What does this mean exactly… I am looking at buying a
1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa and the owner said that the car leaked oil and he hasn’t done a reseal job to stop the oil leak.
Anyone have the answer?
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Anyone have the answer?
Whenever you buy a used car take it to a mechanic to see whats wrong. First rule in owning a Porsche is that it’s not cheep to fix.
On a side note I’ll never understand why people call your Porsche a 911 when it’s a 964
Whoa! Stay away from this car! They had MAJOR cylinder head sealing problems! No C2 until 1992, please.
If you MUST have this car, have it checked thoroughly by a qualified Porsche shop. If your car has this known problem, it will cost you an engine disassembly. Not cheap!
Check the build date in the door jamb. If the car was built before June 1991, you have one of the turkeys, definitely.
A reseal on the engine will be costly (in the thousands $$). This is common on the C2/C4 911′s, they all leak in a few areas, but only a drop or two. If its leaking much more than this, then yes, its time for a reseal. Talk to the owner some more and try to get more detailed information about how much the engine leaks and if a Porsche dealer told him its time for a reseal. In any case I would take this car BEFORE you buy to a Porsche dealer and have them check out the leaks, as well as do a PPI (pre purchase inspection) on the car. Good luck, watch for a good porsche and they are worth it : )
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.