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YOUR RESEARCHFinally home after a long journey with the C4S!
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Run like garbage asking $56 thousand
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I found a black one at a dealer here in ottawa with tons of paint chips and ran like garbage asking $56 thousand.
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Car ran strong but I noticed a slight rubber burning smell everytime I stopped after 14 hours of driving lol.
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I flew in and check the car out, got a PPI and all went through.
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just make sure you or your mechanic checks and /or replaces any hoses, filters, fluids as needed.
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I'll change my Avatar, but anyway I could change my name?
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Hello guys,
Wow what a journey!! I left last Friday and got back this morning at 2am! I left the car at the duty free at customs untill Canada day Thursday to start doing the export process.
I drove from Cali to Ottawa! Vegas heat was crazy hot even at night, Colarado mountains were sooo amazing, and anything past Colarado was straight boring!
I got stopped by a State Trooper in Nebraska lol, all was good. Just stopped me for no reason to see what's up.
My bumper is full of bugs and I can't wait to get the car in my driveway to detail it up!
What I noticed was the car is rougher at idle then my previous car, rougher shifting, and rougher all around. Makes sense though. Still have to get the 6spd mastered! It has a rattle on the left side of the exhaust that needs welding... so I didn't get the true noise throughout the trip....
Car ran strong but I noticed a slight rubber burning smell everytime I stopped after 14 hours of driving lol. Not sure if that's normal... The engine never went through that I bet. Engine is remanned and has about 27KM on it.
I was impressed with the 6th gear power! and got many compliments along the way!
I'll try to post pics after my meeting which is in 2 minutes... If I can't post them I will try later tonight off my home computer!
2003 cobalt blue C4S on grey interior. 57KM on it currently.
i'm in love!
Thanks man! I really appreciate that as this was a really big move for me!
Now I have to tastefully mod it, and keep it in supreme health!
BTW, the Avatar pics were taken in Vegas on the strip, I had to add that pic cause I thought it was so funny!
* Notice the Porsche racing shoes that I bought 3 years ago hahahaha
Sounds like a real trip; especially since it was to pick up your "new" car.
Cool Pics, congrats Topaz; the car's color looks sweet in the sun! Lose the Striped "sneakers", pick up some tasteful, useful Pcar items to remind yourself you just bought the best automobile ever created! lol..
oh yeah, the burning smell, it's normal. just make sure you or your mechanic checks and /or replaces any hoses, filters, fluids as needed. look for any and all signs of oil seepage and/or leaks "everywhere"...
Enjoy in good health.
Looks like a great trip!
I haven't taken mine out for more than 3 hours yet. But next month we're driving to Tampa, Florida in it so that should cover about 10 hours drive time!
Also a question for those who know these cars really well, but does opening the engine compartment help with cooling these engines? I thought since they were water-cooled it wouldn't matter but I do see people doing it (as in the photos here) which is why I ask.
it must be the tight engine space, because just bringing the car up to operating temps there's alot of heat built up back there; I've gotten used to opening the engine cover when on an extended stop.
IIRC, another RL'r even positions a small household fan back there to cool it off....
I know the feeling...when I bring the car into my garage it feels like there small nuclear reactor back there will all of the heat output. I often have to leave the garage door open for a few minutes to keep the drywall from melting.
I can understand that!
What a great way to get to know your car!!
I had mine shipped back from Calif.after I bought it but now that i know what fun and comfortable they are even on long trip i would certainly drive it next time!
Pete
K I will for sure!
I pick up the car tomorrow morning and I have to wash it ASAP when I get home.
Then stop at Porsche to pick up a chrome lisence plate frame.
I'll PM you!
Hey...Long way to go for a car! Can you give some insight on the total cost comparison. good 03-04 Ontario cars seem to be 40-50KCDN..I am hoping to move from my 944 to a C4s, however, kids university fund is competing for attention sadly...
Very nice car!
A few questions about the process since you did what I would like to do ... buy in California and drive it back to Canada. Did you buy private or dealer, did you have to pay state (or any other) taxes, how did it work with insurance. I see that you were able to drive with California plates, is that normal as well.
Thanks, I have done research on this but the process seems to change over time and be different for different states.
Thanks
Real nice car. Some times you'll get a wiff of the cosmoline the engine is coated with and some times not. Probably more pronounced with a newer remanufactured engine in there. Keep on crusing. I'm sure you're loving that aspect of the car. Once again fantastic car you found and enjoy.
PS try the south country road route through NE and shop at a small town grocery for local steaks. 10 times better than exported or anything on earth since it will be fresh and properly aged corn raised beef.
Ya very long way! Well let's put it this way... I think I only saved about 5 thousand max! When looking back at my plane ticket, hotels, food and gass, it all adds up.
The advantage in doing this is the selection. I would have never found this blue in Canada. Or it would of at least taken me a lonnng time! Also the condition! I found a black one at a dealer here in ottawa with tons of paint chips and ran like garbage asking $56 thousand. Imagine buying that from the dealer with all the after tax's.
I did this because I didn't want to settle for just any 4S, I really wanted a few particulars and in the end I got pretty much exactly what I wanted. (wish the interior was black but oh well).
I bought off a private party.... But either dealer or private, there wont be a difference because you wont be registering it in the U.S anyways thus n o extra taxes or fee's.
I flew in and check the car out, got a PPI and all went through. I set up my money wire prior to the whole visit but I didn't send him the money untill the PPI was completed and I gave the ok on the car. That's when I called my back and gave the OK to release the funds. Note* it takes max 2 days... so be prepared to wait and don't do this on a Thursday or Friday cause you might be caught for the weekend!
He he left me his plates but transfered the name at the DMV to mine for a total of a month. NOt sure how he did this buit he did it for me some how...
Once we finished signing the bill of sale, I then went off with my journey. I also made a call to my insurance company prior to have the car on insurance. So right after the phone call to the bank, I made the call to confirm with insurance....
Have the U.S dealer change the temp and Miles digitally for free.... and download the DRL Hack and do that to avoid the Porsche delears in Canada!
Send in the original title priority mail right away when the transaction is completed and call the next day to see if they received it. Once they receive it you have 72 hours to wait untill you can export/import it.
I made it earlier then that so I left my car at the end of the parking lot at the Duty Free... Talked to the guy inside and everythign was cool. I went back yesterday morning to deal with all the documentation at the border. I had to pay $4500 yesterday when HST hit also...
I am still driving it around in Ottawa with Cali plates legit. I have 45 days to get it checked at Canadian Tire, and then register it at the Ministry of Transportation (more money there on tax's).
I still have to do the DRL hack myself, but it looks so easy....
If you have any more questions let me know,
Alin
Oh and get the recall letter from the dealer also for free.... Get them to attach a business card, and stamp it to look very legit.
I don't even know if what they gave me was a real "No Recall Letter" Mine said Standard Campaign - No Campaigns on it.
It was printed off their network which was linked to PCNA... this worked for me.
Pacific Porsche in Torrance California.
very helpful indeed except the mec told me it had a rattle from a bracket which holds the muffler in place when in fact it is a baffle within the muffler. Oh well... you have to pay to play.
if you need more info, let me know!
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