Should I sell my RIB for a Porsche?

PacificNWrib · 11 April 2008, 19:24

Wife says I can't have both, and I am a bit torn on what I should do. I could always buy a SIB to feel that need. The Porsche would be a project car and I have posted a link to one.

What do you think?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/637878506.html

Kernow Buoy · 11 April 2008, 19:44

Well you'll probably miss her at first, but you've got a Rib and a car to ease the pain.

matt h · 11 April 2008, 20:11

a porsche will probally sink!

concentric · 11 April 2008, 20:17

I have a 1974 911 that I'm working on and have entirely redone the engine and suspension on. Much like a RIB, they are fast, no frills type vehicles. It has the same motor as the car you're interested in and a lot of the same upgrades. It is fast (my lightened car can hit 160 mph), fun, and with the Triad muffler on the 2.7, it should sound sweet.

As to whether or not you should sell your RIB and buy this car, I can't tell you there, but you should know that owning a 911 is not a cheap proposition, by any stretch of the imagination. I think that car is a decent deal (with the exception of the oil leak and the sunroof issue, which could both be big problems in their own right). If you blow the motor, I doubt you'll be in the shop for any less than 10K if you want it rebuilt right.

Right now I have a 2.7 race motor in my car, but if I had loads of cash in the bank, I'd replace it with a Euro-spec 3.2 and be done with it.

If you have Porsche questions, let me know. I did some side work as a P-car mechanic, race crew, and have been working on my car for a long time.

Fun car.

Pete7 · 11 April 2008, 20:52

If I lived in Vancouver with all that water and coast line then my phone would be ringing with buyers interested in purchasing a german motor car.

Pete

willk · 11 April 2008, 20:56

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Originally Posted by PacificNWrib

What do you think?

I think if you feel the need to actually ask, then you already know the answer.... Best of Luck with the Porsche!
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but a day will come when the wind pushes a cheeky little swell along the coast and you will look out from your busy section of highway....
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and eat your liver with a blunt spoon! Hope the SIB (Methadone) takes the edge off the pain.

Don't do it.

Locozodiac · 11 April 2008, 21:43

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Originally Posted by PacificNWrib

Wife says I can't have both, and I am a bit torn on what I should do. I could always buy a SIB to feel that need. The Porsche would be a project car and I have posted a link to one.

What do you think?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/637878506.html

You could Porsche tow your future sib (thumbs up)

Happy Porsching..

Bigmuz7 · 11 April 2008, 22:01

Simple choice.. which one costs more to 'service'

Stoo · 11 April 2008, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Simple choice.. which one costs more to 'service'

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Originally Posted by Kernow

Well you'll probably miss her at first, but you've got a Rib and a car to ease the pain.

Clearly, the wife. I'd follow Kernow's suggestion!

Nos4r2 · 11 April 2008, 23:37

If you buy the Porsche you'll have to buy a Crompton to move it around in

prairie tuber · 12 April 2008, 02:48

Do you have kids? Then buy it for her as a mother's day gift. That way, you keep the RIB. After all, you can't have both now can you?

This advice provided buy a single guy with unlimited expertise on marital matters. This expert takes no moral or legal responsibility for how this advice is used, or the results (injuries) from the usage of this advice.

rigidhull · 12 April 2008, 04:18

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Originally Posted by PacificNWrib

Wife says I can't have both, and I am a bit torn on what I should do. I could always buy a SIB to feel that need. The Porsche would be a project car and I have posted a link to one.

What do you think?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/637878506.html

The Porsche still gets stuck in traffic (0 mph) and you get nasty speeding tickets at WOT.

RIB - no traffic, not speed limits!

Go RIB and get one that the wife likes and you'll also enjoy your evenings :-)

Bigmuz7 · 13 April 2008, 22:01

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Originally Posted by rigidhull

The Porsche gets nasty speeding tickets at WOT.

Well that is a downside .. so there ya have it

Buy a road angel (if ya have them things) and dispense with the other two

enwulff · 14 April 2008, 02:59

So the wife is saying the car or the boat. How about get rid of the wife, keep the boat, and the car, and get a girlfriend. Just an option to consider. Seriously, why do you have to give up both? Its your life take a stand.

jefflee2k · 08 September 2010, 22:20

If its a matter of too much space, keep the boat and get a nice older BMW road bike to scratch that German performance driving itch.

*****trolling through some old threads and didn't notice the date*****

hope you still have the wife and boat!

Shaz · 09 September 2010, 14:53

Be interesting to know how this one turned out ! Guess he must've sold the RIB though or he'd have been back here.

Bigmuz7 · 09 September 2010, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Shaz

Be interesting to know how this one turned out ! Guess he must've sold the RIB though or he'd have been back here.

Either that or he got debagged by the missus for some other misdemeanour ?

prairie tuber · 10 September 2010, 04:23

Perhaps.

PacificNWrib · 12 December 2010, 04:32

It has been awhile since my last post and yes I sold the rib. I miss it, and yes I own a Porsche now.

If I had to do it all over again would I make the same choice? I don't know.

I am thinking about getting another RIB again, but only time will tell.

spartacus · 13 December 2010, 21:22

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Originally Posted by PacificNWrib

It has been awhile since my last post and yes I sold the rib. I miss it, and yes I own a Porsche now.

If I had to do it all over again would I make the same choice? I don't know.

I am thinking about getting another RIB again, but only time will tell.

If you thought owning a RIB was expensive, then you'd better sit down if you need to replace the Brembo brakes for your 911! Nice car... enjoy!