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YOUR RESEARCHShameless self promotion
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But held off until the vette was gone and $ was in the bank and then from prodding from a buddy that just replaced his 335i with a 997.2 I thought I should at least include Porsche in the discussion.
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But I'm sure you saw the "change your ims" comment, so yes.
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But held off until the vette was gone and $ was in the bank and then from prodding from a buddy that just replaced his 335i with a 997.2 I thought I should at least include Porsche in the discussion.
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My article on buying and living with my budget 996 just got published in the PCA E-brake newsletter. You guys (as in the generic Rennlist forum rather than individual members) get a shout out. You've all been a huge help both before and after I bought.
http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/con...otive#comments
Good stuff! That is almost word for word the same experience I've had over the last few months.
Same purchase options, same decision on car, same enthusiasm from the kids to take "the Porsche" everywhere.
great article, congrats on getting it published and on the car too.
I just went through a similar road to a 996, my first Porsche. I am a long time BMW and Corvette guy and just sold a really low mile garage queen C6 worth a pretty good amount. My two motivations were that the C6 is not a very good daily driver for my needs, plus this one was too nice for that duty anyway, and I also wanted to pull out some cash for some home remodel projects.
Besides, my E39 M5 is really my pride and joy right now anyway. So it made a lot more sense to get into something that I can drive most of the time during the week and keep from piling up so many miles on the M5.
Looked at tons of options and had it narrowed down to E36 or E46 M3 and almost bought a couple of each. But held off until the vette was gone and $ was in the bank and then from prodding from a buddy that just replaced his 335i with a 997.2 I thought I should at least include Porsche in the discussion. Thought about maybe a 944 or 928 and started looking around at 996's. I've driven them before, but never thought they were worth the money. Well - depreciation and M96 issues have really pounded the market value.
Short story I found just the right two owner '99 coupe with the IMS retrofit and clutch done 10K miles ago. Just over 100K miles. Really nice condition and options too. For a crazy price. I couldn't walk away from that car. Bought it yesterday!
