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lip277 · 07-01-2020, 12:58 PM

All these discussions make me smile - I see no reason to part with my 997.1 any time soon.
For what it is - does 100% of what I ask. And, now with over 135k on the clock - has never let me down (only thing I've had to do is change the battery).

Oh - get this... too funny...
A couple of years ago I had a feeling the battery was getting a bit weak, so I stopped by my mechanic's shop to see how a new battery would work... ($$, time, effort and the like). I get the info and go back to the car. Yep - Right there in the lot, the battery died. NOT a peep out of the starter. No problem in radio and accessories and such - but would not pull current for starting the engine.

So - Guess what I went home with. LOL

07-01-2020, 12:58 PM	#25
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	All these discussions make me smile - I see no reason to part with my 997.1 any time soon. For what it is - does 100% of what I ask. And, now with over 135k on the clock - has never let me down (only thing I've had to do is change the battery). Oh - get this... too funny... A couple of years ago I had a feeling the battery was getting a bit weak, so I stopped by my mechanic's shop to see how a new battery would work... ($$, time, effort and the like). I get the info and go back to the car. Yep - Right there in the lot, the battery died. NOT a peep out of the starter. No problem in radio and accessories and such - but would not pull current for starting the engine. So - Guess what I went home with. LOL __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i