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9 hours ago, air cooled dad said:

My beautiful ‘96 993 cab got whacked by an SUV.  The other drivers insurance bought me a Mooney. :D  If any of you are selling a 993 Targa, I’m looking.  

Jason

 

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As overheated as the aircooled market is, I'm surprised that 993 wasn't repaired. What was the repair estimate?

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Front of the car was moved over 2 inches. Wrinkled all the way to the firewall as well. I didn’t want to keep a crooked cab.  Georgia is a fair market value state.  Insurance payout was at the top of this air cooled bubble.  Can’t wait to get another though.  Almost bought a beautiful blue Targa this summer.  Too busy at the time. I love seeing all the cars hanging out in the hangars with our Mooney’s!!  Old Vets. Big American muscle. German gems.  Love this thread!!

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On 10/27/2017 at 7:18 PM, Wildhorsesracing said:

I have driven so many different cars and motorcycles over the years it's hard to pick just one.  But these two come close - 650+ hp Red '79 Mustang and my "Barcalounger on Wheels" '08 Ultra Glide Classic - both give me a thrill like my Mooney...(and my Hatz)

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You look like an expert in turning a large fortune into a small one ;)

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11 minutes ago, M016576 said:

You look like an expert in turning a large fortune into a small one ;)

:D I used to have a sailboat but couldn't find enough time to enjoy it! 

Someone once told me - "I know there's money in airplanes, boats and autos because I keep putting it there!"

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21 hours ago, 1967 427 said:

Since we don't have any kids, I concider these as my children 1967 427/435 roadster and my 1966 M20C.  The second picture also shows my first little bird 1973 C150L.  My wife said something had to go (me or one of the kids) . . . Just kidding

 

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Now THAT is a gorgeous VETTE (And Mooney) 1967!!

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Hey guys, got out of car to take a pick of my plane for a friend who didn't know what a "Mooney" was and it turned out kinda cool. After looking at the pic, I got to thinking that  I am seeing a trend here:
Efficient:
Mooney - 'nuff said. 
C5: 80 MPH 32 MPG (seriously) awesome traveling machine. 
Great economics:
Mooney - $$ for well equipped F model that would be $$$$ for brands C or B to duplicate capabilities
6 speed, '97 C5, basic model un-modified - $9K,  it is typically about the least expensive vehicle in the parking lot.
Sporty:
Mooney - 'nuff said
Vette -  
.....that got me thinking....I wonder what my buddies on MS pair up with their Mooney.  Anyone else game to post their favorite vehicle w/ their favorite plane and tell us why you dig 'em????? I'll go first:
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I really lost my taste for cars after getting my PPL. I got rid of my cayman in '12 and was without a sports car until last year. My son guilted me into getting something a little sporty so that he could drive it until he left for college. Lol. 

Nothing exotic but its still a fun ride. 

 

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31 minutes ago, rbridges said:

I really lost my taste for cars after getting my PPL. I got rid of my cayman in '12 and was without a sports car until last year. My son guilted me into getting something a little sporty so that he could drive it until he left for college. Lol. 

Nothing exotic but its still a fun ride. 

 

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So how does the mustang feel compared to the cayman?

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21 minutes ago, rbridges said:

The mustang handles surprisingly well but it's hard to disguise weight. The cayman was the best handling car I've owned.

I've driven various iterations of both cars. I agree that Ford did a great job with the last two generations of mustangs. However, there are very few cars on the road at any price that handle as well as the mid-engined Porsche. It's been a decade, but I remember reading a road & track article where the '03 Ferarri Enzo's slalom time was bested by an '04 Boxster S (which set a new record).  One of those cars now trades for half million dollars or more. The one that was quicker through the slalom can be had in the mid teens.

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