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Took it for a test drive down some awesome twisty roads for about 8 minutes and sped back to finish the deal.
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Cross posting this from Rennlist. I used to frequent (stalk) this forum when I had my M5 but rarely posted. Here it goes:
Well, I was hoping to start an awesome thread loaded with pictures of my new 2000 911, but alas, I've just made it home. So, some details first:
2000 911 C2
6 speed
124k
Gray interior
Clean PPI, owned by former PCA member.
I got a pile of maintenance paperwork and a very thorough PPI done by a reputable shop, so I sent the seller a deposit last week and flew from Chicago IL to Birmingham AL, yesterday morning. I arrived in Birmingham at 11:50 AM and the seller picked me up at the airport and brought me to his house which was only 10 minutes away. We pulled up and I saw the car in the driveway and immediately knew I couldn't possibly leave without it!
Took it for a test drive down some awesome twisty roads for about 8 minutes and sped back to finish the deal. We shook hands and off I went, I had an 11.5hr drove back to WI.
First pit stop because it only had about 1/2 tank. It was 54* and sunny..
First pit stop for fuel and a leg stretch:
And then... Illinois :grr:
Cars were going in the ditch left and right, almost got smoked by an F250, and I nearly joined the ditch crowd before deciding that wrecking my brand new-to-me 911 would really suck, so I stopped at the creepiest motel I've ever seen. $49.99 a night and a heater unit that kept the room at a brisk 49*...
At this point I have covered approximately 440 of the 822 miles to get back home..
This morning:
Impromptu 997 headlight conversion!!!!!
I was so glad to leave the motel alive I had to snap a pic:
200 miles later and the snow came back.. I stopped at some random rest area and talked to an older gentleman who admired the car and my "desire" to drive it in this weather
And this is proof they don't melt:
I ended up making it home at approximately 4:30 PM the day AFTER I picked up the car. It was a long drive, some of it was pretty scary, but overall I think I grew to love the car perhaps a bit more having nearly spun out 15 times on the highway! I must say, these stock seats are actually very comfortable
Got it cleaned up last night
Now I'm trying to think of what direction to take it. I like the GT3 RS wings and GT3 wheels, but I also like mesh wheels and the ducktail spoilers... So many options!
Man, I was on the edge of my seat reading this story and looking at the pictures. You rock, what an epic drive ! Thanks for sharing and welcome. Cheers
Thanks everyone! This weekend I'll be removing the bumper to clean out the radiator space and hopefully pull the heater core to remove the dreaded disintegrating foam.. I would love to have heat in my car
Mmmmm White pcar (Homer Simpson voice), might have to wrap mine after seeing this.
Great story & photos, there can be no better way to get to know your car than an 11.5 hour drive home. Im sat here 7:55am at work sharing this with a work colleague.
How 'hairy' was the journey in the snow?
The drive home was great, up until the snow. Then it got really, really sketchy.. There were cars passing me in the left lane, only to spin out 40 yards down the road and end up in the ditch.. I was maxed out at 30 MPH in 3rd gear because if I hit the gas the back end would just start sliding out.
Even the next morning after the snow plows had gone through and hit the major highways there were patches of ice everywhere. Going under bridges I would hit two patches of ice where the tire tracks were, good for a little rear end pucker every single time!
Awesome post man and congrats on the pick up, looks like a great car!
I enjoyed your journey - i had planned to do something similar when i bought my 911. I bought mine in Green Bay, WI in December so i likely would've been dealing with similar weather - after reading this, i am glad i opted to have mine shipped
Once again - congrats and enjoy your new toy!
Thanks everyone!
Car is ready to pick up on Monday, LN Engineering IMS, RMS, installed, as well as a new Sachs clutch kit and LUK flywheel. Should be good for at least another 5k miles before something else goes wrong
how much you gave for the car? I bought my 2001 C4 in Texas for $26.5K. I too have the foam coming out the vents but eventually it will stop once the foam is gone....mine had 48k miles now has 56k but I took it on a round trip from nashville to miami last week...
What a great story---and a great price!
I drove Porsches in Chicago, snow and all for nearly 15 years. 928, C2, and C4S: All of them are...exciting in snow. Particularly when you spin a C2 360 degrees on a ramp, yet manage to avoid touching the Armco and come to rest pointing in the right direction. Proof there IS a God...
Enjoy your lovely white 911, sir.
Thanks everyone!
The car has been...well...pricey to say the least
After getting the car back after the IMS/AOS/RMS, Clutch/Flywheel replacement, it was discovered there were 4 bent teeth on the flywheel, which was misdiagnosed as a Crankshaft Position Sensor, which was another $550 bill (including diagnostic work for my alarm).
I just installed new tires all around, and have new rotors/pads/sensors sitting in my living room waiting for install.
Her natural habitat
I also played around with plastidip for a while, wheels are now silver again, until I find a color to paint them
Puppy does not approve
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+1 Yeah Pricey ! That's what my wife would say. My 04 is a daily driver. 121,000 miles now. In the last 10,000 miles we've spent about $5,000. That also includes putting on a new convertible top. But let me tell you, it eats rear tires. Just a few days ago I heard my wife ask me again " We need tires again" lol. Now I'm looking to get the drivers door lock replaced and possibly the window regulators. It's not a cheap date kinda vehicle like my Tundra, but when I drive the Porsche it's like no other. Cheers !
Oh and every time I go to the indy, it's rare to walk outta there without a $500+ bill. I try and do a lot of stuff on my own and that helps as well.
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ethnic.
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If they are to be on your white 996, what of white wheels? A bit monochromatic, but potentially striking. Especially if you can find a way to leave the rims silver, but the spokes alone in white.
There's no right answer, but for the one that's right for you.
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Lousy dogs. Absolutely no common sense, when it comes to cars.
Don't agree? Well then, show me ONE dog that's ever made a sensible automobile purchase.
There ya go.
