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Check factory options decode page and saw this
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I checked the factory options decode page and saw this:
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- This was the first time I changed the oil myself in about 40 years.
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What kind of gum should I chew, and how often should I change the radio station?
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Hi,
I picked up my first Porsche last month and absolutely love it! It's a 2000 C2 Cabriolet. I bought it from the original owner who is a fanatic. The car was used to commute once a week between Connecticut and Manhattan, and garaged on both ends. The car had 35k miles on it when I purchased it. It has a Valentine One radar detector built into the car which displays in the rearview mirror. As you can see from the photo, I can't stop smiling when I'm in this car. I have a lot of questions but will try to find them in the forums before posting them.
-Bill
Thanks. Yes, forest green metallic paint. I would have preferred silver or gray, but I'm growing to like the green. I don't think I've ever seen another one.
I checked the factory options decode page and saw this:
Code Option Description
09991 manufacture from the exclusive-programme
Does that mean anything or is "exclusive-programme" a generic term?
Hmmm. The original owner tried to teach me that "Exclusive Options" secret handshake, but I thought he was just coming on to me. Poking around this site, it looks like I'm going to have to change to the clear side lights. Seems mandatory.
Thanks for all of the kind words. You seem to genuinely embrace newbies here, which is refreshing. I've had different experiences dealing with other fan sites/forums (boating), where a n00b is flamed unmercifully if he doesn't use the proper jargon. I look forward to learning much about my 996 from the forums here and will try to keep stupid/oft-answered questions to a minimum.
Bill
naw, no flames for you... they are still flaming me....and by the looks of it, there is more flaming in the future, you're safe as long as I keep "being myself"
OK Bill, I didn't want to mention this yesterday because it was your initial post about the car. But today is another day, so.......
I am guessing that you have been driving the car with the top down too often because it appears that your hair has gotten bleached out by the sun!
What kind of gum should I chew, and how often should I change the radio station?
Do you worry about meteors falling from the sky and blowing your engine?
Hi Bill,
As another Newbie to the 996 board I can assure you all the little jabs are in good humor... but what ever you do - do not mention the two dreaded terms - no one is allow to speak of. Both are a series of three letters, and any comment about these could damage your new hair piece.
Now for some serious advice... if you want to really learn about your new Porsche (and this board is great for that) buy Adrian Streather's book "Porsche 996 The Essential Companion". 656 pages of an Engineers view of the new 2000th century 911.
P.S. Great color combination and again I like those wheels. May be my next add-on.
Thanks for all the kind words. I'm not sure how this came to the top again, but my introductory post was made a couple of months ago. I've learned a lot about my car (maybe too much) since I've been a member. Regarding those three letter terms whose names shall not be mentioned, "Foamy" is going in for augmentation tomorrow.
So far:
Changed the oil. - This was the first time I changed the oil myself in about 40 years.
$100 for oil and filter
$135 for Spin-on Oil Filter Adapter
$30 for Magnetic drain plug
$150 for metric socket wrench set
$100 for torque wrench
$100 for misc extra tools and supplies
$60 for ramps
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$675 for oil change
Accessories and Mods:
Car Cover $300
Pumpkin removal $45
Aluminum Cluster Rings $135
Remote Antenna boost - Free
Interior touch-up paint - $15 (Home Depot)
Exterior touch-up paint - $55
Third Brake light - $115
Remove hardwired cell phone and replace with standard panel - $75
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$745
Unmentionables: (scheduled for tomorrow morning)
(x)MS
(x)MS
X51 Oil pan
Low Temp Thermostat
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~$3000
If I learn any more from this site I won't be able to afford gas.
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