I actually haven't done much on the car since we worked on it--I've been in a holding pattern since I got the Porsche. I still have the MSD 50#'ers, the SMC kit, and the Turbotweak chip to pop in (probably a day's worth of work--you know that I work slowly). If I cut down the fuel pressure (currently at 45 line off), that will probably cure my stinky gas smell, and replace it with springtime fresh scent of methanol...
I am part owner of a business that buys and sells Porsches, and was able to get my '87 for a very good price. I do that on the side, however, and am probably going to call that quits this year (it's not fun anymore). So I will lose a facility to work on the car, but like the Buick, there is a good web forum (
http://www.pelicanparts.com).
Both cars are in my garage right now (the wife isn't thrilled about that, but overall she's pretty cool about my "addiction"). The Buick has been buffed and detailed and looks fabulous, and the Porsche is a work of art. I REALLY wish I could keep both, but it doesn't look like it's gonna happen (too many other financial responsibilities). $100K would set me up perfectly to keep everything and finish the house, but whose got that kind of bread laying around???
I'd say my main concern is the fact that the Buick runs so rich and stinks like gas all the time, so I wouldn't take a ride out with my wife and daughter. It would also need the AC to be operational and the brakes converted to vaccuum to be a safe and useable family cruiser. That right there is about $1000 shot, so is the Buick really that much cheaper to own/maintain???
The main concern on the Porsche is that parts are VERY expensive and labor, if needed, is also astronomical. The car does not need anything right away (clutch is not slipping so I'm going to leave it alone), and only has a few minor oil leaks (hey--looks like Porsches are the German 2nd cousin of Buicks). I don't find either car to be all that easy to work on, but I'd say the Buick is a bit easier due to the room.
Cars have always been my hobby, and I guess I'm looking for closure on this by the Spring so I can focus on refining one of the cars. I change my damn mind every day. Sometimes I feel like getting rid of both cars and finishing up the work on my house. I need someone to just smack me and tell me that there are more important things in life than worrying about this sh!t.
BTW, I've added some pics to the album link at the top of this page.
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