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YOUR RESEARCHNew 996 Carrera 2 owner

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Test car throughly

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I tested the car throughly, everything seemed right.

New 996 Carrera 2 owner
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Replace high beam bulbs (h11)

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While they're out, (assuming you have litronics) replace the high beam bulbs (H11) with H9 bright whites.

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Replace high beam bulbs (h11)

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While they're out, (assuming you have litronics) replace the high beam bulbs (H11) with H9 bright whites.

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Replace high beam bulbs (h11)

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Suggestion

While they're out, (assuming you have litronics) replace the high beam bulbs (H11) with H9 bright whites.

New 996 Carrera 2 owner

Test car throughly

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I tested the car throughly, everything seemed right.

New 996 Carrera 2 owner
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

[IMG] [/IMG]I have finally joined the 996 ranks after a decade of 944 fun. Actually I've had the 996 for a couple of months but finally have some photos to share. I really didn't know much about 911's until I came across a local dealer that just received a '03 with 63K miles and tiptronic in blk/blk. I started to do some research (RMS, IMS, etc.) and looked under the rear of the car. Not even a hint of oil anywhere. The engine looked immaculate without having been powerwashed...just clean. I had a PPI done. It showed that the 60K service had not been done. I tested the car throughly, everything seemed right. I made the decision to move forward and promptly took it to the local Porsche dealer for the 60K. I was expecting a list of needs and notes but they didn't come to me with even one. The rev report showed it hit low redline only once. So I am thrilled to finally join the club and look forward forum! [IMG] [/IMG]

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

my apologies for mis-handling the photos!

POST 6Original post

Congrats! Nice car. I hope to join the ranks soon.

POST 8Original post

Great color, welcome to the often misunderstood water cooled club.

POST 9Original post

Glueckwunsch! I have the same car (including the tip) in an '04 and absolutely love it. Some lightweight things you might enjoy doing: Put a good quality film on the headlights. While they're out, (assuming you have litronics) replace the high beam bulbs (H11) with H9 bright whites. Put in chrome amber front signal bulbs. Ditch the pumpkins and put in a set of clear (smoked) side makers; those also look nice with the silver/amber bulbs. Go over the interior with 303 protectant. Enjoy your new car!

POST 13Original post

FIA - bring your new ride out to Waverly Place next Saturday morning for Cars and Coffee. Always a good PCA showing and plenty of 996s.

POST 14Original post

Beautiful, (gotta love black) enjoy the miles and smiles!

POST 15Original post

Nice looking car. Hope you have many, trouble-free miles.

POST 16Original post

Great looking car. I used to live just down from Waverly Place in Thornwood. Do go and meet up with your fellow PCAR enthusiasts, and welcome to the club.

POST 21Original post

Very nice. I too have been a long 951 driver, having just picked up a 996. The 996 is a great car.

POST 22Original post

Congratulations on your fine-looking purchase! I hope to be joining you soon.

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