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Other then that this vehicle is clean, no dings, no scratches and the interior is flawless.
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Was all over this site and others contemplating the purchase of a 996. About two years ago I had to sell my 987.1 (which I loved) due to the panic of what is a child getting ready for college! Well, now that all the dust has settled and he has completed his 1st year of the University life and I now know what it will cost me. I and the wife decided to give this P car thing one more try.
Picked up a 2003, 6spd, guards red, Carrera with 50k on the odometer and fell in love with the 1st drive. Very different than the 987. Working on getting the IMS replaced and the RMS just as preventive high blood pressure medicine.
Other then that this vehicle is clean, no dings, no scratches and the interior is flawless. Price?...that's between me and God.
Here to learn as much as possible about this new (to me) vehicle.
Nice car. I just got my, new to me, '03 C2 just over 3 weeks ago. Previous owner was very diligent with service and had much done to the car. Car currently has 95,000 kms, so it was no garage queen and has a few war wounds to show for it.
The car has the following:
- ROW suspension/ride height
- Fabspeed Plenum, manifold, pipes, highflow cats
- Tubi style cans
- IMS/RMS/clutch redone 2.5 years ago by Porsche dealer
- GT3 rockers
- sport seats
- 18" wheels
The rest is pretty much standard fare... The stereo is terrible, but honestly, I just lower the windows and listen to that exhaust note
Hope I have good luck with her. If you read too much online, it sounds like we're driving around in ticking time bombs.
Really NICE Ride, Congrats! You don't look old enuff' to have a child fixin' to start college (or IS that your child)
What's the Biggest Difference you think was between driving the 987.1 & this one?
Curious too to hear your impressions vs 987.1.
I previously owned a base 987.2 and and the only 911 I've driven was a brief 5-10 min drive in a first gen 996 cab tiptronic, my 987 was pdk so the transmission was obv better but there was something appealing about the 996, it felt torquier, smoother and more compliant and sounded great with the top up.
Btw where in Texas are you located, I recently started seeing very similar car to yours (same color, wheels & tint) at my workplace in Austin, maybe it's yours :-D
Compared to the 987.1 I had power delivery (to me) was the biggest difference. 996 has power through out the rev range. the 987 was a build up. the 987 was more confidence inspiring in the twisties as where the 996 im sure can hold its own (just requires a little more concentration and respect). the nose seams a lot lighter on the 996 too. loved both equally for different reasons.
oh no not from Austin.
just got my suspension in will try to install this week...if time permits
Just touched up the interior a little with some Dupli Color bed liner coating. Stuff is really tuff and covers just about everything. Worked great on the ignition surround and the scuff plates.
texture is very close to oem...and it contains flex agents so no cracking.
installing F1 motor mounts tomorrow. Will update with pics.
Next step for me would be a subtle spacer for the rear wheels - maybe 10mm - to fill out the rear wheel wells. Looks very nice on the lower suspension BTW.
You can buy textured rattle can paint from Rust O Leum that is similar but not quite so heavily textured so that might be an option as well.
