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i just bought a 2000 996 cabriolet. not being mechanically inclined but having a good mechanic to go to, what might be a good book with solid non technical information for a neophyte. thanks for any help.
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YOUR RESEARCHGood basic book on 996
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POST 2Original post
996 Essential Companion http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-996-Es.../dp/1845840968
POST 3Original post
the manual
POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post
thank you
POST 5Original post
Quotes source post: 7792441
Ditto... ^^^^
POST 6Original post
Quotes source post: 7792471
Triple ditto! Really is a great book.
POST 7Original post
Great book ^^^^
POST 8Original post
What they said, I bought the book and the I bought the car
POST 9Original post
If you are going to do much DIY the manual is pretty much a necessity. For general knowledge and an understanding of the 996 the Essential Companion is great. But I would take with a grain of salt the author's editorializing on failures ( we he does not seem to believe are common).
POST 10Original post
Rennlist on a ipad 3g.
POST 11Original post
996 The Essential Companion, is a must have if you own one, there is endless information regarding the car. The authors perspective of weak areas regarding the motor is different than most of us here that get bombed daily with posts about chronic failures. Hang out at hospital, psychiratric ward, or insta-care clinic long enough and you will be convinced all people have health related issues.
POST 12Original post
where do i get this manual from????
POST 13Original post
Amazon.
POST 14Original post
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amazon, i think it is $60++, but is definitely a good book for overall general knowledge.
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