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Old 12-25-2006, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
perhaps there is something unique about 911s that i am not aware of. i would respectfully ask mr bender why starting and running the car would increase restoration costs.

if there is some special reason with a 911, ok.

otherwise, i would change oil, filters, purge and bleed the brakes, and install a fresh battery. it would seem pretty likely it will run. to me a running car is always better than a non running car. a potential buyer can drive it and evaluate all major mechanical systems. a non running car would be worth about half as much i would think.

but no more than that. just cleaning up. if you get into restoration things you will not be able to come out.

nice looking car. it will sell. imho.

tom w

Definately get it running again. It will cost you little money and a little time and will be worth it in the end. How would you like to be the potential buyer and learn the car does not run? That is always a big detraction on selling cost.

I have a little experience with the 911. If I were close I would work on it for you out of sheer pleasure.

BTW, you may have a stuck clutch disc.
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