Hi from newbie from Herts

frankie5bellies · **Posted:** Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:23 pm

I have just started to look into acquisition of a 924 turbo -- saw one interesting car on Amethyst Sports Cars site -- a carrera gt lookalike --

anyone got any experience or comments to make about this one

It certainly interests me but I am 200 m away so would appreciate anyone closer giving me any advice/ info

Thanks all

AerialAndy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:35 am

Hi Frank. 924t will be a bit different from your Skyline you just had. You're going opposite direction from what I did (see signature) Great cars though with pop up lights, how cool is that :lol:

Talk to Jon at Jmg garage on here, he has some lovely cars going at moment.

frankie5bellies · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:43 am

Fancy seeing you here - Small world Andy!

Thanks for heads up -

AerialAndy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:08 pm

frankie5bellies wrote:

Fancy seeing you here - Small world Andy!

Ha Ha You can't go anywhere these days without being spotted.
So any particular reason on looking at a 924? Something you've always wanted?

frankie5bellies · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:20 pm

Well I have a bucket list -- and amongst many items decent powerful cars are on the list -- the fabulous Skyline GTR R32 was first and I have had a go with a good one as you may know Andy.

After the R32 I got to thinking that I had always revered the might Porsche, have driven 911 at Thruxton which was awesome, and always thought they would be out of reach. Until I saw an ad for one which made me realise if I was careful in my selection I might get a classic Porsche within my meagre budget.

Hence the reference to Amethyst cars offering - anyone got any comments on this 924 T gt carrera lookalike?

Lee 944 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:40 pm

Hi and welcome :hello2:

Good luck with the search. I'm sure if you find a good one, Jon will look after it for you.

AerialAndy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:54 pm

Think you should ask if the engine has been upgraded to Carrera spec as it doesn't mention anything about that. If it hasn't then thats strong money for a 924 with a bodykit. Not a fan of the Carrera look personally, the 944 turbo was always a smoother style imo.
Have a drive of some different types as they vary quite a lot. Someone from your local area should be along soon to greet and advise on local club nights dates.

t3rra · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:37 pm

There clearly high prices. £4700 for a lux that's s2 money. £8k seems quite high

frankie5bellies · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:53 pm

Yes I ascertained the bhp is 175 - so a basic 924 t with a body kit + odd bits --

as you say seems kinda high price - have to see if seller reduces a lot more !

Don't you love this buying and selling game..........

frankie5bellies · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:32 pm

well I have been in a great golden 944 S2 (courtesy of Copperman -- Thanks)

anyone got a 944 Turbo I can taste? I'm in Hemel Hempstead if anyone is close ......

JG911 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:51 am

Hello & Welcome

KatPorsche · **Posted:** Sat Dec 29, 2012 11:12 pm

Hello, I would have offered but sadly I had an accident in mine last year, so it is off road until it's fixed, which should be sometime 2013 depending on the weather. However, I guarantee you, you would have liked it. :0)

JG911 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:45 am

AerialAndy wrote:

Hi Frank. 924t will be a bit different from your Skyline you just had. You're going opposite direction from what I did (see signature) Great cars though with pop up lights, how cool is that :lol:

Talk to Jon at Jmg garage on here, he has some lovely cars going at moment.

My best mate has a Skyline all tuned up,massive wheels,brakes,exhaust,body kit & suspension .... Looks very nice

AerialAndy · **Posted:** Sun Dec 30, 2012 2:04 pm

JG911 wrote:

AerialAndy wrote:

Hi Frank. 924t will be a bit different from your Skyline you just had. You're going opposite direction from what I did (see signature) Great cars though with pop up lights, how cool is that :lol:

Talk to Jon at Jmg garage on here, he has some lovely cars going at moment.

My best mate has a Skyline all tuned up,massive wheels,brakes,exhaust,body kit & suspension .... Looks very nice

Franks was all tuned up. Mine is completely standard as I prefer the classic side and its still fast enough for me and the noise is intoxicating even stood still.

JG911 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 30, 2012 2:51 pm

AerialAndy wrote:

JG911 wrote:

AerialAndy wrote:

Hi Frank. 924t will be a bit different from your Skyline you just had. You're going opposite direction from what I did (see signature) Great cars though with pop up lights, how cool is that :lol:

Talk to Jon at Jmg garage on here, he has some lovely cars going at moment.

My best mate has a Skyline all tuned up,massive wheels,brakes,exhaust,body kit & suspension .... Looks very nice

Franks was all tuned up. Mine is completely standard as I prefer the classic side and its still fast enough for me and the noise is intoxicating even stood still.

This Skyline is my friends 2nd one,the 1 before had a sreamer pipe fitted and that sounded different .... hummm

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