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Porsche 911 (996) Turbo with almost 700K miles on the odometer

There are many low-mileage cars that have rarely been driven by their owners. They kept them in garages and enjoyed looking at them. However, there are also those who like to enjoy driving their cars like Tom Thalmann who has covered almost 700,000 miles with his Porsche 911 (996) Turbo.

We all know that Porsche 911 models are popular and on the wish lists of many of us, but achieving high mileage is rare. Make no mistake, this car has seen some changes. On Apex Motorsport’s Facebook page, Thalmann’s friend Eric Kaul said: “They removed the engine at 383,000 to fix minor oil leaks and replace turbos, decided to break it down to look at internals, there were maybe two bearings with very light shadowing, rest if the engine was flawless, it was not what we expected to find but were glad when we did! These engines are well built and well engineered. Every valve was mic’d and met factory spec in every dimension, couldn’t believe it.”

According to the statements of most Porsche owners, the biggest problem for the engine, when it comes to high mileage, is the IMS bearings. However, Thalmann does not agree with that, because he only replaced the engine once, even though it was in good condition. It is the result of good car maintenance.

For Thalmann, a vehicle is not just a means of transport that will take him to his destination, it is more than that. It is above all love for the car and enjoyment of driving.

Source: Carscoops

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1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is for sale

In 1984, Porsche unveiled the last iteration in the original 911 series and the successor to the 911 SC model, the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2. Celebrating the production of the 250,000th 911, 875 units were produced in coupe, targa and cabriolet variants. One of them, a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, is up for sale.

This Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is finished in Diamond Blue Metallic and is in good condition. Unlike some showroom-kept, low-mileage models, this car has a solid 81,142 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with a front and rear spoiler, integrated fog lights, heated electrically adjustable side mirrors, a single exhaust outlet and a power-operated sunroof. According to the owner’s statement, axle boots, brake calipers, rotors and pads were replaced, and euro-specification tie rods were installed. Also, the oil, valve cover gaskets, drive belts, spark plugs and adjusted valves, temperature sensor, fuel-pressure regulator, distributor cap, rotor, and fuel lines were changed before the sale.

Inside, the power-adjustable front seats are covered in black leather that can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard. The steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, electric windows and a Sony stereo.

The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is powered by a 3.2-liter M930/25 flat-6 engine with 217 hp (160 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 5-speed G50 manual gearbox. It’s mounted on a set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Traction T/A tires.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual and a clean New York title.

The auction ends on November 29 and the current highest bid is $75,911 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is for sale

In 1975, Porsche unveiled its new sports model 930, which at the time was the fastest production car in Germany. In 1987, the Stuttgart-based company introduced the Cabriolet version of this model, which was produced until 1989, and only 100 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, is up for sale.

The car is in excellent condition and finished in Venetian Blue Metallic. It has been well maintained and only has 9,951 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with a “tea tray” rear spoiler, a blue soft top, headlight washers, fog lights, four-wheel cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes, power windows and locks, black stone guards ahead of the rear wheels, a blue boot cover and dual exhaust outlets. In 2014, a replacement clutch and flywheel was installed.

Inside, the front electronically adjustable seats are trimmed in gray leather that can also be seen on the door panels. The dashboard and the four-spoke steering wheel are covered in leather. It is equipped with a Blaupunkt cassette player, air conditioning, an alarm system and Porsche-branded floor mats.

The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is powered by a 3.3 L turbocharged flat-six engine with 282 hp (210 kW) and 278 lb-ft (377 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission and it reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. It is mounted on a set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 205/55 (front) and 245/45 (rear) Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory literature, spare keys and service records.

The auction ends on November 28th and the current highest bid is $93,930 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer