Since there are a few of us...40th Anniversary Roll Call!

No 878 of 1963 Build Date: 12/12/03 Purchased From: Park Place, Dallas Favorite Option: X51 Miles: 1,200

No 301 of 1963 Purschased Date: 4/28/04 Purchased from Porsche of Orlando Favorite Option: X51 Miles: 700 Minh

No 1107 of 1963 Purschased Date: 4/30/04 Purchased from Brandywine Porsche Favorite Option: PSE exhaust (self-install) Miles: 1700

No 1011 of 1963 Purschase Date: 5/04/04 Purchased from Porsche North Scottsdale Favorite Option: Luggage Miles: 4000

No 1290 of 1963 Purchased Date: 5/14/04 Purchased from Presitige Porsche; Nanuet NJ Favorite Option: X51 and PSE (sorry, couldn't pick 1) Miles: 2000

No 336 of 1963 Purchased Date: 01/04 Purchased from MY Porsche Favorite Option: X51 Miles: 8700 Modification(s): PSS9 Favorite Road: Laguna Seca

No 1282 of 1963 Purchased Date: 7/13/04 Purchased from Cook Imports, Farmington Hills, MI Favorite Option: X51 and those 345 ponies Miles: 195

No 1010 of 1963 Purchased Date: March 2004 Purchased from Barrier Porsche in Bellevue, WA Favorite Option: since X51 is standard and not really an option, I'll pick PSE. However, I'll probably like RoW030 even better Miles: 4000

No 534 Purchased: 01/04 From: Baker Motor Company Favorite Option: X51 + LSD

Cannot remember number sold car ....a very fast car with superb roadholding....wish I'd kept the luggage DonnyJ

# 663 Purchased 6/2004 Miles 1100 Favorite Feature is the whole car

No 1005 of 1963 Purchased Date: May 2004 Purchased from Boardwalk Porsche, Dallas Favorite Option: X51 Miles: 1000

# 693 Purchased Date: 7-28-04 Purchased from: Autbahn Porsche - Ft. Worth, TX Favorite Option: The entire car Miles: 380

No 1375 of 1963 Purschased Date: 5/04 Purchased from Champion Porsche Favorite Option: X74 * Miles: 4,000 * "How the 40th Anniversary 911 can ride worst than a GT3 is something of a mystery ..." Sports Car International Sept '04. Its true and the X74 (and I assume ROW30) turns the car into an amazingly competent GT.

No 1216 of 1963 Purchased Date: 4/04 Purchased from Town Motors in Englewood, NJ Favorite Option: Can't pick one I love the whole package Miles: 1350 (travel all week)

No. 1151 of 1963 Manufactured: 02/04 Purchase Date: Sept. 6, 2004 Purchased: from Hoehn in Carlsbad, CA Options: Bought a stripper: no options except floor mats Favorite Option: The option of having a Porsche 911 in the garage to drive! Miles: <200 (still very new) Modification(s): None, must resist....must resist......must resist..... Favorite Roads: 33 north of Ojai, 58 between 5 and 101, Nacimiento road between 101 and PCH, PCH between Cambria and Monterey.

Hey, I love strippers! Over 2000 mi on mine and the only 'problem' is laxity in the front hood latch. I can push it down a bit when it is latched but no rattle. Also present on my buddies boxster. Is this a systemic issue in the 996/986 cars? Boy this car is fast

I was dealing on the same car and you beat me to it. I guess you have a bigger wallet How much if I may ask? PM me if you wish.

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Got mine in September 2004 from Pfaff Porsche in Toronto. Number 1443 of 1963. Options include: Bose, PSE, CD Changer, Sport Seats, Grey Marker Lights, H&R Suspension and GT3 Sway Bars. Kilometers? About 4000 KM Simply the best 996 that can be had...

No. 0542 Purchased June 20, 2004 Pioneer Centres - San Diego All Options Current Mileage - 3500 mi.

Let's see some pictures ! This stuff is getting boring.

Eric, Thanks for the pics... Nice choice on wheels... what are they? Do you use a different set of wheels/tires for the track?... What's your car's edition #? Hopefully a bunch of us 40th Anniversary owners in SoCal can meet with you folks in NoCal... We should organize a fun run through the Central Coast one day. Cheers.

The wheels are BBS RE's in stock sizes and offsets. I had heat cycled MPSC's mounted on them and used the set for track and autocross use. I replaced the stock shocks and springs with a set of PSS9's with a custom alignment. The car was so fast on the track that I couldn't stay in my seat and actually felt unsafe because of it. This lead me down a slippery slope and I now own a 78 911SC that has been prepared for track use. I still drive the car to work and I can't believe that I'm lucky enough to own such a beautiful automobile. Let's see more 40th Anniversary pictures!!

With a few (welcome) exceptions most of these cars have around 1000 miles (some a lot less) within a 12 month period! What's going on? you do not frive your cars? A 911 needs to be driven, it should never be a garage queen.

what about a GT3 ,GT2 or turbo..cmon man!!

I'm at 6300 miles. - Since May

Hey JLJ, if the GT3 is so much better, why are you looking to sell yours? Overall, the 40 Jahre is the best street/track 996 made.

I'm at 14,500 miles and rapidly approaching the 15,000 mile service. Problems to date include a broken passenger window switch, noisy CD player, and oil streaks on the inside of the windows. They will all get addressed during the service.

Hi all, Bought #1440 out of downtown Fine Car in late september of this year. I already have 8,000 after 2 months. I'm convincing myself to keep the car inside this winter as I have a pickup to get around. Most Porsche's buddies here are telling me to slap on winter tires and drive the hell out of it....not sure if that's smart. More scrared of salt, sand and pebbles that are all over the roads than anything else. Favorite option : The Nav system. Mods to come : x-74 (gee car looks like an SUV now), PSE or Fabspeed, Short shifter ?? Least favorite feature: the low height = lots of stone chips on hood. Don't know what's wrong with the roads here but I get a rock to hit the car once every two week....very depressing, especially that I don't tailgate. Cheers from great white north.

Just got mine today and am absolutely in love with it. So much better then my old 99 cab I traded in. Like night and day. No 1079 of 1963 Purchased Date: 12/04 Purchased from Rusnak Westlake, Los Angeles Favorite Option: Turbo Style Bumper, X51 Miles: 5000 Need to get PSE next and clear side markers. Any tips on where to best get them?

You guys have the best street 996 out there. I almost traded mine in for one but thought I would wait for a 997. After seeing 997 in person, I think the 40th looks better in and out hands down...and the price is right on them too! Enjoy them!!!!1 I am jealous.

Hey Riozilla CONGRATULATIONS!!! You've made a great purchase! You'll be amazed how each day you will appreciate the car more and more. I got my clear markers from Suncoast Porsche http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv? It is the best mod for $30 bucks. I'm also thinking doing PSE, but I might do The Porsche Driving Experience first. Let's do some canyon carving one of these days. Robert: Thank you for the compliments... I couldn't agree with you more. The day I purchased my 40th I was comparing it side by side with a base 997 (launch car)... The decision was very easy. Cheers.

For any of you guys considering the PSE, don't hesitate. I got it on the car as soon as I took delivery of it and didn't bother with the switch nonsense. The exhaust is incredible! I agree completely with Fast40th, the 997 was nothing compared to the 40 Jahre and the 997s wasn't any faster feeling at all. Considering the incentives offered on the 40 Jahre, I couldn't resist. Guys, get the PSE, you will not regret it...

I just ordered clear side markers from Eric @ BumperPlugs along with a plug for my driver side door keyhole as my first mods. Also investigating the best method for ipod direct-line-in on the system in this car.. spent time at paris audio on pico today but they were not much help. Basically said to wait til after CES in January to see what is announced and that nothing delivered clarity of sound that was out just yet for our systems. Trying to find PSE for a good price right now (used or new) -- is there a special one for our cars with X51 or does the regular 996 PSE work fine? Looking forward to getting some "bulls-eye" type tips which I think look great. Loving the car, today was my first day of really driving it - mostly city driving with lots of traffic - but the few minutes I had to open it up on PCH and the curves of topanga canyon brought a huge smile to my face. Fast40th, I'm good to go canyon carving pretty much any time -- maybe next weekend? PM me to set something up. Rio

I got the PSE on mine from Brandywine for around $1,500. That was 7-8 months ago, and I've never looked back. It is a must-have. Next, go with the X74 suspension package from Gert at Carnewal. As I recall, that was around $2k with the engine protection plate, and my dealer charged me $1k for the install and four wheel alignment. Mine also has the Rennline pedals, clear corners, and 35% tint all around. This is my 4th 911, and in my opinion, the best one yet. I'm head over heels in love with the car. I bought it last Christmas and it now has 9k on it. But my two major mods really seemed to transform the car. Good luck with yours and welcome to the club! As far as price, I paid $90k before the discounting began, and have no regrets since this one is a keeper.

This is where the 40th belongs:

Pictures of my new baby! You guys all have the same car, so not sure what the point of posting stock photos is but could not resist.

Elton that is awesome!!! Was this on Willow? Cheers.

...I'm sure you'll be happy with it for a long time. Kind of a shame they drilled the frtont bumper though. But I do like those seatbacks; mine has the optional "comfort" power seats and do not have the metal on the seatbacks. Again , congrats!

Buttonwillow. Top speed was slightly over 130, Willow Springs would probably be a bit higher. Enjoy your ride!

Hello I have car #1374, just turned 113,500 (maybe highest miler?) What a machine! Spring is coming and back to my 1991 928 GT for summer trips.

No 946 of 1963 Build Date: 01/26/04 Purchased From: CA car purchased from Colorodo dealer Favorite Option: X51 (X74 suspention, 2010 GT3 SS, fisterD's) Miles: 61,000

#1339 Purchased just outside Los Angeles 2012 60K miles Near perfect condition Often a dailey driver No problems experienced Lovin it! Paul

Hello Just got back from the Porsche parade in Traverse City, Mi. Great turnout (over 800 cars) but a sad turnout for the 40th anniv. cars. (1) Car #1374 just turned 130,000 miles!

I'm number 1287

I'm number 439.. purchased February 2015... I am headed to factory in Stuttgart tomorrow and the museum.. looking forward to seeing what I can find out about number my 439!

Just purchased #1155, and couldn't be more excited to "join the club". Taking delivery at the end of the month…..THAT is going to be a long wait!

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Congrats, David! Ted here. Saw your email this morning and will get you some answers. Have fun with your new baby.

#467 Second owner, bought May 2006

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John - thanks for checking in and for the info about your 40th. You may have seen it already but, if you didn't, there's another thread here on RL dedicated to our cars: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...nd-faq-57.html Also, you'll see in my signature below the link to the 40th Registry FB page. Check it out when you have time - lots of great stuff there, too. When you have a minute I'd appreciate it if you'd send me an email so that I can get a few more details about your 40th. I'll add you to the car list, too. Thanks. Ted [email removed]

No. 678 of 1963 DD and have 154k miles on the clock.....

#305 Purchased 7/13/2023 Inlet Beach, FL

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No. 443 Miles: 31,000 Favorite option: X51

Hey, Elton in SoCal, I can see on your profile that you are/were an owner of 40 Yahre 911 with a number #878. I am currently looking for this exact example as I am collecting all anniversary edition Porsche with a number #878. I would incredibly interested in purchasing this exact car, so if you are still an owner of this car could I reach out to you and talk about an offer, and if you are not an owner anymore could you point me in the right direction to finally be able to find this car. I hope to hear from you soon!

To All, I have a set of wheels available. PM if interested. Cheers