. Tails can be added after the fact and are available from a variety of third party makers (check out the maker as the quality can vary), as well simply fitting one recovered from a salvaged Carrera or similar situation. The bigger issue here will be color matching as many factory colors that are now ~30 years old will have faded significantly, but at different rates depending on many factors.

A factory original Carrera tail, or a high quality reproduction, if well matched in finish, should not detract from the value of the vehcile. One of questionable quality with poor fit and finish, etc, will likely lower the overall value. An actual Whale Tail is more questionable… if you were to do a complete Turbo Look upgrade to an 3.2L Carrera, and again using factory or high quality reproduction parts, with high quality fit and finish, you would at least maintain value if not improve it some (although not as much as if it were an actual M491 from the factory)… the Whale Tail alone may be considered undesirable, but it will ultimately depend on the buyer. If well done, there will likely be a buyer that would not consider it a negitive (but it could thin the potential field of buyers).

Of special note though… if you do install the tail, you will also need the front chin spoiler. The factory never installed the tail without the matching piece on the front. A tail without the front spoiler will result in understeer, increasing as the speed increases.

As for the differences in models: The 3.2L Carrera was produced from 1984 until 1989. There are minor differences in most years (1984 had the same steering wheel as the previous 911s where as the new 4 spoke wheel started in 1985; early ‘84 models had their DME chips soldered to the controller, and in ‘87 a new chip with more pins was implemented; AC venting was improved in ‘86… etc), with the major difference being in 1987 the cars received the newer G50 transmission (as well as some chip remapping that resulted in some more hp).

The Carrera was available in three body styles: Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet. The Coupe is the basic hard topped car. The Targa features a wrap around solid glass window in the back with a removable roof. The Cabroilet was a full convertible.

The Turbo Carrera was the same basic car, with the 3.3L tubo charged engine and some related upgrades (larger wheels, 917 derived brakes, stiffer suspension, wider fenders and whale tail, use of the 930 transmission, and other minor changes). The higher power coupled with the somewhat severe turbo lag gives these cars a very different character than the normally asperated 3.2L version. The Turbo cars were available in all three body styles.

Additionally, there were a few notable limited edition cars produced as part of the 3.2L Carrera production: the Club Sport (a lighter weight version of the coupe with a little more power and some other small upgrades) and the Speedster (produced only in ‘89, this is a low windscreened Cabriolet with a rear tonneau cover… almost all had turbo fenders, though a few were produced with just the standard Carrera flares). The 930S model was also available in the 80s, which is basically a standard Turbo Carrera with the 935 inspired flat nose body work. The first two command notable premiums, while the 930S is usually priced just slightly more than similar 930 models (after a period where they probably could be had for less).

Q: Why are used cars in America cheaper then cars in Canada?
Ok, to start of i live in canada and i am turning 17 years old.. i have around 40 grand saved up from hard work over the last 3 years and some money from my parents. Anyways i am very passionate about cars my career in the future is going to be based on working with cars. And of course 40 grand is quite a lot, and i am going to buy a sports car with it, my first option was a bmw m3, for around 20 grand and then i would spend 20 grand on tuning it. I thought that the car was out of style, so i tried a bmw m5 (from 2006) this car is my favorite car…

But anyways, i was on some websites that shows used cars of canada.. i was looking at the m3.. i thought well 20-30 grand i can afford it. Then i looked at the bmw m5 and the cheapest car i could find was 48 grand.. which i could not afford.. I also looked at the porsche 996 turbo cheapest was 55 grand..

I tried many american sites as well, and i found that the same exact cars were alot cheaper! The bmw m5 was 30-40 grand which is very cheap, the porsche 911 turbo again 35-45 grand, very very cheap..

I was wondering why is it so god damn cheap in america?? and its not only one website.. i tried at least 5 others and the cars were still very cheap, this applied to other cars to not just porsches and bmw’s..

No, the cars were not damaged in floods or any accident.. (i know this for a fact)..

But my question is, why are used cars so much more cheaper in America then in Canada?

A: try converting the currency. American dollar is just worth more than Canadian dollars. Then again, if you haven’t figured that out, then you should be driving. amirite?

Q: how do u get the cars from cheat codes on nfs undercover?
i used a cheat code for the die cast porsche 911 turbo and it said that it worked but there wasnt a car in my garage

A: only in quick race these cars can be yours

Q: Do most Families that know how to drive a manual transmission all drive sticks?
Does any other families around the country do the same? Mom made us kids learn how to drive a stick. She use to race them Porsche’s you know… But everyone in my family drives some sort of stick shift, and we are spread out across the country. My parents are closer to 70 and I see know Buicks in thier future!

Parents cars:

Mom; 2004 Audi S4 6spd and 1996 Porsche 911-993 Turbo s (last of the air-cooled engines!)

Dad; 2007 Saab 9-3 60th anv. sport sedan 6spd

I drive; 2002 Honda Civic Coupe EX 5spd, 1967 Oldsmobile 442 4spd, Girlfriend sold a BMW 540i 6spd bought it Texas sold for a Honda CRV.

Twin Brother in Colorado drive a 2005 Nissan Xterra, sister in law drives a 2008 Acura TSX 6spd

Younger brother and wife; 2007 Subaru Outback wagon with 5spd, 2005 Lexus LX470(auto), 2002 Honda Civic lx sedan 5spd and a 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 with 4spd.

younger sister just moved to North Carolina and bought a Acura TSX 6spd.

A: Most people in families like yours are apt to learn to drive a stick.

After you drive for awhile, and if really enjoy driving for driving, I think you might also prefer a standard. I prefer a stick over an auto, just because of the enjoyment and thrill of driving it.

Q: Now since that event of someone trying to steal my porsche 911 i have desided to sell it(its only been a week)
So since its a 2000 porsche and has parts people want i have decided to sell it and i had just bought it “how good things leave so fast”, but i still have not given up on the porsche plan, since the 00 porsche inscurance was high, i need octane 91 gas, and an atemptend theft i am selling it for a less valued Porsche 911.
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The 1990-1994 Porsche 911(964)
Its seem like thefts don’t want it as much, and i can use less high octane gas ,and insurance should be less and i don’t have to worry about it now to much.
I want a grey exterior, any interior, auto if i can get it.
My question about a 964 porsche, theft ratings, MPG, average estimate cost to maintain one a year(drive 50miles all day and 40 on weekends), and safety, & quality of parts. My 00 porsche is great but its to much of a hasltle. i will be searching for a 964 starting tomorrow. NO 4 or S or Turbo JUST the basic to keep cost, insuracne, theft, and gas consumption down. Also the size of the trunk.

A: about gas & Porsche

My mechanic let me know when I had a Mercedes that was over 5 years old – that I could switch down to 89 octane.

My Porsche is a 2001 – and he told me the same. I have switched – and guess what – I get better mileage now…

Pssst – I got rid of the Jag – and it did better with lower octane, I’ve picked up a used BMW and it loves 89 octane…

According to my trusted mechanic – after 5 years, with the computerized sensors – the car will adjust and be fine… they just don’t want you doing it younger and under warantee… or so I’ve been told.

Enjoy the cheaper gas – I bought some at 2.49-9 this weekend!!!! Wahooo…

Q: would it cost more than £5000 per year to insure a Ferrari F430? heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp?
would it cost more than £5000 per year to insure a big fast sports car like a ferrari f430 or porsche 911 turbo or Lamborghini gallardo?
if i have a 3 years no claim bonus.
i have been driving for 5 years.
i have a full UK license
i drive aroung 15k miles per year(if i use it as an everyday car)
i park it in my driveway.

A: Asking the same question over and over.

Obviously only a kid with the childish “heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp”!

Q: Need for speed Pro Street help please!?
Which cars are the best to use against Showdown King? I have managed to defeat him in Speed challenge and Drag but in the different types of Gripraces I’m have extremely much problem – I’m using a full-trimmed Porsche 911 Turbo (the one who costs 185,000)- and in Drift I lose with more than 1000 points all the time and I’m using a full-tuned Mazda RX8! And please tell me these cars you tell me to use against Ryo (Showdown King) Should I use them against the other kings too? If it helps… What I’m looking for is a car who drifts good in sharp turns (you know those citycourses… they are driving me crazy!)

A: Well, for good/really good results, try these cars* for each type of race (These DEFINETLY Work For Me and money*** may be a problem):
Grip, Sector Shootout and Time Attack: Nissan GTR
Drag and Wheelie Competition: Dodge Charger
Speed Challenge and Top Speed Run: Pagani Zonda F
Drift: Dodge Viper**

*If you can get them.
**This car works really well.
***If you have AR Max and you live in the UK, thats good bcoz these codes can help you with money problems:

Mastercode
AQX7-X102-5Y45C
MYAX-TR33-NMH39

$999,999,999
N0RX-DMUQ-8TVD0
2GNC-H74M-47HTY

Q: Need For Speed Pro Street help!?
Which cars are the best to use against Showdown King? I have managed to defeat him in Speed challenge and Drag but in the different types of Gripraces I’m have extremely much problem – I’m using a full-trimmed Porsche 911 Turbo (the one who costs 185,000)- and in Drift I lose with more than 1000 points all the time! And please tell me these cars you tell me to use against Ryo (Showdown King) Should I use them against the other kings too?
If it helps… What I’m looking for is a car who can drift good maybe “dominating” in sharp turns (you know those citycourses… the are really anoying!)
And I also forgot to tell you that I use a mazda RX8 in drifting (full-tuned)

A: ok….i beat prostreet in 2 weeks…the drift car that u will need to use against ryo is the mazda rx-8…do every bit of work to it..get a wide but high wing to boost aerodynamics dont use clutch manual…jus use regular manual…the 1st drift is a lil difficult but as long as u swing that car in the 1st turn n hold it to about 8000ish points n keep goin u will be fine…for the drags u want shelby gt 500 by far!…ive never got 2nd place wit that car its alwayz been 1st and the new evo is good for the grips and attack races…i believe that their is a speed challenge? nissan skyline gt-34 but make sure to be careful on every turn!..hope this helps

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