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YOUR RESEARCH1999 996s
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My car went into production in early October '98, so whatever minor changes the factory was going to make, were made right after the August shutdown.
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The only major change from the '99 to the '00 was the dash material.
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So I might miss the intro of the next first edition changed model lineup.
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Shortly after that change, the vents and console went to soft-lack (soft - touch) paint finish from the standard grainy finish.
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From what Ive read here and elsewhere, some owners are complaining about the 1999 996s vs the 2001-2002s. Such as:
"Id never buy another first year model" etc....
Can anyone point to specific problems with the 1999 996 cars vs 2001-2002?
thx for the help!
You can take a look to the archives from Rennlist.
enough information about this . Nothing to be afraid of. <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />
I own a '99 996 Cab, no regrets.
The big problem I had was the airbag light saga, told over and over and over by many. There's a fix now, but mine took a while. See the story at <a href="http://www.geocities.com/esklut/Erics996.html," target="_blank">www.geocities.com/esklut/Erics996.html,</a> then click airbag light.
The only major change from the '99 to the '00 was the dash material. The non-leather dash went from basketball rubber to a better looking 'pleather' product. Shortly after that change, the vents and console went to soft-lack (soft - touch) paint finish from the standard grainy finish. No biggie here.
My car went into production in early October '98, so whatever minor changes the factory was going to make, were made right after the August shutdown. As a result, the things on my car that are different from the pre-August production of the same model year are: clear rear turn signals and Litronics.
If you have an eye on a '99, go check it out thoroughly. If it has been well-maintained, and you have all the records, you might want to look into an extended warranty. If the miles and price are right, and condition of car is good, go for it.
As for me, I'd do it again, but I'm leaning toward an '03 996 Cab for now, and might keep that another 4 years. So I might miss the intro of the next first edition changed model lineup.
There are also some known issues with the main rear seal and the coolant expansion tank. Both issues are known TSB's and are easily fixed at the dealership. There have also been a few associated issues leading to engine replacement. It is worth a review of all service records.
My 2/98 build 99 996 (18,000 miles) has never had any of the above problems. I did purchase an extended warranty just to be safe, but i figure if there has been no problem to date then I will probably not have the problem (knock on wood .
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It seems the phrase "never buy a first production car" can apply to almost any make car. I have a pre 99 build 996 and other then airbag lite/oil seal/coolant expansion/center console hinge problem- it's been near flawless. Drive on the street and track and I find them just as good as any later model 996. There's probably things like better interior materials but if you search for a 99 996 with full leather interior that's all moot IMO. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another '99 model. All problems should be fixed and were all covered under warranty but check to make sure they are. Regards. Mike
Zobi,
A TSB is a technical service bulliten, which means it is not a "recall". If it is not leaking, they will not fix anything. If it is a "recall" and it is not broken, they fix it anyways.
Good Luck!
My dealership got real pissy when I suggested they be proactive about TSB's. They went so far as to say that the public should not even know about TSB's and how the internet screws things up.
<img src="graemlins/cussing.gif" border="0" alt="[grrrrrrr]" />
It is true though, they will not fix a known TSB issue till it is broken.
Does anybody know if they will still cover TSB's once the warranty expires? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
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