I came across this ad on jiji. It's not mine and I dont mean to pass any opinion about the deal but can you spend about 1.2m on this ride if you have the cash?

Yes

That's a Porsche. Find out the cost of maintenance before you buy what will send you back to Daura Village.

This slowly approaching the vintage status.

If he has any sense, he’ll keep the car, maintain and keep it clean and in years to come, he can auction it off at millions of dollars

OkaNaUbe:
That's a Porsche. Find out the cost of maintenance before you buy what will send you back to Daura Village.

Why not? Anyone buying this would not care about the cost of maintenance. And nobody buys this as a daily driver but a 2nd or 3rd car for occasional driving.

greenhulk:


Why not? Anyone buying this would not care about the cost of maintenance. And nobody buys this as a daily driver but a 2nd or 3rd car for occasional driving.

I feel Kareem's have finished this ride oh. Just look at the engine. Look at the environment where it's been fixed. personally I think it's beyond redemption.

I almost bought a 1999 Porsche 911 back in 2016 until I discovered the owner has been struggling with overheating issues. I sharply jump am pass.

laivwire:

I feel Kareem's have finished this ride oh. Just look at the engine. Look at the environment where it's been fixed. personally I think it's beyond redemption.

I almost bought a 1999 Porsche 911 back in 2016 until I discovered the owner has been struggling with overheating issues. I sharply jump am pass.

Yes true. Only an enthusiast will not have a problem buying this. Someone with good knowledge of DIY, and of course he must have another car or cars other than this.

It is very easy to buy Porsche or range Rover, BMW or other 15 -20 yrs old exortic cars with less than 30k mileage because even their owners in the US don't drive them as daily drivers. But a 15-20 yr old Toyota or Honda would have an average of 180k plus miles.

This one has been extremely kazeemized .........the engine in that car is upward of $10k(yes ) and they came with a factory defect called "ims bearing failure "........if I get this car tho I'm ls swapping it (Hoovies has taught me bad thing )�

Gabbiecar:
This one has been extremely kazeemized .........the engine in that car is upward of $10k(yes ) and they came with a factory defect called "ims bearing failure "........if I get this car tho I'm ls swapping it (Hoovies has taught me bad thing )�

Hoovies LS engine he swapped in failed. Also, it requires high level of expertise to carry out the swap.

Many people are doing it with great success, just search for "LS swapped 996".....hoovies should have made some modification to the oiling system before tracking it (the engine died of oil starvation)

HBola:


Hoovies LS engine he swapped in failed. Also, it requires high level of expertise to carry out the swap.

Gabbiecar:
Many people are doing it with great success, just search for "LS swapped 996".....hoovies should have made some modification to the oiling system before tracking it (the engine died of oil starvation)

Can't we put Tiny Light engine inside? E suppose work as per universal engine wey e be.

laivwire:
I came across this ad on jiji. It's not mine and I dont mean to pass any opinion about the deal but c[b]an you spend about 1.2m on this ride if you have the cash?[/b]

This is a loaded question.

Ad says "no major faults, good engine and gearbox".

So what faults are there, and proof of "good" engine and gearbox" needs to be validated.

Other than that, N1.2M is about $3,300

A similar car here https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/653049431757469 is $15,000 plus $2,000 in shipping and clearing.

Somatic:


Can't we put Tiny Light engine inside? E suppose work as per universal engine wey e be.

If I should buy this, the first thing I would do is remove the engine. I would then find a crashed Camaro preferably or Mustang of the 90's era. I would pluck the engine and bash it into the Porsche.

I took a ride in a Porsche 914 with a very warmed over Chevy 350 engine in it. Tootling around the parking lot I didn't feel any big deal but once he hit the open road and a wheelie from 2nd to 3rd gear convinced me.

All I've ever done with Porsche is install a Buick 215 engine into a 944.

The LS engine from the early 2000s will be ok cos they are made of aluminium (except the truck engine ),you can get a wrecked LS1 VETTE from copart

EgunMogaji:


If I should buy this, the first thing I would do is remove the engine. I would then find a crashed Camaro preferably or Mustang of the 90's era. I would pluck the engine and bash it into the Porsche.

I took a ride in a Porsche 914 with a very warmed over Chevy 350 engine in it. Tootling around the parking lot I didn't feel any big deal but one ewe hit the open road and a wheelie from 2nd to 3rd gear convinced me.

All I've ever done with Porsche is install a Buick 215 engine into a 944.

Subaru turbocharged engines will work if you want to go the japanese way

Somatic:


Can't we put Tiny Light engine inside? E suppose work as per universal engine wey e be.

OkaNaUbe:
That's a Porsche. Find out the cost of maintenance before you buy what will send you back to Daura Village.

Gabbiecar:
The LS engine from the early 2000s will be ok cos they are made of aluminium (except the truck engine ),you can get a wrecked LS1 VETTE from copart

I know, I had that in my Pontiac Trans Am.

I prefer the 350 for swaps.

Damn trans am you are a boss sir

EgunMogaji:


I know, I had that in my Pontiac Trans Am.

I prefer the 350 for swaps.

Gabbiecar:
Damn trans am you are a boss sir

It was a really fun car.

Cheap, modern, very responsive to cheap mods and had back seats.

Most people don't know this ....the usable back seat is a plus ....the looks kinda looks ricey tho

EgunMogaji:


It was a really fun car.

Cheap, modern, very responsive to cheap mods and had back seats.

Gabbiecar:
Most people don't know this ....the usable back seat is a plus ....the looks kinda looks ricey tho

That's subjective, but it has a 5.7 liter V8 and mine dyno'd at over 375hp when I was done with the mods

That is more than 400hp at the crank (that thing will have most AMG'S FOR dinner and lunch ) sleeper oshi

EgunMogaji:


That's subjective, but it has a 5.7 liter V8 and mine dyno'd at over 375hp when I was done with the mods

Gabbiecar:
Damn trans am you are a boss sir

u been dey call albino oyinbo before ni?

this right here is uncle egunmogaji the great

we don't call him uncle for nothing

it's simply because he is a boss

diportivo:


u been dey call albino oyinbo before ni?

this right here is uncle egunmogaji the great

we don't call him uncle for nothing

it's simply because he is a boss

You dis man ehn?

Okay, here take something small inside for the weekend

Gabbiecar:
That is more than 400hp at the crank (that thing will have most AMG'S FOR dinner and lunch ) sleeper oshi

400HP isn't enough to even hang out with AMGs, respect yourself. An E55 from 2003 would roast it.

Gabbiecar:
That is more than 400hp at the crank (that thing will have most AMG'S FOR dinner and lunch ) sleeper oshi

This was back in early 2000 so we need to compare to those AMG of that era.

I won some races and lost some. When I run open headers people don’t even make eye contact at stoplights and when lights turn green usually just jeheli wait for me to carry my wahala go

My Porsche 944 on the other hand is the ultimate sleeper. Managed to embarrass a few 911s before they figure out what was happening. Had a guy follow me around for about 30 minutes in a 911 slantnose so we can drag again and he can flog me like a wayward child

HeavenlyBang:


400HP isn't enough to even hang out with AMGs, respect yourself. An E55 from 2003 would roast it.

In the US it is enough.

It’s not all about top speed here. Is a 400hp 1999 Pontiac Trans AM a match for a 2018 AMG? Probably not but they will definitely hang together in the US.

We have state highway patrol, county sheriffs and city police roaming around looking for revenue, so show me any AMG owner that’s doing more than stoplight to stoplight racing.

Please don’t argue unless you’re into auto racing. If you are please table your acumen. Yours, not your Uncles or Dads own.

EgunMogaji:


In the US it is enough.

It’s not all about top speed here. Is a 400hp 1999 Pontiac Trans AM a match for a 2018 AMG? Probably not but they will definitely hang together in the US.

We have state highway patrol, county sheriffs and city police roaming around looking for revenue, so show me any AMG owner that’s doing more than stoplight to stoplight racing.

Please don’t argue unless you’re into auto racing. If you are please table your acumen. Yours, not your Uncles or Dads own.

Lol, take both cars to a drag strip and see how they fare. When driving under the 70mph limit, there's not much that can be showcased.

Also, your last sentence was a bit condescending but I'll ignore.

HeavenlyBang:


Lol, take both cars to a drag strip and see how they fare. When driving under the 70mph limit, there's not much that can be showcased.

Also, your last sentence was a bit condescending but I'll ignore.

You don’t have to ignore, I’m available.

How many drag strips have you been to? In person.

Transitional speed indicates performance. There’s a specific measurement for that.

We have something called a rolling start.

And do you even know how silly and ridiculous you come across comparing a Trans AM to an AMG?

HBola:


Hoovies LS engine he swapped in failed. Also, it requires high level of expertise to carry out the swap.

Yes, LS everything, makes it easier and cheaper to run.

For those who do not have understand what LS means;

LS is the name given so a class of V8 small block engine made by General Motors. It is found in their performance vehicles like Corvette and Camaro and each generation has different upgrades so there is LS1, LS3, and I think the current/highest one is LS9 on their Corvette C7(7th generation) ZR1

They are cheap, abundant and easy to maintain.

I'm learning

"Weight" will make the E class from that era to lose (agreed that trans am from that era were not featherweights) but I'm very sure it will be hard for a stock amg from that era having a chance ,taink you

HeavenlyBang:


400HP isn't enough to even hang out with AMGs, respect yourself. An E55 from 2003 would roast it.